| Common Name |
Latin (Scientific) Name |
| Blue Mallow |
Althaea (genus) |
| Pectoral. For coughs and colds generally. Used in case of cough, hoarseness, laryngitis, angina, dryness of the mouth in infusion or gargle. (Flowers were strewn in front of one"s house or worn as a garland for Mayday/Beltane celebrations in England.) |
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| Bogbean |
Menyanthes Trifoliata |
| Creates appetite, excites the bile, good for gout. |
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| Boneset |
Eupatorium Perfoliatum |
| Mild laxative, tonic; relieves fever and pains in the bones. For asthma, colds, dyspepsia, debility. |
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| Borage (starflower) |
Echium amoenum |
| Useful in chest complaints. |
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| Broom |
Spartium Scoparius |
| Used in some bladder complaints, especially in gall stones. As a poultice for broken bones. Purifies the whole system, cures tumors if persevered with over a period. |
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| Buchu |
Agathosma betulina |
| A stimulant used in urinary affections and inflammation of the bladder. |
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| Buckbean (Bogbean) |
Menyanthes trifoliata |
| A good tonic, used for liver troubles and skin diseases. Also for arthritis, etc. |
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| Bugloss (Common Anchusa) |
Anchusa officinalis |
| Expectorant and tonic, used in cases of inflammation. |
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| Burdock |
Arctium Lappa |
| Used for purifying the blood. All kidney troubles, antidote to mercury poisoning, useful in all skin complaints. |
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| Burr Marigold |
Bidens laevis |
| For gouty conditions. |
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| Cascara Sagrada |
Rhatnnus Purshiana |
| Constipation, but should not be used all the time. Safe for young or old. |
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| Catmint (Catnip) |
Nepeta Cataria |
| One of the best herbs for skin diseases. Improves the complexion, opens the pores to remove toxins. |
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| Chamomile |
Anthemis nobilis |
| Used in cases of nervous hysteria and all nervous complaints in women. |
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| Cleavers (Clivers) |
Galium Aparine |
| A tonic and refrigerant. Cooling in fevers, lowers blood pressure. Used in gravel and gallstones. Externally: good for sluggish tumors. As an ointment, good for piles. Skin diseases. As a pulp, relieves poisonous bites. |
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| Cloves |
Eugenia caryophyllata |
| The oil of cloves is a remedy for sluggish digestion. Two drops on a teaspoonful of sugar is the best dose. As a cure for toothache it is a specific remedy. The area should be painted with the oil. |
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