Agrimony,
Alder,
Almond,
Angelica,
Anise,
Apple,
Balm of Gilead,
Basil,
Bay (laurel),
Benzoin,
Bergamot,
Birch,
Blackberry,
Black Cohosh,
Blue Cohosh,
Borage,
Camomile,
Caraway,
Cardamom,
Catnip,
Cayenne Pepper,
Cedar,
Chickweed,
Cinnamon,
Clary Sage,
Clove,
Comfrey,
Coriander,
Cypress,
Elder,
Elecampane,
Eucalyptus,
Fennel,
Feverfew,
Frankincense,
Garlic,
Geranium,
Ginger,
Hops,
Horehound,
Hyssop,
Juniper,
Kava Kava,
Lavender,
Lemon,
Lemon Balm,
Lemon grass,
Marigold,
Marjoram,
Mugwort,
Myrrh,
Nettle,
,
,
,
,
Agrimony
whole plant
Medicinal uses:
astringent - on digestive sysytem
tonic - wakes sysytem up
diuretic -colon trouble
vulnerary
cholagogue
indigestion
cystitis
sore throat and laryngitis: gargle
wounds and bruises: ointment
Aromatherapy:
Alder
sticks, bark, leaves
grows in moist areas, has purple/red catkins that change to green/yellow
bark yields yellow dye, unripe berries a green dye
Medicinal uses:
sore throat and pharyngitis: gargle decoction of one ounce dried
bark to one pint boiling water
Aromatherapy:
Associated with:
Almond
oil
Medicinal uses:
soothes dry skin - used in lotions, salves etc.
Aromatherapy:
Associated with:
Angelica
root, essential oil, leaves, seeds
* oil increases skin’s photosensitivity
* take caution with this herb
Medicinal uses:
for better circulation and warm body: 1 tblsp powdered root to 3 cups water, simmer ‘till reduced
to 2 cups, dink ½ cup 3 times a day
promotes menstruation
cystitis - root decoction for urinary antiseptic
treat digestion and bronchial problems
stimulating
expectorant - treat coughs and colds
Aromatherapy:
Associated with:
Anise
(Pimpinella anisum) seeds, leaves
* adds nice licorice flavor to teas
Medicinal uses:
coughs and bronchitis: gently crush 1 tblsp seeds, simmer in 3 cups water for one hour and is
reduced to 2 cups, drink ½ cup 3 times a day
gastric problems - aids digestion
increase milk production in nursing mothers
stimulant - stimulates system and increases blood circulation
expectorant
tonic
in colic treatment, indigestion mix
helps induce sleep
Aromatherapy:
Associated with:
Apple
fresh fruit
Medicinal uses:
diuretic: dried apple tea
tea also treats gout
Aromatherapy:
Associated with:
Balm of Gilead
buds
Medicinal uses:
expectorant - use in cough mixtures
bronchitis, coughs, colds, sore throat
stimulant - increases blood circulation
diuretic
astringent
contains salicin - a pain killer
Aromatherapy:
Associated with:
Basil
leaves
*plant with tomatoes, repels flies and mosquitoes
*dies quickly after flowering
* do not use oil during preganancy
Medicinal uses:
calm nerves
stimulate thinking powers
fight bronchitis
helps sinus problems
digestive problems, expel flatulence: infusion
fever: infusion with three or four black peppercorns
bee stings (fresh leaves as compress, or rub on skin)
mild laxative
mild sedative - treat headaches
Aromatherapy:
depression
nervous exhaustion and fatigue
muscular aches and pains
bronchial infections incl. Flue and cold
dysmenorrhea
insect bites and stings
soothe earache
soothe headache and migraine
soothe hiccups
anti-indigestion
Associated with:
Tuesdays
Leo, Scorpio
South (fresh leaves, use in circle)
salamanders and dragons
Bay (laurel)
leaves, essential oil
Medicinal uses:
rheumatism: apply oil
bruises: apply oil
damaged muscle: apply oil
sedative - calm hysteria with tea
indigestion
Aromatherapy:
Associated with:
Leo (aroma)
Yule
Goddess Ceres
God Aesculapius
God Kernunos
God Apollo
Benzoin
essential oil, gum, tincture
tincture used to help preserve oils and mixtures
Medicinal uses:
rejuvenate skin - heal wounds, especially chapped and
cracked skin
Aromatherapy:
relieve asthma
bronchitis
relieve coughs and colds
clear up dermatitis
treat tonsilitis
Associated with:
Bergamot
essential oil
Medicinal uses:
(in bath or compress)
boils
spots
body ulcers
chicken pox
herpes
psoriasis
increases skin’s sensitivity to light
Aromatherapy:
anti-depressant
relieves anxiety, nervous tension and stress
cure acne
banish boils
treat colic
colitis
relieve cystitis
banish depression
treat eczema
calm flatulence
anti-indigestion
stimulate appetite
Associated with:
flavor in Earl Grey tea!
Birch
leaves, bark
Medicinal uses:
Black Birch leaves: relieve headache, fevers, kidney stones cramps
Silver Birch: foot bath - steep bark 30 min.
Aromatherapy:
Associated with:
Blackberry
root bark, berry, leaves
Medicinal uses:
diarrhea: 1 tblsp grated in 3 cups water, boil 1 hour, drink 1 cup every 2-4 hours or drink berry juice
urinary tract treatment: drink tea of young leaves with pansy
Aromatherapy:
Associated with:
Black Cohosh
dried root
Medicinal uses:
reproductive system: tone, strengthen and heal uterus (has estrogen like properties)
mild sedative - muscle relaxant, soothes nerves
rheumatic pain, sciatica and neuralgia
in arthritis treatment (Jude’s p. 191)
Blue Cohosh
dried root
* avoid during pregancy
* do NOT take if you have high blood pressure - constricts vessels in heart
Medicinal uses:
emmenagoue: stimulate menstrual flow and decrease PMS discomfort
uterine tonic
anti-rheumatic
anti-spasmodic aid in delivery
stimulant - stimulates system and increases blood circulation
nervine - relieves nervous irritation from tension and strain
Borage
* may cause dermatitis in sensitive people, do not prolong use
* planted near tomatoes will repel hookworms
has a cucumber-like taste
Medicinal uses:
tonic - stimulates adrenal glands (increases energy), several cups daily for one week
relieves depression
treat fevers (flowers)
treat bronchitis (cough syrup, Jude’s p. 97), sore throat
poultice reduces swelling and pain
diuretic
expectorant
astringent
nervine
eye wash - as drops or compress, relieves redness and puffiness
for nursing mothers - tea soothes nerves and promotes milk production
Camomile
flowers, essential oil
Medicinal Aromatherapy:
aches and pains: headache, muscular, toothache, earache
stomach problems: indigestion, nausea, upset stomach with diarrhea, stimulate appetite, flatulence
skin ailments: acne, cuts, insect bites and stings, boils
insomnia
nervous tension and stress, premenstrual tension
sprains and strains
dysmenorrhea
allergies
anemia
colic
colitis
depression
eczema
fever
good for liver
Medicinal uses:
insomnia: tea of one tablespoon flowers to one cup boiling water, drink one hour before bed
supply of calcium
cramp relief - tea
anti-inflammatory
anti-infective
Associated with:
Cancer, Libra (aroma)
Midsummer
Caraway
dried fruits, essential oil
*plant here and there, loosens soil
Medicinal uses:
stimulant
in cough syrup (Jude’s p. 96)
in liver tonic (Jude’s p. 124)
in anti-indigestion mix (Jude’s p. 129)
Associated with:
Gemini, Virgo (aroma)
Cardamom
dried seeds, essential oil
Medicinal Aromatherapy:
diarrhea
heartburn
indigestion
nausea
Medicinal uses:
chew seeds to relive flatulence and indigestion
Associated with:
Fridays (aroma)
Taurus, Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces (aroma)
Catnip
leaves
is an ant repellant!
Medicinal uses:
nervine - insomnia: drink tea, may combine with camomile, peppermint, lemon balm
in tea mix for severe colds (Jude’s p. 85) - induces sweating
treat colic and flatulence
Associated with:
West (fresh leaves)
Goddess Bast
Cayenne Pepper
Medicinal uses:
warm body (circulation): ½ tesp cayenne pepper to 1 cup warm vegetable oil, rub on skin
good for digestion, stomach problems
circulatory system, blood pressure
use in compress for arthritis
stimulant
stimulate hair growth - massage with powdered pepper in oil
induces perspiration
treat sore throats in a gargle (steep overnight)
Cedar
tree, essential oil
(Cedrus libani)
* do not use if pregnant
Medicinal uses:
eczema: eight drops with four teaspoons wheat germ oil applied three times daily
stimulates hair growth and strengthens
for thinning hair: 20 drops added to 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil and one teaspoon virgin olive
oil (first pressing) - rub into scalp and leave in two hours
healthy hair: add 15 drops to shampoo *may darken hair
oily skin and acne treatment
Medicinal Aromatherapy:
restore men’s sex drive
Associated with:
Chickweed
Medicinal uses:
cuts: boil then macerate in blender, cool, apply to cut and cover
Cinnamon
dried inner bark
Medicinal uses:
indigestion and flatulance: take ½ teaspoon
Associated with:
Leo (aroma), Goddess Aphrodite, Goddess Venus, God Mercury, Yule
Clary Sage
Medicinal uses:
Medicinal Aromatherapy:
colic
depression
Clove
essential oil, dried unopened buds
Medicinal Aromatherapy:
Medicinal uses:
toothache: apply oil to area
Comfrey
leaves, roots
*do not take internally!!!!
Medicinal uses:
aid healing of cuts, rashes, broken bones with compresses of the leaves or roots
Medicinal Aromatherapy:
Coriander
dried fruits, essential oil
Medicinal Aromatherapy:
relieve headache
Medicinal uses:
Cypress
essential oil, wood
Medicinal uses:
Medicinal Aromatherapy:
asthma
upset stomach with diarrhoea
good for liver
Elder
leaves , flowers, berries, wood
Medicinal uses:
Medicinal Aromatherapy:
Elecampane (Inula helenium)
leaves , roots
Medicinal uses:
Is used to treat coughs...
Medicinal Aromatherapy:
Elm, Slippery
inner bark
Medicinal uses:
coughs, bronchitis, sore throat: decoction of 1 tbsp. powdered or bruised bark to 3 cups water,
boil/simmer 1 hour, drink ½ cup 3 times a day
Medicinal Aromatherapy:
Eucalyptus
fresh leaves/ pods, essential oil
Medicinal uses:
stimulative
mild antiseptic
Medicinal Aromatherapy:
bronchial infections (flue and cold), coughs, ease catarrh
fevers, treat aches and pains
relieve asthma
relieve cystitis
soothe upset stomach with diarrhea
help with diabetes
soothe painful neuralgia
treat tonsillitis
Fennel
Medicinal uses:
gum problems: use cooled infusion as mouthwash
mild upset stomach/flatulence: tea
inflamed nose/throat from a cold: tea
Medicinal Aromatherapy:
Feverfew
Medicinal uses:
migraines: relieve and prevent - take capsules
also used to treat fevers
Medicinal Aromatherapy:
Frankincense
essential oil, gum
Medicinal uses:
Medicinal Aromatherapy:
treat aches and pains
relieve asthma
treat bronchitis
relieve coughs and colds
Garlic
bulb
*when placing next to skin, put a thin layer of gauze over skin to prevent blistering
Medicinal uses:
lower cholesterol and reduce high blood pressure, 4 grams (uncooked)
antifungal
antiviral
Medicinal Aromatherapy:
Geranium
flowers
Medicinal uses:
Medicinal Aromatherapy:
banish depression
diabetes
treat eczema
good for liver
ease menstrual tension
treat tonsilitis
Ginger
essential oil, root
Medicinal uses:
motion sickness: one gram as capsule, tea or candied
*more than 4 grams will depress central nervous system
Medicinal Aromatherapy:
ease aches and pains
relieve coughs and colds
treat fever
calm flatulence, anti-indigestion
stimulate appetite
treat tonsillitis
relieve travel sickness
Hops
dried fruit
Medicinal uses:
relaxing bitter - help circulatory system
Medicinal Aromatherapy:
sleep and healing - pillow stuffed with dry hops
Horehound
Medicinal uses:
sore throat: tea with 3 parts and one part white willow bark
(white) bitter - chest problems, digestive system
Medicinal Aromatherapy:
Hyssop
Medicinal uses:
coughs and bronchitis: 1 tbsp. bruised leaves to one cup boiling water, steep 10 -15 min, drink ½ cup 3 times a day
Medicinal Aromatherapy:
Juniper
plant, essential oil
Medicinal uses:
diuretic: fresh or dry berries, for monthly bloating
upset stomach
Medicinal Aromatherapy:
treat aches and pains
cure acne
treat colic
relieve cystitis
clear up dermatitis
stimulate digestive system
help with diabetes
treat eczema
treat fever
calm flatulence
ease gout pains
treat hangover
repress appetite
Kava Kava
Medicinal uses:
insomnia: tea or capsule (tastes bad)
Medicinal Aromatherapy:
Lavender
essential oil, flowers
Medicinal uses:
Medicinal Aromatherapy:
(uses of the oil)
oil -antibiotic, antiseptic, detoxifier, promotes healing, prevents scarring
antidepressant, sedative
treat skin problems: boils, cold sores, cure acne, clear up dermatitis
treat aches and pains: earache, headache
treat stomach problems: indigestion, stimulate appetite, calm flatulence
relieve lung problems: asthma, fight bronchitis, ease catarrh
treat colic, colitis, tonsillitis, eczema, fever
relieve coughs and colds
relieve cystitis
relieve depression
good for liver and heart (tonic)
relieve tension, soothe neuralgia, calm palpitations
ease premenstrual tension
Lemon
Medicinal uses:
Medicinal Aromatherapy:
treat aches and pains
anemia
relieve asthma
banish boils
treat bronchitis
treat chilblains
relieve coughs and colds
soothe heartburn
relieve hypertension
good for liver
repress appetite
treat tonsilitis
Lemon Balm
leaves
Medicinal uses:
insomnia - make a tea
is a good mild sedative
Medicinal Aromatherapy:
Lemon grass
Medicinal uses:
Medicinal Aromatherapy:
cure acne
treat colic
treat colitis
anti-indigestion
Marigold (Calendula officinalis)
flowers
Medicinal uses:
astringent and antiseptic - boiled flowers as wash
Medicinal Aromatherapy:
Marjoram
Medicinal uses:
stimulant
tonic
Medicinal Aromatherapy:
treat aches and pains: headaches
treat colic
relieve constipation
good for the heart - tonic
relieve hypertension
anti-indigestion
Mugwort (Artemisa vulgaris)
Medicinal uses:
bitter - digestive system
reproductive system - initiate delayed period, may cause cramping
Medicinal Aromatherapy:
Myrrh
resin, essential oil
Medicinal uses:
Medicinal Aromatherapy:
relieve asthma
bronchitis
ease catarrh
coughs and colds
eczema
anti-indigestion
Nettle
dried leaves
Medicinal uses:
hay fever: 1 tbsp. bruised dry leaves to 1 cup boiling water, cover and steep 10-15 min, drink ½
cup 3 times a day, or take freeze dried extract capsules
Medicinal Aromatherapy: