Use And Uses Of Damiana

The Maya used rivea corymbosa as a diuretic treatment for bumps and bruises as well as external wounds. In some parts of Guatemala, the leaves are used internally to treat tumors. Ololiuqui was also used in Mexico as an anti-flatulence acid, a pain reliever, and a remedy for venereal troubles. It was even given to women in attempt to help them through the process of childbirth.

Catuaba Bark: it is an aphrodisiac and also a stimulant, effective in treating health issues that may include poor memory, nervousness, and sexual dysfunction. Also facilitates increased sex libido.

Tea made from kinnikinnick was used for kidney, bladder, and chronic cystitis or urethritis. The tea leaves were used as a salve for rashes, skin sores, and a mouthwash for cankers sores. It also was used as an eyewash, and in poultice form an application to treat burns, back pain and rheumatism.

Despite the widespread popularity amongst First Nations people, however, and while “at least some of the traditional remedies involving devil’s-club may have a sound biochemical basis (Turner, 1982, p. 17)”, it hasn’t been widely used at this stage in the modern commercial market. There is ongoing research to determine its potential benefit for commercial pharmacological use, and there is some concern for what the implications of this could be for this slow-growing, sensitive shrub.

I specifically chose this topic because I believe that for us Americans this is the next big frontier. Not only could this plant helps save some people’s lives, but it could also help alleviate the pressure on our national debt. As long as we continue to do research and try to understand the complexity of this issue, then we should be able to grow in our mind frames of how this could be beneficial to a lot of people. There will always be the other side of this issue that it could do more harm than help, but if we continue to monitor and maintain control of these herbal medicines we can begin the steps towards a safer path.

Drink tea and experience the relaxing effects of this flavonoid on the central nervous system, and lower your blood pressure at the same time.

Used as a tea to increase concentration, focus energy and strength. Carry with you or burn for protection and excellent for blessing your home. To keep your home free from negative forces, gather flowering Horehound and tie with a ribbon and hang in your home.

Most of the beneficial uses for lemongrass are for first aid. All you need to do is research the recipes to use for a home remedy that have this essential oil as an ingredient. One thing to keep in mind about the use of lemongrass

These berries are also used in homeopathic remedy for ailments such as depression and as a natural antibiotic. One thing that you should keep in mind when buying these wholesale flowers is that they start out as a yellow flowering shrub and the berries only develop after the flower fades away.

Now that you know how long these berries have been trusted and used by a lot of traditional medicine practitioners and their patients, you might wonder why they like using it so much.

My name is Kristen Cox and I have found myself becoming more and more inclined to use herbal medicine for a few years now. I am Pagan and have used herbs a lot in my daily life for spiritual practices and now I am also learning more about herbs for medicinal

More advanced plants involve Bouncing Bulb, Gurdyroot, wolfsbane, and wormwood. The bouncing bulb is a large round plant that literally bounces around. It can be a very aggressive plant and come after a person if it feels threatened. The knock back jinx is useful for self defense but the incendio charm works best when it comes to fighting off an aggressive bulb. Gurdyroot is another small root and is used commonly to "ward off evil". It is only alive for several months and it's odor is so offensive that insects will attack it and many mundane animals stay away from it. Wolfsbane is one of the most dangerous plants there is. It can cause instant death in the right amount of doses and even touching it can cause symptoms of nausea and headaches. Extreme caution is advised when

Brings riches and luxury, expresses gratitude. Place fresh blossoms in water on altar during ritual to attract money and prosperity. Used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating skin conditions.

In Europe veterinary practitioner used this sap as vesicant. One to four drops of the juice is used as a purge. Twig of the plant is used as a local irritant for procuring criminal abortion

Uses- Can be commercially grown for flower essence for sale in herbal stores as it is believed to restore the “Sensitivity and awareness of self”