Warms the body. Increases heart action but not blood pressure. Used
for flu and colds. Helps with ulcers. Stimulates the body. Astringent,
carminative & antispasmodic. Thins the blood. Helps prevent heart attacks.
Used in tincture over inflamed joints. Antibiotic. Antifungal. Lowers
cholesterol. Useful for cluster headaches. Topically, useful for psoriasis,
shingles, trigeminal neuralgia and pain due to mastectomy and chemotherapy
or radiation. Key Uses: antioxidant support, atherosclerosis,
pain disorders, diabetic neuropathy, cluster headaches, arthritis, psoriasis.
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CARDAMON (UñElettaria cardamomum)
Used as a spice in India and Middle East. Aids digestion, especially of meat and wheat. Reduces gas and flatulence. Anti-spasmodic. Warms body, stimulant, improves memory. Key Uses: digestion, gas, stimulant.
CASCARA SAGRADA (Rhamnus purshiana)
Stimulates secretions of digestive tract. Safe tonic-laxative for long term use. Bark should be dried and aged for one year before use. The fresh bark causes nausea. Chelating agent. Has anti-leukemic properties. Anti-bacterial. Useful for liver disorders. Useful against gallstones. Key Uses: arthritis, bleeding, blood pressure equalizer, circulation,
constipation, diabetes, heart, high blood pressure, kidney problems.
Inner bark of vine used as medicine. Antiseptic. Used for deep wounds and stomach ulcers. Fevers. Abscesses. Traditionally used for asthma. Used to recover from childbirth. Anti-inflammatory. Used for arthritis, rheumatism, and swollen joints. Also used for gastritis and dysentery. Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Crohn’s disease. Considered a good herb for cleansing. Useful for headaches, colds, and flu. Traditionally used for cancer and tumors. Traditionally used by Peruvian native women for birth control. Research shows that it helps stimulate immune system. Research as an adjunct to chemotherapy has positive results. Current research for use in AIDS and cancer treatments. Key Uses: Stomach problems. Intestinal tract problems. Cleansing. Digestive aid. Immune system support.
CHAMOMILE
(Anthemis nobilis)
Useful for nerves. Helps promote thyroxine. Gentle for children. Reduces tension. Aids digestion. Soothes the stomach. Helps reduce menstrual
cramps. Helps with infant colic. Key Uses: appetite stimulant,
bronchitis, menstrual cramps, fevers, hysteria, insomnia, menstrual
suppressant, nervousness.
CHASTE TREE BERRY (Vitex agnus-castus)
Traditionally used for menstrual difficulties and to allay sexual desire. Used to balance hormones and as a fertility aid. Key Uses: gynecological problems, premenstrual syndrome, heavy menstrual periods, infertility, suppressed menses, and swelling of the breasts. Current research shows that it increases progesterone production, inhibits FSH and prolactin, and increases secretion of estradiol. Binds to dopamine receptor sites in hypothalamus/anterior pituitary. May increase menstrual flow in some women. Cautions: do not take concurrent with oral contraceptives or hormone therapy.
CHICKWEED (Stellaria media)
Reduces arterial plague build-up. Soothes inflamed bowels. Removes fatty
acids from body. Reduces cholesterol. Useful in a salve for skin rashes,
eczema and psoriasis. Aids in weight reduction. Has anti-inflammatory
effects. Key Uses: appetite depressant, bleeding, blood purifier,
convulsions, obesity, skin rashes, ulcers.
CINNAMON (Cinnamon zeylanicum )
Stimulant. Increases heat in body. Helps stimulate the action of other herbs. Lowers blood sugar levels. Traditionally used a blood purifier, digestive aid, and carminative. Helps ease menstrual cramps. Helpful for diarrhea, intestinal gas and bloating. Helps fight infection. Tea is used topically for athlete’s foot and fungus infections. Used as spice and flavoring in food and drinks. Key Uses : lowers blood sugar, intestinal gas. Caution: do not ingest cinnamon oil, spice only.
CLEAVERS (Gallium aparine)
Known as a blood purifier. Used to treat enlarged lymph glands, cystitis,
psoriasis and skin diseases. Stimulates the immune system. Useful to
help relieve lymphatic congestion. Aids in the treatment of deep tissue
infections. Useful in poultices for burns and infections. Useful for
Mono, CMV, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Effective against tonsillitis
and adenoid trouble. Key Uses: swollen glands, tonsillitis, adenoid
trouble, cystitis, ulcers, tumors.
CLOVES (Eugenia caryophyllata)
Fights parasites. Stimulant. Warming, increases heat in body. Promotes circulation. Promotes sweating. Eases nausea. Helpful for toothache. Anti-spasmodic. Helps balance blood sugar levels. Antiseptic and anti-infective. Used as spice and flavoring. Key Uses : Toothache, nausea, parasites.
COLEUS (Coleus forskolii)
Used traditionally in East Indian medicine as an antispasmodic, stimulant, and stomachic. Used
for colic, asthma, chronic cough. Helps remove hardened mucus from body. Anti-bacterial. Used
for gonorrhea. Effective for hemorrhoids. Aid for dyspepsia. Leaves topically applied to
headache & around eyes to relieve pain in conjunctivitis and fever. Natural antihistamine.
Key Uses: Antispasmodic, muscle aches and pains, digestive difficulties, asthma, allergies.
