Cinnamon is one of the oils mentioned several times in the bible and is known as a biblical oil. This was also one of the protective oils used by the infamous "Four Thieves". Cinnamon is a very powerful essential oil with versatility which can be used for just about anything. The only caution with cinnamon is it can be irritating to the skin and membranes due to the high amount of phenols contained in it, so use with caution and dilute well. Cinnamomum zeylanicum Family: La

Cedarwood is one of the biblical essential oils and this particular species is the most closely related to Cedars of Lebanon. It has the rare ability of being a stimulant to the circulatory system while also being a sedative to the nervous system. Cedarwood has a great affinity for the skin, nervous and respiratory systems, it is used for spiritual communication and emotion balancing. Cedrus atlantica Family: Pinaceae (conifer) Actions Antibacterial Antifungal Anti-infecti

Water is a great healing modality. Hot and Cold Therapy shows how the temperature of water can help with different conditions in the body. The type of water can affect the body as well. Water that has been steamed and then condensed back to water form is known as distilled water. This process removes everything in the water, leaving it the purest water on earth. This pure water is “hungry” and will pull impurities, toxins, poisons, heavy metals, and inorganic substances f

The liver is one of the major cleansing vessels of the body. It digests fat, regulates blood sugar, aids in protein digestion, processes hormones, aids in kidney function, manufactures antibodies, and most importantly, removes toxins from inside and outside the body. Everything that goes into or onto the body is processed through the liver, where it is broken down and either absorbed by the body or eliminated through the intestines or kidneys. If the liver is over taxed wit

Did you know that 90% of all health problems and disease stem from the health of your colon? It is important to keep this important organ cleansed and working properly so your body can readily assimilate the food you eat and properly eliminate garbage and toxins from the body. Of course you must first start with putting nutrient rich foods in it in the first place, so work towards a whole foods diet. Mix these powdered herbs together for capsules or make as a tincture. Ingre

Known in many herbals as "Cure-All" because that is what it seems to do. There are about 500 different varieties of yarrow worldwide. The wild variety is the most medicinal. Fun fact about the genus name Achillea, sounds a bit like Achilles because it was named for him, using it in battle to staunch his soldiers’ wounds. Achillea millefolium Family: Asteraceae– daisy Parts used: leaves, flowers What's in a Name - Achillia millefolium Achillea - named for the Greek hero Achi

There are over 60 species of thyme and just walking down the herb aisle at the local nursery you get a little sampling of the varieties. Common garden thyme (vulgaris) is the most aromatic, hardy and medicinal of the varieties. Thymus vulgaris Family: Lamiaceae - mint Parts used: leaves and blossoms Actions Antibacterial Antibiotic Antifungal Antioxidant Antimicrobial Anti-Spasmodic Antiseptic Anthelmintic Anti-Viral Astringent Carminative Diaphoretic Diuretic Emmenagogue Ex

Sagebrush grows all over the Rocky Mountains where I live. This plant is a relative of wormwood and will carry all the healing benefits of that plant, but with more potency. Artemisia tridentata Family: Asteraceae - daisy, sunflower Parts used: leaves, stems, blossoms, seeds Actions Antibacterial Antifungal Anti-Inflammatory Antiviral Antitumor Antiparasitic Antiseptic Antibiotic Energetics/Body Systems Affected Warming Drying Respiratory Immune Uses Fungal problems such as n

There are hundreds of salvia species and all of them are medicinal but the most commonly used is the salvia officinalis or the common garden sage. In the Latin salvia means "healthy and whole" and that describes this herb perfectly. Rosmarinus officinalis Family: Laminaceae – mint Parts used: leaves and blossoms Actions Antibacterial Anticatarrhal Antifungal Anti-Inflammatory Antioxidant Antimicrobial Antispasmodic Antiviral Astringent Antiseptic Carminative Digestive Diaph

Raspberry leaf is one of the most nutritive herbs out there for building all systems in the body, including the immune system. When someone is not feeling well, this is the first herb I turn to, to strengthen the body and get the systems back in working condition. It is a great addition to any herbal blend. Rubus idaeus Family: Rosaceae - rose Parts used: leaves What's in a Name - Rubus idaeus Rubus - translates directly from Latin to “bramble”. It may also be rooted in the

Plantain has over 200 different species in its family, but the most common species found in North America are the two listed above. This is one of my favorite herbs because it can be used safely with babies, children, adults, pregnant and nursing mothers as well as animals, everyone can benefit from this herb! Known as a common yard weed you can probably find it in your yard or neighborhood. Plantago major - broad leaf Plantago lancelota - narrow leaf Family: Plantaginace

There are about 115 species of the pine family throughout the world. They are commonly referred to as conifers due to the cones, which are the fruits and flowers of a pine tree. Many share these same healing properties although the White Pine (Pinus strobus) is the most studied and used. Pinus variety of species Family: Pinaceae - pine, fir, spruce Parts used: leaf (needles), inner bark, sap (resin) Actions Antibacterial (Sap)​ Antioxidant Antiseptic Antiviral Analgesic A

This common garden herb and garnish is more than just for culinary purposes. Petroselinum crispum Family: Apiaceae – carrot, parsley Parts used: leaves, roots (most medicinal) Actions Antioxidant Anti-Inflammatory Anthelmintic Demulcent Diuretic Carminative Emmenagogue Expectorant Nutritive Stimulant Energetics/Body Systems Affected Cooling Moistening Stimulant Urinary Digestive Uses Cleansing Full of vitamins and minerals, high iron content, good for anemia. Boost immun

I know I have labeled this herbal blend as a blood builder because that was the original intent when I put together these herbs, but the true name should be Body Builder Blend. The greens in this blend have such a large spectrum of nutrients and minerals they will feed any part of the body that is "hungry" for the correct nutrients in order to cleanse, strengthen and build. Most ailments are caused because the body is out of balance, meaning certain parts are not getting th

Induce vomiting Emetic herbs induce vomiting and help the body clear obstructions and toxins from the stomach. In the Thomsonian tradition, and later carried forward by Dr. Christopher, emetics (lobelia) were reserved as a last resort, used when other, gentler approaches hadn't resolved a condition. Rather than being a first-line remedy, vomiting was viewed as a way to trigger a "crisis" that helped the body break through a stubborn condition and reset itself. Dr. Christopher