Echinacea
First sign of a cold. Taken as a tea of root or flower.
A quick-reference chart of the classic healing herbs — what each is traditionally used for, at a glance.

First sign of a cold. Taken as a tea of root or flower.
Sleep, anxiety, upset stomach. The bedtime tea.
Tension and rest. Aroma, tea, or infused oil.
Salves for dry, irritated or chapped skin.
Small cuts and bruises; a traditional fever tea.
Root soothes sore throats and dry coughs.
Chicory root for digestion; peppermint for bloating.
A gentle calmer for restlessness and light sleep.
The oil is a classic for skin and hormonal support.
Folk history for low mood. ⚠ Interacts with many medications.
Every herb on this chart is in Nicole Apelian's Medicinal Garden Kit — ten non-GMO seed varieties plus her full remedy guide.
Ten medicinal herbs and the simplest way to turn each into a tea, salve or tincture — one printable guide. We'll email it to you.