A Friend’s Herbal Remedies

I have a Mennonite friend who gave me a list of the herbal remedies she uses. What she basically gave me was a list of ailments and herbs uses to make remedies. You can consult an herbalist or holistic care practitioner to inquire about doses and applications. A health food store should also be quite helpful.

My friend wishes to remain anonymous due to her religious beliefs.

Some of these remedies were actually passed down from some of her Amish sisters. The Amish and Mennonites have treated ailments with herbs for hundreds of years. Doctors were not always available. These remedies are tried and true, but do use common sense, and possibly take the time to research any specific remedies or herbs you might choose to use.

Thank you so very much, my Mennonite friend, for sharing all of the wonderful things you know. I do so enjoy learning about you, your life and family. Speak to you soon and peace be with you…
Common Allergies – Yarrow Root and Elderberry

Bedwetting – Licorice Root

Insect Bites – Black Cohosh

Minor Burns – Feverfew and Whitewillow

Colds or Flu – Elderberry and Yarrow

Stomach Gas – Peppermint and Chamomile

Minor Fungal Infections – Echinacea and Thyme

Head Pain – Feverfew and Whitewillow

Stress and Nerve Disorders – Chamomile and Peppermint

Bronchial Infections and Cough – Thyme, Elderberry, Yarrow Root and Echinacea

Baby Teething Pain – Peppermint

Asthma – Coltsfoot, Yerba Santa, Rosemary, Juniper Berries and Mullein

Herbs for pregnancy

Morning sickness – Ginger, Lemon Balm, German Chamomile, Red Raspberry and Peach Leaf.

Infertility – Squaw Vine, Black Haw, Ginger and Unicorn Root.

Mastitis – German Chamomile, Red Root, Yarrow and Elderflower.

Insomnia – Passion Flower, German Chamomile, Valerian and Linden Flower.
Here is a list of some books that helped her and, she feels, will help you too:

The Seasons of America Past by: Eric Sloane

Nourishing Traditions  by: Sally Fallon

Meals in Minutes by: Sue Gregg

Holiday Menus for Busy Women by: Sue Gregg

Homemade Baby Food Pure and Simple  by: Connie Linardakis

Simply in Season by: Mary Beth Lind

Natural Meals in Minutes  by: Rita Bingham
Here are some books she recommends for teaching children to cook:

Lunches and Snacks by: Sue Gregg

Marmee’s Kitchen Primer by: Martha Greene

Whole Foods for Kids to Cook by: La Leche League International
Health etc

Naturally Healthy Skin by: Stephanie Tourles

Natural Soap Book by: Susan Miller

The Herbal Body Book by: Stephanie Tourles

How to Raise a Healthy Child in Spite of Your Doctor by: Dr. Robert Mendelsohn MD

The How to Herb Book by: Velma Keith

Herbal Antibiotics by: Stephen Buhner

Nature’s Antiseptics by: CJ Puotinen

Herbal Teas for Lifelong Health by: Kathleen Brown

Celebrate Simply by: Nancy Twigg

Living More With Less  by: Doris Jansen

Clean and Green by: Annie Berthold-Bond

The Naturally Clean Home by: Karyn Siegel-Maier

Storey’s Basic Country Skills by: John and Martha Storey

She also gave me a few tips on eating according to the seasons….
Beware of less expensive foods because you do get what you pay for.
A farmer’s market is one of the best places to buy your food. Investigate which foods are grown locally and seasonally. By purchasing the food directly from a farmers market, you’re eliminating the middle man, you pay less, the food is fresher and most of the time organically grown and you will be supporting a family rather than a huge supermarket chain.
Try to grow at least one food item for yourself. Even if you live in suburbia, there’s always a little patch of land to plant something that is native to your area.
Since it is more difficult to produce milk, meat and eggs on your own definitely purchase these items from a local farmers market. Don’t forget to inquire the way the animals are raised. The meats should be grass fed and the eggs should come from free range chickens!
The USDA offers free information and reading material showing items that are grown seasonally in your part of the nation. They can also supply you with menu options.
Till next time,  peace always, Gigi