This wonderful organic herb is used remedy for all kinds of digestive problems, to regulate female
hormones, to counteract wrinkles, for constipation, liver problems, ulcers, to heal the
gut and to stop bleeding from the intestines, AIDS, and to cleanse and remove
parasites and unwanted material from the digestive system. In India women drink aloe
vera every day to counteract the signs of aging. In the west aloe is used to cleanse the
liver and, when combined with turmeric, to relieve PMS. Ayurvedic medicine considers
aloe vera gel to be estrogenic and tonifying to women's health and it is used to
promote menstrual flow. Topically the gel is one of the best treatments for healing
burns, injuries and sun burns. Aloe can also be used to heighten enzymes.
Dosage: Of the gel, take 2 tbs. three times a day or, of the dried powder, take 1/2 tsp.
a day. The dried powder is a very strong laxative. The juice may be taken as a daily
drink in 1-8 ounce dosages.
Safety: Do not use when you are breast feeding or pregnant, since aloe is an
emmenagogue and the powder is a laxative and may cause abortions. The powder
should not be used on a long term basis. Long term use of the powder may cause an
electrolyte imbalance and a potassium deficiency. Do not use without supervision if
bowels are obstructed. Cramps may be experienced when using the powder. Although

it’s an amazing wound healer, aloe should not be used for deep, vertical wounds.

 

 

 As well as being used historically, and still today, as a highly nutritious food, organic bilberry
has also been used to remedy scurvy; diarrhea; dysentery; diabetes and urinary
problems, like stones and infection. But it is in treating eye problems that bilberry had
found its place. Bilberry can improve night and day time vision, cataracts, macular
degeneration, glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa and diabetic retinopathy.
One of bilberry's other main uses is its ability to help with collagen stabilizing, which
has made it valuable in treating vascular disorders like capillary fragility, venous
insufficiency, varicose veins, circulation problems in the brain, and it also has the
ability to stop blood loss in the kidneys caused by kidney capillary fragility.
But that's not all. Bilberry may also reduce serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels,
reducing the risk for atherosclerosis. It also has anti-ulcer effects and blood sugar
stabilizing influences.
Dosage: Bilberry is usually standardized for anthocyanidins, the ingredient that seems
to be responsible for its action. Twenty five percent anthocyanoside content is
considered a good amount. Take 80-160 mg of standardized bilberry extract a day
three times a day. The fruit can be eaten freely
Safety: No toxic effect have ever been found even when using high dosages. There
are no contraindications or drug interactions.

 

 

Cleavers is organic herb that very effective remedy diuretic that also cleanses the blood while being perhaps
the best tonic for the lymph system. It is used to treat all urinary and reproductive
organ inflammations, including cystitis, it also treats hepatitis, venereal disease,
enlarged lymph glands, psoriasis, fevers, skin eruptions, and skin diseases.
Externally it is often used in a poultice to treat scalds, burns, and rashes.
Dosage: Use a standard infusion, one once of herb to one pint of water (or 2-3 tsp.
dried herb per cup) and take a cup three times a day. If using a tincture take 10 to 30
drops three times a day. It also comes in capsules.
Safety: There are no known side effects.

 

 

While everybody is familiar with dandelion, its organic herb, its fame, unfortunately, is as a weed. If we
were to harvest our dandelions each spring instead of spraying them, we would be a
much healthier, happier culture.
The many uses of this powerful herb can be broken down into two categories: those
things the roots can do and the things the leaves can do.
The roots work mainly on the liver where they act as a very valuable tonic. By helping
the liver, dandelion helps rid the body of toxins. Because dandelion is one of the best
agents to increase digestive juices and bile, it is able to fight liver congestion, digestive
problems, gallstones and jaundice. It can cure even the most troubling hepatitis.
The root of the dandelion is also useful in cases of diabetes or hypoglycemia, and can
help lower blood pressure.
While the leaf also has some affect on the liver, as a bitter, it is also prized as perhaps
nature's finest diuretic. Dandelion leaf is at least as strong as any pharmaceutical
diuretic, without the side effects. While diuretics cause loss of potassium, dandelion,
being loaded with potassium, replaces what the body loses.
Dandelion leaves are also a remarkable source of nutrients. They have as much beta
carotene as any plant, are a rare plant source of vitamin D and are loaded in other
vitamins and minerals, including iron. The leaves make a delicious and healthy
addition to spring salads.
Dosage: One tbs. of dried root per cup of water can be made into a decoction and
drunk as a tea or 1-2 tsp. of extract or 250-500mg of powdered solid extract (4:1) can
be taken 3 times a day. The leaves can be drunk as an infusion by using 4-10 grams
of dried herb three times daily or 4-10ml of fluid extract (1:1) can be taken three times
a day.
Safety: Dandelion is extremely safe. Some authorities caution its use in cases of bile
duct obstruction and acute stomach inflammation or irritable bowels.

 

 

Used for more illnesses than any other plant by the aboriginal people of the North
American plains, echinacea is still probably the most popular organic herb today.
Echinacea has become so popular because of its powerful remedy on the immune
system and its ability to help the body fight colds and flu. This very complex plant
comes to the aid of the body in a number of ways, including preventing viruses from
spreading through the body and stimulating a variety of different parts of the immune
system.
However, contrary to popular opinion, echinacea is not just an immune system
stimulant: this amazing plant is far too sophisticated for that. Echinacea is an immune
system modulator, toning the immune system and bringing it into balance. This ability
explains echinacea's use not only in colds and flu, but also in allergies. When the
immune system is suppressed, as in colds and flues, echinacea stimulates it; when the
immune system is over-stimulated, as in allergies, it suppresses it.
If you need echinacea to stimulate your immune system, as when you are suffering
from a bad cold or bronchitis or other infection, use the tincture or extract form of the
herb; if you need echinacea as a preventative, because you are exposed to viruses,
then use the whole herb or the powdered root in capsule or tablet form.
In addition to its ability to help the immune system fight things off, like viruses,
bacteria, cancer and candida, echinacea's ability to stop things from spreading also
makes it a valuable remedy for snake bites.
Dosage: Here again, the role you want echinacea to play is important. If you are using
echinacea as a preventative measure, then long term use of the whole herb or
powdered root in capsule or tablet form at a dose of 250-500 mg a day is appropriate.
Be careful that the tablet is not actually an extract. If you are using echinacea to fight
off an infection, then take the tincture or extract of the whole plant (along with the
powdered pill if you want) at the first sign of the infection at a dose of 1-4ml three times
daily for the tincture or 1-2ml three times daily for the extract. When fighting an
infection, some herbalists prefer to give the liquid extract every two hours at a dose of
about 30 drops. Echinacea can also be taken as a tea: decoct one to two tsp. of the
root for 10-15 minutes and drink three times a day.
Safety: Echinacea is very safe. Pay close attention to the form of the herb, though, and
the reason you're using it. Generally, the powdered form is safe to use every day,
while the tincture or extract may be best saved for use during an infection. There are
no known drug interactions.