Natural Home Herbal Remedies

The wise woman's knowledge of plants is of a practical nature, based on skill, observation, and recipes that are passed down from generation to generation. She was the family doctor, herbalist, candle maker, chef, and seamstress all rolled into one. This herbal database of natural remedies grew out of a personal quest for knowledge of natural ways to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis. I hope you will find something here that helps you also, whatever you interest in natural medicine may be.

Herbal Preparation:
Save money and ensure purity and freshness by making your own herbal infusions, decoctions, salves, and tinctures. No special equipment or complicated instructions, if you can boil water you are well on your way to making your own home remedies.

Home herbal treatment for the flu uses sweat inducing, antiviral herbs, in teas and tinctures. Old fashioned blackberry cordial recipes are favorite during cold and flu season, and taste great anytime.

Home Healing with Herbs:

Before the relatively modern age of drugs controlled and marketed by pharmaceutical conglomerates, we relied solely on plants to treat ourselves. There are very distinct advantages to using herbs whenever possible instead of commercial drugs. The pharmaceutical companies extract what they believe to be the "active ingredient" and isolate it, and mix it with synthetic substances. This can lead to a very powerful drug, but one that is not balanced, and often produces many unwanted side effects. By using herbs, you are taking in the whole synergy of complex chemical components, exactly as they occur together in nature. The average testing time for a new drug is a only a few years, and then only on small populations of patients. Many of the healing plants that we use today have been used for centuries.

A-Z Herb Chart: Bulk Organic Medicinal Herbs: Over 400 natural healing herbs and plants are profiled along with detailed herb descriptions, common names, botanical names, medicinal uses, folklore, and references from the leading herbalists of today and ancient times.

Herbs for Love

Herbs to enhance sex have held a fascination for all peoples and countries worldwide since Adam and Eve. Many aphrodisiac and herbs and oils increase sexual desire by creating moods and emotions conductive to lovemaking. Intimate, relaxing massage with essential oil synergies will awaken the senses. Use oils that have aphrodisiac and stimulating properties in aroma lamps and scented candles to set the mood. There are also a number of herbs that can be used safely to enhance sexual desire and performance The enlightened use of aphrodisics is beneficial for sexual dysfunction, frigidity, and impotence, partly due to the hormonal influence of herbs and partly due to their ability to relieve anxiety and fear.

Buy organic bulk herbs, spices, oils and teas at Mountain Rose Herbs Detail Ashwagandha Withania sonmiferum herb : root : 7 : It is often touted as the Indian version of ginseng because,like ginseng, ashwaganda is revered as a non-specific tonic, an adaptogen that is used alo ... Detail Catuaba Erythroxylum catuaba, E. vacciniifolium. tree : Bark : Amazon rainforest : Catuaba is the most famous of the Brazilian aphrodisiac plants, noted for it's ability to strengthen erections. ... Detail Clary Sage Salvia sclarea : : : Clary sage has a special affinity with the female system in general and is recommended for women ... Detail Cubeb Piper cuberba herb : : : A climbing perennial plant, with dicecious flowers in spikes. Odour is aromatic and taste is pungent and somewhat bitter. Com ... Detail Damiana Turnera aphodisiaca : Leaves : South America : The Mayans and Aztecs used it as a sexual stimulant and as a treatment for respiratory disorders. ... Detail Dong Quai Angelica sinensis herb : root : China : In traditional Chinese medicine, only ginseng is more esteemed. ... Detail Ephedra Ephedra sinica shrub : stems : China : Ma Huang has a 5,000 year history of use in Chinese medicine as an asthma treatment. The whole herb, which can still be purchased legally, is used to ... Detail Epimedium Epimedium grandiflorum : leaf : China : Epimedium, also known as Yin Yang Huo or Horny Goat Weed, is a powerful remedy in Traditional Chinese Medicine and has been used for thousands of year ... Detail Jasmine Jasminum officinale deciduous climber : Essence obtained from flowers : : In aromatherapy, jasmine absolute oil in used to uplift the spirits in cases of apathy, depression, menopausal disorders, and lack of confidence ... Detail Kava-Kava Piper methysticum shrub : rhizome : : Kava kava can be used as a mild sedative for nervous tension and stress. The active constituents in the roots, kava lactones, have relaxing and intoxi ... Detail Maca Lepidium peruvianum herbaceous biennial plant : root : : Maca root is being effectively administered to both men and women to help increase libido, men's sperm activity, and to assist both sexes with issues ... Detail Muira puama Ptychopetalum olacoides : Bark and root : S. America : Muira puama is commonly referred to not only as an aphrodisiac but also as a nerve stimulant that is said to heighten sexual receptiveness. ... Detail Rose Rosa centifolia perennial shrub or vine : Hips, flower petals, leaves, bark : : Attar of rose is the steam-extracted essential oil from rose flowers that has been used in perfumes for centuries. Rose water, made from the rose oil, ... Detail Sandalwood Santalum album tree : Heartwood : : Sandalwood oil has a sweet-woody, warm, balsamic aroma that improves with age. The essential oil blends wonderfully with most ... Detail Tribulus terrestris L Tribulus terrestris, Pedalium Murex L : seeds : : Native to India, the role of Tribulus Terrestris in Eastern European folk medicine for muscle strength and sexual potency ... Detail Wild Yam Dioscorea villosa : The dried tuber : N. America : Wild yam root is a potent source of diosginin, a chemical that resembles female sex hormones and was used in the manufacture of the first oral contrac ... Detail Ylang-Ylang Cananga adorata : essence obtained from flowers : : Ylang ylang oil is distilled from the early morning, fresh-picked flowers of the cananga tree. Ylang-ylang is a stimulating, yet relaxing oil with ant ... Detail Yohimbe Pausinystalia johimbe : bark : Africa : The bark of this West African tree may be your best natural bet for reversing sexual dysfunction, though at the cost of several side effects. ...