Herbs for Different Body Systems

Posted on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 11:13

Good day, HSB!

I began to compile a list of some notes that I thought would be of benefit to those interested in herbal remedies and how they affect the body, their uses and properties.  So, I thought before I began to post more of them, some of you might like to know which herbs are recommended for which body system.

Again, please use wisdom,and contact your doctor before beginning any medication, even those easily available over the counter.  everythin can have side effects, even water if it consumed incorrectly!

This is a quick overveiw, and does not include recipes or amounts..mainly to help those interested see the diversity of herbal attributes.  Each person is different and so is each body...however, these herbs are some of the easiest to recognize and are very safe, and good for you, if used in correct balance. 

Hope you will enjoy reading, and as the days progress, I hope to post tisanes, teas, infusions, wraps  and even some great dishes made with herbs.  Join me, won't you?

Cadiovascular Herbs

Heart-Bilberry, cayenne, garlic, ginko, and hawthorn

Circulation-Butcher's broom, cayenne, garlic, and ginko

Blood vessels-Angelica, green tea, bitter orange, cayenne, hawthorn, and horse chestnut

Lymph nodes and glands-Bitter orange, burdock, dandelion (and yes, it is the kind that grows wild in the yard, making you fuss and moan, lol) garlic, lobelia, red clover

Structural Tissues-Bones, hair, joints, and muscle Herbs

Hair-Horsetail.sage, stinging nettle, alfafa, ginko

Skin- alfafa, burdock, green tea, chamomile, raspberry leaf, dandelion, aloe

Muscles- stinging nettle, horsetail, and OPcs (I will explain more about these later)

Bones- alfafa, boneset, horsetail, rose hips, yucca, stinging nettel

Joints-alfafas, garlic, horsetail, yucca, stinging nettle

Endocrine, Nervous, and Urinary Systems

Thymus- echhinacea-horsetail, licorice, stinging nettle

Pancreas-angelica. bitter orange, cayenne and green tea, hawthorn

Kidneys-Corn silk, parsley, slippery elm, dandelion root

Brain-ginger, ginko, lobelia, soy lechtin

Central Nervous System- Chamomile, ginko, Siberian ginsing, valerian

Adrenal glands-ginger, juniper, licorice, rose hips

Bladder-Butcher's brrom, celery seed, cranberry, corn silk, horsetail

Digestive System, and Respiratory Tract

Liver-black radish, burdock, dandelion, fenugreek, milk thistle, red clover

Gallbladder-burdock, barberry, dandelion

Lungs- elderberry, eucalyptus, garlic, ginger, licorice, lungwort, rose hips, stinging nettle

Stomach-aloe, chamomile, garlic and ginger

Intestines-aloe, chamomile, fennel, fenugreek, garlic, plantain, slippery elm

Ears-Butcher's broom, garlic, ginko, hyssop

Eyes-Bilberry, eyebright, ginko, yarrow

Mouth-goldenseal, myrrh, sage and tea tree

]Ok, now that you have a reference, do you see some common herbs that you use everyday?  Garlic, ginger, fennel, licorice and sage, are all very common in the homestead kitchen, aren't they?  I remember being fascinated as a child that thing that tasted so good were actually good for you too!

In the coming weeks, I want to write more on herbs, their uses and their medicinal properties.  I have been using some of the recipes for tea, tisaines, infusions and the like for over twenty years, and have never experienced anything but helpful benefits from them.  I do pray that you will find some useful information and enjoy the reading!

God bless you!  Misty

***** In deference to Illoura, I want to again remind everone, as I have said in all of my posts, herbs are indeed stong medicine, and should only be taken under the advice of a trained physician.  No one should use any medicne, herb or even certain foods, without discussing any and all side effects with their personal physician*****

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Posted by rildapeel1 on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 11:57 - Link

Great job on putting this together. Very helpful!!! Herbs are awesome. Thanks for sharing! Blessings Always, rilda *U*

a story of warning

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 11:37 - Link

Hi, I'm just passing thru but wanted to give you caution on using herbs that you didn't touch on and may not be aware of. For instance a while back most of us were hearing from many sources, that St. Johns Wart was a good anti-depressant, but after a while we began to hear it also had bad side effects as well that weren't talked about - especially how it affected prescribed medications for cancer treatment (made it less effective) or HIV/AIDS treatments... and made more potent prescribed anti-depression meds. (The Mayo clinic has a good website to check out side effects: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/st-johns-wort/NS_patient-stjohnswort), But MY OWN STORY gives me goose bumps... 20 years ago I suffered from chronic fatigue syndrome- it was still in the process of being found out by doctors, and so I was wrongly told I had yeast invading my body. All my systems were acting strangely- headaches, tired, achy, hormones were off, etc. and a friend offered me an herb book, which I studied lists as you mention about what herbs help what. I ended up with a list that would take about $80. to get the herbs-- including leaves of plants (capsules or dried) for teas. Now I didn't have an extra $80., I'd mostly spent it on gas, going to my mothers' for help with my 2 year old. (I could hardly make macaroni and cheese some times). I missed a period, I had a miscarriage, and then I missed another one. I was miserable. I went to the Dr. again and found out that I was pregnant again. I told him about my plan to get herbs for my symptoms. He said "those will cause a 'spontaneous abortion". So I suffered another month, and the symptoms all disappeared! I found out 3 months later I was carrying twins! I could've lost them so easily. Please, please, use caution with herbs.
Thanks for listening
-Illoura

Thank you!

Posted by Mistypearl on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 10:09 - Link

Thank you, dear friend> I am well aware of the dangers of misuse or improper use of herbs, and these posts are for information only, not to prescribe or induse anyone to be so foolish as to try to self-medicate or use any type of med, whether natural or synthetic, without consulting a licensed physicain.

I am truly sorry for your pain, and I know it must have been difficult and horrible to go through what you did. No one can know how hard things can be, unless they have been there. But, I have a great and strong belief that herbs are wondeful medications and if used properly, with wisdom and guidance from one's physician, they can often lead to a better, and healthier life.
That is why I do not recommend anything, but give information only. I may share how to make a tea, or tisane, but I also caution that each person should see their physician and make it their responsibility to take care of their health.
I pray that you will be comforted in your loss, and that you will find peace.
Your friend in Christ, Misty