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Hair Health, Loss:

• Lavender – Dating back to Roman times, Lavender has been used in teas, balms, food, and medicinal remedies.
• Rosemary – Used for culinary purposes and in medicinal remedies.

Hay Fever:

• Bee Pollen – One of the oldest health foods used by man, it is mixed with food or drinks, or as a pill supplement today.
• Yarrow – Used for thousands of years, especially to stop bleeding.

Headache (including Migraine):

• Black Cohosh – Roots of the plant were used in teas for various ailments.
• Boneset – Dried leaves are used in tea. Caution is advised as it is toxic and has side effects.
• Broom Snakeweed – Roots and leaves used in steam therapies, teas, and poultices.
• Buffaloberry – Used as food and in herbal remedies. Overindulgence can cause severe problems, including death.
• Cardinal Flower – Roots, leaf tea, and poultices were used internally and externally.
• Dong Quai – Used for over a thousand years to treat several conditions.
• Devil’s Claw – Used in teas and tonics internally and in poultices externally. It should not be used by women who are or may be pregnant.
• Dogwood – Bark, berries, and twigs used in decoctions internally and externally.
• Feverfew – Used for various internal medical problems. It should not be used by women who are pregnant.
• Geranium – Scented geranium is used in teas for various conditions.
• Ginko Biloba – One of the most ancient trees in existence, it has been used for food and medicine.
• Ginger Root – Utilized as both a spice and medicine throughout the world.
• Guarana – Containing caffeine, it has many of the same effects as coffee.
• Hibiscus – Various species used in traditional herbal medicines dating back to Roman times.
• Honeysuckle – Used in traditional herbal remedies for thousands of years.
• Horsemint – Leaves and flowering stems are used in teas, tonics, and salves for various medical issues. Pregnant women should not use it.
• Lavender – Dating back to Roman times, Lavender has been used in teas, balms, food, and medicinal remedies.
• Lemongrass – Having anti-fungal properties, it has not only been used as an herbal medicine, but also as a pesticide and preservative.
• Mint – Dried leaves used in teas and food, found helpful in several remedies.
• Osha – Having a wide variety of medicinal properties, Osha was highly valued by Native Americans.
• Pennyroyal – Long used to treat medical problems and to eradicate pests. Pregnant women should not use pennyroyal in any form. Over ingestion of this herb has caused death.
• Peppermint – In addition to flavoring, it has long been used in traditional medicine for its calming and numbing effects. It should not be used or given to infants or small children.
• Rabbit Tobacco – Was thought to have had spiritual or mystic powers by many Indians.
• Skullcap – A powerful medicinal herb, it was cultivated by Native Americans for use in several remedies. Pregnant women should not take Skullcap.
• Spearmint – Teas, poultices, and oils are used internally and externally for several remedies.
• Star Anise – The fruit of a small tree with a licorice-like flavor, long used in medical remedies.
• Sweetflag – Has a long history of medicinal use in many herbal traditions.
• White Pine –  The inner bark, young shoots, twigs, pitch, and leaves have long been used by Native Americans in medical remedies. White Willow – The use of willow bark dates back thousands of years.
• Wild Ginger – Native Americans used the roots as a seasoning and medicinal herb Willow. The leaves and bark of the willow tree have been used since ancient times in Egypt and Greece.
• Yarrow – Used for thousands of years, especially to stop bleeding.

Heart and Circulatory Health & Problems:

• Green Tea – Made solely from the leaves of Camellia sinensis, it is known for its many health benefits.
• Indian Hemp – A type of marijuana, it was used to make clothes, rope, and paper, as well as boiling the roots into teas for medicinal problems.
• Lecithin – Found in several plants, it benefits various body systems.
• Olive Oil – A traditional tree crop long used in foods and medicines.
• Persimmon – Long used as food and in traditional medicine.
• Prickly Pear Cactus – Native Americans used the younger pads for food and in teas, while mature pads were used in poultices.
• Red Clover – Traditionally used for several conditions.
• Sassafras – Used extensively for food and medicine by Native Americans long before European settlers arrived.
• Sweetflag – Has a long history of medicinal use in many herbal traditions.
• Wild Garlic – Used throughout its history for both culinary and medicinal purposes.

Heartburn:

• Dandelion – Used in both foods and internal and external medical remedies.
• Ginger Root – Utilized as both a spice and a medicine throughout the world.
• Licorice Root – Used as a flavoring in food and for herbal remedies.
• Mint – Dried leaves used in teas and food, found helpful in several remedies.
• Osha – Having a wide variety of medicinal properties, Osha was highly valued by Native Americans.
• Peppermint – In addition to flavoring, it has long been used in traditional medicine for its calming and numbing effects. It should not be used or given to infants or small children.
• Rooibos – Used in teas to help with various conditions.
• Stevia – An herb long used as a sweetener with medicinal properties.
• White Pine – The inner bark, young shoots, twigs, pitch, and leaves have long been used by Native Americans in medical remedies.
• Wormwood – The leaves and flowering tops were gathered and dried to use in medicinal tonics.

Hemorrhoids:

• Buck Brush – Applies to several North American shrubs used in herbal medicine.
• Evening Primrose – Used for both food and in medicinal remedies, decoctions were used for internal and external ailments.
• Goldenrod – Long used for various ailments.
• Hibiscus – Various species used in traditional herbal medicines dating back to Roman times.
• Psyllium Seed Husk – A rich fiber supplement, long used primarily to improve digestion.
• Poke – Though parts of this plant are highly toxic to livestock and humans, it has long been used as food and medicine by Native Americans.
• Shavegrass – Used for centuries as a remedy for various medical conditions.
• Slippery Elm – The tree had many traditional uses by Native Americans.
• Uva Ursi – Used medicinally since the second century. Pregnant women should not use it.
• Witch Hazel – Widely used for medicinal purposes by American Indians.
• Yarrow – Used for thousands of years, especially to stop bleeding.

Hepatitis:

• Dong Quai – Used for over a thousand years to treat several conditions.
• Honeysuckle – Used in traditional herbal remedies for thousands of years.
• Licorice Root – Used as a flavoring in food and for herbal remedies.
• Pennyroyal – Long used to treat medical problems and to eradicate pests. Pregnant women should not use pennyroyal in any form. Over ingestion of this herb has caused death.
• Schisandra – A genus of shrubs that has many medicinal uses.
• Thistle – This flowering plant of the daisy family has been used for some 2,000 years for medicinal remedies.

Herpes:

• Pau d’arco – Long used for a wide range of conditions.
• Uva Ursi – Used medicinally since the second century. Pregnant women should not use it.

Hiccups:

• Blue Cohosh – Root is used in teas and tonics.
• Galangal – Similar to other ginger-related herbs, it is primarily used for digestive disorders.
• Persimmon – Long used as food and in traditional medicine.

Hyperactivity:

• Passion Flower – Has a long history of use among Native Americans, which was later adopted by early European colonists. Do not take passionflower if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Hypertension (mild):

• Black Cohosh – Roots of the plant were used in teas for various ailments.
• Sarsaparilla – Used for centuries in a wide variety of medicinal remedies.
• Stevia – An herb long used as a sweetener with medicinal properties.

Hysteria:

• Passion Flower – Has a long history of use among Native Americans, which early European colonists later adopted. Do not take passionflower if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Skullcap – A powerful medicinal herb, it was cultivated by Native Americans for use in several remedies. Pregnant women should not take Skullcap.
• Valerian Root – Has been used as a medicinal herb since at least ancient Greece and Rome.

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Immune System (strengthen):

• Bee Pollen – One of the oldest health foods used by man, it is mixed with food or drinks, or as a pill supplement today.
• Cat’s Claw – Used in teas and tonics for over 2,000 years.
• Eleuthero – Dried roots have been used for centuries. People with medicated high blood pressure should consult their doctor, can cause insomnia.
• Ginseng – Numerous species worldwide have been used for thousands of years in medical remedies.
• Indian Paintbrush – Used for several purposes, these plants are potentially toxic if the roots or green parts are consumed.
• Jiaogulan – Known for its many health-giving qualities and anti-aging effects.
• Poke – Though parts of this plant are highly toxic to livestock and humans, it has long been used as food and medicine by Native Americans.
• Prickly Pear Cactus – Native Americans used the younger pads for food and in teas, while mature pads were used in poultices.
• Rosemary – Used for culinary purposes and in medicinal remedies.
• Spirulina – A type of blue-green algae that is rich in protein and vitamins.
• White Willow – The use of willow bark dates back thousands of years.
• Wild Rose – Hundreds of species have been used medicinally for thousands of years.
• Yerba Mate – A species of Holly that has a long history as a medicinal herb.

Impotence:

• Damiana – Used internally for various medical issues.
• Ginseng – Numerous species worldwide have been used for thousands of years in medical remedies.
• Sarsaparilla – Used for centuries in a wide variety of medicinal remedies.
• Tribulus –  This herb has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.

Infection:

• Cattail – Utilized as food, as well as in external and internal medical remedies.
• Echinacea – Roots were chewed, dried in tea, or pulverized for external use.
• Eucalyptus – Teas and ointments are used for various purposes.
• Grapefruit – Seeds, pulp, and inner rind are used for internal conditions.
• Goldenseal – Used internally and externally for medicinal issues. Pregnant women should not take it.
• Spirulina – A type of blue-green algae that is rich in protein and vitamins.
• Wild Rose – Hundreds of species have been used medicinally for thousands of years.
• Wheat Grass – The result of centuries of cultivation, it is used for numerous medical conditions.

Infertility:

• Maca – Used for centuries, Maca is consumed as food and used for medicinal purposes.
• Tribulus –  This herb has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.

Inflamed Nasal Passages:

• Echinacea – Roots were chewed, dried in tea, or pulverized for external use.
• Yellow Dock – Native Americans used it as a traditional medicine and food.

Inflammation/Swelling:

• American Ginseng – Used in teas and tonics, and sometimes smoked by Native Americans.
• American Licorice – Chewed or used in teas for internal issues, in a poultice externally.
• Arnica – Used externally only for aches, pains, and wounds. Poison if taken internally.
• Ashwagandha – The whole plant is used in numerous remedies. Caution is advised when using this plant, as it is toxic.
• Blackberry – Tea made from the root bark is utilized to soothe these types of ailments.
• Boswellia – Fragrant resin utilized in various ailments. Pregnant, breastfeeding women, or children should not use it.
• Buck Brush – Applies to several North American shrubs used in herbal medicine.
• Buffaloberry – Used as food and in herbal remedies. Overindulgence can cause severe problems, including death.
• Cat’s Claw – Used in teas and tonics for over 2,000 years.
• Cattail – Utilized as food, as well as in external and internal medical remedies.
• Chasteberry – Berries and flowers used in teas. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take chasteberry.
• Dandelion – Used in both foods and internal and external medical remedies.
• Devil’s Claw – Used in teas and tonics internally and in poultices externally. It should not be used by women who are or may be pregnant.
• Echinacea – Roots were chewed, dried in tea, or pulverized for external use.
• Elder – Ripe elderberries are used as both food and in medicinal remedies.
• Eleuthero – Dried roots have been used for centuries. People with medicated high blood pressure should consult their doctor, as it can cause insomnia.
• Eucalyptus – Teas and ointments are used for various purposes.
• Evening Primrose – Used for both food and in medicinal remedies, decoctions were used for internal and external ailments.
• Fenugreek – Used internally and externally for various medicinal purposes.
• Garcinia Cambogia – Fruit rind used in various remedies. Not recommended for those with diabetes, people suffering from any dementia syndrome, or pregnant and lactating women.
• Gentiana – Extremely bitter herb used for both internal and external problems. May irritate people who have ulcers, and may also cause headache, nausea, or vomiting.
• Green Tea – Made solely from the leaves of Camellia sinensis, it is known for its many health benefits.
• Horsemint – Leaves and flowering stems are used in teas, tonics, and salves for various medical issues. Pregnant women should not use it.
• Lavender – Dating back to Roman times, Lavender has been used in teas, balms, food, and medicinal remedies.
• Marshmallow Root – Dating back thousands of years, this root has been used as food and medicine.
• Mullein – A tobacco-like plant and one of the oldest herbs, it has a long history of medicinal use.
• Oak – Acorns and bark are used for various medical ailments.
• Pleurisy Root – Long been found to be effective for many respiratory disorders.
• Poke – Though parts of this plant are highly toxic to livestock and humans, it has long been used as food and medicine by Native Americans.
• Raspberry – Leaves and fruits are used in various medical issues.
• Rose Hip – The fruit of the rose plant has long been used in teas to soothe various problems.
• Skullcap – A powerful medicinal herb, it was cultivated by Native Americans for use in several remedies. Pregnant women should not take Skullcap.
• St John’s Wort – Most commonly known as an antidepressant, it also has other medical uses.
• Sweetflag – Has a long history of medicinal use in many herbal traditions.
• Western Skunk Cabbage – This plant, with a “skunky” smell, has long been used by Native Americans as a topical medicine.
• Wild Rose – Hundreds of species have been used medicinally for thousands of years.
• White Pine –  The inner bark, young shoots, twigs, pitch, and leaves have long been used by Native Americans in medical remedies.
• Wild Black Cherry – The dried inner bark was traditionally used in tea or syrups for several health problems.
• White Willow – The use of willow bark dates back thousands of years.
• Witch Hazel – Widely used for medicinal purposes by American Indians.
• Yarrow – Used for thousands of years, especially to stop bleeding.
• Yellow Root – Though toxic in large doses, Native Americans made a tea of it to treat several medical problems.

Insect Bites and Stings:

• Bloodroot – Primarily used as a medicine for respiratory and digestive problems, it is also used externally. Today, we know it is toxic, and the FDA has classified it as unsafe.
• Broom Snakeweed – Roots and leaves used in steam therapies, teas, and poultices.
• Buffaloberry – Used as food and in herbal remedies. Overindulgence can cause severe problems, including death.
• Goldenseal – Used internally and externally for medicinal issues. Pregnant women should not take it.
• Honeysuckle – Used in traditional herbal remedies for thousands of years.
• Lavender – Dating back to Roman times, Lavender has been used in teas, balms, food, and medicinal remedies.
• Lemon Balm – A calming herb that has been used since the Middle Ages.
• Milkweed – Though it can be toxic if not prepared properly, Milkweed was used as food and medicine, as well as in making cords, ropes, and coarse cloth. Warning: Milkweed may be toxic when taken internally, without sufficient preparation.
• Osha – Having a wide variety of medicinal properties, Osha was highly valued by Native Americans.
• Plantain – Considered one of the nine sacred herbs by the ancient Saxon people, it has a long history of use as an alternative medicine.
• Saltbush – Many species are used for various conditions.
• Stiff Goldenrod – Long been used to stop bleeding and other ailments.
• Tobacco – Long been important in Native American culture for social, religious, and ceremonial purposes as well as in medicinal remedies.
• Witch Hazel – Widely used for medicinal purposes by American Indians.

Insect Repellents and Insecticides:

• Catnip – Oils from the plant are effective at repelling insects, mice, and rats.
• Goldenseal – Used internally and externally for medicinal issues. Pregnant women should not take it.
• Osha – Having a wide variety of medicinal properties, Osha was highly valued by Native Americans.
• Pennyroyal – Long used to treat medical problems and to eradicate pests. Pregnant women should not use pennyroyal in any form. Over ingestion of this herb has caused death.
• Rabbit Tobacco – Was thought to have had spiritual or mystic powers by many Indians.
• Wild Onion – Traditionally used as food and medicine.

Insomnia:

• Ashwagandha – The whole plant is used in numerous remedies. Caution is advised when using this plant, as it is toxic.
• Chamomile – Commonly used in teas, it is best known to help with sleep.
• Hops – Though most commonly known for its use in beer, it also has medicinal properties.
• Kava Kava – Used there for thousands of years as a folk remedy and as a social and ceremonial beverage.
• Lavender – Dating back to Roman times, Lavender has been used in teas, balms, food, and medicinal remedies.
• Oat Straw – A food source and medical remedy since prehistoric times.
• Passion Flower – Has a long history of use among Native Americans, which early European colonists later adopted. Do not take passionflower if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Rabbit Tobacco – Was thought to have had spiritual or mystic powers by many Indians.
• Skullcap – A powerful medicinal herb, it was cultivated by Native Americans for use in several remedies. Pregnant women should not take Skullcap.
• Valerian Root – Has been used as a medicinal herb since at least ancient Greece and Rome.
• Wild Lettuce – Indigenous to North America, it was used as a sedative, especially for nervous complaints.
• Yerba Mate – A species of Holly that has a long history as a medicinal herb.

Intestinal Worms:

• Cardinal Flower – Roots, leaf tea, and poultices were used internally and externally.
• Dogwood – Bark, berries, and twigs used in decoctions internally and externally.
• Garcinia Cambogia – Fruit rind used in various remedies. Not recommended for those with diabetes, people suffering from any dementia syndrome, or pregnant and lactating women.
• Gentiana – Extremely bitter herb used for both internal and external problems. May irritate people with ulcers and may also cause headache, nausea, or vomiting.
• Black Gum – Used by Native Americans in baths, washes, and tonics.
• Indian Hemp – A type of marijuana, it was used to make clothes, rope, and paper, as well as boiling the roots into teas for medicinal problems.
• Mayapple – Having long been surrounded by folklore, this plant was used for various medical purposes. Because of its toxicity, this herb should only be used by professional Herbalists.
• Poke – Though parts of this plant are highly toxic to livestock and humans, it has long been used as food and medicine by Native Americans.
• Slippery Elm – The tree had many traditional uses by Native Americans.
• Tobacco – Long been important in Native American culture for social, religious, and ceremonial purposes as well as in medicinal remedies.

Itching:

• Feverwort – Used internally and externally in herbal medicine.
• Mint – Dried leaves used in teas and food, found helpful in several remedies.
• Pennyroyal – Long used to treat medical problems and to eradicate pests. Pregnant women should not use pennyroyal in any form. Over ingestion of this herb has caused death.
• Stoneseed – Seeds used for several medical ailments.
• Yellow Dock – Native Americans used it as a traditional medicine and food.

Disclaimer:  These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration, and we make no medical claims, nor intend to diagnose, treat, or heal medical conditions. Women who are pregnant or nursing, or people with known medical conditions, should consult their physician before taking any herbal products.

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