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The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies

Edible Use: The leaves, flowers, and stems are calming effect on muscles and tension
all edible. headaches. Some people say that
simply breathing in the oil is enough to
Medicinal Use: The leaves of this herb relieve a tension headache. Two or
have many medicinal uses and can be taken three drops added to a vaporizer or bath
in food, or the distilled oil can be used. water is enough. It is also very effective for

Digestive and Respiratory Tonic: Sweet relieving muscle spasms and pain when diluted
marjoram is an effective tonic for the digestive and and used as a massage oil.
respiratory tracts. It is an excellent treatment for Lowers Blood Pressure: Sweet
problems related to these areas. marjoram essential oil lowers blood

Menstrual Aid: The herb is capable of inducing pressure through breathing in the scent
menstruation and should never be used in signif- of marjoram essential oil. The relaxation of the
icant amounts by pregnant women. Used in me- body and release of stress helps lower the blood pres-
dicinal quantities, it calms the uterus and relieves pain sure naturally.
and cramping. It balances the hormones and relieves How to Use Marjoram Medicinally: As little
the symptoms of menopause and pre-menstrual syn- as one tablespoon of dried marjoram, sprinkled on
drome. It helps bring on menstruation when delayed. food, taken in cap-
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: People with sules or used as a
PCOS and its related fertility problems may find relief tea is enough to de-
with sweet marjoram. By balancing the hormones, it is rive health benefits.
able to relieve the symptoms of this disease and is said For fresh herbs, add
to help women to conceive. a quarter cup of
chopped marjoram
Promotes Breast Milk Production: Nursing on your salads or
mothers report an increase in breast milk production other foods. Both
when eating marjoram daily. the fresh and dried

Diabetes: People with type II diabetes can add sweet herb are beneficial.
marjoram and rosemary to their daily diet. The combi- Warning: Do not
nation aids the use of insulin in the body and improves use in high doses if
blood sugar management. pregnant, as it can
Muscle Spasms, Tension Headaches, and bring on menstrua-
Over-Used Muscles: Marjoram essential oil has a tion.

Thorn Apple,

Datura stramonium

Thorn Apple is a member of the Solanaceae (Night-
shade) Family and must be used with care. Like other
family members, it can be highly beneficial for medici-
nal purposes when used carefully in very small doses,
and it can be deadly when used improperly.
It is also called jimsonweed, moon flower, and devil’s
snare. It grows wild across the warmer parts of the
United States. It is often found in farm yards and along
roadsides.

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