Herbs and Ailments
Use of Tinctures
 Nettle is another one of those “universal” plants.They are found all over the world and they strengthen the entire body. People who take nettle tincture become vigorous, healthy, work of heart improves as well as structure of blood, and movements become more liberated. Nettle contains calcium, chlorine, iron, potassium, silicon, sodium and sulphur.
Put 200 g of nettle in 1/2 L of vodka, cover with light cloth and keep on windowsill for the first 24 hours, and for the rest of the time (8 days)-in dark place. Squeeze out, filter and keep in dark bottle. Take 1 tsp on an empty stomach 30 min before meal and before bedtime. Continue till all tincture is taken.
 Oregon Grape is similar to both Golden Seal and Barberry. Main use is in the treatment of chronic, scaly skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema. Also effective for the liver, gall bladder and as a laxative for chronic constipation. Use the root and rhizome.
 Pansies contain Vitamins A, B and C, niacin, chlorine, iron, magnesium, potassium, silicon, and trace minerals. Effective for treatment of the bladder and kidneys.
 Passion Flower is used as a sedative. Gives a calming effect helping headaches, neuralgia, hysteria and high blood pressure caused by mental attitude.
 Pennyroyal is a valuable remedy for women during menopause. It should not be used by pregnant women because it will bring on suppressed menstruation. Also good for fevers, colds and phlegm in chest and lungs.
 Pimpinella roots are an old and verified remedy for asthma. Mix 40 g of root with 100 g of 70% alcohol or vodka. Let stand in the dark for 8 days, squeeze out and filter. Take 30 drops 4-5 times a day with 1 tbsp of water.
 Plantain will stop bleeding from wounds, treats eczema and burns. Also good for coughs and mild bronchitis.
 Pyrola is used to treat inflammation of ovaries, for inflammation of prostate gland, infertility, inflammatory diseases of uterus, and for chronic inflammation of the bladder with presence of pus in urine. Put 50 g of Pyrola leaves and stems in 1/2 L of vodka. Keep in a dark place for 2 weeks, filter and take 30-40 drops of Pyrola tincture 3 times a day.
 Psyllium is excellent colon cleanser, cleans out compacted pockets on the colon. Creates bulk and relieves auto-intoxication.
 Red Clover is a good blood purifier. It is an antidote to cancer, containing lime, silica and other earthy salts. Relaxing to nerves and entire system.
 Restharrow (Ononis) is used as laxative. It also reduces fragility of capillaries, raises the tone of intestines, is used for hemorrhoids, chronic constipation, reduces arterial blood pressure and pain, and stops bleeding. It is applied as diuretic at gout, inflammatory diseases of kidneys and bladder. Put 20 g of roots in 100 g of 70% alcohol and let stand for 7-10 days. Filter and keep tincture in a dark bottle in a cool place. Take 1 tsp 2-3 times a day before meal.
 Rhubarb Root is very good to increase the muscular action of the bowels. Also will relieve headaches.
 Rose Hips contain a great deal of vitamin C, ranging from 10 to 100 times greater than any other known food. Therefore, it is used as an infection fighter. Also helps with physical stresses and pollution. Contain Vitamins, A, B1, B2, E, K, P, niacin, calcium, iron, phosphorous.
 Rosemary is a circulatory and nerve stimulant. Has a calming effect on the digestion as well as headache or depression.
 Saffron is a natural hydrochloric acid (utilizes sugar of fruits and oils), thus helping arthritics get rid of the uric acid which holds the calcium deposited in the joints. Also reduces lactic acid build up. Good for measles, skin, scarlet fever and perspiration.
 Sage tea makes an excellent gargle for ulcerated throat or mouth. Stops bleeding of wounds and cleans old ulcers and sores. Will expel worms. Good for spermatorrhea (involuntary sexual emissions) as well for liver and kidney troubles.
 Sarsaparilla Root eliminates poisons from the blood and purifies the system from infections. Is dependably useful in rheumatism, gout, skin eruptions, ringworm, scrofula, internal inflammation, colds and catarrh.
 Sassafras Bark is often called a spring medicine to purify the blood and cleanse the entire system. Valuable in colic and all skin diseases and eruptions.
 Scutellaria is applied at hypertension of I-II stages, and for disorders of the nervous system. It improves sleep, and decreases heart pains. Keep 20 g of Scutellaria in 100 g of 70% alcohol for 10-15 days, filter and take 20-30 drops 2-3 times a day before meal. Store tincture in a dark bottle in a dark place.
 Skullcap is more effective than quinine and is not as harmful as quinine is. Good in neuralgia, aches and pains. It is also one of the best nerve tonics. Reduces high blood pressure, heart conditions and disorders of the central nervous systems such as St. Vitus dance, shaking palsy, hydrophobia and epilepsy.
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