Healing herbs you can use every day
Continued from last week
Calendula
(Calendula officinalis)
Uses: Calendula has long been used to relieve inflammation of the mouth, throat, and stomach; popular as a topical cream or ointment to relieve rashes and irritation and to help heal wounds.
Preparation and doses:
Tea: Pour 1 cup boiling water over 2 tsp petals. Steep for 10 minutes. Strain. Use as needed as a mouthwash, gargle, or tea.
Ointment: Apply to skin 2 or 3 times per day as needed.
(Nepeta cataria)
Uses: Soothes an upset stomach; reduced anxiety and tension
Preparation and doses:
Tea: Pour 1 cup boiling water over 4 or 5 fresh or 1 tsp dried leaves. Steep for 5 minutes. Strain and sweeten, if desired. Drink 1 or 2 times per day.
(Vitex agnus-castus)
Uses: Premiere herb for relieving PMS symptoms
Preparation and doses:
Capsules: Take 250โ500 mg dried fruit once per day.
Tincture: Take 2โ3 ml each morning.
(Vaccinium macrocarpon)
Uses: Well-established treatment for reducing the risk of bladder infection; could also be beneficial for chronic prostatitis
Preparation and doses:
Juice: Drink ยฝ-ยพ cup twice per day.
Capsules: Take 300โ500 mg concentrated juice extract 2 times per day.
(Echinacea spp.)
Uses: Antiviral and immune-enhancing properties; popular for relieving colds and upper respiratory infections (approved in Europe for these uses)
Preparation and doses:
Tea: Simmer 1 tsp dried and sliced root in 1 cup water for 10 minutes. Strain. Drink 1-3 cups per day.
Tincture: Take 5 ml 3-6 times per day at onset of cold symptoms.
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