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Brief Descriptions for Herbal Pharmacy Astragalus A deep immune system strengthener. Black Cohosh Used as a normalizing tonic for the female reproductive system. It may be beneficial in treating painful or delayed menstruation, ovarian cramps or camping pain in the womb. Beneficial in easing rheumatic, arthritic, muscular and neurological pain. Boneset Used to relieve aches, pains and fevers associated with influenza and respiratory infections. Catnip Used as a remedy to treat colds, fever, headaches and flu. Helpful in treating colic in babies and nervous or other digestive distress in children and adults. Echinacea Used as an herbal antibiotic. Helpful for treating colds, flu, respiratory and sinus infections, sore throats and swollen glands. In combination with other herbs, it is beneficial in treating vaginal infections, candida overgrowth and urinary infections among other conditions. Feverfew Used to ease migraine headaches; helpful in relieving painful periods and sluggish menstrual flow. Elderberry Used in treating colds, flu, bronchial congestion, blocked ears and sore throat. Also works to relieve the pain of gout and rheumatic conditions. Elderflower Used to treat colds and flu, including symptoms such as fever, cough, ear, sinus and respiratory congestion; is safe for use by babies and children. Helpful in relieving colic. Motherwort Used as a tonic for the uterus, heart and generative organs. Helps relieve PMS symptoms including menstrual cramping; promotes a heavy flow when it brings on delayed menstruation and breaks up clots. Helps reduce irritability. Do not use motherwort when pregnant or if menstrual flow tends to be heavy. Use with caution if you have fibroids or endometriosis. Mullein leaf Used as a tonic for the entire respiratory system to clear lung congestion, relieve throat inflammation and irritation, to ease coughs, bronchitis and asthma-related symptoms. Mullein flower oil Used to relieve painful ear infections. Nettle Leaf Strengthens the immune and respiratory systems, increases energy without being a stimulant. Helpful to pregnant women and nursing mothers. Oats Used as a tonic for the nervous system, to strengthen bones and lower cholesterol. Benefits the skin and heart. Red Clover Blossoms Used to enhance fertility and as a tonic for nursing and menopausal women. Helpful for coughs, colds and bronchial congestion. Red Raspberry Used to enhance fertility, tones the uterus in preparation for childbirth; helps relieve morning sickness; helps strengthen bones and to control excessive menstrual bleeding. Shepherds Purse A blood coagulant with special affinity for women; useful remedy for post-partum hemorrhage and to slow excessive bleeding resulting from fibroids, heavy menstruation and other causes. Yarrow Used as a wound healer due to its blood-staunching abilities, to slow excessive menstrual bleeding, ease menstrual pain and help shrink fibroids. Also helps reduce fevers, relieve cold and sinus symptoms, tones the bladder and relieve urinary infections. White Pine White Pines anti-bacterial properties are beneficial in healing infections in the respiratory and urinary systems. |
