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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
Bloodroot
Sanguinaria canadensis
Root (Strong-Expectorant (?))
Heigh doses (and concentations) can be toxic due to Sanguinarine
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.)
Blue Nettle
Root (Alterative)
Bogbeab Herb
Tonic
Bogbean
Menyanthes Trifoliata
Tonic
Creates appetite, excites the bile, good for gout.
Boldo
Ivs (Tonic)
Boneset
Eupatorium Perfoliatum
Mild-Laxative, Tonic
Mild laxative, tonic; relieves fever and pains in the bones. For asthma, colds, dyspepsia, debility.
Borage (starflower) Herb
Echium amoenum
Refrigerant
Useful in chest complaints.
Broom (Broom tops)
Spartium Scoparius
Diuretic
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.
Buchu
Agathosma betulina
Ivs (Diuretic)
A stimulant used in urinary affections and inflammation of the bladder.
Buckbean (Bogbean)
Menyanthes trifoliata
Tonic, Hepatic
A good tonic, used for liver troubles and skin diseases. Also for arthritis, etc.
Buckthorn
Bark (Cathartic, Laxative, Aperient, Purgative)
Bugloss (Common Anchusa)
Anchusa officinalis
Expectorant, Tonic
Expectorant and tonic, used in cases of inflammation.
Burdock
Arctium Lappa
Root (Alterative), Seed (Diuretic)
Used for purifying the blood. All kidney troubles, antidote to mercury poisoning, useful in all skin complaints.
