aches/pains, 51, 55, 59, 89, 93, 105, 109
Achillea millefolium, 128–131
acidity, 16–17
acne, 83
alkalinity, 16–17
Allium sativa, 112–115
annuals, 14
antibacterials, 59, 71, 82, 93, 113, 156, 165
antifungals, 59, 82, 83, 93, 113
antihistamines, 117
anti-inflammatories. See inflammation
antioxidants, 47, 58, 75, 109, 121, 139, 143, 156, 162
antispasmodics, 66
anxiety, 78, 96, 97, 100, 101, 125, 147
appetite, 129. See also digestion
Arnica montana, 88–91
asthma, 120
back pain, 105
bark, 34–35
bay leaf/bay laurel, 50–53
berry plants, 27
biennials, 14
black cohosh, 43
blackberry, 138–141
bladder pain syndrome, 67
bleeding, 121, 128, 129, 139, 163
blood clots, 113
blueberry, 134–137
bolting, 27
borage oil, 147
bowel health, 146
breath freshener, 47, 62, 63, 83
Calendula officinalis, 92–95
cancer, 93, 101, 135, 139, 164
Capsicum annuum, 54–57
caraway, 14
cardamom, 47
cardiovascular disease. See heart disease
catnip, 96–99
chamomile, 16, 27, 100–103, 125
chickweed, 157
chronic fatigue, 109
chronic stress, 146
cleavers, 158
clover, red, 164
cold sores, 79
cold symptoms, 47, 54, 108, 109, 113, 120, 129, 142, 143. See also individual symptoms
colic, 63
colitis, 139
compost, 16
compresses, 40
coriander, 58–61
Coriandrum sativum, 58–61
coronary heart disease, 101
coughs, 63, 71, 83, 108, 109, 121, 139, 147, 160, 164
cramp bark, 34
damiana, 43
dandruff, 75
decoctions, 39
dementia, 135
depression, 74, 78, 125, 135, 146, 159
diabetes/blood sugar, 51, 59, 71, 75, 79, 135
diaper rash, 93
diarrhea, 135
digestion, 51, 55, 62, 63, 66, 67, 75, 78, 79, 97, 100, 117, 135, 143, 158, 161, 165
dill, 14
diuretics, 46, 139, 142, 156, 158
dry scalp, 75
drying plants, 37
dysentery, 139
ear infections, 120
echinacea, 108–111
Echinacea purpurea, 108–111
eczema, 147
elemental sulfur, 17
energy boosters, 67
essential oil creations, 39
evening primrose, 125, 146–149
eye health, 135
fatigue, chronic, 109
fennel, 62–65
feverfew, 47
fish emulsion, 16
flowers, 34
Foeniculum vulgare, 62–65
foraging, 167
garlic, 112–115
gas, 79
gastrointestinal wellness, 129, 147, 151
gingivitis. See gum disease
gingko, 43
gout, 135
ground ivy, 160
growing conditions, 14
growing supplies, 166
growth, maintaining, 27
gum disease, 79, 101, 109, 151
gum issues, 129
hay fever, 101
headaches, 47, 51, 55, 74, 108, 160
herpes simplex, 143
hot flashes, 79
immune function, enhanced, 109
indigestion/stomach ailments, 59, 67, 79, 92, 116–117, 135, 161
inflammation, 47, 58, 82, 83, 93, 105, 109, 113, 121, 135, 147, 156
infused oils, 41
infusions, 39
irritable bowel syndrome, 66, 71
ischemic stroke, 135
ivy, ground, 160
jaundice, 97
lambs quarters, 161
Laurus nobilis, 50–53
lavender, 121
leaves, 34
lime, 17
liver detoxification, 63
marigold, 83
Matricaria chamomilla, 100–103
maturity, days to, 20
Melissa officinalis, 116–119
menstrual pain/cramps, 47, 79, 83, 92, 139, 150, 157
Mentha spp., 66–69
mucus relief, 47
mullein, 120–123
myrrh, 83
Nepeta cataria, 96–99
obesity, 151
Ocimum basilicum, 46–49
Ocimum tenuiflorm, 47
Oenothera biennis, 146–149
organics, 21
Origanum vulgare, 70–73
osteoporosis, 63
pain, chronic, 55, 67. See also aches/pains
parsley, 14
perennials, 14
pest issues, 20
planning your garden, 14
plantain, 163
planting transplants, 29
poultices, 40
pregnancy, 150
premenstrual syndrome, 146, 147
propagation, 27
prostate problems, 139
pruritus ani, 55
psoriasis, 139
raised beds, 19
raspberry, 150–153
rattlesnake bites, 109
red clover, 164
remedies, preparing, 37
research, 42–43
resources, 168–169
respiratory ailments, 101, 108–109, 142, 151, 164
rheumatism/rheumatoid arthritis, 97, 147
Rosmarinus officinalis, 74–77
Rubus fruticosus, 138–141
Rubus idaeus, 150–153
salves, 41–42
Salvia officinalis, 78–81
Sambucus spp., 142–145
sedatives, 46, 96, 100, 121, 124
seeds
purchasing, 20–21
starting indoors, 28
shade, 14
sinus congestion, 55
skin issues, 159
slippery elm, 34
smallpox, 97
sore throats, 55, 70, 100, 108, 120, 139
sphagnum peat, 17
St. John’s wort, 43
starting seeds, 28
stomach ailments/indigestion, 59, 67, 79, 92, 116–117, 135, 161
stress, chronic, 146
stress relief, 125
stretch marks, 93
sulfur, 17
sun, 14
sunburn, 151
Symphytum officinale, 104–107
teas, 39
Thymus vulgaris, 82–85
tinctures, 39
topical preparations, 39–42
ulcers, 92
urinary tract health, 135
USDA hardiness zones, 20, 22–23
Vaccinium spp., 134–137
Valeriana officinalis, 124–127
Verbascum thapsus, 120–123
warts, 113
watering, 27
willow bark, 34
wormwood, 43
wound care, 51, 59, 83, 93, 101, 104, 109, 121, 128, 129, 131, 157, 163
yellow dock, 165
yellow fever, 97