Mama's Home Remedies: Discover Time-Tested Secrets of Good Health and the Pleasures of Natural Living
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Primrose – Primula officinalis
Mint – Mentha
(* Primrose should not be confused
Mistletoe – Viscum album
with Evening primrose – Oenothera
Motherwort – Leonurus cardiaca
biennis)
Nettle – Urtica dionica
Raspberry – Rubus idaeus
Oat –Avena sativa
Red bell pepper – Capsicum frutescens
Orange – Citrus aurantium
St. John’s Wort – Hypericum perforatum
Passionflower – Passiflora incarnata
Strawberry – Fragaria vesca
Peppermint – Mentha piperita
Tangerine – Citrus reticulata
Pine – Pinus sylvestris
Thyme – Thymus
Rose hips – Rosa canina
Tomato – Solanum lycopersicum
Rosemary – Rosmarinus officinalis
Valerian – Valeriana officinalis
Rue – Ruta graveolens
(* Caution: It is a good circulatory
Chapter 8: Sleeping Beauty
tonic and antispasmodic, but avoid
Almond – Amygdalis dulcis
using rue during pregnancy.)
Apple – Malus domestica
St. John’s Wort – Hypericum perforatum
Birch – Betula alba
Sweet clover – ( Melilotus officinalis)
Black currant – Ribes nigrum
Thyme – Thymus serpyllum
Bogbean, marsh trefoil – Menyanthes
Tomato – Solanum tuberosum
trifoliata
Turnip – Brassica rapa
Buckthorn – Rhamnus frangula
Valerian –Valeriana officinalis
Caraway – Carum carvi
Vanilla – Vanilla plantifolia
Carrot – Daucus carota
Wild lettuce – Lactuca virosa
Celery – Apium graveolens
Wild marjoram – Origanum vulgare
Chamomile – Matricaria chamomilla
Yarrow – Achillea millefolium
Nature’s Green Clinic: Useful Herbs, Plants, Fruits and Vegetables @ 279
Chapter 9: When Your
Sage – Salvia officinalis
Head Is Swimming
Strawberry – Fragaria vesca
Thyme – Thymus vulgaris
Blackberry – Rubus fructicosus
Walnut – Juglans regia
Buckwheat – Polygonum fagopyrum
Watermelon – Citrullus lanatus
Calendula – Calendula officinalis
Chamomile – Matricaria chamomilla
Stimulating aromas:
Cinnamon – Cinnamomum verum
Anise – Pimpinella anisum
Cucumber – Cucumus sativus
Camphor – Cinnamomum camphora
Dill – Anethum graveolens
Cardamom – Elettaria cardamomum
Green peas – Pisum sativum
Cinnamon – Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Hawthorn – Crataegus oxyacantha
Eucalyptus – Eucalyptus globulus
Mint – Mentha
Lemon – Citrus limon
Onion – Allium cepa
Nutmeg – Myristica fragrans
Paprika – Capsicum frutescens varieties
Peppermint – Mentha piperita
Parsley – Petroselinium sativum
Pine – Pinus nigra
Peppermint – Mentha piperita
Rosemary – Rosemarinus officinalis
Potato – Solanum tuberosum
Relaxing aromas:
Radish – Raphanus sativis
Bergamot – Citrus bergamia
Sage – Salvia officinalis
Chamomile –Matricaria chamomilla
Walnut – Juglans regia
Cypress – Cupressus spp.
Honeysuckle – Lonicera periclymenum
Chapter 10: Don’t Be
Jasmine – Jasminum officinale
Afraid of Good Stress
Juniper – Juniperus communis
Apple – Malus domestica
Lavender – Lavandula officinalis
Apricot – Prunus armeniaca
Lemon balm – Melissa officinalis
Black currant – Ribes nigrum
Orange – Citrus aurantium
Carrot – Daucus carota
Periwinkle – Vinca major
Cherry – Prunus cerasus
Rose – Rosa centifolia, Rosa damascena
Cranberry – Vaccinium oxycoccus
Sandalwood – Santalum album
Gooseberry – Ribes grossularia
Chapter: 11: Trips to the Fairyland
Grape – Vitis vinifera
Lemon – Citrus limon
Aloe – Aloe vera
Linden – Tilia europea
Anise – Pimpinella anisum
Onion – Allium cepa
Barley – Hordeum vulgare
Peach – Prunus persica
Black tea – Camellia sinensis
Pear – Pyrus communis
Calendula – Calendula officinalis
Plum – Prunus domestica
Chamomile – Matricaria chamomilla
Pumpkin – Cucurbita pepo
Coltsfoot – Tussilago farfara
Raspberry – Rubus idaeus
Elder – Sambucus nigra
Red currant – Ribes rubrum
Eucalyptus – Eucalyptus globulus
Rose hips – Rosa canina
Fennel – Foeniculum vulgare
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Fennel – Foeniculum vulgare
Valerian – Valeriana officinalis
Garlic – Allium sativum
Walnut – Juglans regia
Geranium – Pelargonium
Wild marjoram – Origanum vulgare
Ginger – Zingiber officinale
Wild strawberry – Fragaria vesca
Grape – Vitis vinifera
Willow – Salix spp.
Grapefruit – Citrus paradisi
Green tea – Camellia sinensis
Chapter 12: Dialogue with
Hawthorn – Crataegus laevigata
the Trees of Strength
Hawthorn – Crataegus oxyacantha
and Everlasting Life
Hawthorn – Crataegus oxyacantha
To admire:
Heartsease – Viola tricolor
Cyclamen flowers – Cyclamen
Heartsease – Viola tricolor
europaeum
Hops – Humulus lupulus
Magnolia flowers – Magnolia glauca
Horseradish – Armoracia rusticana
Jasmine – Jasminum officinale
Essential oils:
Laurel – Laurus nobilis
Birch oil – Betula
Lavender – Lavandula officinalis
Eucalyptus oil – Eucalyptus globulus
Lemon – Citrus limon
Lavender oil – Lavandula officinalis
Licorice – Glycyrrhiza glabra
Linden oil – Tilia
Lilac – Syringia vulgaris
Peppermint oil – Mentha piperita
Lily – Lilium candidum
Pine oil – Pinus
Linden – Tilia europea
Aloe – Aloe vera
Mint – Mentha
Apple – Malus domestica
Mustard – Sinapsis hirta
Beech – Fagus sylvatica
Oak – Quercus
Birch – Betula
Onion – Allium cepa
Black currant – Ribes nigrum
Oregano – Origanum vulgare
Black Mulberry – Morus nigra
Pine – Pinus
Cedar – Cedrus
Pine – Pinus sylvestris
Chestnut – Castana vesca
Plantain – Plantago lanceolata
Cranberry –Vaccini
um oxycoccus
Pomegranate – Punica granatum
Cypress – Cupressus
Poplar – Populus tremula
Elm – Ulmus
Potato – Solanum tuberosum
European Ash – Fraxinus excelsior
Raspberry – Rubus idaeus
Fig – Ficus carica
Red bilberry – Vaccinium myrtillis
Fir – Abies alba
Rose – Rosa centifolia
Geranium – Pelargonium
Rose – Rosa centifolia, damascena
Hazelnut – Corylus avellana
Rose hips – Rosa canina
Hornbeam – Carpinus Americana
Rosemary – Rosmarinus officinalis
Laurel – Laurus nobilis
Sundew – Drosera rotundifolia
Lemon – Citrus limon
Thyme – Thymus spp.
Linden – Tilia
Turnip – Brassica rapa
Maple – Acer
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Mountain Ash – Sorbus
Poplar – Populus
Mountain Cranberry Tree –
Red Mulberry – Morus rubra
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Rose hips – Rosa canina
Nettle – Urtica dionica
Rowan – Sorbus aucuparia
Oak – Quercus
Walnut – Juglans regia
Olive – Olea europaea
Wild marjoram – Origanum vulgare
Pine – Pinus
Willow – Salix
Plantain – Plantago lanceolata
Yew – Taxus baccata
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Endnotes
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(20-page full-text PDF report)
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28. American Council for Headache Education (ACHE), www.achenet.org 29. National Sleep Foundation, www.usdmc.ucdavis.edu
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41. Henry David Thoreau’s first book, A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers, 1849, written during his stay at Walden Pond.
42. From John Muir The Mountains of California, New York, The Century Co. 1894. 284 ^ Mama’s Home Remedies
Appendix
Natural Health Resources
Allergy Health Online Treatment and
American Botanical Council
Prevention
P.O. Box 144345
http://allergy.healthcenteronline.com
Austin, TX 78714
tel: 512.926.4900 M fax:512.916.2245
American Academy of Environmental
http://www.herbalgram.org
Medicine
7701 E Kellogg Dr., Ste. 625
American Herbal Products Association
Wichita, KS 67207
8484 Georgia Ave., Ste.370
tel: 316.684.5500
Silver Springs, MD 20910
http://www.aaem.com
tel: 301.588.1171 M fax: 301.588.1174
http://www.ahpa.org
All Natural Health
A compilation of the best web sites that
American Herbalists’ Guild
cater to health-conscious consumers and
141 Nob Hill Road
health-care professionals.
Cheshire, CT 06410
http://allnaturalhealth.us
tel: 203.272.6731 M fax: 203.272.8550
American Association of Naturopathic
American Holistic Medical Association
Physicians (AANP)
P.O. Box 2016, Edmonds, WA 98020
4435 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Ste. 403
tel: 425.967.0737 M fax: 425.771.9588
Washington, DC 20016
http://www.holisticmedicine.org
tel: 866.538.2267 M fax: 202.237.8152
http://www.naturopathic.com
Association of Natural Medicine
Pharmacists
P.O. Box 150727
San Rafael, CA 94915
tel: 415.479.1512 M fax: 415.472.2559
http://www.anmp.org
Natural Health Resources @ 285
Bastyr Center for Natural Health
Green People
The largest natural health clinic in the
World’s largest directory of eco-friendly
State of Washington.
and holistic health products.
3670 Stone Way N
http://www.greenpeople.com
Seattle, WA 98103
tel: 206.834.4100 M fax: 206.834.4107
Greenpeace USA
http://bastyrcenter.org
702 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Botanical Society of America
tel: 202.462.1177
P.O. Box 299
— and —
St. Louis, MO 63166
75 Arkansas St.
tel: 314.577.9566 M fax: 314.577.9515
San Francisco,
CA 94107
http://www.botany.org
tel: 415.255.9221
http://www.greenpeace.org
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
Herb Research Foundation
Public Health Service
4140 15th St.
US Department of Health and Human
Boulder, CO 80304
Services
tel: 303.449.2265 M fax: 303.449.7849
1600 Clifton Rd. NE
http://www.herbs.org
Atlanta, GA 30333
tel: 404.639.3534 or 800.311.3435
National Center for Complementary
(public inquiries)
and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
http://www.cdc.gov
National Institutes of Health
NCCAM Clearinghouse
Citizens for Health
P.O. Box 7923
P.O. Box 2260
Gaithersburg, MD 20898
Boulder, CO 80306
tel: 888.644.6266 M fax: 866.464.3616
tel: 303.417.0722 or 800.357.2211
http://nccam.nih.gov
fax: 303.417.9378
http://www.citizens.org
National Center for Homeopathy (NCN)
801 North Fairfax St. Ste. 306
Children’s Center
Alexandria, VA 22314
www.hopkinschildrens.org
tel: 703.548.7790 M fax: 703.548.7792
www.homeopathic.org
Complementary & Alternative
Medicines Institute (CAMI)
National Choice Directory
University of the Sciences at
4957 Lakemont Blvd SE, Ste. C4-20
Philadelphia
Bellevue, WA 98006
600 S. 43rd St.
tel: 425.375.1987 or 800.465.0595
Philadelphia, PA 19104
fax: 425.988.0160
tel: 215.596.7598
www.naturalchoice.com
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National Council for Reliable Health
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Information
Center for Food Safety and Applied
300 East Pink Hill Rd.
Nutrition
Independence, MO 64057
5600 Fishers Lane
tel: 816.228.4595
Rockville, MD 20857
http://ncahf.org
Toll free information line:
888.463.6332
National Institutes of Health
http://www.fda.gov
Office of Dietary Supplements
Building 21, Room 1825
Women to Women Personal Program
31 Center Dr., MSC 2086
Helping a million women a year with a
Bethesda, MD 20892
natural approach to health.
tel: 301.435.2920 M fax: 301.480.1945
P.O. Box 306
http://www.nlm.nih.gov
Portland, ME 04112
tel: 800.207.8193 (the Personal Program)
Sage Mountain Herbal Retreat Center
tel: 800.340.5382 (the Healthcare Center)
and Botanical Sanctuary