Used in poultice for drawing thorns, splinters, etc. Fruit is used for
nervousness. Used to prevent miscarriage. Strengthens the heart, lowers
blood pressure, lowers cholesterol. Used in the treatment of arteriosclerosis,
heart palpitations, angina pectoris, heart valve defects, enlarged heart
and other cardiac symptoms. A peripheral vasodilator. Mild dilation
of coronary vessels, increased enzyme metabolism in heart muscle, increased
oxygen utilization by the heart. Flavonoid components possess collagen-stabilizing
action, increase intracellular vitamin C levels, cross-link collagen
fibers. Key uses: angina, atherosclerosis, congestive heart failure,
high blood pressure.
HONEYSUCKLE (Lonicera japonica)
Flowers and leaves can be made into a beverage tea. Anti-bacterial.
Wash for sore eyes. Anti-viral. Lowers cholesterol. Traditionally used
for breast tumors and tuberculosis. Key Uses: colds, fevers, flu, dysentery,
laryngitis, enteritis, sores, boils, scabies.
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HOPS (Humulus lupulus)
Sedative. Nervine. Antispasmodic. Used for headaches, insomnia, nervous
tension, restlessness. Has estrogenic activity. Relaxes gastric nerves.
A digestive bitter. Traditionally used to allay male sexual excitement.
Key Uses: appetite stimulant, digestion, headaches, hyperactivity,
insomnia, nervousness, pain and excessive sexual desires. Do not use
with deep depression.
HOREHOUND (Marrubium vulgare)
Dilates blood vessels in the lungs and bronchial tubes. Used for coughs.
Promotes healing of wounds. Stimulates bile secretions. Tonic to respiratory
organs and stomach. In large doses acts as a laxative. Used in cough
syrups. Promotes the healing of wounds. Key Uses: asthma, colds,
coughs, croup, hoarseness, lungs, phlegm, stomach tonic, respiratory.
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HORSETAIL (Equisetum arvense)
Used for urinary tract disorders. Chronic cystitis. Diuretic. A storehouse of minerals
especially silica. Good for hair, nails, and skin. Considered strengthening to connective
tissue. Traditionally used to help speed healing of broken bones. Stops bleeding. Useful
for wounds. Aid for mouth sores, canker sores. Useful for dysentery and
diarrhea. Anti-inflammatory. Used for enlarged prostate. Traditionally used for lung
problems, asthma, tuberculosis. Key Uses: Diuretic. Kidneys. Cystitis. Broken bones. Hair,
skin, and nails.
