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| of aniseed can be taken internally by mixing 1 drop with a small amount of honey. Use as needed. |
| Follow these same instructions for similar aromatic, carminative seeds such as caraway seed (Carum carvi), celery seed (Apium graveolens), dill seed (Antheium graveolens) and fennel seed (Foeniculum vulgare). |
| ARROWROOT (Maranta arundinacea). Arrowroot, native to the Americas and West Indies, is a soothing demulcent and a nutritious food for children and invalids. Easy to swallow and pleasant in taste, the powdered rhizome contains over 80 percent starch. It is used as a thickening agent in cooking. American Indians used it to heal wounds from poisoned arrows, hence its name. Mix 1 or 2 tablespoons powdered root with juice or water to relieve nausea, vomiting or indigestion. |
| ARTICHOKE (Cynar acolymus). The familiar globe artichoke contains cynrin, recently isolated in research and shown to stimulate antitoxic liver functions. The key ingredient in Cynar aperitif, artichoke relieves dyspepsia and reduces blood fats. A tasty vegetable. |
| BLACK WALNUT HULL (Juglans nigra). Black walnut hull powders and tinctures are popular anthelmintics: They help expel worms and other parasites from the body. In addition, this astringent herb is an effective treatment for diarrhea. Walnut hulls are green when they fall from the tree in fall and turn black within a week. The green hulls of black walnut are prized for their superior benefits, making ''green'' black walnut hull tincture the preference of some herbalists. |
| BLESSED THISTLE (Cnicus benedictus). A "pure" (nonaromatic) bitter, blessed thistle has a long history of use as an appetite stimulant, digestive aid and liver tonic. It stimulates the secretion of bile and helps dispel flatulence. It is the key ingredient in the liqueur, Benedictine. |
| BURDOCK ROOT (Arctium lappa). An important herb for the liver, burdock root is a tonic, diuretic, demulcent herb. It is used to treat skin diseases, gout, kidney disease and bladder |
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