The dandelion plant has long jagged leaves radiating to form a rosette lying close upon the ground. The leaves are shiny and without hairs, the margin of each leaf cut into great jagged teeth, either upright or pointing somewhat backwards. All parts of the plant contain a somewhat bitter, milky juice (latex), but the juice of the root being still more powerful is the part of the plant most used for medicinal purposes. Young Dandelion leaves make delicious sandwiches, the tender leaves...
At the risk of repeating myself, our body will use 2-2. 5 liters of water to perform its normal bodily functions (metabolism). It will do this whether we like it or not and if we do not provide our body with the necessary water to perform its vital functions, it will just take it from within the body tissues resulting in dehydration. Because the skin holds a high percentage of water, it is easy for the body to take it from our skin and use it else where, resulting in dry, dehydrated skin....
Dr. Johanna Budwig is known and highly respected around the world, as Germany's premier biochemist. Over the years she has published a number of books including "Flax Oil as a True Aid Against Arthritis, Heart Infarction, Cancer, and other Diseases". In the mid 1950's, Dr. Budwig began her extensive research on the benefits of flaxseed because of its ric...
The Herbal Travel Mixes are often formulated for individual animals once I know them and am able to take into account their own personality and experience. These consist of herbal extracts or decoctions to build up an animal's nervous system reserves, to ensure it is in the best possible shape to cope with the stress of travel. The standard formulation which I find works in most cases is a Cider Vinegar extract mix of:- Chamomile, Dandelion, Hops, Pine Bark Residue, Rose...
An alternative or addition to an Epsom Salts bath to relax muscles and any tension. Magnesium cream is also another way of absorbing magnesium which is so low in our diets today. Magnesium is a natural sedative and lost when a person is under stress. It's very important for the skeletal system as you need Calcium and Magnesium in a ratio of 2:1. (Dairy has abundant calcium but very little magnesium). Some problems of low magnesium absorption are cramps, aches and pains, insomn...
Chamomile is one of the most widely used flowers for herbal tea. Chamomile Tea is so popular, it is found in most grocery stores in the tea aisle. It is used as a mild sedative, and is good for insomnia as well as many other nervous conditions. It is nervine and sedative especially suited to teething children and those who have been in a highly emotional state over a long period of time. Except for a very small risk of allergy to the daisy family, Chamomile is also one of the safest herbs to...
Lemons and limes are an excellent source of Vitamin C, one of the most important antioxidants in nature. Vitamin C is one of the main antioxidants found in food and the primary water-soluble antioxidant in the body. Vitamin C travels through the body neutralizing any free radicals with which it comes into contact in the aqueous environments in the body both inside and outside cells. Free radicals can interact with the healthy cells of the body, damaging them and their membranes, and also caus...
Cinnamon not only delights the taste buds, but benefits other parts of our body as well. It is one of the world's oldest healers. Recent research studies show that cinnamon contains constituents that can kill bacteria and other micro-organisms. It has the following properties: analgesic, antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, cardiac, carminative, emmenagogue, insecticide, stimulant, stomachic, and tonic. Like many culinary spices, cinnamon helps soothe the stomach. But a Japanese animal study r...
Tea tree Oil or cream is a wonderful little remedy to always have on hand for a multiple of uses. It is best not to be ingested orally. It is both antifungal and antibacterial as well as having some antiviral activity . It Is found to be effective against head lice, acne (5% in cream or gel), tinea (10%essential oil in cream base), toenail infections -(needs 100% essential Oil), gingivitis (-2. 5% gel ), dandruff (5% in shampoo) , dermatitis and vaginitis (diluted emusLified solution)....
Onions In the Middle Ages, onions were used as a charm to ward off the Plague. According to Nicholas Culpeper (1616-1654), "the juice . . . . dropped into the ears eases the pains and noises in them. " Until comparatively recently it was not uncommon for a mother to put the warmed core of an onion, or some onion juice, into her child's ear to relieve the pain of earache. Roasted onion has also been used in the past as a poultice for weeping ulcers and ch...
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