Disclaimer: This information is not meant to replace any medical treatment. It is offered here as a service. Use this information at your own risk. No guarantee is made towards validity. This is my personal belief on how high quality herbs work for me. Lorraine V.

I've enjoyed using herbs for colds for several years. Friends of mine use them for everything. Here are a few samples of ways that I use simple herbs.

For more information on herbs take a look at our herbs section. You'll be able to get a better overview of the uses of herbs, magical herbs, garden herbs, and so on. There's also some more specific info on herbs such as saw palmetto.

Uses for Common Herbs:
Herbs for the Cold or Flu:
Echinacea: for congestion/flu; immune system builder Golden Seal: for viruses (use Echinacea too) Elderberry: for fever/flu - much h4er, use only when sick Oregano Oil: for infection

Herbs for Motion Sickness: Ginger: works for 30% of people - no side effects; astronauts use it

Herbs for Parasites: Clove: for parasite eggs Green Walnut Hull (tincture): parasites Wormwood: parasite larva

Stomach calming herbs: Peppermint: for stomach ailments Ginger: queasiness

Herbs to Prevent Gum Disease: Bloodroot: oral antiseptic helps reduce plaque deposits (do not ingest) Echinacea: oral anti-bacterial Chamomile: reduces inflammation and kills germs


Avoid These Herbs If You Are Pregnant:
Avoid the following herbs when pregnant (there may be more): Ginger, Black Cohosh, Blue Cohosh, and Chasteberry, Pennyroyal, Clove, Green Walnut Hull, Wormwood

Herbal Bath:
Herbal baths can be used for relaxation, healing, and cleaning. Here is how one prepares an herbal bath:

Boil 3-4 quarts of water. Add a pouch of herbs to a large pan of water and simmer for 45 minutes. strain the herbs from water and add the (now colored) water to your bath water. Do not add bath bubbles or bath oil to your water. Soak for 15-30 minutes. Be careful with plastic tubs as the oils may stain. Reduce the amount of herbs if making a bath for children.

Inform Your Doctor about herbs taken:
Always tell your doctors what herbs, supplements and other medications you are taking. This can prevent some unpleasant drug interactions.