Type of Herb or Plant

Type of Use

Aloe

External—burns, bites, cuts, or scrapes

Chamomile

External—bites, stings, skin irritations
Internal—soothes stress and relaxes

Cranberries

Internal—Helps in the cure of urinary tract infections, heart disease cancer, gum disease, or ulcers.

Echinacea

Internal—Strengthens immune system

Fennel

External—Relaxant when used in a bath
Internal—Helps indigestion, cramps, asthma

Feverfew

Internal—Soothes migraine headaches and upset stomachs

Garlic

External—Skin irritations, fungal infections, acne, earaches, bites, and stings
Internal—Reduces cholesterol, wards off colds and flu, lowers blood sugar in diabetics, protects liver from toxins, kills intestinal parasites

Ginger

External—Soothes toothaches
Internal— Lessens against dizziness and nausea, lowers cholesterol, keeps blood from clotting, prevents heart disease and strokes

Ginseng

Internal—Stimulates immune system, lowers high blood pressure and raises low blood pressure, increases ability to handle stress

Lavender

External—Used as a massage oil for headaches, tense muscles, sunburn, or insomnia
Internal—Relaxant, relieves tension

Mint

External—Decongestant when added to bath water, soothes bites and stings, acts as an anesthetic and a muscle relaxant
Internal—Relieves nausea or cramping

Sage

External—Soothes sore throat, gum disease, canker sores
Internal—Helps improve memory and aging

St. John’s Wort

External—Can be used for bruises and soars
Internal—Helps depression

Thyme

External—Eases pain relief, can be used as an antiseptic and antidepressant
Internal—Digestive aid and cough suppressant

Witch Hazel

External—Reduces swelling and relieves body aches and pains