ADD/ADHD Remetea
1Teaspoon Hops
1 Teaspoon Gotu Kola
Bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil. Place the herbs inside, place lid on tightly and let it steep for 5 minutes. Drink twice a day

ACHES Tea
1 tsp. Sassafras
1 tsp. Sarsaparilla
1 cup Water
Boil water , add herbs, and strain. Drink Iced or hot. This is one to make a big water pitcher of and drink all day

Bladder Infections Tea
1 ½ oz dried Goldenrod
1/4 oz Juniper Berries*
3/4 oz chopped Dandelion root
3/4 oz chopped Rose Hips
Pour 1 cup boiling water over 2 tsp of mixture. Steep 10 minutes & strain.
*can become toxic, so only drink 2 cups of this mixture daily for no more than 3 days

 Blood Builder Tea
1 tsp Rose Hips-crushed
1 Tsp Butcher's Broom
1 Tsp Yellow Dock
Bring 31/2 cups of water to a boil. Remove water from heat and add herbs. Place a tight lid on the pot. Let the mixture steep for five to ten minutes. Drink one cup three times daily. Yields three cups.

Blues Tea
1 part Nettle leaves,
1 part St Johns wort tops
2 parts spearmint
1 part damiana leaves
1 part kava kava root
a tiny pinch of stevia to taste
Place all herbs in a tea ball or bag, put in your nicest or most favorite cup or mug, and cover with boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes.
Remove tea ball or bag, and add sugar, honey, sweetener, milk, cream or whatever, to taste.
Climb into a closet with your mug, and ENJOY!!

Bronchial Congestion Tea
1 ½ oz Aniseed
1 oz Calendula flowers
3/4 oz Marshmallow root
1/3 oz Licorice root
Crush aniseeds and add to herbs. Pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 tsp mixture; cover & steep 10 minutes.

Calming Tea
1 oz Lemon balm
1 oz Chamomile flowers
½ oz St Johns Wort
Steep 2 tbs of mixture in 1 cup boiled water. Cover 10 minutes; strain

Colds and Hoarseness Tea
2 oz Malva flowers
1 ½ oz Mullein flowers
Use 2 tbs of mixture per 1 cup hot water. Steep 10 minutes; strain. Drink only 2 - 3 cups per day for just a few days.

Constipation Tea
1/2 teaspoon Cascara Sagrada
1 teaspoon Chamomile
Take in one dose before bedtime. One coffee cup full should do it.

Coughing Fits Tea
1 1/3 oz. St. John's Wort
2/3 oz. Thyme
2/3 oz. Linden Flowers
Use 1 tsp. of the herb mixture per cup of boiling water to soothe irritations of the upper respiratory tract that cause coughing. Steep for 5-10 min., strain, sweeten if necessary. This tea has proved helpful with bronchitis and whooping cough.

Cramp Tea
1 teaspoon Cramp Bark
1 teaspoon Red Raspeberry Leaves
1 teaspoon Dong Quai
Take this tea in coffee cup full glasses. This makes enough for two cups. The tea is only good for six hours.

Coughing Fits Tea
1 1/3 oz. St. John's Wort
2/3 oz. Thyme
2/3 oz. Linden Flowers
Use 1 tsp. of the herb mixture per cup of boiling water to soothe irritations of the upper respiratory tract that cause coughing. Steep for 5-10 min., strain, sweeten if necessary. This tea has proved helpful with bronchitis and whooping cough.

Epilepsy Combination
1 tsp Valerian
1 tsp Skullcap
1 tsp Hops
Bring water to a boil and add herbs. Cover pot with lid and let steep for 5 minutes..
Another thing to try is to put equal part of the powdered herb in a capsule and take two
with meals three times a day.

Headache Tea
Put a pinch of Lavender, Chamomile, Rosemary, and Mint into a coffee filter and make it like you would coffee. Or you can put the herbs in a spice ball and leave in hot water for 15 to 30 minutes.

Heartburn Tea
1 tablespoon Chamomile
1 table spoon Peppermint
2 pods Star Anise
Boil pods for 5 minutes and steep the chamomile and peppermint in the Anise tea. Drink one cup every hour for two hours before bedtime.

MEMORY Tea
2 cups Water
1 tsp. Rosemary .
1 tsp. Sage
This is a simple but delicious recipe. Boil water, add herbs, and strain.

Migraine Tea
1 2/3 oz dried St Johns Wort
1 oz Valerian
1 oz Linden flowers
1/4 oz Juniper berries
Use 1 tsp of mixture per 1 cup boiling water. Steep 10 minutes & strain.

Nausea Tea
½ tsp dried Ginger root
½ tsp Clove blossoms
1 tsp Chamomile flowers
Pour 1 cup boiling water over herbs. Steep 10 minutes, strain & let cool.

MY NERVES ARE SHOT TEA!
Uses:
Sleeplessness and Insomnia
Job-related stress
Panic attacks
Uncontrollable urge to tie your own children in their beds :)
Ingredients:
2 parts Chamomile
1 part Jasmine
1 part Hops
1 part Lavender
1 part Yerba Santa
1 part Gota Kola
1 part St. John's Wort
Preparation:
Place all herbs in a tea ball or bag, put in your nicest or most favourite
cup or mug, and cover with boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes.
Remove tea ball or bag, and add sugar, honey, sweetener, milk, cream or
whatever, to taste.

Aches and Pains Tea
1 Tablespoon White Willow Bark
1 Tablespoon Catnip
Put in a tea ball and steep in boiling hot water for five minutes. Drink as hot as you can stand it, then lie down for a nap.

.Urinary Infection Tea
1 teaspoon uva ursi
½ teaspoon each corn silk, cramp bark, marshmallow root and rose hips
1 quart water
Simmer herbs in water for a couple of minutes, then steep them for 20 minutes. Strain herbs. Drink 2 to 4 cups daily. To make sure the infection is gone, continue taking the herbs for 2 days after the symptoms disappear.

All the following recipes have the same measurements. Unless otherwise stated, they were brewed in a coffee maker or tea brewer.

Measurements: 1 tablespoon of each type of herb

1 tablespoon of honey to sweeten the tea

Soar throat

Licorice root

Slippery Elm

Peppermint

The Common Cold

1 1/2 tablespoons of Licorice root already brewed in a pot enough for two cups.

Elderberry tea bag

Chamomile

Steep the tea bag in the Licorice Root infusion and add in the Chamomile. This can be done in the coffee maker, but the Licorice brew must be cool enough to be cycled through the machine.

Stomach ache

(nausea)

Must be done in a pot on the stove.

I pod of Star Anise per cup

Chamomile (bag or tea ball)

Fever buster Tea

Catnip

White Oak bark

Chamomile

Must be ingested as hot as the person can take it. Chamomile can be substituted for any other fragrant herb. It is added in only for taste.

Dry, raspy cough

Licorice Root

Slippery Elm

Mullein

Catnip

Chamomile

Honey

Lemon 1 wedge

Another remedy for a sore I have used with great results: dip a Q-tip in powdered Goldenseal and swab the throat with it. It works instantly!

Another herbal combination for bronchitis: a tea made with Pleurisy root and Elecampane root (Elecampane root contains inula which kills the T.B. bacillus)

Herbs and Pregnancy
Many herbs stimulate the uterus and are unsafe for women who are pregnant. These herbs should be avoided by women of childbearing age:
Aloe Vera Angelica Autumn Crocus Barberry Black Cohosh Celery Seed Cinnamon Devil's Claw Goldseal Hyssop Juniper Male Fern Mandrake Parsley Seed Pennyroyal Pokeweed Rosemary Rue Sage Southernwood Tansy Thuja Wormwood Yarrow
There are many other herbs that are many other herbs that are known to be helpful during pregnancy and after delivery. Some are also good for the baby, such as calendula cream for diaper rash and fennel for colic.
*Parsley *Celery *Land Cress *Rocket Taken for vitamins and minerals. Do not use the seeds.
*Raspberry Leaf Used to tone the uterus.
*Chamomile > (infusion 1 cup before rising) *Ginger (tincture >-up to 1ml/day, 2-3 drops at a time) *Peppermint <> (tincture >-2 ml in hot water 3x daily) *Black Horehound (tincture >-2 ml in hot water 3x daily) Taken for morning sickness.
Goldenseal Taken during labor to assist the uterus. Never take during pregnancy.
St. John's Wort (apply an oil infusion > to the area, or add a strong infusion > to a hip bath) Use the oil with added lavender to heal the perineum after birth.
Oats Prepare a tincture to use for postpartum depression.
Fenugreek Fennel Caraway > Milk Thistle After delivery, these herbs can be used to promote milk production.
Sage Used to reduce milk production when weaning.
Fennel For baby's colic.
Cabbage Leaves Echinacea <> Bruise and apply externally for relief of mastitis.
Borage <> An infusion > will aid in mild production in breastfeeding mothers.
Calendula Cream Prepare a cream to use for diaper rash and cracked nipples.
Caraway <> As a tincture or infusion, can help ease labor pains and stimulate the flow of breast milk.

Condition Essential Oil Method of Use
Arthritis - Roman Chamomile German Chamomile Juniper Berry Sweet Marjoram Black Pepper Birch Ginger Massage Bath Hot Compress
Asthma - Roman Chamomile Frankincense Lavender Cypress Myrtle Bergamot Inhalation/Diffusion Vaporizer Massage on Chest
Athlete's - Foot Eucalyptus Patchouli Lavender Tea Tree Garlic Myrrh Foot Bath Massage
Backache - Sweet Marjoram Roman Chamomile Naiouli Eucalyptus Rosemary Lavender Massage Bath or Hot Compress
Bronchitis - Peppermint Frankincense Eucalyptus Lavender Cypress Myrtle Inhalation/Diffusion Bath Massage on Chest
Bruises - Sweet Marjoram Roman Chamomile Helichrysum Lavender Yarrow Fennel Cold Compress Massage
Burns - Roman Chamomile German Chamomile Eucalyptus Lavender Geranium Tea Tree Undiluted directly Massage
Candida Eucalyptus Bergamot Rosemary Lavender Tea Tree Lemon Sitz Bath Massage
Catarrh Eucalyptus Black Pepper Cedar Atlas Rosemary Niaouli Inhalation/Diffusion Bath Massage on Chest
Cellulite - Juniper Rosemary Grapefruit Geranium Cypress Fennel Massage Bath Hot Compress
Circulation - Orange Juniper Black Pepper Rosemary Ginger Rose Massage Bath Hot Compress
Cold Sores - Bergamot Eucalyptus Niaouli Geranium Tea Tree Lemon Undiluted directly Massage
Coughs - Sweet Marjoram Frankincense Eucalyptus Sandalwood Niaouli Cypress Inhalation/Diffusion Bath Massage on Chest
Cystitis - Black Pepper Juniper Sandalwood Tea Tree Niaouli Lavender Bath Cold Compress
Dandruff - Cedar Atlas Ylang Ylang Rosemary Lavender Tea Tree Eucalyptus Shampoo Massage on head
Dermatitis - Roman Chamomile German Chamomile Juniper Frankincense Helichrysum Neroli Massage Bath Cold Compress
Diarrhea - Roman Chamomile Sweet Marjoram Peppermint Clove Bud Geranium Neroli Massage on abdomen Bath Hot Compress
Eczema - Roman Chamomile German Chamomile Frankincense Bergamot Lavender Neroli Rose Massage Bath Cold Compress
Fatigue - Black Pepper Lemongrass Orange Peppermint Rosemary Basil Inhalation/Diffusion Bath Massage
Flu - Black Pepper Eucalyptus Tea Tree Niaouli Lemon Steam Inhalation Bath Inhalation/Diffusion Massage on Chest
Hay Fever Roman Chamomile Niaouli Eucalyptus Lavender Lemon Pine Inhalation/Diffusion Massage on Chest
Headache Roman Chamomile Sweet Marjoram Peppermint Rosemary Lavender Lemon Inhalation/Diffusion Massage temples Cold Compress
Head Lice - Bay Laurel Eucalyptus Rosemary Tea Tree Myrtle Thyme Shampoo Massage on head
Hives - Roman Chamomile German Chamomile Helichrysum Lavender Angelica Myrrh Rose Massage Cool Bath Cold Compress
Indigestion - Black Pepper Peppermint Tarragon Rosemary Fennel Ginger Massage on stomach Hot Compress Inhalation/Diffusion
Inflammation - Roman Chamomile German Chamomile Eucalytus Helichrysum Lavender Yarrow Myrrh Cold Compress Massage
Insect Bites - Roman Chamomile Bergamot Ravensara Lavender Tea Tree Niaouli Undiluted directly Massage
Itching - German Chamomile Roman Chamomile Helichrysum Cedar Atlas Bergamot Lavender Tea Tree Massage Cold Compress
Jet Lag - Roman Chamomile German Chamomile Rosemary Peppermint Grapefruit Lavender Tea Tree Bath Inhalation/Diffusion Massage
Menopause - Roman Chamomile Clary Sage Geranium Cypress Tarragon Rose Bath Massage Inhalation/Diffusion
Migraine - German Chamomile Roman Chamomile Sweet Marjoram Peppermint Lavender Melissa Basil Inhalation/Diffusion Cold Compress Massage on temples
Motion Sickness - Peppermint Cardamom Coriander Lavender Melissa Ginger Inhalation/Diffusion Bath
Muscular Pain - Roman Chamomile German Chamomile Sweet Marjoram Black Pepper Eucalyptus Rosemary Lavender Massage Bath Hot Compress
Nausea - Roman Chamomile Sandalwood Peppermint Cardamom Ginger Lavender Inhalation/Diffusion Bath Massage on Stomach
Neuralgia - German Chamomile Roman Chamomile Eucalyptus Geranium Rosemary Peppermint Inhalation/Diffusion Bath Massage
Period Pains - German Chamomile Sweet Marjoram Black Pepper Clary Sage Lavender Ylang Ylang Hot Compress Bath Massage on Stomach
PMS - Roman Chamomile Clary Sage Geranium Lavender Melissa Rose Inhalation/Diffusion Bath
Perspiration - Cypress Citronella Lemongrass Petitgrain Pine Sage Bath Massage under armpits
Psoriasis - Sandalwood Frankincense Lavender Bergamot Angelica Neroli Massage Bath Cold Compress
Rheumatism - German Chamomile Roman Chamomile Sweet Marjoram Black Pepper Juniper Berry Lavender Massage Bath Hot Compress
Sciatica - Roman Chamomile Black Pepper Juniper Berry Eucalyptus Lavender Rosemary Massage Bath Hot Compress
Shingles - Lavender Bergamot Tea Tree Melissa Niaouli Rose Massage Bath Cold Compress
Sinusitis - Peppermint Eucalyptus Tea Tree Niaouli Basil Lavender Inhalation/Diffusion Bath
Sore Throat - Sandalwood Eucalyptus Niaouli Geranium Lavender Tea Tree Gargle (2 drops) Massage on throat
Spots - Eucalyptus Lavender Tea Tree Niaouli Lemon Undiluted directly Massage
Sprains -  Roman Chamomile German Chamomile Sweet Marjoram Eucalyptus Rosemary Lavender Cold Compress Massage
Sunburn - Frankincense Sandalwood Tea Tree Grapefruit Lavender Peppermint Massage Cool Bath Cold Compress
Toothache - Roman Chamomile Cinnamon Leaf Black Pepper Peppermint Clove Bud Pine Mouthwash (2 drops) 1 drop undiluted directly
Varicose Veins - Juniper Berry Bitter Orange Geranium Patchouli Cypress Lemon Massage Cold Compress
Warts - Ravensara Lavender Tea Tree Cypress Lemon 1 drop undiluted directly Massage
Wounds - Roman Chamomile German Chamomile Frankincense Eucalyptus Lavender Tea Tree Lemon Rinse with 1 drop in water Massage

Preparing Herbal Remedies
To get the maximum benefit from herbal remedies, the herbs must be properly prepared. . Women of childbearing age should always make sure the herbs they are using are safe during pregnancy. Here are some standard herbal preparations:
Infusions
A standard infusion is prepared by adding 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried herb (or 2 to 4 teaspoons of fresh herb) to a cup of boiling water. Infuse for 10 minutes before straining. If the herb is left too long, the infusion will become bitter. It's best to use a ceramic pot with a lid.
The standard dosage is one cup three times a day. It may be taken hot or cold, but infusions prepared for colds and flu should be taken hot. Never prepare the infusion more than 24 hours in advance.
Decoctions
This is usually the method of choice for bark and seeds. Use 1 to 2 teaspoons of herb per cup of cold water. Bring the mixture gently to a boil. Keeping covered, simmer for about 10 minutes.
The usual dosage is 1 cup three times a day. If the herb is very bitter or strong, use 4 teaspoons three times a day. Prepare no more than 24 hours in advance.
Tincture
A tincture is an alcoholic extraction of herb. Alcohol dissolves the active constituents out of the plant matter and acts as a preservative, allowing the tincture to retain its effectiveness for up to 2 years. Any part of the plant may be used.
Place 4 ounces of dried herb in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid and add 2 cups vodka. Leave for two weeks, shaking occasionally, then strain through a cloth into a brown glass bottle. Keep tightly closed.
The standard dosage is 15 drops three times daily.
Herbal Wine
Use a sweet red wine with an alcohol content of at least 12%. Cover four ounces of herb with three cups of wine. Leave for a week before straining.
Take four teaspoons one or two times daily. Herbal wine is best used within a month.
Syrup
Sugar is a good preservative and is ideal for cough mixtures, especially since some herbs for cough are very bitter.
Prepare two cups of an infusion or decoction of the required herb. Strain and add 1¾ cup brown sugar or a honey and sugar mixture. Heat gently until the sugar dissolves. Pour into a clean glass bottle and seal. Store in the refrigerator.
The standard dosage is one teaspoon three times a day.
Capsules
Dry, powdered herb can be placed inside empty capsules. This method is preferred by some people who cannot tolerate bitter herbs.
Oil Infusion
Oil infusions are for external use only. They can be prepared by hot or cold methods. For the hot method, fill a jar with fresh herb and cover with olive, sunflower or almond oil. Place the jar up to the neck in a saucepan of water and bring to a medium temperature. Simmer for up to three hours. Strain through filter paper or cloth into a brown glass bottle. Follow the same instructions for the cold method, except that the oil should be placed on a sunny windowsill instead of heated. The process can be repeated with the strained oil infusion and a fresh supply of herbs to make a stronger oil.
Cream
A cream is a blend of oil, beeswax and water. You can make your own, or purchase an unscented, water based cream. After adding herb to purchased cream, simmer in the top of a double boiler for 30 minutes. Strain before it cools.
Melt two ounces beeswax in a double boiler. Add one cup olive or other vegetable oil and blend. Add two ounces herb. For lighter cream, add a little water, mixing well. Simmer 20 minutes, mixing well. Add a drop of tincture of benzoin as a preservative. Strain thorough a cloth in to sterilized jars.
Ointment
Ointment does not penetrate the skin like cream, but covers and protects it. Petroleum jelly is a good base, and the method is the same as for a cream.
Melt petroleum jelly in a double boiler and add plenty of herbs, making sure that the melted petroleum jelly covers the herb. Simmer until the herbs are crisp. More herb may be added to make a stronger ointment. Strain into jars while hot.
Suppositories
These are best made in advance so they will be ready when needed. Blend equal quantities of powdered herbs with cocoa butter. Place the mixture into bullet-shaped molds made of foil and refrigerate. Remove the foil before use.
Compress
Soak a cloth in a hot decoction of herb, squeeze most of the liquid out and apply the hot cloth to the affected area. Once it has cooled, repeat the process. Tinctures of other herbs and essential oils can be added to the liquid.
Poultice
Poultices are effective for boils, abscesses, chest infections and sprains. Mix chopped herb or powdered seeds with boiling water to make a pulp. Place the pulp in a piece of cloth and apply to the affected area while hot. It should be replaced when cool. A thin layer of calendula cream will protect the skin and prevent the poultice from sticking.
Steam and Inhalant
Use steam for skin problems like acne and an inhalant for bronchial problems like sunusitis and laryngitis. Add a strong decoction, one or two drops of essential oils, or 2 teaspoons of tincture to boiling water.

Herbal Teas List

Persimmon Tea:

The leaves when dried and crushed make a fine strong tea. Can be used all year round. Rich in vitamin C. Used as a healthful tonic.

Tulip Tree photo by socialkat

Sassafras Tea:

Boil fresh roots after washing, until water turns reddish brown. Can be sliced and dried for later use. Claimed by some to be a blood thinner, a blood purifier, to help bronchitis, a stimulating spring tonic. Mostly it is used for pure enjoyment.

Birch Tea (Wintergreen):

Black, yellow and white birch. Dried leaves can be used year round. A large handful of fresh leaves steeped in hot water was drunk 1 to 2 cups a day for rheumatism and headaches. Said to reduce pain of passing kidney stones, and a fever reducer. Cold it was used as a mouthwash.

Blackberry/Raspberry Tea:

The dried mature leaves of these brambles make a good tea. Used to help control diarrhea, as a blood purifier and tonic. Use all year round.

Blueberry Tea:

The dried mature leaves are steeped until cool and drunk 1 to 2 cups per day as a blood purifier and tonic. Also used to help inflamed kidneys and increase the flow of urine. Somewhat bitter. Use all year round.

Alfalfa Tea:

The dried and powdered leaves and flower heads make a very nutritious tea, but it is somewhat bland. We suggest mixing them with normal teas to stretch them and add nutrition. Its vitamin content was the reason it was used. Used all year round.

Wild Strawberry Tea:

Use dried leaves normally. Pour several cups boiling water over a handful of fresh leaves in the evening. Cover and let steep overnight. Strain water and reheat in the morning. Believed to help with a multitude of things, from stomach troubles, eczema, diarrhea, etc. According to experts, it is much more healthful than purchased coffee or teas. Use all year round.

Wild Rose-Hip Tea:

A handful of these steeped for 10 minutes, then strained, make a healthful tea. Can be used dried or fresh in season. Instead of boiling, place a handful in cool water overnight, then stain and reheat in the morning. Use all year round. Strong Vitamin C content. Helps with Colds and the flu. Also for sore throat.

Sweet Goldenrod Tea (Anise):

Can use dried or fresh leaves or flowers. Makes a very flavorful tea. Pure enjoyment only!! Used all year round.

Soldier's Herb Tea:

This common yard weed with green leaves and two seedie spikes was used by the colonials and Indians alike. One teaspoon of seeds per cup of boiling water steeped for 1/2 hour was used for dropsy and jaundice. A tea from fresh leaves (chopped fine), one heaping teaspoon per cup of boiling water steeped for 1/2 hour. For dried powdered leaves, use one level teaspoon and reduce time to 15 minutes. Drunk 4 to 5 times a day until relief was obtained. Used for gout, to help clean out nasal passages and to slow menstruation. Also used to expel worms. A tea cooled made from rainwater was used as an eyewash.

Ginger Tea:

Good for nausea and motion sickness. Make a tea using ginger, or add some ginger to a cup of weak black tea.

Rosemary Tea:

A handful of rosemary steeped for 10 minutes - this tea is good for headaches.

Herbal Cranberry Apple Tea

1 part dried cranberries (cut in small pieces)

1 part Dried Apples (cut in small pieces)

1 part hibiscus

1 part dried Chamomile

Blend together and add 1 tsp in a teaball to 1 cup of boiling water! This is so fruity and relaxing also!

TIPS:

All teas unless specified are brewed with 1 teaspoon dry material or 2 teaspoons fresh material to 1 cup of water. Always steep. This means pouring hot water over material and letting set for 5 - 15 minutes. Always dry leaves and roots out of the sun, in dark airy places. Then store in airtight containers.