The Best Herbs for Good Health and to Support your Well-being

It can be used as a poultice on wounds, skin infections, etc., or you can drink it diluted in water. 

 

2 - CAYENNE —Dr. Christopher, a renowned herbalist from the middle of the 20th century, declared that if he could only choose two herbs, he would choose cayenne and charcoal.
Cayenne is effective for drawing blood to a specific area of the body.
This might be a crucial attribute because blood is what brings about healing.  Arteriosclerosis, arthritis, asthma, bleeding, high or low blood pressure, bronchitis, chills, colds, convulsions, coughs, indigestion, infections, jaundice, ulcers, and varicose veins can all be treated internally with this remedy. It is applied externally to treat varicose veins, aching joints, frostbite, and swellings.
It enhances the effects of other herbs when added to herbal formulations.

Heart attacks, the flu, colds, indigestion, and a lack of energy can all be prevented with it. It works well for treating the kidneys, pancreas, and spleen.
It can be applied topically to swellings and toothaches. 

 

3 - GARLIC— One of the most effective antiseptics ever found is garlic.
Soviet researchers discovered it to be comparable to penicillin in the 1950s but without the negative side effects of that potent medication.
Arteriosclerosis, cancer, infectious illnesses, coughs, cramps, diverticulitis, emphysema, gas, heart issues, high blood pressure, indigestion, liver congestion, parasites, rheumatism, sinus congestion, and ulcers are among the internal conditions for which it is utilized.

It is applied topically for yeast infections, tumors, warts, ringworm, skin parasites, and gastrointestinal issues.

In addition to being used as a tea or an ingredient in syrups for coughs, colds, tuberculosis, fevers, and blood disorders, garlic is utilized to treat all lung and respiratory conditions.
For worms and intestinal illnesses, use it as a tea in an enema.
Eat the raw cloves or use the fresh extract oil.

 

4 - GOLDENSEAL - This plant, which is also a potent antibacterial, can be considered the list's first real herb.(The first three are available at the supermarket.)
Internally, it is beneficial for alcoholism, bronchitis, canker sores, chicken pox, colds, diabetes, eczema, bleeding gums or gum infections, hay fever, heart palpitations, hemorrhoids, herpes, indigestion, infections, inflammations, leukorrhea, liver issues, lymph congestion, measles, mammary and ovarian tumors, morning sickness, sore mouth, pyorrhea, tonsillitis, and ulcers. It is applied externally to treat wounds, burns, tonsillitis, canker sores, eye irritation, bleeding gums, gum infections, mouth sores, ringworm, and herpes sores.

Open sores, inflammations, eczema, ringworm, erysipelas, and itchy skin problems can all be treated with goldenseal.
It is a specialized treatment for all types of mucous membrane issues.
It is beneficial for nasal catarrh when snuffed up the nostril.
During pregnancy, little amounts will reduce morning sickness.
It functions as a douche, eyewash, and mouthwash with an antibacterial for pyorrhea.
It acts as a bowel tonic when combined with cascara sagrada.
It will lessen swelling hemorrhoids when used as a retention enema.  

 

5 - PEPPERMINT – This traditional home treatment is effective for a number of ailments. Internally, it helps with anxiety, chills, colic, fevers, dizziness, gas, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dysentery, and hysteria. It also helps with insomnia, measles, menstrual cramps, migraines, morning sickness, muscle spasms, nausea, and neurological disorders.

It is used externally as a local anesthetic for aching joints and skin, as well as for toothaches and skin irritation.
For instance, you may add 5–10 drops to 2 quarts of hot water and breathe it in via your mouth and nose to clear your sinuses .As you do this, cover the head with a cloth

 

6 - SLIPPERY ELM—The inner white bark of the slippery elm tree, or number six, is quite useful to have on hand. Although it is also marketed, the outer, dark bark is useless. It is used internally to treat tonsillitis, ulcers, bronchitis, bladder inflammation, coughs, cystitis, diarrhea, diverticulitis, dysentery, eczema, flu, gas, hemorrhage, hemorrhoids, hoarseness, lung congestion, and coughs.
It is applied externally for wounds, gangrenous wounds, hemorrhoids, leukorrhea, open sores, rheumatic and gouty conditions, constipation, diverticulitis, dysentery, and wounds.
Additionally, the ingredients of suppositories, boluses, lozenges, and unleavened breads are bound together with slippery elm.
Children, the elderly with weak stomachs, people with ulcers, and people healing from illnesses can all enjoy this healthy gruel. It needs to be diluted with water if used as a douche or enema to avoid plugging the device (since it is a mucilaginous herb). 

 

7 - LOBELIA—is a potent aid that functions as both a stimulant and a relaxation.
Internally, it is used for food poisoning, the St. Vitus dance, arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, chicken pox, convulsions, coughs, earaches, ear infections, convulsions, teething pain, heart palpitations, indigestion, jaundice, pleurisy, pneumonia, and convulsions. It treats tumors, poison ivy, ringworm, snake and insect bites externally.
Smaller (5–10 drops) dosages of lobelia tincture will have a tonic and stimulating effect; greater amounts will have a sedative effect. It serves as an expectorant and soothes spasms. On infected or scratchy skin problems, it can be used as a wash. It is a great emetic when taken in big amounts.
It works particularly well for phlegm-producing spasmodic coughing.
It slows a fast heartbeat when taken in tiny quantities. 

 

8 - ALOE VERA—The gel from the leaves of this desert shrub, aloe vera, is extremely beneficial. Freshly plucked from the plant, it works best.
You can never have enough plants, so grow as many as you can!
It treats stomach ulcers, gastritis, hyperacidity, and chronic constipation internally. It is applied topically to treat skin irritations, ulcers, burns, insect bites, and abscesses.
It can be left on the skin for two days without changing the application for severe burns and skin rashes.
Both during pregnancy and when there are hemorrhoids, avoid using it in excessive amounts. 

 

9 - CASCARA SAGRADA — This non-habit-forming laxative is one of the safest options for treating persistent constipation.
Internally, it's utilized to treat conditions like hemorrhoids, indigestion, cough, gallstones, gallbladder disease, constipation, and jaundice. 

 

10 - CORN SILK - The finest herb for boosting urine flow and reducing kidney and bladder issues is this one.
Bedwetting, chronic cystitis, inflammation of the kidneys and bladder, kidney stones, prostatitis, excess uric acid, and urinary retention are among conditions for which it is taken internally.
It may remove gravel from the kidneys, bladder, and prostate and is an effective treatment for all inflammatory disorders of the urethra, bladder, prostate, and kidney.
When elderly people have thick sediment and sparse urine, it is beneficial. 

 

11 - HOPS—If you have insomnia, this is a great nervine that will help you fall asleep. However, there are still further applications for it.
Internally, it is useful for toothaches, ulcers, indigestion, sleeplessness, jaundice, morning sickness, weak nerves, throat, bronchial tube, and stomach problems.
It is applied topically for ulcers, boils, bruises, earaches, inflammations, rheumatic discomfort, and skin conditions.
The tea is beneficial for cramps in the intestines, flatulence, and a nervous stomach. Drinking cold tea before food will improve digestion.
You can insert the dry herb into a pillow to induce sleep.

 

12 - WITCH HAZEL—is a top-notch astringent herb and one of the greatest treatments for reducing heavy menstruation as well as hemorrhages from the lungs, stomach, uterus, and bowels.
Internally, it is used to treat leukorrhea, varicose veins, prolapsed intestine, diarrhea, diphtheria, hemorrhoids, and uterine issues.
It is used to stop bleeding from internal organs such as the uterus, lungs, and other. It is applied topically for burns, bruising, diphtheria, insect bites, leukorrhea, aching muscles, sore breasts, tonsillitis, and varicose veins.
Infections, vaginal discharges, and bleeding piles can all be treated with an injection of witch hazel.
It works well as a fomentation or poultice for wounds, bed sores, itchy, inflamed eyes, and oozing skin conditions.
Almost any internal or external inflammatory condition can benefit from it. 

 

13 - CATNIP – This is great for kids and babies who have gas, tummy aches, or anxiety. Although it is a herb for kids, it is equally beneficial for adults.
Internally, it is used to treat bronchitis, hysteria, insomnia, morning sickness, mumps, smallpox, dizziness, fevers, gas, diarrhea, migraines, and urinary retention. It is applied topically for painful swellings, mumps, and constipation.
As an enema to get rid of worms, use catnip.
For indigestion-related headaches, sip the tea. 

 

14- COMFREY— This is a fantastic treatment all around.
It is used internally to treat a variety of conditions including anemia, arthritis, asthma, internal bleeding, bronchitis, calcium deficiency, colitis, coughs, diarrhea, dysentery, emphysema, and gall bladder irritation.
It treats sprains, burns, psoriasis, boils, and bruises on the outside.
Comfrey is one of the best plants for treating internal bleeding, diarrhea, coughs, catarrh, and ulcerated lungs, stomach, bowels, and stomach.
Apply the bruised fresh leaves as a poultice to wounds, burns, sores that are still open, gangrene, and moist ulcers. They can also be covered in the tea. Maintain some in your garden.
Once it is established, it will continue to grow every year.

 

15 - ECHINACEA— is a potent blood purifier that the body may tolerate in quite big doses .Internally, it is used to treat a variety of conditions including acne, bad breath, bladder infections, blood poisoning, blood purifier, boils, fevers, gangrene, infections, and inflammation of the mammary glands. It is also used as an intestinal antiseptic, to treat lymphatic congestion, skin conditions like tonsillitis, skin diseases like acne, and to treat venereal disease. It is applied externally to painful swellings and open sores.
Echinacea is a top-notch antibiotic that ranks with red clover and goldenseal. It has been used to treat gonorrhea and syphilis. 

 

16 - FLAXSEED - This herb is useful for a number of issues and is even more mucilaginous than slippery elm.
Asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, constipation, coughs, diarrhea, enteritis, flatulence, hemorrhoids, lung and chest issues, pleurisy, and stomach ulcers are among the conditions it is used to treat internally.
Flaxseed works wonders as a poultice for wounds, boils, inflammations, and tumors. For boils, blistering wounds, and burns, combine it with slippery elm. For all intestinal inflammations, it is also beneficial. 

 

17 - GINGER—This is beneficial for increasing body temperature, promoting digestion, and treating suppressed menstruation and insufficient urine. It can be taken internally for colds, constipation, infectious illnesses, coughs, cramps, indigestion, gas, headaches, morning sickness, nausea, sinus congestion, and stomach spasms. It is applied externally to treat mumps. To avoid complaining, add it to laxative formulations.
It will increase body temperature if taken on a regular basis. 

 

18 - MYRRH—This is a strong antiseptic, and works well with goldenseal. Mix them in equal parts. Asthma, foul breath, boils, cankers, chronic catarrh, colitis, coughs, digestive tonic, bleeding gums, herpes, indigestion, infections, leukorrhea, mouth sores, skin condition, thrush, and ulcers are among the internal conditions for which it is utilized.
It is applied topically to treat wounds, cankers, cuts, bleeding gums, leukorrhea, mouth sores, skin conditions, and thrush.
Myrrh stops putrefaction in the intestines and stops poisons from being absorbed into the blood.  It is an effective cleanser for skin conditions and wounds. Most skin issues will be resolved by the powder.

For the majority of pus-related issues, either inside or externally, it works great.
Use it sparingly and not for an extended period of time. 

 

19-SKULLCAP— is excellent for practically any nerve issue.
Alcoholism, convulsions, coughing, epilepsy, hysteria, indigestion, insanity, sleeplessness, nervous tension, and nervous headache are all treated internally with it. 

People have been weaned off heavy drugs with skullcap.
It works well for alcoholism when combined with ginseng.
Skullcap should be utilized as soon as possible after harvesting since otherwise, its effects fade quite rapidly. 

 

20 - VERVAIN— is a great way to make people sweat and lower fevers , (but large amounts will act as an emetic).
It is administered internally for the treatment of colds, convulsions, coughs, fevers, headaches, measles, nerve weakness, intestinal pain, and pleurisy.

Rheumatism, neuralgia, sciatica, and spleen swellings are all treated externally with it. Pneumonia, asthma, and other chest conditions respond well to vervain.
Apply the tea to wounds to promote healing.
Use it for upper respiratory inflammations, the flu, coughs, and colds. 

 

In  conclusion: You now have the foundation for a superb, fundamental herbal cabinet!
To satisfy your unique demands, twelve or twenty herbs are reasonable numbers to work with.
Few of us have the means to maintain a wide selection of herbs on hand. I hope you found the article interesting.