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Boneset is most effective when taken on the first day of symptoms. Safety for pregnant women, nursing mothers, children under the age of 6, or persons with severe liver or kidney disease has not been established. Burdock: May be used as an anti-inflammatory remedy. Its numerous antioxidants protect the liver from toxic chemicals, allowing it to process the body's naturally occurring steroids which is helpful in achieving hormonal balance. A mildly bitter herb, it stimulates the release of gastric juices and aids digestion. Cilantro: May be used to expedite the removal of heavy metals such as mercury, lead and aluminum from the body. Localized deposits of these metals within the body have been shown to foster the growth of a number of infectious micro-organisms, including Chlamydia trachomatis, herpes simplex 1 and 2 and cytomegalovirus, protecting them from the action of antibiotics and anti-virals that would normally be capable of
eliminating them or controlling their virulence. Comfrey: May promote the growth of connective tissue, bone, cartilage, and is easily absorbed through the skin. Precautions: Use with extreme caution. Excessive consumption may be carcinogenic to the liver. Do not use while pregnant. Elderberry: May be effective against influenza. Taken before infection, it prevents infection. Taken after infection, it prevents spread of the virus through the respiratory tract. Feverfew: May be used as a preventative for people with migraines. The bitter taste of this herb enhances appetite and digestion and improves liver function. Relieves pain and inflammation of arthritis, relaxes nervous tension, eases depression and promotes sleep. Helpful for women who are highly nervous and sensitive to pain and may have sudden outbursts of anger. Gold Thread: It may be used as other pure bitters. In New England it is valued as a local application in thrush, for children. Heal All: May be
used as for internal ailments. Lemon balm: May be used as a calming, antiseptic and antiviral herb; easing tension, stress and overwhelming feelings; calms and slows the heart, eases nervousness, agitation, palpitations, irregular heartbeat and mild depression. Relaxes spasms in the stomach, lowers a fever and helps cool the body on hot summer days. Lemon balm helps tired minds to concentrate. Apply a lemon balm tincture topically to prevent or heal a herpes sore. Marshmallow: May be used to help with bronchitis, common cold/sore throat, cough, inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, stomach ulcers. Red Clover: May be helpful for children and adults with spasmodic coughs, bronchitis or pertussis; eases lymphatic congestion and tonsillitis and traditionally has been used as an anticancer remedy. Contains genistine which is known to inhibit cancer cell growth. Precautions: Use with caution if on anticoagulants and
anti-platelet agents or if using oral contraceptives. Do not use before or after surgeries because of blood thinning properties. St. John’s Wort: May treat depression. Precautions: May increase sensitivity to sunlight and risk of sunburn. Not to be used with a MAO or Protease inhibitor. Sorrell: May be used as a diuretic. Stinging Nettles: May be used if iron is low. Has many valuable properties including nourishing tonic for people who feel weak and tired, pre- and post- operative support, restores overall vitality, stimulates liver and kidneys to cleanse the body of waste products, helps clear eczema, and eases and prevents hay fever symptoms. As a non-irritating diuretic nettle leaf helps relieve fluid retention, cystitis and urethritis. Good preventative tea on regular basis for softening or preventing kidney stones and gravel and as a remedy for bedwetting and incontinence. Nettles helps stop nosebleeds. A tincture of the seeds improves thyroid function.
Valerian: May be used as a strong muscle relaxant, effective sleep remedy. Eases menstrual cramps, restlessness, emotional stress, nervous irritation, and gastrointestinal cramping. Yarrow: May be used for women‘s issues. Encourages blood flow to the pelvis, clears excess estrogen from the body, regulates length of menstrual cycle, lessen heavy menstrual bleeding and eases menstrual cramps. Lowers a fever and heals wounds. Precautions: Avoid internal use if pregnant. Elizabeth Foley, Divine Healing Nashu, In following the tradition of many Maine shops, Jerry is now available for your custom woodworking needs. His workshop is right on the premises and enhances the flow of energy at the shop with his creative design concepts. Jerry's craftsmanship includes both residential and commercial; including but not limited to custom mill work, cabinetry, counter tops, solid surface counter tops and custom furniture. As a master craftsman with over 30 years'
experience, Jerry offers his woodworking services for other furniture establishments and gift shops in the area. Have you ever been inside Aroma Joe's in Sanford? Jerry built the cafe that resides in Sanford's historical bank building. For your next set of kitchen and bathroom cabinets; or that retail store you are opening or refurbishing, call Jerry at 207-457-1114 or 207-608-3010. email: yankeellc2@metrocast.net ,

LEBANON, Maine - Crescent Moon Herbals is pleased to announce Rebecca Gray
of South Berwick has successfully completed the 2008 Herbal Apprenticeship
Certification Program instructed by Herbalist Christopher Bashaw, RN.

Her final PowerPoint presentation was entitled "I Eat My Yard" and was followed
with a brief question and answer session. Gray offered a delicious Staghorn
refreshment to all as part of her presentation and shared seeds to those in
attendance of Dock and Black-Eyed Susan from her garden for planting in
theirs.

Gray will offer her Powerpoint presentation on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the Dover
Meeting House, 141 Central Ave, Dover, N.H. The presentation begins at 7 p.m.
Gray will offer her services at Crescent Moon Herbals beginning early in 2009.

Instructor Christopher Bashaw is a registered nurse, herbalist and author who
offers a wide variety of classes and workshops at Crescent Moon Herbals. He
owns and operates Kosho Hoho Yooga of Rochester and has had numerous
articles published in local and national publications.

Crescent Moon Herbals is now welcoming applicants for the 2009 Herbal
Certification Program. For more information, call 207-457-1114 or visit
www.crescentmoonherbals.com.

Rebecca Gray participated in the six-month intensive
training and internship held at Crescent Moon Herbals,
along with several other students, and received her
certification in the Kosho Hoho Yooga Method of Herbal
Medicine. She is now a certified herbalist under the
laws and ethics governing the practice of herbal
medicine. From left, Christopher Bashaw, RN, and
Herbalist Rebecca Gray. (photo by Mary Lavoie)

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