Stevia (Parts Used: Leaves)
Stevia is a natural sweetener, 30 to 100
times sweeter than sugar. Small
amounts go a long way, and there
is no after taste like sugar substitutes. It has
been used as a natural sweetener for centuries.
Research found Stevia to be nontoxic and safe to
use. The Japanese use it in soy sauce, chewing
gum, and mouthwash. It is a non-fattening
sweetener and can be used in cold and hot cereals
and in herbal teas. Stevia is high in chromium
(helps to establish blood sugar), manganese,
potassium, selenium, silicon, sodium, and
vitamin A. Also contains iron, niacin,
phosphorus, riboflavin, thiamine, vitamin C,
and zinc.
Today’s Herbal Health, Louise Tenney, M.H., 1992.
Mullein (Parts Used: Leaves)
Mullein is called a
natural wonder herb.
It is a great pain killer
and helps induce sleep. It has a
calming effect on all inflamed and irritated nerves.
This is why it works so well in controlling coughs,
cramps, and spasms. It has the ability to loosen
mucus and move it out of the body. It is valuable
for all lung problems because it nourished as well as
strengthens. The crushed fresh flowers have been
used to remove warts.
The tea has been used for sinusitis and swollen joints.
The hot tea helps when applied to mumps, tumors,
sore throat, and tonsillitis.
Mullein is high in iron, magnesium, potassium, and
sulphur. It contains vitamins A, D, and B-complex.
It is available at your Health Food Store.
Today’s Herbal
Health, Louise Tenney, M.H.,
1992.
Horehound
(Parts Used: The Herb)
Horehound is excellent in children’s cough, croups, and
colds. Its expectorant properties,
assists in loosening tough phlegm from the chest.
Horehound promotes the healing of wounds and stimulates
bile secretions. Warm infusion will
relieve the hyperemic conditions of the lungs and
congestion by promoting an outward flow of
blood. It acts as a tonic to the respiratory organs and to
the stomach, but in large doses, it acts as a
laxative. It has been recommended for herpes simplex,
eruptions, eczema and shingles by
applying the dried herb topically.
It contains vitamins A, E, C, and F. it also contains
B-complex, iron, potassium, and sulphur.
Today’s Herbal Health,
Louise Tenney, M.H., 1992.