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Herbs for Men... and Summer ...continued from page 13 pains. Boneset flourishes in summer, making it a very valuable source of nectar for our friends, the bees, come late season! Wild Bergamot aka Bee Balm (Monarda fistulosa) Most people think of this very attractive native wildflower as just another flower that tends to attract bees (thus the common name Bee Balm); however, in its common name we learn its usefulness as a strong antiseptic and antimicrobial making it useful for stings, bites, and the like! For insect bites and stings, a poultice can be made from fresh leaves and flowers by wrapping them in a cloth and crushing them with your hand; then place this cloth over the affected area. The flowers and leaves were also used by Native Americans for treating colds and sore throats. As a nervine it can help calm nerves and ease Both Broadleaf Plantain ( Plantago major ) and Ribwort Plantain ( Plantago lanceolata ) are among the most common weeds, and fre- quently found roadside companions. An herb of temperate Europe, they seized the opportunity to travel with the European explorers as they set out to conquer the New World. Unlike some of the other new herbs though, the indigenous people appreciated this newcomer for its healing virtues. tension, anxiety, and headache. Plantain (Plantago Spp.) While both Plantain varieties are used medicinally, modern practice tends to use Broadleaf Plantain externally for bites, stings, burns, and minor cuts and wounds as well skin afflictions. For scrapes, bruises, minor burns, and minor cuts, simply bruise a few fresh leaves and apply to the afflicted area. Alternatively, you can create an infusion of Plantain plus a carrier oil like Olive Oil by placing the dried or fresh leaves into a jar about 1/3 full then filling with your oil. Seal the jar tightly and place in a cool dry place for 3 to 4 weeks, shaking it occasionally. Once the infusion is done (the oil should take on a greenish tinge), simply strain the oil and put it in a roller ball bottle to keep with you when hiking, working in the yard, etc.
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Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) A humble yet powerful garden herb, Melissa does not have showy flowers nor pretty seeds, yet it is a very precious herb and powerful ally! As early as the 1500s, Paracelsus, the Swiss physician, thought this herb capable of entirely restoring a man’s vitality! Melissa is best known for its ability to gently relax oneself, and helps with nervous conditions such as depression, nervous tension, mental exhaustion, anxieties, phobias, hypochondria and even hysteria. Its uplifting scent (a pleasant cross between lemon and grass) helps ease the mind and body, promoting a deep restful sleep in cases of insomnia. Melissa can aid in menstrual problems as well. The herb and its essential oil are
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