***PLEASE NOTE: This is the handout provided to attendees at the 2014 Organic Growers School Spring Conference class The Herbal Medicine Cabinet with Janet Kent of Medicine County Herbs. While it was intended to be read in conjunction with the speaker’s presentation, we believe it can still be a great resource. Enjoy!***
The Herbal Medicine Cabinet
Janet Kent
Medicine County Herbs
medicinecountyherbs@gmail.com
Allergies
- goldenrod
- ox-eye daisy
- nettle
- ragweed
Anti-biotic (systemic)
- beggar’s tick (Bidens spp.)
Anti-septic (topical)
- calendula
- echinacea
- rosemary
- usnea
- yellow root
Anti-viral (topical)
- lemon balm
- St. John’s wort
Burns
- calendula
- comfrey
- St. John’s wort
Colds/flu
- echinacea
- elder
- elecampane
- garlic
- spilanthes
- usnea
- yarrow
Cough
- angelica
- black cherry
- elecampane
- horehound
Ear infection
- garlic
- mullein flowers
Fungal infection
- black walnut
- garlic
- yellow root
Itch relief
- echinacea
Joint pain
- black cohosh
- cayenne
- comfrey
- sweet birch
- willow
Menstrual cramps
- angelica
- black cohosh
- black haw
- valerian
Mood support
- blue vervain
- catnip
- chamomile
- holy basil
- motherwort
- oats
- passionflower
- skullcap
- St. John’s wort
Mouthwash/gum care
- calendula
- peppermint
- rosemary
- usnea
- wild geranium
Muscle pain
- black cohosh
- cayenne
- sweet birch
- wood betony
Nausea
- catnip
- chamomile
- ginger
- peppermint
Nerve pain (topical)
- St. John’s wort
Sleep aids
- California poppy
- catnip
- hops
- oats
- passionflower
- skullcap
Wound healing (topical)
- calendula
- chickweed
- comfrey
- echinacea
- plantain
- violet
Bibliography:
Gladstar, Rosemary. Rosemary Gladstar’s Family Herbal. North Adams, MA: Storey Books, 2001.
Green, James. The Herbal Medicine Maker’s Handbook. Berkeley, CA: Crossing Press, 2000.
Kent, Janet. Ease Your Mind: Herbs for Mental Health. Asheville, NC: Medicine County Herbs, 2014.
Moore, Michael. Specific Indications for Herbs in General Use, 2nd edition,. SWSBM, 1997. Available as a free download at www.swsbm.com/ManualsMM/MansMM.html
Author: Jenn Cloke
Jenn Cloke, originally from Atlanta, has lived in Western North Carolina for since 2006 and wears her Appalachian mantle proudly. Jenn was the Communications Coordinator for Organic Growers School from 2012 to 2014. She and her family run a small farm at the foot of Cold Mountain.
