Incredible List of 75 Super Healing Herbs and Their Uses

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60. Arnica

You have probably seen arnica cream in your local health food store or perhaps even the pharmacy. Arnica is terrific for helping to stop bruising, however, don’t use it on broken skin. You should also never use arnica undiluted, as it can be toxic. Used externally, arnica can even restore hair loss and promote hair growth.

61. Borage

Stimulates the adrenal glands, so consuming this herb during times of stress or periods of anxiety, this herb can help the body to cope more easily. Borage also helps with rheumatoid arthritis. Borage is also a powerful diuretic and can help to cleanse the kidneys.

62. Caraway

Caraway is most often consumed as seeds or in a tea. It regulates menstruation and helps ease painful cramps.

63. Celery

Relives hypertension with its sedative compounds. Celery is also well-known for helping the kidneys to detoxify the body. Recent studies show that it might even protect the body from certain types of cancer.

64. Chamomile Flowers

A mild sedative that often helps those with insomnia. Chamomile has strong anti-inflammatory properties and can help those with digestive problems including ulcers, colitis, and irritable bowel syndrome. Chamomile can also help relieve menstrual cramps and makes the body more receptive to other remedies.

65. Chicory

Sometimes used as an alternative to coffee, chicory dissolves gallstones and cleanses the liver.

66. Fenugreek Seeds

The seeds from this plant are quite nourishing with their high nutrient content. Fenugreek seeds are very effective against lowering blood cholesterol, inflammation, labor pin, and improving digestion problems.

67. Marsh Mallow Root

As you might have already guessed, this is the same plant from which the base is made for campfire marshmallows! The roots of this plant have so many benefits, including stopping skin inflammation, stomach ulcers, aching muscles, bruises, and the pain and itching of insect bites.

68. Geranium

Helps to open the bile ducts for the detoxification of the liver. It is also a natural anti-spasmodic, helps to stop bleeding, has anti-bacterial compounds, and is anti-infectious.

69. Echinacea

One of the most popular herbs sold in America. Sometimes referred to as coneflower, Echinacea improves white blood cell production, which means it improves the immune system. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-viral compounds that are good for righting colds and flu.

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