Dry Herbs & Berries

Internally. Eucalyptus is taken for abdominal pain and gastritis with reduced acidity, bronchial asthma, acute respiratory diseases, pleurisy, bronchitis, and tracheitis. Eucalyptus preparations have disinfectant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antimicrobial properties.

Method of application and dosage: Boil 10 g of dried crushed raw materials for 15 minutes in 1 cup of water, strain, and bring the volume to the original one with boiled water. Take from 1 tablespoon to 1/4 cup 3-4 times a day, starting with a smaller dose and increasing with each intake.

Externally used for rinsing and inhalations in laryngitis, tracheitis, catarrhal and purulent bronchitis, abscesses and gangrene of the lungs, for washing infected boils, wounds, fistulas, ulcers, inflammation of the genital organs, for blepharitis in ophthalmic practice. For external use, prepare based on 2 tablespoons of leaves per 0.5 liters of boiling water.

Contraindications: Individual intolerance.

Composition: marshmallow, pine buds, licorice, thyme, sage.

For inflammatory respiratory conditions accompanied by cough and bronchospasm.

Description. The properies of Labrador Herb are analgesic, blood purifier, diaphoretic, diuretic, narcotic, pectoral, poultice, salve, tonic. The herb yields its virtues to hot water or to alcohol. It is useful in coughs, dyspepsia, and irritation of the membranes of the chest. An infusion has been used to soothe irritation in infectious, feverish eruptions, in dysentery, leprosy, itch, etc. The strong decoction, as a wash, will kill lice. The leaves are also used in malignant and inflamed sore throat. Use. In modern herbalism it is occasionally used externally to treat a range of skin problems. A tea is taken internally in the treatment of headaches, asthma, colds, stomach aches, kidney ailments etc. Externally, it is used as a wash for burns, ulcers, itches, chapped skin, stings, dandruff etc. An ointment made from the powdered leaves or roots has been used to treat ulcers, cracked nipples, burns and scalds. The plant is apparently a mild narcotic, it was taken by Indian women three times daily shortly before giving birth. You should be very careful about internal use of Labrador herb. The by-effects are irritability, dizziness, high excitability; and large doses may cause central nervous system depression.

Attention! Before using any herbal products, make sure that you have full knowledge of how the herb works and any adverse reaction it may cause.

Contains: Geranium, Yarrow, Calendula, Sage, Lemon balm, Aealfa, Echinacea. This blend is antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, sedative, expectorant and antimicrobial. Uses: food allergy, pets and dust allergy, cold allergy, nettle-rash, hay fever. The blend also helps in purifying blood and removing toxins.

Warning! Before using any herbal products, make sure that you have full knowledge of how the herb works and any adverse reaction it may cause. For more detailed information about each herb see Herbs section.

Internally, lovage is taken for the following purposes:

• As an anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and diaphoretic remedy for flu and high temperature;
• In gout, rheumatism;
• For hysterical seizures, severe stomach and intestinal pain;
• For hemorrhoids, dysentery, and worms;
• As a diuretic for kidney and bladder diseases;
• Effective in treating upper respiratory tract infections, skin conditions, headaches, suffocation, and heart diseases.

Method of administration and dosage: 3 tablespoons of finely crushed dry herb are infused in 250 ml of boiling water, heated in a water bath with the lid closed for 15 minutes, infused at room temperature for 45 minutes, strained, and consumed throughout the day in equal portions.

Externally, lovage is used for:

• Treating dermatosis, wounds, ulcers, and furuncles;
• For leucorrhoea, bites of snakes or rabid animals.

A ointment made from a powder of lovage roots, vaseline, and lanolin (in a ratio of 1:2:1) is used to lubricate affected areas in dermatosis and for rubbing in rheumatism.

Contraindications: Individual intolerance.

Internally, it is taken for avitaminosis, digestive disorders, for the prevention and treatment of cholecystitis, kidney stones, manifestations of age-related atony of the large and small intestine, dysentery, hemorrhoids, uterine bleeding during menopause, for regulating menstruation, reducing cholesterol levels in the blood. Helps with anemia, exhaustion, enhances the body's protective properties.

Method of application and dosage: Steep 15 g of dried fruits in 200 ml of boiling water, boil on a water bath for 45 minutes, infuse at room temperature for 10 minutes, strain, squeezing the remaining raw material. Bring the ready infusion to the original volume with boiling water and take 1 tablespoon 3-4 times a day.

Externally, for rinsing greasy hair after washing: 1 tablespoon of rowan berries in a glass of boiling water; boil for 10 minutes, strain.

Contraindications: Individual intolerance, increased blood clotting, pregnancy. Not recommended for internal use for individuals over 45 years old.

Have astringent, hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, bactericidal properties

Orally, it is taken for gastrointestinal and rheumatic diseases; as an expectorant for suffocation, bronchitis; as an anthelmintic, cholagogue, diuretic, and hemostatic.

Method of application and dosage: Finely chopped raw material (20 g) is poured with 200 ml of water, heated on a boiling water bath for 30 minutes, cooled for 10 minutes, strained, and boiled water is added to the original volume. Take 1 tablespoon 3 times a day.

Tincture: 50 g of elecampane roots are infused in 0.5 liters of vodka, infused for 14 days in a dark place. Take 1 tablespoon 3 times a day 30 minutes before meals. This tincture can also be used to rub joints and make warming compresses.

Externally, in the form of baths, it is applied for hemorrhoidal nodes and rectum. It is also used for gargling (in acute and chronic pharyngitis). Finely chopped raw material (50 g) is poured with 100 ml of water, boiled for 20 minutes, and strained. The resulting decoction is mixed with 50 g of vaseline. Used for application to affected areas of the skin (for poorly healing wounds).

Contraindications: individual intolerance, pregnancy, lactation, and for people with kidney and heart diseases.

Taken internally:

It is used for the treatment of the following conditions:

• Acute and chronic bronchitis;
• Chronic gastritis with secretory insufficiency;
• Colitis;
• Enteritis;
• Diarrhea;
• Edema of renal and cardiac origin;
• Chronic pyelonephritis;
• Cystitis;
• Internal bleeding;
• Stomach indigestion;
• Intestinal bloating.

For diabetes, it helps maintain a stable normal blood sugar level without the use of any medicinal drugs.

Method of application and dosage: Infuse 2 teaspoons of dried, crushed herbs in 1 cup of boiling water, let it steep for 4 hours, strain. Take the infusion in amounts of 1/2 cup 2-4 times a day before meals. Consume for 2 months, then take a 10-day break.

External use:

• In gynecology for leucorrhea;
• For nasal congestion;
• For nosebleeds.

Contraindications: Individual intolerance.

Internally:

Take internally for bleeding, liver and kidney diseases, fractures, metabolic disorders, weak intestinal peristalsis, and pathological menopause.

Method of application and dosage: Infuse 2 tablespoons of the raw material with 200 ml of boiling water, boil in a water bath for 15 minutes, infuse for 45 minutes, strain, squeezing the remaining material. Bring the prepared infusion to the initial volume and take 1 tablespoon 4-5 times a day after meals.

Externally: Use the infusion for local baths, washing, lotions, and compresses for bruises, inflammation of tendons, minor injuries, and skin damage.

Contraindications: Individual intolerance.