This herbal guide will help you understand what each herb is known to help with and a little of how it works.

Bitter root -use the root for fever, liver problems, bowels, gallstones diabetes and ailments involving mucous membranes.

Bitter sweet - use root and twig for purifying blood, treating ailments of the liver, pancreas, spleen, glandular organs, piles, jaundice, burnt skin and fever.

Betony - useful as a blood purifier, also effective for epilepsy, jaundice and colic.

Black Catechu is effective treatment for diarrhea, dysentery and as a local application for sore mouth and gums.

Black Cohosh - also known as Black Snakeroot, Bugbane, Rattleroot, Rattleweed, Squawroot. The dried root is the part used. This is a powerful relaxant as well as being extremely effective with easing painful menstrual cramps. Ovarian cramps will be relieved as well as bringing on a delayed menstrual cycle. It is also effective in the treatment of arthritis, osteo-arthritis, rheumatic pain and neurological pan. In small doses, appetite and digestion are greatly improved and is very beneficial for the nervous system in general.

Black Haw - use dried root. A powerful relaxant for the uterus is used to assist in threatened miscarriage as well as false labor pains. Also good for reducing blood pressure.

Black Walnut Hulls are rich in manganese which is important for nerves, brain and cartilage. They are used to expel parasites and tape worms as well as for many kinds of skin disorders.

Blessed Thistle is excellent for hormone balance. It helps in all types of female disorders. Good for migraine headaches by improving on taking oxygen to the brain.

Blood Root - also known as Red Root, Red Indian Paint and Tetterwort. The part of the plant that is used is the dried rhizome (root). It is effective for the treatment of bronchitis easing the bronchial muscles. Also proven effective for the treatment of asthma, croup and laryngitis.

Blue Cohosh - also known as Papoose Root or Squawroot. Use the root and rhizome. This is an excellent tonic for the uterus and may be used wherever there may be a weakness. Because it has a anti-spasmodic action, it will ease false labor pains. When labor does ensue, using Blue Cohosh shortly before birth will help in an easy delivery.

Blue Flag - the part of this plant to use is the root. It is active for cancer, rheumatism, blood impurities, skin, liver and a good laxative.

Bogbean is useful for treatment of rheumatism, osteo-arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Also has a stimulating effect on the walls of the colon and digestive juices.

Boneset is one of the best remedies for the relief of symptoms that come with the flu. It will quickly relieve the aches and pains as well as help to reduce fever.

Borage is a effective treatment for kidneys, ringworm, mouth sores and the blood. It is highly recommended after any treatment with cortisone or steroids as it will revive and renew the adrenal glands over time.

Buchu - use the leaves to treat urinary ailments as well as kidney, bladder, perspiration and prostate illness.

Bugleweed is specific for over-active thyroid glands where there is tightness of breath, palpitations and shaking. Good for the central nervous system.

Buckthorn Bark acts as a mild, yet reliable and effective laxative. It also works again gout and dropsy.

Burdock is also known as Lappa and Beggars Buttons. The part of the plant that is used is the rhizome. This is a bitter herb, but very effective for the treatment of skin diseases such as dry and scaly skin and when used over a long period of time can be helpful in the treatment of psoriasis.

Butternut is also known as White Walnut, Lemon Walnut, and Oilnut. It influences, with great energy, the liver, small intestines, colon and rectum, causing and increased manufacture and elimination of bile, as well as increased activity of the glands of the intestinal tract.

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