Alternative Medicine: Healing Plants for Health D to G

Alternative medicine is becoming more popular as more and more people are seeking other ways to treat illness and symptoms to traditional medications. Learn more about plants that can be used for health.

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Disclaimer: This article does not substitute consulting with a licensed, health care provider. The information is strictly for informational purposes only. The author of this article disclaims any responsibility for injury, sickness or death from eating or medicinal use of wild plants and makes no warranties, guarantees or assurances of any kind. Please be aware that many plants have look a-likes that can be dangerous or poisonous.

Alternative Medicine Healing Plant: Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)

Dandelion is use to treat: anemia, constipation, corns, heart trouble, kidney stones, rheumatism, stomach ache, tooth ache and warts.

Caution: Do not eat too many raw or it can cause upset stomach.

Alternative Medicine Healing Plant: Desert Willow (Chilopsis linearis)

Desert Willow is used to treat: cough, fungus infection, minor wounds and yeast infections.

Caution: Large amounts can cause weakness or induce vomiting.

Alternative Medicine Healing Plant: Devil's Claw (Proboscidea)

Devil's Claw is used to treat: arthritis and high blood pressure.

Alternative Medicine Healing Plant: Dock (Rumex)

Dock is used to treat: acne, anemia, bites, boils, burns, constipation, diarrhea, hepatitis, menstrual problems, parasites, rheumatism, sore throat, tumors, venereal diseases and minor wounds.

Caution: Large amounts of Dock can prevent absorption of calcium.

Alternative Medicine Healing Plant: Dodder (Cusuta)

Dodder is used to treat: bruises, constipation, poison oak, stinging nettle and urinary tract infection.

Alternative Medicine Healing Plant: Evening Primrose (Oenothera)

Evening primrose is used to treat: alcoholism, arthritis, asthma, cough, diabetes, eczema, high blood pressure, migraines, premenstrual syndrome and minor wounds.

Alternative Medicine Healing Plant: Flax (Linum)