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Uses of 12 Common Herbs

Bee Pollen

Highly nutritious supplement. Contains all known water-soluble vitamins and a gonadotropec hormone which stimulates sex glands and helps production of testosterone and growth hormones.

Dosage recommendations: Follow label directions.

Buchu

Barosomabetulina,  crenulatea,  serratifolia, other natural remedy herbs, their properties, dosages, etc.
AKA Bookoo, Buku, Bucku, Bucco.
Parts used: Leaves.

This herb comes from Africa and is considered to be a urinary antiseptic. It contains an oil that increases urine production. A natural diuretic that also has anti-microbial properties. Purported to help strengthen and heal the genito-urinary system, and is used to treat acute and chronic prostatitis. This herb works well with Couch Grass and Echinacea for prostatitis. Dosage recommendations: Infusion: 1C 3X/day. Tincture: 25-50 drops 3 X/day. May also be ingested as a tea.

Chamomile

Matricaria chamomile, Anthemis nobilis.
AKA Chamomile,  matricaria,  anthemis, ground apple.
Parts used: Flower Chamomile has anti-spasmodic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties. It is used as a mild sedative and works well for adults, children and the elderly. An infusion, or tea, is purported to have calming effects on cramps or painful symptoms of the genito-urinary system. Combines well with Valerian and Marshmallow.

 Dosage. recommendations: Infusion: 1C 3X/day. Tincture: 20-50 drops 3X/day.

Cramp Bark

Viburnum  opulus
Parts used: Bark 
Has anti-spasmodic, sedative, nervine and astringent properties. Purported to have strong anti-spasmodic effects on the genito-urinary system for males and females. May be combined with Chamomile or Angelica root for genito-urinary cramping. 
Dosage recommendations: Decoction: 1C 3X/day.

Tincture: 30-60 drops in water 3X/day.

Cranberry

Parts used: Juice from the berry. 
Said to help prevent or cure urinary tract infections.
Also recommended for incontinence as it is purported to deodorize urine. Suggested dosage is one pint/day.

Echinacea

Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifolia, Echinacea pallida
AKA Purple Coneflower
Parts used: Root, seed, juice of whole plant Uses as an antibiotic and immune system stimulant. Has anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-microbial properties that work well on the reproductive system. Combines well with Saw Palmetto for treating prostatitis. May be combined in equal parts with Saw Palmetto and used as a suppository for prostatitis and enlarged prostates.

NOTE:

Echinacea should not be taken in large amounts for infection. It can cause stomach upset in small children and can cause to the mouth to tingle and actively salivate. For acute conditions take every hour or two. The fresh root or a tincture of the fresh root should be used whenever possible. If using dried herb, use recently dried herb products. Dosage recommendations: Decoction: 1C every one to two hours. Tincture: 1tsp. Every one to two hours. Suppository: inserted rectally after each bowel movement.

NOTE:

Herbalist James Green indicates that it is due to the popularity and demand of this herb that many wild strains in America are rapidly being depleted. Mr. Green asks that consumers choose the species echinacea purpurea, which is very easy to cultivate and grow by organic gardeners, to help preserve the valuable wild resources.