Alternative Medicine: Healing Plants for Health H to K

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: Holly (Ilex)

Holly is used to treat: colic, cramps, fever, gout, indigestion and pleurisy.

Caution: Holly berries are toxic.

Alternative Medicine Healing Plant: Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica)

Honeysuckle is used to treat: asthma, boils, constipation, cough, fever, flu, food poisoning, gonorrhea, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, kidney stones, laryngitis, swollen glands, scabies, tumors and yeast infection.

Caution: Honeysuckle berries are toxic.

Alternative Medicine Healing Plant: Hop Tree (Ptelea trifoliate)

Hop tree is used to treat: asthma, fever, gout, parasite, rheumatism and stomach aches.

Alternative Medicine Healing Plant: Horehound (Marrubium vulgare)

Horehound is used to treat: bronchitis, congestion, cough, fever, hepatitis, malaria, menstrual pain, parasites, skin problems, sore throat, stomach ache and tuberculosis.

Alternative Medicine Healing Plant: Horsetail (Equisetum)

Horsetail is used to treat: bed-wetting, eczema, stomach ulcer and urinary tract infections.

Caution: Tea should not be consumed for more then three consecutive days.

Alternative Medicine Healing Plant: Indigo (Baptisia)

Indigo is used to treat: colic, colitis, dysentery, malaria, nausea, scarlet fever, skin problems, snakebite, sores, typhoid fever and minor wounds.

Caution: Indigo may be toxic.

Alternative Medicine Healing Plant: Jimsonweed (Datura)