All Healing Herbs

Not to be confused with milk thistle; used in the Renaissance as an all-healer where it was believed to prevent all sicknesses including plague; usually combined with other herbs; may be useful for eating disorders and appetite loss, including anorexia nervosa; stimulates breast milk production, brings on menses, stimulates menstrual flow, relieves menstrual pain, amenorrhea (lack of menses); detoxifier and disinfectant for cervical dysplasia, vaginal infections (douche), used in breast enhancement formulas; contraceptive and abortifacient; stimulates stomach acid and saliva; digestive bitter, indigestion, gas, gastrointestinal infections and dis-eases; liver stimulant, hepatitis, jaundice, headaches from liver congestion, bile flow, liver dis-eases, gallbladder dis-ease; antiinflammatory, prevents and heals infections, antibacterial for some bacterial types, anticancer, stops bleeding, blood purifier, diuretic, fever (promotes sweating), enhances memory; clears respiratory mucus for colds, bronchitis; use topically for infections, skin ulcers, boils, wounds, gangrenous skin conditions, acne, and aids repair of collagen for skin healing. Antioxidant, astringent, expectorant, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, digestive bitter, antibacterial, tonic. Considered safe when used short term; side effects include allergy, stomach irritation, vomiting; not for use in pregnancy, with inflammatory bowel conditions, stomach ulcers, hiatus hernia, gastroesophageal reflux dis-ease; not recommended for use with blood thinners, aspirin or ibuprofen (NSAIDS), or antacids (including over-the-counter preparations).