Herbs are nature's alternative remedy for those interested in a more holistic approach to health. Many common complaints can be

safely alleviated by adding fresh herbs to the diet, sipping herbal teas, or taking a daily spoon of tonic to strengthen and rejuvenate

the body.

Fresh herbs are best, and can be grown, obtained from the farmer's market, or the fresh & organic section of your grocer. However,

this is not always possible, so dried herbs can be substituted.  Some Ebay sources include: Wildcrafted Herbs and Teas ,

Sedona Magick, Herbal Rain, Buckmeister Botanicals, Anthonys Herbs and Spices, many more...

To make a tea or infusion, use either one teaspoon of dried herb or three teaspoons of fresh herb to one cup water. ( Bring your

water to a boil, then pour over herbs and let steep 5 - 8 minutes. ) Add honey or natural sweeteners to suit your taste.

If you are using root or bark,  (instead of leaves, flower petals, or seeds ) place herb in non-metal saucepan with water and

bring to a boil, then simmer for approximately 20 minutes. Strain and add sweetener, if desired.

Examples are :  ginger                                                       ginseng

A brief list to assist you in choosing an appropriate herb can be found below:

DIGESTIVE  AIDS

Aniseed (tea), caraway seed (spice) cardamon (spice) fennel (tea) ginger (tea) licorice (tea/tincture) peppermint (tea)

DE-STRESS & SLEEP AIDS

Catnip (tea) chamomile (tea) lavender (tea) lemonbalm (tea) St. John's Wort (tea) valerian (tea/tincture) vervain (tea)

HEADACHES

Feverfew (tea) lavender (tea)

NAUSEA

Ginger (tea)

SORE THROAT and COUGH

Calendula (tea) garlic (spice) horehound (tea) marshmallow (tea) sage (tea)

IMMUNE BOOSTERS

Echinacea (tea) elderberry (tea/tincture) ginger (tea) rosehips(tea)

URINARY HEALTH

Bladderwrack (tea) cranberry (tea) nettle (tea) parsley (tea) watermelon seed (tea)

REJUVENATORS and TONICS

Astralagus root (tea/tincture) dandelion root (tea )ginseng root (tea/tincture) gota kola (tincture) green tea, hawthorn berry (tea)

MENS HEALTH

Saw Palmetto (tea) pumpkin seed (tea/oil)

WOMENS HEALTH

Borage (tea/oil) black cohosh (tea) chastetree berry (tea) evening primrose (tea/oil) raspberry leaf (tea)

There are many study resources available to learn about the healing herbs. Ebay offers a vast selection of helpful books

on the subject of herbals, medicinal herbs, and alternative natural remedies.

PLEASE REMEMBER -- IF YOU HAVE A CHRONIC OR SERIOUS HEALTH PROBLEM, ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR

NATURAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER OR MEDICAL DOCTOR.