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SUSTAIN YOUR HEALTH

WITH MEDICINEFROM YOUR GARDEN

Jane Hawley Stevens

Four Elements Organic Herbals

North Freedom, WI.


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Planet Health, Soil Health,

Water Health, Your Health

Must keep YOU in the circle of caring and maintenance that

you would do for your farm or enterprise. Be a picture of

health, for exampleis the best illustration of what youre resent.


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OVERVIEW:Herbs for the Immune SystemHerbs for the Endocrine System: AdaptogensHerbs for Digestive Health

Herbs for the Nervous SystemHerbs for Skin CareMuscular Skeletal SystemHow to make some home remedies : Guaranteed to improve your

wellness! Herbal Tea,Tinctures, Poultice and a Tonic

My hope is that you find some herbal allies that will support you on your lifes path


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An Ounce of Prevention is

worth a Pound of Cure

Example:Maintaining liver health can eliminate manyhealth concerns.

In Chinese medicine the liver is consideredthe Seat of Health

By keeping your liver functioning properly,your filter system can keep you running smoother.Some liver herbs are Dandelion, Burdock and Yellow Dock


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Immune System HerbsEchinacea-

Stimulates immune system

AstragalusTonifies immune system

Elderberry

Anti-viral, Natures flu shot

Codonopsis-Builds the body and immunity

Ganoderma- used in cancer,

anorexia. Artists conk inMidwestern woods.Usnea- Northern lichenAlliumspp.-Garlic and Onion


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Ganoderma or Reishi Usnea Lichen


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AdaptogensHelps you cope with stress

Withania somnifera

Ashwaganda

Ocimum sanctum Holy

Basil/Tulsi

Panax quinquefolius

American

Ginseng

Eleutherococcus senticosus

Siberian

Ginseng

Polyganum multiflorum- Fo

TiGanoderma lucidum ReishiGlycyrrhiza spp.

.an adaptogen enables [thebody] to avoid reaching a point of

collapse or over-stress because it

can adapt around the

problem. The core of their action

appears to be in helping the body

deal with stress Adaptogens

seem to increase the threshold ofresistance to damage via the

support of adrenal gland and

possibly pituitary gland function. By

stretching the meaning of the word

it can come to mean what in the

past was called a tonic. This isespecially when an herb can have

a normalizing effect; that is,

contradictory actions depending

on the bodys needs. This

restorative quality is a common

and unique feature of herbal

medicines. David Hoffman


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Digestion*Most of digestive issues comes from

overly processed foods and stress.* Eat a balanced diet

* Drink Water!

Dandelion- Bitter and assists

liver function

Lemon BalmCarminative,

mild bitter, nervine

Licorice Root- Demulcentand softening on tissues

Chamomile- Carminative,

nervine, anti-inflammatory,

anti-spasmodic, mild bitter

Peppermint- volatile oils getthings moving

Bitter Herbs- Increase

digestion and bile flow, like

Wormwood, Gentian and

Dandelion root


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Herbs for the Nervous System

St. Johns Wort Lemon Balm Skullcap Tulsi/ Holy Basil Oats in the milky

stage/ Oatstraw Blue Vervain Chamomile

Roses Lavender Motherwort California Poppy


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Muscular Skeletal

Anti-inflammatory: Angelica, bluecohosh, black cohosh,meadowsweet, dandelion flower,willow bark, wild yam,

Anti-spasmodic: black cohosh,

valerian, cramp bark Circulatory Stimulant: peppers,

ginger, prickly ash bark,peppermint,

Analgesic: willow bark,meadowsweet, valerian,

Nervine: Lemon Balm, bluevervain, black cohosh, valerian,

Diuretic: yarrow, tea, dandelionleaf

Alterative: Burdock root, yellowdock, dandelion root, BlackCohosh


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Skinyour interface with the world Vulnerary- comfrey, calendula,

burdock, plantain, chickweed

Emollient- marshmallow,comfrey, slippery elm, licorice

Astringent- yarrow, witch hazel,rose geranium, sage, lavender,roses

Anti-inflammatory- calendula,St. Johns Wort, chamomile,

plantain, sage, rosemary, roses Liver/Hepatics- burdock, yellow

dock, dandelion root

Kidney/Diuretic- red clover,nettles, dandelion leaf, cleavers


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Simple ways to

cultivateWellbeing; for skin,

self and spirit

Clay Masksget some bulkClay, add just enough water tospread on face, smooth onface, let dry, wash off. Spray

on herbal tea, hydrosol, ortoner. Moisturize.

Take an herbal bath: make aquart of a strong herbalinfusion, add cup Epsom

salts, and soak for 20-30minutes

Meditateread uplifting books

Take a walk, alone or with afriend

Cultivate a few positiverelationships

Express gratitude!


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How to Brew a Proper cup of Tea Boil water

Pour over herbs, (leaves andflowers)

1-3 teaspoons per cup of water

Cover

Let steep for 10 minutes, afterthat, keep herbs in water

For minerals, let steep for atleast 3 hours to overnight

Bark, seeds and roots need tobe simmered for 10-15 minutesto release their qualities. 1-3teaspoons per cup of water


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You dont need anything fancy to make herbal

remedies: Just go to your garden, pick a handful

of herbs, put in a jar, pour boiling water over

them, steep for 10 minutes and ENJOY!


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Herbal Extracts or Tinctures


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Mineral Rich Blend

Collect Yellow Dock andBurdock

Wash thoroughly.

Chop

Fill pan 1/3 full of roots

Fill pan 2/3 full with water

Boil down 50%

Let soak overnight

Strain off herbs

Put in bottle with 50%mollassas

Take 1 tablespooneveryday to stay strong


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World Health Organization:Describes Health asHealth is a state of complete physical,

emotional, mental and social well being

and not merely the absence of diseaseor infirmity.


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Will you help me choose the

name of my new fennel forward

tea, used as a digestive aid?

Fennel and Friends Digestive

After Dinner Fennel- Mint

Aromatic Herbal Apertif

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