The Herb Dictionary

S - V

The Yin Yang symbol represents the interplay and balance between two opposing but complementary forces, often referred to as Yin and Yang. In the context of healing, the Yin and Yang concepts is often applied to achieve balance and harmony within the body and mind. Any imbalance or disharmony between these forces is believed to lead to illness or disease.

While the Yin Yang symbol itself does not posssess inherent healing properties, it serves as a visual representation and reminder of the importance of balance and harmony in various aspeccts of life, including health and healing.

Sage (Black)

Stimulates the central nervous system and digestive tract, and has estrogenic effects on the body. Reduces sweating and salivation. Good for hot flashes and other symptoms of estrogen deficiency, whether in menopause or following hysterectomy. Beneficial for disorders affecting the mouth and throat, such as tonsillitis. In tea form, can be used as a hair rinse to promote shine (especially for dark hair) and hair growth. Also used to dry up milk when women wish to stop nursing.

Sarsaparillia

Promotes excretion of fluids, increses energy, protects against harm from radiation exposure, and regulates hormones. Useful for frigidity, hives, impotence, infertility, nervous system disorders, premenstrual syndrome, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and disorders caused by blood impurities.

Sassafras

COMMON NAMES: Ague,tree, saxifax, cinnamon wood, saloip.

PART USED: Bark of the root.

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES: Aromatic, stimulant, alteratice, diaphoretic, diuretic.

DESCRIPTION AND USES: Sassafras is often called a spring medicine to purify the blood and cleanses the entire system. Good to flavor other herbs that have a disagreeable taste, and commonly used in combination with other blood-purifying herbs. Useful as a tonic for the stomach and bowels.

Saw Palmetto

Acts as a diuretic, urinary antispectic, and appetite stimulant. Inhibits production of dihdrotestosterone, a form of testosterone that contributes to enlargement of the prostate. May also enhance sexual functioning and sexual desire.

Scullap

Aids sleep, improves circulation, and strengthens the heart muscle. Relieves muscle cramps, pain, spasms, and stress. Good for anxiety, fatigue, cardiovascular disease, headache, hyperactivity nervous disorders, and rheumatism. Useful in treating barbiturate addiction and drug withdrawl.

Senna

Relieve Constipation

"Like aloe, buckthron and cascara sagrada, senna contains anthraquinone glycosides, chemicals that stimulate the colon," says Dr. Duke. It's quite possible that you've taken small doses of senna without being aware of it. The herb is an ingredient in many over-the-counter laxatives, including Fletcher's Castoria, Senokot Perdiem and Innerclean Herbal Laxative. However, if you're interested in trying the unprocessed herb, you can brew a medicinal tea from one to two teaspoons of dried leaves per cup of boiling water. Let steep for ten minutes. Add sugar, honey and lemon to taste. You can also mix it with pleasant-tasting herbs such as chaise, fennel, peppermint, chamomile, ginger, cortiander or licorice. Drink up to cup a day for the morning or before bed for no more than a few days.

Shepard's Purse

Shepherd's Purse is used for heart and circulatory problems including mild heart failure, low blood pressure, and nervous heart complaints. It is also used for headaches, vomiting blood, blood in the urine, diarrhea, and bladder infections. Shepherd's Purse for relief can help with a heavy menstrual cycle and slow postpartum bleeding. This herb has also traditionally been used to help diarrhea, nosebleeds, wounds, and more.

Slippery Elm

Soothes inflamed mucous membranes of the bowels, stomach, and urinary tract. Good for diarrhea and ulcers and for treatment of colds, flu, and sore throat. Beneficial for Crohn's disease, ulcerative cells, diverticulosis, diverticulitis, and gastritis. Also, called moose elm, red elm.

Soursop

Soursop is a powerful antioxidant. It contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties., it can ssist to enhance skin, nail, and hair, and is high in carbodydrates. It is known to fight bacteria, decreases inflammation, and controls blood glucose levels., High in vitamin C, an antioxidant known too boost immune health. Vitamin C strenghthens your immune system, improving it's ability to defend against pathogens. Promotes the destruction of fire radicals, which can help to protect your skin and cells from environmental oxidative damage. A member of the Annonaceaae fsmily, also known as the custard apple family. It has antimicrobal properties. Soursop helps to fight cancer, kills intestinal parasites, protects your eyesight, a rich source of micronutrients, improves digestion, and relieves respiratory tract illness.

Spirulina

LATIN NAMES: Arthrospira plantensis

COMMON NAMES: Macroalgae, Phytoplankton, Spirulina

USES: AIDS/HIV, arthritis, athletic nutrition, enhancing natural cleansing and detoxification supporting cardiovascular function and healthy cholesterol, strengthening the immune system, improving gastrointestinal, and digestive health, reducing cancer risks with antioxidant protection, general and long term health.

Another health benefit of spirulina is that it stimulates beneficial flora like lactobacilus and bifidobacteria in your digestive tract to promote healthty digestion and proper bowel function it acts as a natural cleanser by eliminating mercury other deadly toxins commonly ingested by the body.

Spiruilina also increase stamina and immunity levels in athletes, and its high protein content helps build muscle mass. At the same time, it can curb hunger that may develop during the most demanding training routines. thus, it indirectly acts as an effective way to maintain an athlete's ideal body weight.

In 1994, a Russian Patent was awarded for spirulina as medical food to reduce allergic reactions from radiation sickness 270 Children of chenobyl consuming 5 grams a day for 45 days (donated by Earthrise Farms) lowered radionucleides by 50% and normalized allergic sensitivities. Today we are subject to an onslaught of toxic chemicals in our air, water, food and drugs. Our bodies need to continually eliminate these accumulated toxins. Spiruilinia has a completely unique combination of phytonutrients - including chlorophyll, phycocyanin, and physeccharides, that can help cleanse our bodies.

St. Johnswart

Good for depression and nerve paim. Helps control stress. In laboratory studies, protects bone marrow and intestinal mucosa from x-ray damage. Applied topically, the oils aids wound healing.

Thyme

Eliminates gas and reduces fever, headache, and mucus. Has strong antiseptic properties. Lowers cholesterol levels. Good for asthma, bronchitis, croup and other respiratory problems, and for fever, headache, and liver disease. Eliminates scalp itching and flaking caused by candidiasis.

Tumeric

Tumeric is rich in phytonutrients that may protect the body by neutralizing free radicals (pollution, sunlight) and sheilding the cells from damage.

The benefits of tumeric are:

has anti-inflammatory properties
helps prevent arthritis
helps control diabetes
detoxifies the liver
prevention of cancer
improves digestion
boosts immune system
promotes weight loss
improves skin health and
helps in wound healing.

UVA/URS

Promotes excretion of fluids, fights bacteria, and strengthens heart muscle. Good for disorders of the spleen, liver, pancreas, and small intestine. Useful for bladder and kidney infections, diabetes, and prostate disorders.

Valerian

Acts as a sedative, improves circulation, and reduces mucus from colds. Good for anxiety, fatigue, high blood pressure, insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome, menstrual and muscle cramps, nervousness, pain spasms, stress, and ulcers.

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