LABRADOR TEA - LEGUMES
LABRADOR TEA / Ledum latifolium. North America. Actions: Diuretic with Expectorant and Pectoral properties. Cultivation: A small Bitter herb. Products: the whole herb.
LACHNANTHES / Spirit Plant / Lachnanthes tinctoria. West Indies. Actions: A Hypnotic and Stimulant of value to the Aged. Cultivation: A small herb with protuberant snake like Rhizomes. Products: the Leaves and Rhizomes.
LAC HYDRIN: Found in Fruits / Fruit Acid. Used to Treat: Wrinkles:
LADIES BEDSTRAW / Gallium verum / Britain. Actions: Diuretic. Cultivation: A small herb with pretty yellow flowers. Products: the whole herb above the ground. Used to Treat: Gravel Stones: Kidney Stones:
LADIES MANTLE / Virgin's Cape / Alchemilla vulgaris / xanthochlora syn. Britain. Actions: Anti - Inflammatory, Astringent, Healing and Styptic. Leaves and Stems: rich in Tannins / Astringent and Styptic. Cultivation: A low growing herb with tiny green flowers with leaves that resemble a cloak with each leaf collecting a shiny drop of dew overnight. Products: the Leaves and Flowers. Dosage: 1 x teaspoon dried or 2 teaspoons of fresh herb to a cup of boiling water 3 x times a day. Used to Treat: Blood Vessels: to strengthen. Diarrhoea: as a warming, drying remedy to stop. Digestion: as a Tonic to improve Appetite. Heart Vessels: to strengthen. Infections: a Tea made with 1 - 4gm of the dried herb is taken 3 times a day or as a douche. Inflammation: to soothe as a Douche, Infusion or Wash. Itching: to soothe as a Douche, Infusion or Wash. Menstrual Cycles: used to balance and allay. Bleeding: as a warming, dry remedy for excessive. Pregnancy: used as a drink after Childbirth to stem Internal Bleeding. Skin Tonic: Externally. Skin / Oily: Infusion or Tincture used as a Tonic and cleansing herb to regularly clean. Or Oily - Acne combine 2 x teaspoons of the dried herb with a beaten Egg white in a glass and a half of boiling water to clear. Sores: a Tea made with 1 - 4gm of the dried herb is taken 3 times a day or as a douche. Vaginal Discharges: a Tea made with 1 - 4gm of the dried herb is taken 3 times a day or as a douche. Wounds or Discharging: Externally.
LADY’S SLIPPER / Nerve Root / Cypripedium pubescens. Europe / USA. Actions: Nervine to allay Disorders of Nervous origin. Induces healthy natural sleep. Cultivation: Delicate White Orchid. Product: Rhizomes.
LASKA LEAF: Thailand.
LARKSPUR / Delphinium consolida. Europe. Actions: A strong Parasiticide. Cultivation: Common blue flowering plant. Seeds used.
LAUREL / Bay Tree / Laurus nobilis / Europe. Actions: Stomachic. Cultivation: An evergreen tree with lanceolate leaves which grows to 25' / 8 metres high. Products: Leaves and Fruit used. Oils used in Liniments to relieve Rheumatism.
LAVENDER / Lavandula officinalis / vera spp. Lamiaceae. Garden Lavender - officinalis) English Lavender - Angustifolia) Spike Lavender - Spica. Mediterranean / Britain. 30 other species. Main Use: Carminative for weak persons of a gentle nature. Actions: Anti - Inflammatory, anti - Septic, anti - Spasmodic, Carminative, Diuretic, Nervine, Soothing, Stimulant, Stomachic, Sudorific, Thymoleptic as it raises the Spirits and Vermifuge. anti - Infective action and Relaxing properties. Constituents: Bitter Principle, Essential Oil, Resin, Tannin and Saponin. Cultivation: Easy to grow, sow the Seed in Spring or take cuttings in the Spring & Autumn in well - drained soil in full Sun. Has a wide tolerance of soils and gather the Flowers just before they open and dry gently below 35 degrees. Grows to 3' / 1 metre in height with grey needle like Leaves, Flowers, Stalks and Oil used. Dried and fresh Flowers can be combined with other herbs including Nettle. Flowers used to flavour Biscuits, Ice Cream, Puddings and Vinegar. Bath Oil: 15ml of Lavender, 2ml of Oil of Thyme, 500ml of 80 Proof Vodka, 50ml of Glycerine, 200ml of distilled water and combine all in a clear glass jar or bottle and cap securely and shake well before adding 1 - 2 Tablespoons to a warm water bath. Clothes / Linen: Include a few drops of Lavender Oil on a cotton bud to scent and may repel Moths. Floral Water: 1 cup of Flowers steeped in 1/2 cup of Vodka for 6 days and shake strongly every day then strain into a dark glass bottle or make a strong Infusion and add 50% by volume of Vodka. Used as a Skin Toner, Scent or Perfume. Insect Repellent: fresh dried herb or Oil. Lavender Water: steep Flowers in water. Pillow: Fill a pillow with equal parts of the dried Flowers, Thyme, Lemon Balm & St. John's Wort for a good Sleep and to help the Nervous System. Infused Oil: for Massage or in the bath also keeps Mosquitoes away from Men for 4 hours and Women for 2 hours. Keeps Moths from clothes, Weevils and Moths from cupboards, Silverfish from shelves and Fleas from Pets and Carpets. Tea: Pour 1 Cup of boiling water onto 1/2 - 1 x teaspoon of the dried herb and Infuse for 10 minutes. Dosage: 1 x cup 3 x times a day. Used to Treat: Amenorrhoea: Appetite: use 2 x handfuls of the Flowers in 500ml of Olive Oil and leave 3 - 4 weeks or longer and strain and use 6 drops on a lump or teaspoon of Sugar and take twice daily to improve. Bites: A drop of Lavender Oil on a sting or bite may soothe the discomfort. Breathing / Dust / Pollen: Rub a drop of Lavender Oil between the Palms and inhale deeply to alleviate discomfort. Burns / Minor: 2 - 3 drops of Essential Oil used Externally to soothe and heal as it regenerates Skin Cells. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Circulation: combine with other scented Oils from the same Family, such as Marjoram and Rosemary and a carrier Oil such as Apricot Kernel Oil to stimulate. Also blends with Geranium and Rose. Cosmetics: Cuts: use a drop of Lavender Oil. Deodorant: Rub 2 - 4 drops of Lavender Oil on the Armpit area. Eyes: use the Oil as a Lotion. Fainting: Fungal Infections: use the Oil. Head: relieves the Congestion, that may cause Dizziness, Fainting Spells, Head - Aches and Migraines. Head - Aches: used as a weak Tea with 1 spoon of the dried herb to 600ml of boiling water and dab on the Temples and Forehead or use as a refreshing Facial rinse. For those caused by the Stomach use 2 x handfuls of the Flowers in 500ml of Olive Oil and leave 3 - 4 weeks or longer and strain and use 6 drops on a lump or teaspoon of Sugar and take twice daily. Indigestion: Infections / Mild: use the Oil. Insect Bites: use the Oil. Insomnia: Irritation / Mild: use the Oil. Laundry: Include a few drops of Lavender Oil in the dryer to assist to deodorize. Lips / Chapped / Sunburnt: Rubbing on a drop of Lavender Oil may assist with the discomfort. Migraines: Mouth Wash: use the Oil. Motion Sickness: A drop of Lavender Oil on tip of the Tongue, around the Navel or behind the Ears may assist. Nerves: quietens. Pain: Psoriasis: Relaxation: Essential Oil used Externally. Rheumatism: Externally: the Oil is used to ease the Aches and Pains. Scalp: used to reduce oiliness by soaking in a basin of strong Lavender Tea and rub through the Hair to trap dirt and grime. Scalp / Flaking: Rub on several drops of Lavender Oil to assist. Skin: use the Oil as a Tonic. Skin / Acne: the Oil balances the Sebaceous Glands and Tones. Dab a cotton bud in Camphor, then into Lavender Oil and apply directly to the blemish. Skin / Chapping: Essential Oil used Externally to heal as it regenerates Skin Cells. Skin / Oily: the Oil balances the Sebaceous Glands and Tones. Skin / Rash: a few drops in a bath. Skin / Scar Tissue: Lavender Oil massaged on and around may reduce. Skin / Scent: combine with other scented Oils from the same Family, such as Marjoram and Rosemary and a carrier Oil such as Apricot Kernel Oil. Also blends with Geranium and Rose. Skin / Sunburn: Essential Oil used Externally to heal as it regenerates Skin Cells. Sleep: Soothes and promotes by rubbing onto Feet and Palms. Sores: Essential Oil used Externally to heal. Vaginitis: Wind: as a Tea or Tincture to reduce. Water Diffuser: Include a a drop of Lavender Oil to scent the air and assist to sanitize. Wound: Lavender Oil may assist to soothe and sanitize.
LEGUMES / Used to Treat: Premenstrual Syndrome: Nodules - HIV Infection:
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