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Image Captions: Pictured Clockwise: Lavender, Chives, Parsley, Basil, Sage, Thyme

Herbal Remedies Chart
This list is meant as a quick reference and not to ever take the place of medical advice from a professional. Make sure to research any herbal remedy before using it. Links to some other resources are provided at the bottom of the page.
Common Name	Medicinal Use	Spiritual Properties
Aloe Vera	soreness, fungal infections, anti parasitic, sunburn, demulcent, cooling effect	Healing, Forgiveness
Basil	Antidepressant, massage therapy, forgetfulness, energy, concentration, recovery from hysterectomy, hangover relief	Love, Faith, Devotion
Black Cohosh	nervous disorders, sedative, antispasmodic, relaxant, menopausal symptoms, hives, gingivitis	Fortune, Courage, Potency, Overcome Abuse
Garlic	reduces blood cholesterol, reduces risk of heart attack, nervous disorders, upset stomach, anti fungal, anti microbial, cold symptoms, flu symptoms, asthma	Purification, Protection, Exorcism
Huang Qi	Strengthens Immune Response, antibacterial, bed wetting prevention, night sweats relief, water metabolism	Good Chi, Happy Energy
Lavender	relaxant and stimulant, topical antiseptic, antispasmodic, massage therapy, migraine headaches	Dream Induction, Intuition, Sensitivity
Oats	helps digestion, antidepressant, uplifting, restorative to nerves, lowers cholesterol (including LDL cholesterol), reduction of nicotine fits and withdrawal symptoms	Health, Healing, Family
Peppermint ( & Spearmint for children)	reduces indigestion, acid reflux, nausea, travel sickness, prevents vomiting, relaxes and soothes muscles	Psychic Awareness, Success
Tea Tree Oil	anti fungal, antibiotic, non-irritant to sensitive areas, verrucas, warts, yeast infections, external fungal infections, cold sores, sunburn, herpes, acne	Instinct, Clarity, Confidence
Thyme (Common)	reduces bronchitis symptoms, antiseptic, stimulates blood flow, reduces pain, swelling and fever.	Psychic Power, Courage

Additional Resources:

The Herb Research Foundation http://www.herbs.org

Holistic Healing Discussion Forum on About.com http://healing.about.com

Huge Discussion Forum For All Medical Issues http://www.healthboards.com

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Title: Some Herbs And How They Heal	Author: Buddhaboy	Date Archived: 04-10-08