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The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies
Gallstones, Kidney Stones, Chronic Kidney The seed oil is also good for soothing and lubricating
Problems, Bladder Problems, and Gout: the skin. It is also anti-inflammatory.
Queen Anne’s lace seeds and roots are used for treating Birth Control and Conception: Queen Anne’s
gall bladder problems and kidney problems. It acts to Lace seeds have been used to prepare the womb for
remove excess water from the body and reduce inflam- pregnancy when used before ovulation. If taken after
mation. ovulation or as an emergency contraceptive seeds
Colic, Upset Stomach, and Flatulence: The should be used for 3 days. Use with care. Do not use
soothing and diuretic properties of the root are helpful during pregnancy!
for treating stomach and intestinal upsets. Warning: Do not use while pregnant or nursing.
Skin Problems: For itchy dermatitis, a poultice There are a lot of poisonous look-alikes so be careful
made from the grated root helps relieve an itchy rash. with proper identification.
Sage, Salvia officinalis
There are many different varieties of sage, and many of
them have medicinal properties. Here we are discuss-
ing common sage. I try to use it in cooking so that I get
the beneficial compounds often. It is in the Lamiaceae
(Mint) Family and is easy to cultivate in the garden.
Identification: Common sage grows to approxi-
mately 2 feet (0.6m) tall and wide. It flowers in late
spring or summer, producing lavender, purple, pink or
white flowers. Leaves are oblong, approximately 2 1/2
inches (3.75 cm) long and 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide. The
leaves are grey-green colored and wrinkled on the top, hormones. It is used to promote normal menstruation
while the underside is white and covered in short, soft and to treat menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes,
hairs. night sweats, headaches, and mental fog. It is also use-
ful in treating premature ejaculation in men.
Edible Use: Sage is commonly used as a cooking
herb. Sore Throats: The most effective remedy is a gar-
gle, but many people object to the flavor. Thus we have
Medicinal Use: Sage is an antiseptic, antimicrobial,
anti-mutagenic, antibacterial, helps stop neuropathic added a recipe below for a better-tasting throat spray
that is almost as effective. Both remedies contain sev-
pain, improves memory, lowers blood
glucose levels, and alleviated eral herbs that fight infection and calm the in-
flammation of a sore throat.
menopause symptoms. It is an
excellent all-around herb. Speed Healing in Wounds: For slow-
healing wounds, make a compress by soaking
Digestion Aid: Sage help in the a cotton pad in sage infusion. Apply the cot-
digestion of rich, fatty meats, which ton pad to the wound and hold in place
perhaps is why it is used so with tape or a clean piece of cloth or
often in sausage recipes. gauze. The sage infusion
Its stimulant properties work relieves the pain almost
to move fats through the di- immediately, fights infection,
gestive system efficiently and brings more blood to the area
and prevent indigestion.
to speed healing.
Balances Hormones for Hair Growth: Sage essential oil
Men and Women: Sage is effective in balancing
improves blood circulation to the scalp and roots of the
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