The Herb Dictionary

D - F

The healing hand is a often associated with various healing modalities and practices. It typically refers to the idea that certain individuals posses an innate ability or gift for healing others through touch or energetic manipulation.

In different cultures and traditions, healer who work with their hands are often revered and believed to have a special connection to healing energies or spiritual forces. They may use techniques such as energy healing, laying on of hands, Reiki, or other forms of therapeutic touch to promote healing and well-being.

The power of healing attributed to the healing hand is often seen as a combination of factors, including the healer's intention, empathy, sensitivity, and the ability to channel or direct healing energies. It is believed that these individuals can help restore balance, remove energeticc blockages, and facilitate the body's natural healing processes.

Damiana

Stimulates muscular contractions of the intestinal tract and delivery of oxygen to the genital area. Used as an Energy tonic and aphrodisiac, and to remedy sexual and hormonal problems. A "sexuality tonic" tonic for women.

Dandelion

Acts as a diuretic. Cleanses the blood and liver, and increases bile production. Reduces serum cholesterol and uric acid level. Improves functioning of the kidneys, pancreas, spleen, and stomach. Relieves menopausal symptoms. Useful for abscesses, anemia, boils, breast tumors, cirrhosis of the liver, constipation, fluid retention, hepatitis, jaundice, and rheumatism. Believed to help prevent age spots and breast cancer.

Devils Claw

Relieves pain and reduces inflammation. Acts as a diuretic, sedative, and digestive stimulant. good for back pain; arthritis; rheumatism; diabetes; allergies; liver; gallbladder and kidney disorders; arteriosclerosis; lumbago; gout; and menopausal symptoms.

Dong Quai

Acts as a mild sedative, laxative, diuretic, antispasmodic, and pain reliever. Improves the blood. Strengthens the reproductive system. Assists the body in using hormones. Used to treat female problems such as hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms, premenstrual syndrome, and vaginal dryness.

Elder

Combats free radicals and inflammation. Relieves coughs and congestion. Builds the blood, cleanses the system, eases constipation. Enhances immune system function. Increases perspiration, lowers fever, soothes the respiratory tract, and stimulates circulation. Effective against flu viruses. The flowers are used to soothe skin irritations.

Eucalyptus

Acts as a decongestant and mild antiseptic. reduces swelling by helping to increase blood flow. Relaxes tired and sore muscles. Good for colds, coughs, and other respiratory disorders. Inhaling vapor from a few drops of the oil helps to break up mucus.

Essiac

It is claimed that it can kill cancer cells, stimulate immunity and aid detoxification. Essiac tea is a blend of different herbs including:

Burdock Root: promotes blood circulation, improves skin texture, and stabilize blood sugar levels.
Slippery Elm: Rich in disease fighting antioxidants and may aid in treating inflammatory bowel disease.
Sheep Sorrel: has potent antiviral properties
Indian Rhubarb: high in antioxidants and may inhibit the growth of liver cancer cells.

Eyebright

Prevents secretion of fluids and relieves discomfort from eyestrain or minor irritation. Used as an eyewash. Good for allergies, itchy and/or watery eyes, and runny nose. Combats hay fever.

Fennel

Used as an appetite suppressant and as an eyewash. Promotes the functioning of the kidneys, liver, and spleen, and also clears the lungs. Relieves abdominal pain, colon disorders, gas, and gastrointestinal tract spasms. Useful for acid stomach. Good after chemotherapy and/or radiation treatments for cancer.

Fenugreek

Acts as a laxative, lubricates the intestines, and reduces fever. Helps lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Helps asthma and sinus problems by reducing mucus. promotes lactation in nursing mothers. Good for the eyes and for inflammation and lung disorders.

Feverfew

Combats inflammation and muscle spasms. Increases fluidity of lung and bronchial tube mucus, promotes menses, stimulates the appetite, and stimulates uterine contractions. Relieves nausea and vomiting. Good for arthritis, colitis, fever, headaches, migraine headaches, menstrual problems, muscle tension, and pain.

Flax

Promotes strong bones, nails, and teeth, as well as healthy skin. Useful for colon problems, female disorders, and inflammation.

Frankincense

Acts as an anti-inflammatory anti-arthritic, anti-fungal, and antibacterial. Used topically for pain relief. Lowers cholesterol, protects the liver. Useful for arthritis, and fibromyalgia. Helps repair blood vessels damaged by inflammation. Traditionally used as a remedy for obesity, diarrhea, dysentery, pulmonary diseases, ringworm and boils.

An Ayurvedic herb also known as Indian frankincense. An important herb in Ayurvedic medicine.

Page updated

Google Sites

Report abuse