Herbs and Their Propertites

     If you live in or around the northwest of the united states, then there are certain herbs that are more easily available than others. Some are native and others are just able to be found everywhere. I have made lists of these by their properties so you can easily make your own remedies from what you have on hand.

Antibiotic Herbs
Aloe
Chamomile
Echinacea
Eucalyptus
Garlic
Honey
Ginger
Goldenseal
Sage
Wormwood

Antimicrobial Herbs (For internal/external paracites)
Clove oil
Eucyleptus oil
Fennel
Garlic
Lavender
Lemon oil
Oregano
Rosemary
Tea Tree Oil

Anti-inflammatory Herbs
Aloe
Arnica
Basil
Black Pepper
Chamomile
Chive
Cilantro
Cinnamon
Cleavers
Cloves
Garlic
Ginger
Parsley
Rosemary
Witch Hazel

Anti-fungal Herbs
Black Walnut (hull)
Chamomile
Cinnamon
Cloves
Fennel
Garlic
Goldenseal
Lavender
Marigold
Peppermint
Tea Tree Oil

Antiviral Herbs
Aloe
Basil
Chamomile
Echinacea
Eucalyptus
Garlic
Goldenseal
Lemon
Onions
Orange
Oregano
St. John's Wort
Tea Tree Oil
Tumeric

Anti-septic Herbs
Aloe
Blackwalnut
Cinnamon
Clove
Yarrow
Echinacea
Eucalyptus
Garlic
Goldenseal
Rosehips
Sage
Tea Tree Oil
Thyme
Tumeric

Anesthetic Herbs
Arnica
California Poppy
Caraway
Cloves
Skullcap
St. John's Wort
Tea Tree Bark
Tumeric
Valerian
Willow Bark
Yarrow

Antacid Herbs
Aloe
Catnip
Chamomile
Comfrey
Dandelion
Gennel
Flax Seed
Ginger
Mint
Turmeric

As with all herbal remedies, don't eat things that are toxic and look up how to best use the herbs for the desired effect. Also don't be like my grandmother who is allergic to potatoes and read that putting potato slices on your eyes helps reduce swelling and ended up with a swollen face. Just because something is on the list doesn't mean that it is the right herb for you.