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Herb Uses -O, P, Q Herbs
It is important to note that to achieve the beneficial effects of the plant, proper preparation methods must be
employed. The active constituents found in the natural bark thought to be responsible for Muira Puama's effect are not
water soluble nor are they broken down in the digestive process. Therefore taking a ground bark or root powder in a
capsule or tablet will not be very effective. High heat for at least 20 minutes or longer in alcohol in necessary to
dissolve and extract the volatile and essential oils, terpenes, gums and resins found in the bark and root that have
been linked to Muira Puama's beneficial effects.
Mullein (Verbascum thrapsis): One of the primary herbs for any lung problem, including whooping cough, asthma,
bronchitis and chest colds. It was traditionally smoked for lung conditions. It is also a diuretic used to relieve urinary
tract inflammation, diarrhea, and inflammation, colitis, or other bleeding in the bowel. The flowers extracted into olive
oil make a preparation that is known to reduce the pain and inflammation of earache, insect bites, bruises,
hemorrhoids, and sore joints. A distilled flower water or a poultice has been placed on burns, ringworm, boils and
sores. The leaves are used in homeopathic products for migraine and earache.
Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha): Germany’s Commission E has endorsed powdered myrrh for the treatment of mild
inflammations of the mouth and throat because it contains high amounts of tannins. Myrrh improves digestion,
diarrhea and immunity. It treats coughs, gum disease, wounds, candida, overactive thyroid and scanty menstruation.
Used for: amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, menopause, cough, asthma, bronchitis, arthritis, rheumatism, traumatic injuries,
ulcerated surfaces, anemia, pyorrhea. Used to kill yeast (10 capsules daily).
Myrrh is used internally for stomach complaints, tonsillitis, phayrngitis and gingivitis, and externally for ulcers,
boils and wounds. Acts directly and rapidly on peptic glands to increase activity, in this way increasing digestion.
Promotes absorption and assimilation of nutrients. Good for obesity and diabetes. For inner ear infections, combine
equal parts of echinacea and mullein with one-part myrrh to make a tea.
Increases circulation, stimulates flow of blood to capillaries. Clears out mucus-clogged passages throughout
the body. Antiseptic to mucus membranes, regulates secretions of these tissues. Good for glandular fever, fever
symptoms like cold skin, weak pulse.
Research suggests that it can lower blood cholesterol levels. In China, it is taken to move blood and relieve
painful swellings. For an infusion that might help prevent heart disease, use 1 teaspoon of powdered herb per cup of
boiling water. Steep 10 minutes. Drink up to 2 cups a day. Myrrh tastes bitter and unpleasant. Add sugar, honey and
lemon or mix it into an herbal beverage blend to improve flavor.
Myrtle (Myrtus communis): The plant is powerfully antiseptic owing to the myrtol it contains and it has good
astringent properties. In medicine the leaves were used for their stimulating effect on the mucous membranes,
and for the chest pains and dry coughs of consumptive people.
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Nasturtium, (Tropaeolum majus): Nasturtium is an antiseptic and digestive herb, also used to treat respiratory
and urinary disorders; seeds are a vermifuge and crushed for use in poultices for boils and sores.
Nepitella, (Calamintha nepeta) Calamintha nepita
breaks a fever by promoting sweating. It is also used
as an expectorant and helps to cure jaundice. Effective
when applied to snake bites and insect stings. In the
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, a study reported in
1993 showed that Calamintha nepita when analyzed for
its antimicrobial and fungicide activities it was found
to have a biotoxic effect.
Neroli, (Citrus aurantium ssp. Aurantium)—bitter
orange: The strongly acidic fruit of the bitter orange
stimulates the digestion and relieves flatulence. An
infusion of the fruit is thought to soothe headaches,
calm palpitations and lower fevers. The juice helps the
body eliminate waste products, and, being rich in
vitamin C, helps the immune system ward off
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