Herbal Remedies from the Judean Hills

Easy access links to Rebbetzin Chana Bracha's Herbal Remedies:

The Book of Bereshit
Parashat Bereshit: Plants Connect Heaven and Earth
Parashat Noach:  אֶתְרוֹג – Etrog – Citrus Medica
Parashat Lech Lecha: Chaste Tree Berries
Parashat Vayeira: Sage – a Salvation Bush Saving Us from All Illness
Parashat Chayei Sarah: Self-Assurance from the Strong, Independent Mullein
Parashat Toldot: Spiny Hawthorn: A Thorny Heart Healer
Parashat Vayetze: Thyme - Courage to Cleanse
Parashat Vayishlach: Rosemary- Symbol of Faithfulness & Love
Parashat Vayeshev: Lemon Balm- Calming, Sweet, Honeybee Herb
Parashat Miketz: Calendula - Sunshine Flower
Parashat Vayigash: Aloe Vera - A Superior Skin Healer and Emergency Burn Treater
Parashat Vayechi: Jerusalem Sage - Year-round, Resilient, Reliable Friend

The Book of Shemot

Parashat Shemot: Dandelion - Reviving Your Inner Child
Parashat Va'era: Milk-Thistle – A Thorny Liver Remedy
Parashat Bo: The Strong, Musty Scented Protective Rue 

Parashat Beshalach: The Seven Fruits of Israel
Parashat Yitro: Nourishing, Mild, Mucilaginous Mallow
Parashat Mishpatim: Plantain - Accessible, Edible, Effective, Bug-Bite and Skin Healer
Parashat Terumah: Benefitting from Burning Nettle 

Parashat Tetzaveh: Myrtle: Fresh, Upright, Evergreen Symbol of Success 

Parashat Ki Tisa: The Bitter, Detoxifying, Amalek-Eliminating Myrrh
Parashat Vayakhel-Pekudei: The Spiritual Protective Warming Energy of Cinnamon

The Book of Vayikra

Parashat Vayikra: Chickweed –The Sweet, Gentle, Powerful Star-shaped Healer
Parashat Tzav: עולש – Chicory – Cichorium Intybus
Parashat Shemini: Hyssop – The Humble Herb of Freedom
Parashat Tazria-Metzora: Rockrose – A Carefree Evergreen with Spring Petals
Parashat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim: Shepherd’s Purse - Calming, Comforting, Soothing
Parashat Emor: Lamb’s Quarters: G-d-Given Most Nutritious Edible Weed
Parashat Behar: My White Broom Rebirth
Parashat Bechukotai: My Self-planted Mulberry Fairy-Tale Tree

Shabbat Pesach: Was Horehound One of the Bitter Herbs for the Pesach Seder?

The Book of Bamidbar

Parashat Bamidbar: The Rose – A Symbol of Love
Parashat Naso: English Walnut: The Majestic Loner Tree
Parashat Beha’alotcha: Garlic - A Natural Antibiotic, Stamina Strengthener, Indigestion Causing Plant
Parashat Shlach L’chah: The Hardy, Humble Honeysuckle
Parashat Korach: Feminine, Balancing, Heart Opening Geranium
Parashat Chukat: Refreshing, Sweet, Uplifting Mint
Parashat Balak: Noble, Verdant Bay Leaf Tree
Parashat Pinchas: Capers and a Rebbetzin’s Shabbat Confession
Parashat Matot/Masai: Prickly Burnet: Pot-Shaped, Paradisiac Thorn of Division

The Book of Devarim

Parashat Devarim: Helpful Herbs before Fasting
Parashat Va’etchanan: Lemongrass: Cleansing, Energy Transforming, Mind-Clearing Herb
Parashat Eikev: Purselane: Omega 3 Rich, Welcome Volunteer, Summer Latecomer
Parashat Re’eh: Calamint: Inconspicuous, Sorrow Soothing, Sweet Smelling Herb
Parashat Shoftim: Soothing, Relaxing, Mood-lifting Lavender
Parashat Ki Tetze: Black Seed Sprinkled on Bread since Talmudic Times
Parashat Ki Tavo: Most Bitter, Soul-Inflicting Wormwood
Parashat Nitzavim: The Holy Apple Orchard
Parashat Vayelech: Castor Oil – The Natural Detoxification Agent
Parashat Ha'azinu: Pure, White Yom Kippur Surprise
Parashat V’Zot Habracha: Basil: Soul Reviving, Gentle Plant of Peace