Sarsaparilla Root (Smilax medica)
Good for gout, colds and fevers. Stimulates hormone production in both sexes. Commonly used in the treatment of psoriasis, eczema and other skin disorders. Counteracts urinary tract infections and has been used for syphilis, gonorrhea and other STD's.
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Self Heal (Prunella vulgaris)
Self Heal is an old and reliable treatment for internal and external bleeding, including excessive menstruation and bleeding ulcers. Lab tests have shown great promise for possible use in herpes, HIV and AIDS treatments.
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Shavegrass, AKA Horsetail (Equisetum arvense)
Strengthening for the eyes, hair, fingernails and broken bones. Helps in the absorption of calcium. It has been employed to treat urinary incontinence and bed-wetting. Used externally, it may stop bleeding wounds and promote healing. A mild diuretic.
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Slippery Elm Bark (Ulmus fulva)
Helps to alleviate gastrointestinal irritation, constipation, diarrhea, colitis, and digestive upset. Useful for Crohn's disease and IBS. Used for sore throat and mouth irritations.
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St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
For depression, controlling stress, insomnia and nerve pain and damage. It has been used to treat chronic fatigue syndrome and is helpful for treating mood swings associated with PMS and menopause. Used for herpes, shingles, fever blisters and wounds.
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Stevia Leaf (Stevia rebaudiana)
Use as a sugar substitute for people with diabetes, hypoglycemia and dieters. Also used to regulate blood sugar levels and lower blood pressure and LDL's. Helps promote healthy clear skin, scalp and hair. Soothes upset stomachs and reduces gas and acidity
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Tansy Leaf (Tanacetum vulgare)
Used while fasting to expel worms, especially round and thread. Promotes menstruation. Can be used externally for skin problems.
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Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
A digestive aid, also helps fevers, infections, dysentery, arthritis, liver problems, and fights cancerous tumors. Useful in the treatment of HIV. Used to kill parasites, fight skin infections and smooths the skin. Aids in recovery from chemotherapy.
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Usnea (Usnea barbata)
It is used internally and externally for fungal, viral and bacterial infections. May be used for colds and flu and boosts the immune system. It can be helpful for chronic fatigue syndrome. Beneficial for yeast infections, vaginosis and chlamydia.
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White Oak Bark (Quercus alba)
A powerful astringent that has been used to control diarrhea, internal and external bleeding, excessive menstrual flow, nosebleeds and hemorrhoids. It increases the flow of urine and flushes kidney stones and gallstones. Helps relieve liver ailments.
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White Willow Bark (Salix alba)
For the symptomatic relief of headaches, fevers, lower back pain, sciatica, arthritic pains, heartburn, toothaches and stomach ailments. Externally, its helpful in treating cuts, burns, wounds, sores, sweaty feet, dandruff and eases tonsilitis.
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Witch Hazel Leaf (Hamamelis virginiana)
Helps stop external and internal bleeding. Has been used for soothing bruises, curbing diarrhea, gonorrhea, relaxed vagina, prolapsed uteri, Crohn's disease and varicose veins. Also relieves hemorrhoid pain and stitches after surgery.
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Wood Betony Leaf (Betonica officinalis)
Wood Betony has been used to help relieve headaches and migraines. It is relaxing to the heart and nervous system and has been beneficial for neuralgia. Also useful for treating hangovers, hysteria, panic attacks, hyperactivity, convulsions and anxiety.
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Yarrow Flower (Achillea millefolium)
Used as a remedy for cold/flu/fever. Kills many kinds of bacteria on skin and destroys infections. Eases discomforts of menstrual pain, headaches, rheumatism, gout and arthritis. Effective for athlete's foot, yeast infections and microbial infections.
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