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The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies

Laxative: Aloe Vera gel relieves constipation but It also keeps skin clear and hydrated. Excellent as a
should be used sparingly. moisturizer and pain reliever.

Skin Care, Sunburn, Eczema: Aloe gel is sooth- Warning: Long term internal use of Aloe Vera is not
ing on the skin and an excellent remedy for sunburn, recommended due to the latex found in Aloe Vera. Do
skin abrasions, eczema, and other mild skin irritations. not use internally while pregnant. Do not use if you
have hemorrhoids or kidney issues.

flowers and apply them directly on the affected area.
Anise Hyssop, Cover with a clean cloth. Anise hyssop leaves have
Agastache foeniculum anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties.

Facilitates Digestion: Drinking Anise Hyssop Tea
Anise Hyssop is also known as blue giant hyssop, lav- with meals eases digestion and prevents excessive gas
ender giant hyssop, elk mint, and licorice mint. It and bloating.
belongs to the Lamiaceae (Mint) Family. It is native to
northern and central North America. Diarrhea: Anise hyssop tea is helpful in relieving di-
arrhea. The tea works best if continued throughout the
Identification: day even after the diarrhea has been successfully elim-
Anise hyssop grows inated. Continuing to sip occasionally prevents the re-
from 2 to 5 feet (0.6 to turn of diarrhea.
1.5m) tall, with bright Sore Muscles and Anxiety: Try gathering 3 to 4
green leaves that are
notched at the edge tablespoons of anise hyssop leaves in a square of
cheesecloth and hang it from the faucet while drawing
and covered with fine
white hairs on the un- a bath. The scent released as the water flows calms the
spirit. When the bath is ready, drop the herbs into the
derside. New growth
has a purple tint. The bathwater and soak your sore muscles in the bath.
plant has an aroma Colds, Flu, Bronchial Congestion: Anise hys-
suggestive of mint sop tea helps expel mucus from the lungs, making it a
and anise. The herb is good choice for treating colds, flu, and congestion.
partially woody with
branched and usually Herpes: Try Anise Hyssop Essential Oil externally as
hairless stems. The fi- an antiviral treatment for Herpes Simplex I and II and
brous roots are also drink the tea to treat the virus internally.
branching. Clusters Poison Ivy: Wash the skin in Anise Hyssop Infusion
of small lilac-blue to help relieve the itchiness of poison ivy.
flowers appear on elongated flower spikes from July
through September.
Edible Use: Anise hyssop can be used as a sweetener
and to make tea. It can be used as a flavoring or sea-
soning. The leaves and flowers can be eaten fresh,
cooked, or dried.

Medicinal Use. Heart Healthy, Angina
Pain: An infusion of anise hyssop is a tonic for the
heart and a quick remedy for angina pain.

Sores, Wounds, and Burns: For skin infections,
wounds, and burned skin, use a poultice of anise hys-
sop leaves. Soak dried leaves or bruise fresh leaves and Saiberiac, Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0)

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