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Cold Sores, Chicken Pox, Shingles, & Warts

Cold Sores, Chicken Pox, & Shingles

Herbs: Echinacea (Echinacea spp.), St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum)
Remedies: Take 1⁄2 tsp of tincture of either herb with water 2–3 times a day. Alternatively, take echinacea tablets or capsules, or make an infusion of St. John’s wort and drink up to 3/4 cup (150 ml) a day.

Herbs: Garlic (Allium sativum), ginger (Zingiber officinale), lemon (Citrus limon)
Remedy: (Internal) Eat 1–2 cloves of garlic and 1–2 slices (1 g) of fresh ginger a day.
Remedy: (External) Apply either fresh ginger, half a clove of garlic, or lemon juice to unopened cold sores, shingles, or pockmarks up to 6 times a day.

Herb: Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)
Remedy: (Internal) Make an infusion and drink up to 3 cups (750 ml) a day.
Remedy: (External) Make a lotion by infusing 1 1 ⁄ 2 tbsp of fresh or 3 tsp of dried leaves in 3/4 cup (150 ml) of water for 10 minutes. Strain and dab onto spots 3–5 times a day.

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Warts

Herb: Aloe vera (Aloe vera)
Remedy: Apply the gel directly to the wart 2–3 times a day for up to 3 months.

Herb: Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis,)
Remedy: Apply neat tincture to the wart 1–2 times a day for up to 3 months.

Urinary Infections

Herbs: Buchu (Barosma betulina), cornsilk (Zea mays), marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)

Remedy: Make an infusion with 5 g of each herb to 3 cups (750 ml) of water. Divide into 4 doses and drink throughout the day.

Option: Substitute juniper (Juniperus communis) or goldenrod (Solidago virgaurea) for buchu.

Herb: Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)

Remedy: Make a decoction of the berries and drink 1 2/3–2 1/3 cups (450–600 ml) a day.
Tip: Cranberry juice may be substituted for bilberry decoction.

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Herbs: Garlic (Allium sativum), echinacea (Echinacea spp.)

Remedy: Take either or both herbs in capsule or tablet form.

Note: Take in addition to other remedies.
Caution: Do not take juniper or buchu during pregnancy.

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Neuralgia

General Remedies
Herbs: St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum), lavender (Lavandula officinalis), clove (Eugenia caryophyllata)

Remedy: Apply neat St. John’s wort infused oil to painful areas, or add 20 drops each of clove and lavender essential oil to 2 tbsp plus 2 tsp (50 ml) of St. John’s wort infused oil and then apply every 2–3 hours as required.

Herb: Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)

Remedy: Make an infusion with 25 g of herb to 3 cups (750 ml) of water and bathe the affected area. Alternatively, dilute 20 drops of essential oil in 2 tbsp plus 2 tsp (50 ml) of carrier oil and gently massage into the painful area.

Caution: Do not use on children under 5.

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Head Pain
Herb: Clove (Eugenia caryophyllata)
Remedy: Mix 1⁄2 tsp of powder with water to make a thick paste and apply to the head.

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Toothache
Herb: Clove (Eugenia caryophyllata)
Remedy: Chew a clove or rub 1–2 drops of neat essential oil onto the affected tooth 2–3 times a day for up to 3 days.

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