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| conditions of the bowels. It is a traditional treatment for fevers, colds and influenza. As an inhalant it is used as temporary relief for nasal catarrh. Where headaches are associated with digestion, peppermint may help. As a nervine it eases anxiety and tension. In painful periods, it relieves the pain and eases associated tension. Externally it is used to relieve itching and inflammation. |
| Preparations & dosage: Infusion: Pour 1 cup of boiling water onto a heaped teaspoonful of the dried herb and leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Strain and drink as often as desired. Tincture: Take 1/4 tsp. 3 times a day. |
| Prickly Ash: Zanthoxylum americanum |
| Part used: The bark and berries. |
| Actions: Stimulant (circulatory), tonic, alterative, carminative, diaphoretic, antirheumatic, hepatic. |
| Indications: Prickly ash may be used in a way that is similar to cayenne, although it is slower in action. It is used in many chronic problems such as rheumatism and skin diseases. Any sign of poor circulation calls for the use of this herb, such as chilblains, leg cramps, varicose veins and varicose ulcers. Externally it may be used as a stimulating liniment for rheumatism and fibrositis. Due to its stimulating effect on the lymphatic system, circulation and mucous membranes, it has a role in the holistic treatment of many specific conditions. |
| Preparations & dosage: Infusion: Pour 1 cup of boiling water onto 1 to 2 tsp. of the bark and let infuse for 10 to 15 minutes. Strain and drink 3 times a day. Tincture: Take 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. 3 times a day. |
| Siberian Ginseng: Eleutherococcus senticosus |
| Part used: The root. |
| Actions: Adaptogen. |
| Indications: Siberian ginseng can be recommended as a |
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