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

The Northwestern Native Americans considered the Idaho Blue Spruce to be a sacred tree and used it in a variety ways, many of them for healing. Picea pungens Family: Pinaceae (Pine) Actions Analgesic Antibacterial Anti-inflammatory Antihistamine Hypotensive Nervine Energetics/Body Systems Affected Solar plexus chakra Grounding Balancing Release emotional blocks Uses Respiratory conditions; asthma, bronchitis, croup, any chest congestion Coughs Sore throat or any throat prob

This is a living page, not an extensive list, just the remedies I’ve come across so far for this ailment. I’m always learning, so I’ll keep adding as I discover more. Coughing is the body’s way of ridding itself of excess mucus, waste, dead virus and bacteria remains, foreign material, and irritants. There are two kinds of coughs that help pinpoint the cause. Dry coughs can be caused by infections, colds, chemicals in the atmosphere, foreign objects, and sometimes nervousness

Calm and relax the cough reflex Antitussive herbs help calm and relax the cough reflex. Wild cherry bark is one of the best-known antitussives — it's where wild cherry cough syrup gets its name and reputation. Antitussives work differently than expectorants or anticatarrhals — instead of helping the body clear mucus, they suppress the cough reflex itself. Because of this, they should only be used when coughing is so severe it's causing real discomfort, disrupting sleep, or le

Coughing is an important function of the body to expel mucus, toxins, and foreign objects from the lungs and trachea. Traditional cough syrups suppress the body's action of coughing, which can put a halt to the immune system trying to expel mucus and toxins from the lungs. ​Wild cherry bark is both antispasmodic as well as expectorant so it can work with the body to calm the cough reflex and relax the body, while still expelling mucus and toxins. Combined with other lung an

Also known as prickly lettuce, wild opium and compass plant. This common weed can be used as a pain reliever and the sap is a wonderful natural wart remover. Lactuca virosa Family: Asteraceae- daisy Parts used: leaves, sap, seeds Actions Antibacterial Analgesic Sedative Energetics/Body Systems Affected Cooling Bitter Liver Lung Uses Pain reliever (opium substitute) Cramps, muscle, and joint pain. Sleep aid and helpful for nightmares. Calming and relaxing; helps with restle