Remedies for Diseases

How to Use Chicory for Gallstones & Gallbladder Disease

Chicory can be used to help treat gallstones, gallbladder disease, jaundice and kidney stones. Chicory is an edible plant. Its young leaves, usually eaten raw as salad leaves. Roasted chicory root is also used as a coffee substitute. It is often... [ Read More ]

Chickweed for Rashes, Itchy Skin, Eczema & Insect Bites

Chickweed can be used for treating rashes, itchy skin, eczema, insect bites, cuts, burns, bruises and rheumatic pains. Chickweed (Stellaria media, Common chickweed) is an annual herb native to Europe. In North America it is a common weed. Chickens... [ Read More ]

Herbal Remedies: Celandine for Intestinal Disorders & Skin

Celandine is used for treating intestinal disorders, gallstone, warts, calluses and corns. Celandine (Greater celandine, Chelidonium majus) is a plant in the poppy family. Greater celandine is not related to the plant named lesser celandine... [ Read More ]

Natural Remedies: Camphor for Ringworm, Scabies & Skin Sores

Camphor can be used to treat ringworm, scabies, skin sores, frostbite, athlete's foot and toothache. Camphor is is a white-transparent solid with a strong aromatic odor. It is made by distilling the bark and wood of the camphor tree - a large... [ Read More ]

Blue Flag for Liver & Skin - Native American Remedies

Blue Flag (Iris versicolor) is a native American remedy that is used to treat liver & hepatic diseases, constipation, acne, eczema, sores and bruises. Blue flag root is traditionally used by native American tribes as a cathartic or purgative to... [ Read More ]

Bloodroot for Ringworm & Skin - Native American Remedies

Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) is a plant native to eastern North America. It has been used by native Americans to treat many diseases. Bloodroot can be used to treat skin problems, such as ringworm, warts, polyps, skin tags and skin cancer. ... [ Read More ]

Black Currant Oil: Herbal Remedies for Skin Care & Hair Care

Black currant oil can be used for skin and hair care. Black currant oil is a light yellowish oil with original smell. It contains fatty acids, rutin and other flavonoids, and is rich in vitamin C. Black currant oil is used for the maintenance of... [ Read More ]

Bitter Orange for Nausea, Indigestion & Heartburn

Bitter orange (citrus aurantium) is used for nausea, indigestion, heartburn, poor appetite, dysentery, constipation and weight loss. Bitter orange (Zhi ke) is used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). According to TCM, bitter orange is bitter and... [ Read More ]