Plants

Lily of the Valley

• white, bell shaped flowers, sometimes with orangy fleshy berries
• all parts of the plant are poisonous
• the poison is similar in action to digitalis
• symptoms:  irritability, headache, nausea and vomiting, rash
• eventual death by heart failure

• leaves and roots especially poisonous
• burning feeling, blurred vision, nausea and vomiting, chest pain, giddiness, sweating, convulsions
• symptoms begin rapidly, death can occur in 10 minutes to a few hours

• short evergreen shrub with narrow leaves, white, pink, or red blossoms
• all parts are poisonous, even the smoke from burning and anything it comes in contact with
• symptoms: sweating, vomiting, respiratory failure and then death almost immediately

• poison in seeds
• nausea, vomiting, convulsions, mouth sores, heart failure
• can take up to several days for death to come

• white, starlike flowers, high leafless stem
• all is poisonous, especially the bulb
• symptoms: difficultly breathing and eventual death

•  yellow plum-like fruit, smells overly sweet when ripe
• the fruit can be eaten in small quantities when completely ripe
• symptoms: vomiting, lack of sensation, sedation, coma to death
• acts within half an hour

• midsummer blooming, purple to white flowers, downy stems, few leaves
• all parts of the plant are poisonous
• symptoms: headache, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, irregular pulse, and death
• acts within half an hour

• (seeds) overall cooling effect

• (flower part) reduces fever

• (bark) overall warming effect

• (plant) anti-toxin

• (whole) sedative

• (gum) aids circulation

• inhaled smoke is the most popular method of exposure

• chewed leaves provide a feeling of well-being and lessens hunger and fatigue

• soothes imflamation and swelling from burns, bites, scratches, and abrasions

• a tea made from crushed seeds can be drunk up to three times a day as a treatment for deep coughs - be careful, there are poisonous varieties
• also, the seeds, when chewed slowly, can freshen the breath

• a tea from basil leaves can calm an upset stomach and be used as a sedative, drink up to two times a day
• oil can be used to treat rough skin
• Do not use if pregnant

• dried leaves and flowering tops can be brewed into a hot tea and taken as a sedative, or to sooth the stomach, or to relieve colds and fever
• Do not boil - it will lose it's healing properties
• can also be applied to external cuts

• tea made from its flowers has a soothing and calming effect
• can help soothe an upset stomach, abdominal cramps, and swelling

• stimulates the appetite
• crushed chive bulbs added to boiling water, cooled, and sipped regularly can help ease a troublesome cough
• best effect when eaten fresh
• crushed chives also act as an insect repellant

•  soothes an irritated throat or relieves coughs when made into a tea
• cold tea eases digestion and heartburn

• oil can be rubbed onto various body parts to relieve aches and burns
• oil vapor is inhaled to prevent vertigo and fainting
• tea made from the flowers can also soothe headaches and calm nerves

• oil can soothe wounds, burns
• can also relieve headaches and congestion
• be aware that pure mint oil can be fatal

• rose hip tea can relieve sore throats, mouth sore, and stomach complaints

• the herb is a cough remedy and digestive aid
• tea can ease hangovers
• a bath can ease rheumatic pains
• be aware that the oil is extremely toxic
• also an insect repellant

First, let me begin by saying that I hope you found my guide useful.  The information here has taken me many years to compile, but I can assure it's accuracy as I have put it to use for a long time.  This knowledge has saved many lives and being able to pass it on means a great deal to me.  Above all else, though, I need to say again that almost all of the herbs mentioned in this work can kill if used improperly.  Also herbs are not a cure all - nothing is.  Be wary of using any of these herbs while pregnant - most of them could cause complications.