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

Carrot seed oil is extracted from the wild carrot plant, also know as Queen Anne's Lace. It is well known for its skin healing and rejuvenating effects but also has strong digestive and detoxing properties on the kidneys and liver. Daucus carota Family: Umbelliferae (carrot, parsley) Actions Antifungal Carminative Hepatic Digestive Energetics/Body Systems Affected Rejuvenate the mind and body Skin Cardiovascular Nervous Beauty and Personal Care Use as a natural sunscreen -

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

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. Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) happens when a pathogenic bacterium invades any part of the urinary tract and turns to infection. Symptoms include an urgent desire to urinate, typically frequent and painful, even after the bladder has been emptied there may be a desire to go again. Urine may have a strong, unpleas

Kidney stones are accumulations of mineral salts that form crystals which clump together forming either jagged or smooth 'stones'. They can lodge anywhere along the course of the urinary tract. Symptoms include agonizing pain radiating from the upper back to the lower abdomen and groin, profuse sweating, frequent urination, pus and blood in the urine, odorous or cloudy urine, nausea and vomiting, and sometimes chills and fever. Men are much more likely to get them than wome

Also called: Stone-Dissolving Herbs Lithotriptic and antilithic herbs work together to dissolve and discharge gall and bladder stones and gravel. Antilithics work to prevent stones from forming in the first place, while some herbs can be taken to actively help discharge existing stones and gravel. Use with demulcents for comfort when discharging stones and with an antispasmodic to ease spasms while flushing. These herbs are only meant for small stones, continue to take 1–2 mo

Also called: Water Herbs - urine flow Diuretic herbs increase the flow of urine, helping to cleanse the system, flush the kidneys, and reduce the urgency to urinate. Because diuretics flush fluid and minerals out of the body, they're often paired with demulcent or soothing herbs (like marshmallow) to protect the urinary tract from irritation — especially when acids or gravel are present. Staying well-hydrated alongside diuretic use helps support the kidneys rather than stress

The liver is the second largest organ in the body which controls many functions essential for maintaining life. It produces bile, which aids digestion, filters out waste, toxins, and poisons in the blood, synthesizes nutrients, regulates blood sugar, processes hormones, manufactures antibodies and even stores vitamins and minerals. This organ does much more and is so complex, it is second only to the brain in body function. The liver can even regenerate itself when injured!

When I was doing herbal studies with my then 10-year, she was fascinated with usnea and after learning all about the infection fighting power of this intriguing "herb" (actually a lichen) she wanted to make a salve for massaging in to the chest for lung infections since that is her area of weakness when she gets a cold. Together we created this formula for treating all types of infections including external cuts and wounds, sores, bug bites, and fungal infections to internal

Honey is mentioned many times in the scriptures, including John the Baptist living off honey while living in the wilderness and Christ partaking of it after his Resurrection. For those familiar with the Book of Mormon, God guided two different civilizations across the ocean to the promised land (North America), bringing with them honey bees to provide nourishment and healing. All of this leads me to believe raw honey is a pretty important nutrient, healer and gift from God

A few years ago my husband came home from a scout camp at 3:30 a.m. with his fourth bout of kidney stones. He was in enough pain that he let me do whatever I wanted to him and after checking several of my resource books this is what I felt would work best for his body. Sure enough the pain subsided and he was left feeling very sore, which means the stones dissolved and were able to be passed or they went back to the kidneys to be dissolved there. I want to share with you what

I had a friend that had been suffering with multiple urinary tract infections and the antibiotics she kept being given were making matters worse for her. She asked in desperation what she could do to get rid of this very uncomfortable infection. I found a great formula from Rosemary Gladstar in her Medicinal Herbs for Beginners and made a few of my own adjustments to it. I also suggested she drink plenty of fluids, including plain cranberry juice which must be pure - many gro

Most of the liquid in the body must be filtered and pumped through the urinary tract. With the standard American diet and all the toxins around us, this can be quite the challenge for the liver and kidneys. In addition to diet and removing as many toxins from your environment as possible, this formula can be used for sluggish kidneys, to increase urine flow and decrease water retention and to strengthen and support the urinary tract. Mix the herbs together and use as a tea, t

Also known as curled or curly dock. Yellow dock combines really well with other herbs for supporting different body systems and aids the body in absorbing their properties and nutrients. Rumex crispus Family: Polygonaceae - buckwheat Parts used: root Actions Antimicrobial​ Alterative Anti-Inflammatory Astringent Cholagogue Hepatic Laxative Nutritive Tonic Energetics/Body Systems Affected Cooling Drying Bitter Liver Kidney Uses Liver and gallbladder strength and support. Impro

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

Not only is wormwood a strong herbal antibiotic it is also a beautiful plant to have in the yard, sporting deep green foliage in the fall and frosty green in the spring. A relative to sagebrush, wormwood has become one of my favorite herbs for mystery illnesses and any type of infection. Artemisia absinthium (more species) Family: Asteraceae- daisy Parts used: leaves mainly but root can also be used as a powerful medicine Actions Antibacterial Antifungal Anti-Inflammatory A

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

There are over 500 species in the viola family, including pansies, all are medicinal. Odorata is a wild variety. Viola odorata (many species) Family: Violaceae – violet, pansy Parts used: flowers, leaves Actions Antioxidant Antitussive Anticancer Cathartic Emollient Laxative Nervine Nutritive Energetics/Body Systems Affected Cooling Pungent Nervous Lymph Immune Uses Lymph cleanser and support Immune support Female breasts and reproductive system support Blood cleansing Infect

One of several species referred to a bearberry, due to the love of these berries by bears. Mainly used for anything to do with the urinary tract. Arctostaphylos uva ursi Family: Ericaceae - heather Parts used: leaves Actions Antimicrobial Astringent Antiseptic Anti-Inflammatory Antiviral Antifungal Astringent Analgesic Diuretic Antilithic Energetics/Body Systems Affected Cooling Drying Urinary Uses Tones and builds the urinary system. Kidney and bladder stones. Bladder and ur

Also known as Old Man’s Beard, I’ll let you guess why. There are several species of this unique algae/fungus combination, that can be identified by the elastic white thread that grows in the middle. Stephen Buhner lists it as one of the most powerful herbal antibiotics. Usnea barbata Family: Usneacea - lichen Parts used: whole lichen Actions Antibiotic Antibacterial Antiviral Antifungal Antimicrobial Vulnerary Energetics/Body Systems Affected Cooling Drying Respiratory Uses L