CLEAVERS (Galium aparine): The entire herb is useful. A strong diuretic, it is used to dissolve deposits in the kidneys.

RED CLOVER(Trifolium pratense): The flowering tops are used. Great blood purifier and tonic. Most skin disorders are caused by impurities of the blood and this tea should be taken on a regular basis if you suffer from pimples, boils or other skin eruptions.

COLTSFOOT (Tussilago farfara): The leaves are the part used. This herb binds to toxins in the system and helps to eliminate them. Great expectorant.

COMFREY(Symphytum officinale): Roots and leaves are used. Great expectorant, demulcent, and emollient. Great tea for internal as well as external use.

CORN SILK: Corn silk is a great diuretic. Great to use to clean the urinary system and as a tonic for the whole system. Dry plenty of it so that you can use it during the winter months for kidney and bladder infections.

Herbal BeautyDANDELION (Taraxacum officinale): Roots and leaves are used. Use as a general tonic, as well as for liver and gallbladder complaints.

ELDER (Sambucus canadensis): Leaves, fruits and flowers are used. Elder flower tea is an excellent diuretic. Use for feverish colds, too.

SLIPPERY ELM (Ulmus fulvus): The dried inner bark is the part used. A mild expectorant, it soothes irritations of the alimentary and bronchial systems.

EYEBRIGHT (Euphrasia officinalis): Use the seeds as a help if you have a tendency toward kidney stones. Use in a rinse for eyes.

FENNEL (Foeniculum vulgare): All parts are used. Aids digestion and helps calm nervous stomach. Increases milk production.

FOXGLOVE (Digitalis purpurea): Originally this herb was used as a diuretic. Because kidney problems are closely allied with heart disease, the benefits to the heart was soon noticed. Caution: I would not recommend that you use this to treat any illness. Leave treatment of heart problems to your physician. It is mentioned here only for personal knowledge, not use.

FENUGREEK (Trigonella foenum-graecum): Use the seeds. Soothes the lining of the stomach and intestines.

WILD GINGER (Asarum canadense): The root is the part used. Wild ginger is a stimulant and diuretic. The herb acts on the kidneys to eliminate viscous matter. Also a great tonic for the whole body.

GINSENG: (Panax quinquefolia): The root is used. This is considered a near cure-all. Used as a tonic for all the systems of the body and has been used as an aphrodisiac for centuries.

GOLDENSEAL (Hydrastis canadensis): The root is used. Combined action on the stomach and liver.

HOREHOUND (Marrubium vulgare): The flowering tops and leaves are used. Use for bronchial and stomach disorders. Good for sore throats and colds. It is an expectorant.

HOLLYHOCK (Althea rosea): The roots and leaves are used. Leaves can be used uncooked in salads or cooked as a side dish. It is an emollient and good to use during colds. Use if prone to kidney stones.

IRISH MOSS (Chondrus crispus, and gigartina mamillosa): The dried plant is used. Use in bronchial disorders and for kidney problems. Use in cough syrups.

KELP (Fucus vesiculosis): Kelp contains iodine. Use to purify the blood as well as for goiters.

LAVENDER (Lavandula angustifolia): The flowers make a pleasant tea that has sedative properties. Use for releasing tension and headaches.

LEMON BALM(Melissa officinalis): The leaves make a tea with a sedative action. It is used to induce sweating to reduce fevers. It also regulates menstruation.

LEMON VERBENA(Aloysia triphylla): The leaves make a tea used for upset stomachs and has a tonic effect upon the intestines. It has a slight sedative effect and can be used to relax as well as reduce the fever of colds and flu.

PRICKLY LETTUCE(Lactuca virosa, and L. scariola): The leaves and gum are used. Use as a strong sedative to treat insomnia. Also removes hardened excretions from the bronchial system.

LICORICE(Glycyrrhiza glabra): The root is the part used. Has estrogen-like properties, so use during and after change of life. Use also for all blood and bronchial problems.

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