Herbs * Rastafari * ToZion.org *

Amaranth (Amaranthus dubius)

The leaves can be eaten raw or slightly steamed as a source iron, vitamin A, vitamin c and protein. The seeds can be grinned into flour or used as a cereal.
Leaves can be applied to boils as a poultice. It is used to treat excessive menstruation and serves as an excellent iron supplement. A warm poultice of the leaves can be applied externally to hemorrhoids. It is used to treat diarrhea and dysentery. The decoction is used as a douche for leucorrhea. A green salad of the herb is very alkalizing and sooths the stomach.

Medicinal properties: Astringent, haemostatic, diuretic, alterative, nutrient and maturating.

TILA. (Tilia). Linden Flower.

https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/other/linden.html

YERBA DE SAPO. (Amaranthus cruentus)*. That's the amaranth we had in grain and puffed as well.

https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/amaranth/

DAMIANA. (Turnera diffusa)

https://healthyfocus.org/the-top-5-benefits-of-damiana/

QUASSIA. (Quassia amara)*. There are more types of quassia.

https://www.drugs.com/npp/quassia.html

SANTA MARIA. (Artemisia vulgaris)

https://www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/mugwort-herb.html

HUEREQUE. (Ibervillea sonorae)

https://www.herbalsafety.utep.edu/herbal-fact-sheets/wereke/

CASCARA SAGRADA. (rhamnus purshiana)* Laxitive!

https://www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/cascara-sagrada-herb.html

PRODIJIOSO. (Tillandsia prodigiosa )

BLUE VERVAIN. (verbena hastata or oficinalis)*. 2 types

https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/herbs-and-spices/blue-vervain.html

VALERIANA. Many types, look on wikipedia for the one you want.

https://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-valerian.html

DRAGON'S BLOOD. (Croton lechleri).

https://althealthworks.com/841/the-health-benefits-of-dragon-blood-aka-sangre-de-drago/

CAPPARAL LEAF. (capparis). Many kinds. See wikipedia. We got part of a twig (not the leaf).

YELLOW DOCK. (Rumen crisps)

https://www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/yellow-dock-herbs.html

BURDOCK ROOT. (Arctic)

https://draxe.com/burdock-root/

ELDERBERRY. (Sambucus)

https://www.livestrong.com/article/112431-elderberry-tea-benefits/

BLACK SEED. (nigella sativa)

https://draxe.com/black-seed-oil-benefits/

CORDO SANTO. (Cnicus benedictus)

https://www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/blessed-thistle-herb.html

HORTENSIA. (hydranga)

https://www.naturallifeenergy.com/hydrangea-root-herb-benefit/

BUGLE WEED. (watsonia)

https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/herbs-and-spices/bugleweed.html

CONTRIBO. (Aristolochia Trilobata)

https://www.organicbelize.com/products/contribo

MILLET LEAF. See 'Millet' on wikipedia

LILY OF THE VALLEY. (Convallaria majalis)

https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/amazing-health-benefits-of-lily-of-the-valley/#gref

RED CLOVER. (Trifolium pratense).

https://www.medicinehunter.com/red-clover

LUPULO and HOPS. See 'hops' on wikipedia.

LYMPHALIN. I only saw on Sebi page. Can't find latin name.

NOPAL. Prickly Pear (Opuntia cochenillifer)

The plants are characterized by flat-jointed stems covered with small clusters of stiff hairs called glochids, and usually also spines. The flowers are commonly yellow or red and develop into warty, pear-shaped edible fruits. Prickly pear is a plant that has the distinction of being a vegetable, fruit, and flower all in one. The entire plant has been utilized for centuries to eradicate disease as a nutritional supplement. Abscesses can be dressed with the fleshy pad of the plant. The fruit can be used for food and also syrup can be made from it to treat whooping cough and asthma. The flowers have served as a diuretic. A tea made from the blossoms has treated colitis. Rresearchers found that the dried flowers may be used to battle an enlarged prostate. A juice from the skin and the fleshy part drunk daily can be used to treat obesity, herpes, influenza, and HIV, as well as its use in treating obesity, gastrointestinal disorders, and skin ailments. Prickly pear extract contains powerful antioxidants, may be helpful in gastric ulcer prevention, has blood lipid and cholesterol lowering potential, and may even ease hangover symptoms. Consumption of cactus pear fruit decreases oxidative damage to lipids, and improves antioxidant status of the body. Blood sugar for was remarkably improved when 200ml of prickly pear sap was given 3 times daily before each meal for 8 weeks. This plant has been shown to lower blood sugar levels in both the healthy and diabetic animals and in humans after 500 gm dose. Given at a 500gm dose the blood sugar in humans was lowered after 2-3 hours. This is a very potent herb in the treatment of diabetes, used in conjunction with other herbs one can expected remarkable reduction in blood glucose levels.

Parts used: fruit

Medicinal properties: Alterative, diuretic, stomachic, tonic, hepatic and nutritive.

https://www.nutrition-and-you.com/nopales.html