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Properties of Herbs
and Botanicals
Used in Herbal
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Black walnut,
Juglans
nigra,
one of the
best-known remedies for fungal infections, black walnut leaf
contains tannins that are useful for healing wounds, and
treating eczema, allergic rashes, and other skin disorders.
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Calendula,
Calendula officinalis,
very
soothing to sensitive and dry skin,
has a wide
range of anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and skin-healing
properties. The phytochemicals in calendula make it good for burns, cuts,
inflammations, insect bites, rashes, minor wounds, and skin disorders such
as eczema. World War I battlefield doctors
poured boiling water over dried flower heads and applied the mixture
to soldiers’ wounds to prevent infection and inflammation. It is believed to
promote skin cell regrowth and
moisturize dry, cracked skin. Calendula is beneficial
for individuals with sensitive skin. |
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Chamomile, Matricaria
recutita,
contains
compounds that have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties
and help promote tissue regeneration.
Oil infusions have been used to
soothe
skin rashes, help heal cuts, scrapes, abrasions.
minor burns and minor sunburn. Chamomile makes a great salve
to reduce skin inflammation and help ease the itching of eczema and
other rashes. |
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Chickweed,
Stellaria media,
is valued by herbalists for its skin healing
properties, minor burns, skin irritations, and rashes.
It is useful in treating inflammatory skin
conditions,
brings relief from chronic itching caused by eczema, and psoriasis
and other rashes. Chickweed salve
soothes burns, stings and bites. It also eases and moisturizes dry
or chapped skin. |
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Comfrey,
Symphytum officinale,
is
one of the best-known
healing herbs of all times.
Both the root and the leaf are known to
heal and soothe. It is believed to regenerate cell
growth after injury. During the Civil War, comfrey
poultices were used to wrap the wounds and broken bones
of soldiers and
earned comfrey the nicknames “heal-all” or “knitbone.”
Comfrey root contains allantoin,
which is believed to foster the growth of new cells.
Comfrey
has gained popularity as a skin healing herb
and is used to heal rashes, inflammation, insect bites, minor
burns, and many other skin
problems.
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Echinacea,
Echinacea angustfolia,
long used as a healing herb by Native Americans, has
phytochemicals that have cortisone-like and antibacterial
properties to help speed up wound healing. It has been
use for the treatment of psoriasis, eczema, minor burns,
sores, and inflammatory skin conditions. In one study of
4500 patients with inflammatory skin conditions, including
psoriasis, 85% were cured with topical applications of
echinacea salve. |
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Eucalyptus,
Eucalyptus globulus,
acts as an antiseptic, antiviral,
and bactericidal agent. It is believed to help
athlete's foot and other fungal infections.
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Goldenseal,
Hydrastis
canadensis,
well
known for it's skin healing properties, is
widely
used in many herbal salves and ointments as a disinfectant.
The root contains hydrastine and berberine which give
goldenseal natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory
properties.
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Lavender,
known as
calming and soothing herb, is useful for minor burns, cuts,
and insect bites. Lavender infusions have been
helpful for eczema, psoriasis, and minor sun burns.
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Myrrh,
Commiphora myrrha,
has been used as a cleansing, purifying
agent for centuries. Today, because of its antiseptic,
disinfectant, and anti-inflammatory properties, myrrh is used
topically for cuts, scrapes, scratches, and abrasions.
Since
myrrh helps prevent tissue degeneration, it helps heal wounds
and dry, cracked areas of the skin. Myrrh is often used for
its rejuvenating properties on mature skin. Myrrh powder helps
fight diaper rash. |
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Plantain,
Plantago
major,
has been used as medicinal herb since
the time of Alexander the Great. The leaves, rich in salicylic acid and tannins, aid in the healing of wounds,
burns and bruises. Plantain helps to relieve pain
of insect bites and is a great remedy for cuts, and
hemorrhoids. Common Plantain is often called "soldier's
herb" because it has been used over the centuries to treat
battle field wounds. |
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Saint John's Wort,
Hypericum
perforatum,
named after St. John the Baptist because
it blooms around his celebration day (June 24), was once
thought to rid the body of evil spirits. This
roadside plant has many chemical compounds that disinfect and
heal wounds and burns, reduce inflammation and promote wound
healing. Cherokee
Indians used the mucilage from the leaves as an ointment to
treat bruises and burns, and introduced the plant to early
Colonists. "Wort" is Middle English for "herb." |
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Please
Note:
The information on this website is in
no way intended as treatment regimen for health conditions. If you
have medical concerns regarding yourself or your family you should
seek the advice of qualified, licensed health professionals. |
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disclaimer concerning health information.
When using new herbal
recipes on your skin,
you should always perform a patch test for
reactions before use.
Research and learn about the herbs you are going to use BEFORE you use
them.
Always check for precautions
and warnings
before using any herbal remedies |
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