USEFUL HERBS
HOPS
Humulus lupulus
Used as a soporific to treat insomnia, anxiety, indigestion, and also for the relief of menstrual pain and neuralgia.
HOREHOUND Marrubium vulgare
Beneficial for disorders of the gall bladder and the stomach, it can also be used to treat menstrual pain. It is specifically of use in bronchial disorders.
HORSERADISH
Cochlearia armoracia
Eaten raw, it stimulates digestion and treats bronchial disorders. It clears the head and relieves congestion and sinusitis and the related pain.
HORSETAIL
Equisitum arvense
Having a high silica content, horsetail can be used to clean pewter. A potent diuretic, it can be drunk as a tea to remove gall or kidney stones. It promotes coagulation and corpuscle growth, reducing internal and external bleeding.
IRISH MOSS
Chondrus crispus
Known as carrageen, Irish moss is a gelatin derived from seaweed and is used in pharmaceutical products. Its soothing properties are useful for bronchial and digestive irritations, and it is also nutritious and used for treating convalescents.
JUNIPER
Juniperus communis
Used internally as a urinary antiseptic and to stimulate appetite. The oil can be used in a vaporiser for bronchial infections. It is a diuretic which stimulates the kidneys.
KELP
Fucus vesiculosus
Kelp is used in the treatment of disorders of the thyroid gland and to treat overweight people; it contains iodine.
KOLA Cola nitida
Kola is a heart stimulant and is high in caffeine. It is used to treat headaches, migraine and depression.
LIME FLOWERS
Tillia cordata
In combination with hawthorn and mistletoe, the flower can be used to treat hypertension, cardiac disease and high blood pressure.
LIQUORICE
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Liquorice root can be used as an expectorant in respiratory complaints, and it is well-known for its laxative properties. It is also used as an anti-inflammatory drug, possessing similar qualities to prednizone.
MILK THISTLE
Silybum marianum
Used as an appetite stimulant and an aid to digestion, the powdered seeds can be used in certain cardiovascular disorders. This herb has also been used to treat leg ulcers and varicose veins. It protects the liver from toxins and is used to treat hepatitis.
MULLEIN
Verbascum thapsus
Specifically used for respiratory disorders, working as an expectorant and a sedative. Externally an oil from the flowers can treat haemorrhoids, bruises, nappy rash and warts.
OATS
Avena saliva
Oats are nutritious and soothe the intestinal tract. The seeds are good for the heart and relieve nervous anxiety. The oatmeal is used for skin disorders and the dried straw is used as tea for chest complaints.
OLIVE OIL
Olea europaea
Apart from its culinary delights it has laxative properties, relieves ulcers, and it is believed to reduce cholesterol. Externally the oil is used on bruises, burns and bites, and softens dry skin and hair. Eating this flavoursome oil can enrich dry skin, relieve itchy scalp, add lustre to the hair.
The mucilage on the seed swells when ingested and is effective for constipation, and also diarrohea. It helps lower blood cholesterol. Its most effective use is for Irritable
Bowel syndrome and in cases of colitis. It is sometimes used to treat cystitis
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