Use internally for skin complaints (especially eczema and psoriasis), cancers of the breast, ovaries, and lymphatic systems, chronic degenerative diseases, gout, whooping cough, and dry cough.

Use internally for diarrhea and as a preparation for childbirth. Given to pregnant women especially in the last three months and during labor. Externally for tonsillitis, mouth inflammation, sores, conjunctivitis, minor wounds, burns, varicose ulcers

A bitter astringent, cleansing herb that is expectorant, relaxes spasms and stimulates the lymphatic systems. Used for colds, bronchitis, whooping cough, tonsillitis, diphtheria, sinusitis, enlarged spleen, abnormal uterine bleeding, nosebleeds, hemorrhoids, and depression.

An acidic, astringent, tonic herb, rich in vitamins. Use internally for colds, influenza, minor infectious diseases, scurvy, diarrhea, and gastritis

Use internally for depression, apathy, nervous exhaustion, headaches and migraines associated with nervous tension or feeling cold, poor circulation, and digestive problems associated with anxiety.. Externally for rheumatism, arthritis, neuralgia, muscular injuries, wounds, dandruff, and scurf. (Excess can cause abortion in pregnancy and convulsions.)

A bitter, astringent, cooling herb that improves digestion, stimulates the uterus, promotes healing and has a laxative effect. Used for chronic constipation, diarrhea, liver and gall bladder complaints, hemorrhoids, menstrual problems, heat-related symptoms such as nosebleeds, and skin eruptions. Not for pregnancy or nursing mothers. Do not give to individuals with intestinal obstruction.