Herbal Remedies for Common Ailments

Bad Breath (Halitosis)
Best Single Herb: Liquid chlorophyll
Best Combinations: Liquid chlorophyll, spearmint
Other Helpful Supplements: Activated charcoal; food enzymes; zinc Possible Causes: Sour stomach; constipation; gum disease (gingivitis)
Complementary Help: Dental check-up; peppermint oil; extra liquids; bowel
Cleansing

Bites and Stings
Best Single Herb: Black cohosh
Best Combinations: Black cohosh; alfalfa, marshmallow, plantain, horsetail,
oatstraw, wheat grass, hops; blessed thistle, pleurisy root, skullcap, yerba santa
Other Helpful Supplements: Activated charcoal; pantothenic acid; vitamin C
Possible Causes: Sweet-smelling blood from sugar consumption
Complementary Help: Using a compress made from charcoal and aloe vera to draw
out poisons; taking a charcoal bath; placing ice on the area to control spread and
swelling; removing the stinger; preventing stings through external use of essential
oil of citronella to keep mosquitoes and flies away

Bladder Infection (Cystitis)
Best Single Herb: Cranberries
Best Combinations: Cranberry and buchu root; golden seal; uva ursi; cornsilk
Other Helpful Supplements: Acidophilus
Possible Causes: Constipation; improper toilet habits; not emptying the bladder
when you have the urge; unresolved anger and frustration
Complementary Help: Bowel cleansing; tea tree oil applied to entrance of the
Urethra

Blood Pressure, High
Best Single Herb: Garlic
Best Combinations: Hawthorne, capsicum, garlic; cornsilk (kidney support); chamomile (to calm nerves); milk thistle or dandelion (for liver)
Other Helpful Supplements: CoQ10, trace mineral supplement; vitamin C; Omega-3
fatty acids; B-complex vitamins with extra niacin
Possible Causes: Stress; high cholesterol or hardening of arteries; abuse of caffeine;
mineral imbalance; kidney problems; constipation
Complementary Help: Stress management; bowel cleansing; drinking more water

Blood Pressure, Low
Best Single Herb: Capsicum
Best Combinations: Ginkgo and hawthorn; kelp (if thyroid-related); licorice root
Other Helpful Supplements: Trace minerals
Possible Causes: Glandular imbalance; thyroid problems; weak heart
Complementary Help: Physical exercise; deep-breathing exercises

Bronchitis
Best Single Herb: Fenugreek
Best Combinations: Fenugreek and thyme; lobelia; mullein
Other Helpful Supplements: Beta carotene; magnesium; zinc; vitamin E
Possible Causes: Pollution; constipation
Complementary Help: Cleanse bowel; avoid dairy, wheat, fruit juices, and other
sugary foods and drinks; use an onion-and-honey compress; diffuse eucalyptus oil
in the room

Burns, Minor
Best Single Herb: Aloe vera
Best Combinations: Slippery elm; aloe vera (whole leaf is best)
Other Helpful Supplements: Vitamins A, E, and C; zinc
Possible Causes: Lack of attention to self or care for well-being; distracted manner
Complementary Help: External applications: honey; pure vanilla extract; essential
oil of lavender; vitamin E capsule, punctured and squeezed onto area