Herbs A - D

This herb is primarily used to relieve reproductive problems in females. In particular, treatment includes lowering menopausal symptoms, regulating cycles, and relieving menstrual cramps. There is no scientific evidence to support angelicas effectiveness in treating reproductive problems. Treatment for conditions such as high blood pressure, arthritis, allergies, and asthma. Limited evidence supports angelicas ability to increase immune system function; this suggests why the root is effective in treating allergies. It also may possess anti-inflammatory properties, suggesting possible benefits when treating conditions including asthma and arthritis. Angelic root may possibly relax blood vessels because of one of the chemical it contains. This may make it effective in lowering high blood pressure.

This herb is primarily used to relieve reproductive problems in females. In particular, treatment includes lowering menopausal symptoms, regulating cycles, and relieving menstrual cramps. There is no scientific evidence to support angelicas effectiveness in treating reproductive problems. Treatment for conditions such as high blood pressure, arthritis, allergies, and asthma. Limited evidence supports angelicas ability to increase immune system function; this suggests why the root is effective in treating allergies. It also may possess anti-inflammatory properties, suggesting possible benefits when treating conditions including asthma and arthritis. Angelic root may possibly relax blood vessels because of one of the chemical it contains. This may make it effective in lowering high blood pressure.

Star anise is a small tree that grows wild in China. Carminative, stimulant, stomachic, to promote digestion and appetite and to relieve flatulence. Also a good additive to other medicines to improve their taste.

Folklore: Culinary use, especially in curries, used for flavoring. Aniseed tes eases indigestion, flatulends and colic. It is relaxing and expectorant actions make it useful to treat tight coughs. The volitile oils are insecticidal and a was of aniseed clears up lice. Promotes digestion/appetite, relieves flatuelence.

Burn for purification. Can be used for dysentery and cough.

Magickal Lore: Sun, Air - Spirituality and Purification. Add to incense or burn alone to raise vibrations and purify an area of negativity.

Also called Leopards Bane - The Black and blue Remedy - for bruises, sprains, and dislocations, rheumatism, and skin inflammation. Injuries, falls, blows, contusions, helps prevent and stop shock, hemorrhages, thromboses, bleeding caused by injury, surgery or dental work. Overexertion with sore muscles, sleeplessness after overexertion, blunt trauma. Exhibits antiseptic and pain killing properties. Recommended only for external use due to the seriousness of overdose when taken internally.

Folklore: used for bruises, sprains, and other injuries of all kinds. Often prepared as extract in a homeopathic preparation. Caution: externaluse may cause skink rash or irritation and should not be applied tobroken skin. It should NOT be used internally without proper medical supervision.

Barberry shares many properties with its Northwestern counterpart Oregon Grape Root. A bitter herb originally from Europe, it is now cultivated in North America for both ornamental and medicinal purposes. Barberry has been shown to be beneficial in back pain, resulting from kidney weakness or congestion. Barberry is a disinfectant and helps relieve pain during urinary infections. It acts as an antispasmodic and relieves pain from kidney stones and helps clear urine with thick mucus or red sediments. Barberry is also useful for many liver and gall bladder problems, hepatitis, and cirrhosis. It assists in detoxification from effects of poor diet, medications or drugs and helps stimulate the immune system. Barberry Root Benefits * Beneficial in back pain, resulting from kidney weakness or congestion. * Disinfectant and helps relieve pain during urinary infections. * Acts as an antispasmodic and relieves pain from kidney stones and helps clear urine * Also useful for many liver and gall bladder problems, hepatitis, and cirrhosis. * Assists in detoxification from effects of poor diet, medications or drugs and helps stimulate the immune system.

Folklore: Stimulates the liver and gll bladder, and used as a digestive tonic. Beneficial in back pain, resulting from kidney weakness or congestion; disinfectant and helps relieve pain during urinary infections. Assists in detoxification from effects of poor diet, medications or drugs and helps stimulate the immune system.

Used for kidney and bladder infections, kidney stones, nephritis, diabetes, and hemorrhoids. Strengthens the heart muscle, used as a tonic, and helps disorders of the spleen, liver, pancreas, and small intestines. Used as a diuretic. Good for female disorders. Also used in bronchitis, gonorrhea, diarrhea, and to stop bleeding. It is not necessary to drink the tea for long periods, because acute symptoms generally will disappear within a few days with treatment of bearberry leaf tea. Historical or traditional use: The leaves and berries were used by numerous indigenous people from northern latitudes. Native Americans sometimes combined uva ursi with tobacco and smoked it. It was also used as a beverage tea in some places in Russia. The berries were considered beneficial as a weight-loss aid. It was found in wide use for infections of all parts of the body because of its astringent, or "drying", action.

Used for kidney and bladder infections, kidney stones, nephritis, diabetes, and hemorrhoids. Strengthens the heart muscle, used as a tonic, and helps disorders of the spleen, liver, pancreas, and small intestines. Used as a diuretic. Good for female disorders. Also used in bronchitis, gonorrhea, diarrhea, and to stop bleeding. It is not necessary to drink the tea for long periods, because acute symptoms generally will disappear within a few days with treatment of bearberry leaf tea. Historical or traditional use: The leaves and berries were used by numerous indigenous people from northern latitudes. Native Americans sometimes combined uva ursi with tobacco and smoked it. It was also used as a beverage tea in some places in Russia. The berries were considered beneficial as a weight-loss aid. It was found in wide use for infections of all parts of the body because of its astringent, or "drying", action.

For making candles; Base for herbal salves; Seals. A polish and protecctive finish.

For chronic gastric conditions. Can also be used as an astringent. It is selectively bacteriostatic.

Folklore: Boiled root used as a vegetable. Digestive tonic; to increase the flow of breast milk.

Uses include nutrition (great source of Niacin); facial mask potions.

Uses include nutrition (great source of Niacin); facial mask potions.

Uses include arthritis and rheumatism; divination; good luck; attracting money and wealth

Folklore: for arthritis and rheumatism.

Burdock Root Cut ~ 1 Lb. Purification, Protection, Ward of Negativity Protection Against Magick.

Folklore: skin disordcers (boils, achne), arthritis. Purifies and cleanses tissues and blood. Mild diuretic, sweat-inducing, laxative.

Calendula heals wounds as well as internal and external ulcers. It is an antiseptic, and improves blood flow to the affected area. As an antifungal agent, it can be used to treat athlete`s foot, ringworm, and candida. The tincture applied neat to cold sores encourages healing . Calendula cream is good for acne and diaper rash. An infusion is good for digestion and relieves colitis and symptoms of menopause.

Also known as Marigold

Uses include killing germs; pain relief; healing skin, lips, nose and burns; prophecy in dreams; purification; physical energy. Blocks, synthetic

Folklore: pain relief for joints, skin ailments.

Uses include tonics; treats colds, fever, indigestion, flatulence, colic; mild astringent; psychic bond with animals; power; courage; love and happiness.

Folklore: Used for flu, colds, and children's illnesses.

The fragrant tips are popular for adding a smoked flavor to fish and meats when cooked with them. Cedar is also used to make sweet-smelling cabinets, garden and pet bedding, potpourris, sachets and a purifying incense for meditation and magic.