JABORANDI / Pilocarpus microphyllus. Brazil. Actions: A very strong Diaphoretic & Expectorant. Cultivation: A small herb. Product: the Leaves. Used To Treat: Asthma: to relieve. Diabetes: Glaucoma: Hair - Loss: Mouth - Dry:
JACKASS BITTERS - Used to Treat: Diabetes:
JALAP / Ipomae purga / South America. Actions: One of the most effective Purgatives known. Cultivation: A robust climbing plant. Product: the Root.
JAMAICAN DOGWOOD (Dangerous) Piscidia erythrina / Atlantic coast of South America & West Indies. N.B: Should only be taken under Specialist prescription. Actions: A quick Sedative and an Anodyne. Cultivation: A small tree. Product: the Bark. Used to Treat: Nervous Tension: Specific to relieve. Pain: to relieve.
JAMBUL / Java Plum / Eugenia jambolana / East India. Cultivation: A large spreading tree. Product: the Seeds.. Used to Treat: Diabetics: to it quickly reduce the Urinal Sugar content.
JASMINE / Jessamine / Jasminum officinalis / Oleaceae. N.B: The Berries are poisonous. Actions: Anti - Depressant, Aromatic, Aphrodisiac. Tea - Jessamine - Essential Oil: The Flowers are distilled to form the Oil an uplifting Anti - Depressant & Relaxant used in Aromatherapy. Product: Flowers & Roots.
Used to Treat: Aphrodisiac: as an Essential Oil in Aromatherapy. Blood - Poisoning: a Homoeopathic Tincture is made from the Berries, which are poisonous. Convulsions: a Homoeopathic Tincture is made from the Berries, which are poisonous. Cosmetics: as a blending scent in Aromatherapy. Hair: as an Oil to smooth, moisturise and soften. Menstrual - Pain: as an Oil. Pep - Up: as an Oil. Pregnancy: as an Oil to speed up labour. Post Natal Depression: as an Oil. Respiratory Conditions: as an Oil. Skin: as an Oil to smooth, moisturise and soften.
JAVANESE TURMERIC / Curcuma xanthorrhiza. Used to Treat: Liver Conditions:
JAVA TEA / Orthosiphon aristatus. Used to Treat: Gall - Stones: Kidney - Stones:
JEWEL WEED / Impatiens aurea / East Indies. Actions: Aperient & Diuretic. Cultivation: A small dry herb. Product: the Leaves. Used to Treat: Corns: to remove. Hives: Piles: to relieve. Rash: to prevent occurring from Poisonous plants. Warts: to remove.
JEWEL WEED / Impatiens capensis. Used to Treat: Poison Ivy.
JOHN’S BREAD / Locust Beans / Ceratonia siliqua / Middle East. Actions: Nutritional value. Previously used by Opera Singers to improve their voices. Cultivation: A strong sturdy tree bearing in profusion Long Brown Pods, which are used only. Used to Treat: Prostrate Conditions to relieve.
JOJOBA / Pro. Hohoba / Simmondsia californica - Cultivation: A desert shrub with the Fruit of the female plant producing seed kernels about the size of a Peanut, which when pressed, impart an extremely pure Oil similar to that of the sperm whale.
Used to Treat: Baldness: Specific. Body - Scrub: Jojoba Meal made from flesh of the Bean after pressing is a Gentle Exfoliant as it is highly absorbent and used as a base. Dandruff: Specific. Hair - Conditions: all, as it is readily absorbed through several layers of Skin providing softness without being greasy. Face - Mask: Jojoba Meal made from flesh of the Bean after pressing is a gentle Exfoliant as it is highly absorbent and used as a base. Scalp: to soothe and diminish progressively excess sebaceous secretions, flaking and redness. Skin: as it is readily absorbed through several layers of Skin providing softness without being greasy and is similar to Sebum the protective Oil produced by the Skin & Scalp and assists to remove any Sebum embedded at the base of the Hair and choking the Strands. These interfere with the health and growing ability of the Hair.
JUJUBE / Zizyphus vulgaris. North Africa & Middle East. Cultivation: A shrub that commonly grows in dry places. Product: the Berries. Used to Treat: Bronchial Conditions & Colds.
JUNIPER / Juniperis communis / Northern Hemisphere. N.B: Do not use if Pregnant. N.B. should not be used if Kidney - Gravel or Stones are suspected! Actions: Anti - Septic, Diuretic, and excellent Stimulant. Cultivation: A Conifer tree - small shrub. Product: the Dried Ripe Berries collected in Autumn. Berries also used to flavour Gin. Infusion: 1 Teaspoon of crushed dried ripe Berries per cup infused in boiling water and drink night and morning.
Used To Treat: Amenorrhoea: Arthritis: as an Anti - Rheumatic. Bath: Externally with 5 - 6 drops of the Essential Oil before bedtime to calm and relax and to assist to heal any Skin irritations or add Berries & Shoots for Aching Joints. Bronchitis: 2 - 3 drops of Oil in a steam inhalation. Circulation: to stimulate. Colic: as a Carminative. Cystitis: as an Anti - Septic & Diuretic. Digestion: as a Carminative. Indigestion: add 2 - 3 drops of Essential Oil to a glass of water. Flatulence: as a Carminative. Gout: due to it's water emitting action. Joint - Pain: as an Anti - Rheumatic. Kidney - Disorders - infections: Specific. - high in Potassium and with Celery high in Sodium together they balance Fluid Circulation and Fluid Waste removal through the Kidneys. There are better herbs to use for Kidneys then this one. Lung Conditions: 2 - 3 drops of Oil in a steam inhalation. Muscle - Pain: as an Anti - Rheumatic. Prostatitis: As an Anti - Septic & Diuretic. Rheumatism: due to it's water emitting action it is used as an Anti - Rheumatic. Skin Conditions: due to it's Anti - Septic and stimulating Circulation effects assists to clear. Also see Bath. Stomach Conditions: due to Internal Congestion. Urinary System: An important Urinary System herb and Diuretic used with its Metabolic partner Celery to balance the Sodium - Potassium pump in the Cells. Viral Infections: Women: Specific.
JUTE / Corchorus olitorius. Used to Treat: Infertility: Folate: Pregnancy:
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