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Traditional Uses of Medicinal
Herbs:
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Dept. of Herbs
Alfalfa: (similar to red
clover properties)
Herbs Used for Cooking These herbs can be purchased by clicking here or emailing the request to the Dept. of Herbs
SWAMP TEA- (Laborador Tea -- Ledum species Muskeegobug); New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus ovatus, Odigadimanido)
NATIVE MINTS- Namewuskons -- mountain mint; Bibigwunukuk -- flute mint; Wabinowusk -- dawn (eastern) mint
NATURALIZED IMMIGRANT MINTS- Peppermint, Spearmint, Pennyroyal
CLOVER- Basibuguk, as a tea, as a veggie
WILD ROSES- Oginiminagawunj, hips, haws, leaves, petals
ELDER SHRUB- (Sambucca Canadensis) flowers, teas, berries
WINTERGREEN- (Winisibugons or Gaultheria procumbens): tea from leaves, berries, finding in snow
(Found at http://www.tempestwolf.com/animals/pets/health/herbs/a.htm#alfalfams)
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Alfalfa (Medicago
sativa)
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A well-known fodder plant,
Alfalfa is known for being rich in nutrients, particularly calcium, iron,
magnesium, potassium and vitamin K1.
It's also good for a multitude of other things. It is a strong alterative,
cleansing the body. It has also been used to prevent cancer, lower
cholesterol, improve and aid digestion, ease or cure arthritis, reduce
acidity, eliminate ulcers, and much more! Contraindications: Large amounts of alfalfa can cause bloating and anemia. Do not feed alfalfa sprouts or seeds to pregnant animals as it could cause miscarriage. This herb deemed pet safe when fed in moderate amounts to non-pregnant, non-nursing animals. |
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Burdock (Arctium
lappa)
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Catnip (Nepeta
cataria)
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Comfrey (Symphtum
officinale syn.
Symphytum officinale)
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Comfrey
is known for its wound and bone healing properties. Taken internally, it
will help wounds and broken/bruised bones heal faster. It is also known
for its action in the lungs. It is a great expectorant and has also been
used to aid (and even cure!) asthma! Externally, it has been used in
salves and poultices for healing skin problems, bruises and wounds.
Comfrey is very high in nutrients and has been used as an animal fodder
and food supplement. Contraindications: Taken internally over extended periods of time or in large doses, this herb could (possibly) cause liver damage. For deep or puncture wounds, do NOT use this herb- it heals over the top of wounds so quickly that an infection may be trapped deeper inside and could cause an abscess. Pregnant and nursing animals should use this, and all herbs with caution. |
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Dandelion (Leontodo
taraxacum syn.
Taraxacum officinale)
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Echinacea (Echinacea
spp.)
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Echinacea (Echinacea
angustifolia syn.
Echinacea augustifolia)
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Considered
the strongest of the
Echinacea species, E.
augustifolia syn.
E. angustifolia
is highly favored, and some will use only this species. Regardless, it is
a strong immune stimulant, useful in treating various colds and
infections, preventing infection, cleansing the blood, relieving pain,
reducing the effects of arthritis, and even helping the body rid itself of
cancer. Contraindications: Use caution with pregnant or nursing animals, as well as animals with immune-deficiency diseases. |
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Echinacea (Echinacea
pallida)
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The lesser-known
of the three most popular Echinaceas,
E. pallida
is considered to be weaker than the other two (E.
angustifolia syn.
E. augustifolia
and E. purpurea).
Nonetheless, it is still very effective and, it, too, is used to stimulate
the immune system. This herb has been used for colds and infections, as
well as cancer and wounds, among other uses. Contraindications: Use caution with pregnant or nursing animals, as well as animals with immune-deficiency diseases. |
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Echinacea (Echinacea
purpurea.)
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St. John's Wort (Hypericum
perforatum)
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Famous for its
treatment of depression in
humans, it is also becoming well known in the pet world now, too! An
excellent herb not only for depression and anxiety, but also for bumps,
bruises, swelling, sprains and even arthritis. Unlike some
anti-depressant, anti-anxiety and arthritis medications that
can damage the liver, St. John's Wort won't, and actually, will even cleanse
it a bit, as well!
Contraindications: Pregnant and nursing animals should use this, and all herbs with caution. St. John's Wort can cause photosensitivity in some people and animals; animals with fair skin or a sensitivity to sunlight are more likely to develop a rash if exposed to sunlight. Animals currently on MAO inhibitors or SRI's (serotonin reuptake inhibitors, i.e., Prozac) should use this herb with EXTREME CAUTION.
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Frankincense: exorcism; protection; spirituality Fumitory: exorcism; money Fuzzy Weed: love Galengal: hex-breaking; health; lust; money; protection Gardenia: friendship; healing; love Garlic: protection; health Gentian: love; power Geranium: healing; love; protection Ginger: success; power Ginseng: health Goats Rue: healing Golden Seal: healing; money Gorse: money; protection Gotu Kola: meditation Gourd: protection Grain: protection Grains of Paradise: lust; luck; love; money Grape: fertility; money Grass: protection; psychic powers Ground Ivy: Divination Groundsel: Health; healing Hawthorn: success; protection Hazel: fertility; protection; wisdom Heather: healing; peace; protection Heliotrope: banishing; clairvoyance Hellebore: protection (ALERT: Hellebore is poisonous - do NOT take internally!) Hemlock: sex drive (ALERT: Hemlock is poisonous - do NOT take internally!) Hemp: healing; love; meditation; protection Henna: healing Hibiscus: divination; love; lust Hickory: legal matters High John: prosperity Holly: protection Honesty: money Honeysuckle: psychic enhancement Hops: restfulness Horehound: energy; power; protection Horse Chestnut: healing; money Horseradish: Exorcism; purification Horsetail: fertility Houseleek: love; luck; protection Huckleberry: Dream magic; hex-breaking; luck; protection Hyacinth: love; protection Hydrangea: hex-breaking Hyssop: negativity Indian Paint Brush: love Iris: purification; wisdom Irish Moss: money; luck; protection Ivy: luck; guards against negativity Jasmine: dreams; love Jobs Tears: healing; luck Joe-pye Weed: love; respect Juniper: love; money; protection
Kava Kava: lick; protection; visions Knotweed: Binding; health Lady's Mantle: love Lady's Slipper: protection Larch: anti-theft; protection Larkspur: health; protection Lavender: peace; happiness; strength; courage Leek: exorcism; love; protection Lemon Balm: love; success Lemon Verbeba: love; purification Lemongrass: lust; psychic powers; repel snakes Lettuce: Chastity; divination; lovel; protection Licorice: fidelity; love; lust Lilac: protection; wards off evil; psychic enhancement Lilly: breaking love spells; protection Lilly of the Valley: happiness; mental powers Lime: healing; love; protection Linden: luck' love' protection; sleep Liquidambar: protection Liverwort: love; protection Loosestrife: peace; protection Lotus: protection Loveage: purification Love Seed: friendship; love Lucky Hand: employment; luck; money; protection Mace: mental and psychic powers Maguey: lust Magnolia: fidelity Maidenhair: beauty; love Male Fern: love; luck Mandrake: fertility; health; love; money; protection Maple: love; money Marigold: protection from evil; strength Marjoram: balance; protection Marsh Mallow: exorcism; protection; return of love Master Wort: courage Mastic: lust; psychic powers May Apple: money Meadow Rue: divination Meadowsweet: love Melilot: healing; memory Mesquite: healing Mimosa: purification; protection Mint: clarity Misletoe: healing; love; protection Molucca: protection Moonwort: love; money Moss: luck; money Mugwort: cleansing; protection; strength Mulberry: protection; strength Mullien: protection Mustard: fertility; protection Myrrh: protection; healing; blessing; purification Myrtle: love; peace; money Nettle: protection Norfolk Island Pine: protection Nutmeg: luck; good health Oat: money Olive: fertility; healing; peace Oak: longevity; protection; strength Onion: banishing; protection; purification Orange: love; success Orchid: love Oregon Grape: money; prosperity Orris Root: attraction; love Pansy: divination; love; rain magick Papaya: love; protection Papyrus: protection Parsley: Healing Passion Flower: friendship; peace; sleep Patchouli: love Pea: love; money Peach: fertility; love Pear: love; lust Pecan: employment; money Pennyroyal: Banishment; protection Peony: luck; protection Pepper: protection Pepper Tree: healing; protection; purification Peppermint: purification Periwinkle: love; money Persimmon: healing Pimento: love Pimpernel: health; protection Pine: fertility; healing Pineapple: luck; money Pipsissewa: money Pistachio:Breaking love spells Plantain: healing Plot Weed: Protection Plum: healing Plumeria: love Poke: courage Pomegranate: divination; fertility; luck; wealth Poplar: money Poppy: fertility; love Potato: healing Prickly Ash: love Purslane: happiness; luck; sleep Quassia: love Quince: happiness; love; protection Radish: lust; protection Ragweed: courage Ragwort: protection Raspberry: love; protection Rattlesnake Root: protection Rhubarb: fidelity; protection Rice: fertility; protection Rose: love Rosemary: The all-purpose herb; healing; love; luck; protection; purification Rowan: power; psychic power Rue: protection Rye: fidelity; love Saffron: cleansing; healing; strength Sage: clarity; healing; wisdom Sagebrush: purification Sandalwood: healing; luck; protection; success Ssasparilla: love; money Sassafras: health Senna: love Sesame: lust; money Shallot: purification Skullcap: meditation Skunk Cabbage: legal matters Sloe: protection Snapdragon: protection Soapwort: cleansing (ALERT: Soapwort is poisonous - do NOT take internally!) Solomons Seal: cleansing; protection Sorrel: protection against disease Southern Wood: health Spanish Moss: protection Spearmint: healing Spiderwort: love Spikenard: love St. Johns Wort: banishing; protection Squill: money; protection Straw: luck Strawberry: love; luck Sugarcane: love; lust Sumbul: health; love; luck Sunflower: luck; good fortune Sweetgrass: calling spirits Sweatpea: friendship Tamarind: love Tamarisk: protection Tansy: protection from disease Tea: courage; strength Tarragon: luck Thistle: healing; protection Thyme: courage; healing; health; love Ti: healing; protection Toadflax: hex-breaking; protection Tobacco: healing; purification Tonka Beans: love Tumeric: purification Turnip: protection Uva Ursa: psychic powers Valerian: protection; purification Vanilla: love; lust; mental powers Venus Flytrap: protection Vervain: cleansing; prosperity; protection; purification; sleep Vetch: Fidelity Vertivert: love; luck; money Violet: fortune; healing; luck; lust; passion; protection Wahoo: courage; success Walnut: health; infertility Wax Plant: protection Wheat: fertility Willow: Divination; healing; protection Wintergreen: healing; hex-breaking; protection Winter's Bark: success Witch Grass: happiness Wolf's Bane: protection Wormwood: love Yarrow: love; protection Yerba Mate: fidelity; love
Yerba Santa: beauty; healing; protection Yew: raising the dead; working with spirits Yohimbe: love; lust Yucca: purification; protection These herbs can be purchased by clicking here or emailing the request to the Dept. of Herbs
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