H e r b o l o g y   B o o k   O f   S h a d o w s Home Page Names of herbs Herb Simples Herbal Properties Uses of Herbs View My Stats This text is the initial length of test to stretch the tool tip Uses of Herbs The list is long, but I have not practically used more than ten twelve of the below list by myself since I do not prescribe for others and I try to keep the good health. Common Name Binomial Name Medicinal Actions Spigelia Root (Anthelmintic) Squaw Weed Sedative St. John"s Wort Hypericum perforatum Mild-Astringent For the treatment of mild to moderate depression Stillingia Root (Alterative) Stone Root (Diuretic) Sumach Bark or Root (Strong-Astringent) Sumbul Root (Strong-Astringent) Summer Savory hb. Stimulant Sweet Fern hb. Mild-Astringent Sweet Gum Stimulant Sweet Shrub Bark (Stimulant) Tamarind pulp Cathartic, Laxative, Aperient, Purgative, Refrigerant Tansy Tanacetum Vulgare Anthelmintic The fresh leaves can be used in a salad. The dried herb is used for hysteria, morning sickness and for the expulsion of worms in children. Disagreeable to the taste but very useful in female complaints; kidneys, etc. Thumba Leuca Indica Good for the heart, Reduces total cholesterol levels. Simmer the whole plant (or without the root) for half an hour and drink. Thyme hb. Diaphoretic Pages  . {1} . {2} . {3} . {4} . {5} . {6} . {7} . {8} . {9} . {10} . {11} . {12} . {13} . {14} . {15} . {16} . {17} . {18} . {19} . {20} . {21} . {22}   From various sources including ... If you have something to include or add to this list please mail me

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