Natural Herbal Beauty

AIDS URINATION: Pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 teaspoon tarragon and steep 15 minutes. Strain and sweeten. Drink several cups daily for 2 days.

TREATMENT FOR KIDNEY AILMENTS: Core and peel a pear, then puree it in the blender. Place the pear mixture in a pan and add 1 pint of boiled water. Stir in 1 /4 cup of honey. Drink often during the day for 2 days.

KIDNEY STONES: To help pass kidney stones, make a tea using 1 /4 teaspoon of dried parsley, 1 cup boiled water, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Drink every day for at least a week.

TREATMENT FOR URINARY TRACT PROBLEMS: Put 2 teaspoons of sweet basil in 1 cup of boiling water. Steep 10 minutes. Drink this 2 times daily for 2 days. (more…)

Saw palmetto gained a reputation as an aphrodisiac because it is traditionally used to improve the functioning of the reproductive glands, both male and female. It is also used to soothe sexual organs irritated by intense sexual activity, a condition sometimes smilingly called “honeymoon cystitis.”

In males, saw palmetto has proven valuable in the treatment of noncancerous prostate enlargement. This herb can even help relieve the need for frequent urination at night when the cause is pressure against the bladder. It can stimulate testicular functionas well.

DESCRIPTION AND PARTS USED

The saw palmetto is a small palm tree. It’s not one of those skyscraper palms. The mature tree reaches a height of from six to ten feet. It has the same type of large leaves that crown the tops of most palms. Saw palmetto is indigenous to the Atlantic coastline of North America, but it likes a comfortable climate. Its habitat extends along the coast from South Carolina to Florida. The inch-long oval berries, which run from deep reddish-brown to almost black, hold the medicinal components. (more…)