|
Name |
Part Used |
Health
Benefits |
Additional
Information |
|
Cardamon |
Fruit |
Relieves flatulence, harmonises
digestion and eases nausea. Useful for combating colds & chills. |
|
|
Celery |
Seed |
A cleansing herb, offering a good
source of minerals. Beneficial for the kidneys and frequently used
for joint disorders. |
Avoid in pregnancy. |
|
Chamomile |
Flowers |
The
‘mother of the gut’. Use for digestive weakness. Also very
helpful to alleviate tension. A pleasant herb for children, to
relive colic and promote rest. |
Add an infusion to your bath. Use
as a final rinse for your hair. |
|
Cinnamon |
Quills |
A herb to aid the circulation,
promote good digestion and to help combat infection. |
Avoid in pregnancy. |
|
Dandelion |
Root/Leaf |
A herb frequently used to reduce
water retention (oedema). High in minerals which are frequently
depleted by synthetic diuretics. |
Seek help from your herbalist if
you suffer from water retention. |
|
Elderflower |
Flower |
A lovely tasting tea, generally
useful to relieve cold symptoms, including catarrh and sinus
problems. |
Can be used to make a lovely wine
and/or cordial. |
|
Fennel |
Seed |
A digestive agent to help relieve
griping and indigestion, to encourage milk supply when
breastfeeding. |
A useful herb to relieve colic in
children. |
|
Lemon Balm |
Herb |
A refreshing gentle herb to relive
anxiety. Promotes digestion and induce rest. |
Lemon Balm also has anti-viral
activity. |
|
Lemon Verbena |
Herb |
Similar activities to Lemon Balm,
but with a slightly different flavour. |
|
|
Limeflower |
Flower |
Another anti-stress herb for
soothing the nervous system. Used by herbalists for some individuals
with high blood pressure and circulatory disorders. |
Consult your herbalist if you
suffer from a circulatory disorder. |
|
Marigold |
Flower |
A cleansing and detoxifying herb
with anti-fungal, anti-viral and antibiotic activity. Marigold
exhibits these properties internally and externally. |
Use as a wash, compress, foot and
hip bath. |
|
Nettle |
Herb |
A detoxifier used as a spring
tonic, for allergies and joint disorders. |
Use nettle in soups with other
vegetables. A good hair tonic, (use in the final rinse). |
|
Peppermint |
Herb |
A herb for the digestive system.
Harmonies well with elderflower for colds and catarrh. Try for
headaches. |
A max of 4 cups per day is
recommended. Do not use for children under 4. Pleasant foot bath. |
|
Rosemary |
Herb |
A herb to encourage digestive
functions. Traditionally used to increase circulation to the head,
to relieve pain and improve concentration. |
A max
of 3 cups per day. Don’t use if you suffer from high blood
pressure. |
|
Sage |
Herb |
Excellent as a gargle to relieve
sore throats and enhance immunity. Sage may also reduce milk flow
during lactation-so avoid during breastfeeding. |
Do not feed if you are
breastfeeding or pregnant |
|
Thyme |
Herb |
A useful herb for ear. Nose,
throat and chest infections |
Useful to combat coughs and colds
in children. |
