Alphabetical list of medicinal herbs
Agnus Castus
Regulates hormones, helps to treat menstrual problems
Agrimony
Weak acid stomach, improves digestion. Used for sluggish liver and diarrhoea
Alfalfa
Cleanser, rich in nutrients, controls cellulite
Aloe Vera
Helps eliminate toxins. Contains 18 amino acids and vitamins
Aniseed
Helps with digestion, contains phytoestrogens
Astragalus
Improves function of immune system
Barberry
Anti-fungal and antibacterial properties, immuno-stimulant. Used for sluggish liver, improves bile flow, gastro-intestinal disorders, colic due to flatulence. Cleanses the liver, kills bacteria in the intestines
Bayberry
Mucous colitis, diarrhoea, IBS
Beth Root
Anti-haemorrhagic, used for heavy periods
Black Cohosh
Normalises Reproductive system, balances sex hormones. Inflammatory arthritis, sciatica and rheumatism. The best known herb to help with tinnitus
Black Haw
Womb tonic, Relieves spasms. Used for painful periods
Bladderwrack
Effective against candida and some bacteria, nature's antibiotic. Speeds up metabolism by stimulating the thyroid gland. Anti-cellulite, helps to lose weight
Blue Cohosh
Relaxing and stimulating action on the womb
Blue Flag
Stimulant, diuretic, anti-obese, reduces appetite. Lymphatic and blood purifier, tonic. Diuretic and laxative
Bogbean
Rheumatoid arthritis, with weakness and lack of vitality
Boldo
Liver stimulant, diuretic, aid to slimming
Boneset
'Aches all over', catarrh
Broom
Constricts veins reduces water retention
Buchu
Water retention. Used in urinary tract infections and cystitis
Buckthorn
Occasional constipation, hard stools
Burdock
Eliminates toxins from the blood. Eliminates waste products in chronic skin problems. Eliminates waste in arthritic conditions
Calamus
Gall bladder disorders, gastro-intestinal problems
Capsicum
Stimulates circulation, improves action of other herbs. Warming herb
Caraway
Antispasmodic, stimulant, relieves wind
Cascara
Laxative, bitter tonic
Cat's Claw
Powerful immune booster with anti-inflammatory properties
Celery
Used for treating rheumatic and Gout. Improves circulation
Centuary
Weak or sour stomach, gastritis
Chamomile
Indigestion, acidity, bloating and colic, gastritis. Irritable bowel and diarrhoea. Insomnia. Dull throbbing ache, with nausea, irritability. Hyperactivity in children, restlessness
Chaparral
Powerful blood cleanser, nature's antibiotic
Chinese Angelica
Regulates the menstrual cycle, relieves period pain and cramps
Clivers
Detoxifier, tonic, adaptogen, anti-obese. The best herb for lymphatic system and enlarged nodes
Coltsfoot
Effective against catarrh, spasms and inflammations
Corn Silk
Bladder disorders, prostate enlargement
Cowslip
Anxiety, mental and physical restlessness
Cramp Bark
Used for cramps, particularly for menstruation. Muscular spasms and pain
Cranesbill
Used for irritable bowel syndrome
Damiana
Aphrodisiac, tonic, anti-depressant
Dandelion
Cleansing herb, helps to lose weight. Relieves headache due to diuretic properties. Liver and gall bladder disorders. Balances ph in body
Deadnettle
Menstrual Regulator. Helps with vaginal discharge
Devil's Claw
Used for arthritis rheumatism and back pain
Echinacea
Stimulates immune system. Used for infections of all kinds. Powerful blood cleanser. Used for skin disorders
Elder
Used for hay fever and nasal catarrh. Tonsilitis, common cold
Elecampane
Irritating or non-productive coughs. Removes mucous
Eyebright
Antihistamine, watery eyes, runny nose
False Unicorn
Root Powerful uterine tonic, precursor to oestrogen. Increases libido
Fenugreek
Soothing and healing to mucosa of intestines
Feverfew
Feeling of tight band around the head
Figwort
Skin eruptions with severe itching
Fringe Tree
Liver stimulant, increases secretion of bile
Fumitory
Tonic, diuretic, and mild laxative, used to treat skin conditions
Gentian
The King of all tonics. Bitter liver herb with anti-spasmodic properties. Stimulates digestion and red cells
Gingko Biloba
Improves circulation to all parts of the body. Improves memory and concentration
Golangal
Anti-fungal properties. Used against candida
Golden Rod
Sinusitis, catarrh, hay fever
Golden Seal
Nausea, nervous stomach. Soothes mucous membranes. Antibiotic with natural anti-catarrh properties
Gotu Kola
The most useful herb for cellulite. Improves memory, concentration and blood circulation. Detoxifier, used for acne, heals skin without scars
Grindelia
Used for asthmatic and bronchial conditions
Ground Ivy
Nasal and bronchial catarrh and sinusitis. Tinnitus
Guaiacum
Anti-rheumatic, anti-inflammatory
Guarana
Sustains the brain during mental effort. Increases stamina
Hawthorn
Heart tonic, hypo-tensive, improves blood circulation. Tones the veins
Heartease
Helps to treat eczema, allergies and acne. Anti-allergenic, rich in zinc
Helonias
Bloating, depression, lack of libido. Natural alternative to HRT
Hops
Nervous anxiety, insomnia, neuralgia
Horsetail
Genito-urinary complaints. Diuretic, rich in minerals. Prostatitis. Desire to urinate without relief. Rich in Silica. Stimulates immune system and white blood cells
Horse Chestnut
Heavy legs, cellulite, spider veins
Hydrangea
Inflammation of the prostate gland
Irish Moss
Chronic irritation of the stomach
Jamaican Dogwood
Sedative, hypnotic. Used for insomnia and neuralgia
Juniper
Diuretic, anti-inflammatory, helps slimming
Kava-Kava
Anxiety. Treats emotional stress as well as muscle tension
Kola
Stimulant, antidepressant, tonic
Korean Ginseng
Stimulant, increases brain function and energy level
Lady's Mantle
Used for excessive menstruation
Lady's Slipper
Anxiety, Irritability and tension headaches
Lapacho
Contains substances to work against fungi and viruses
Lavender
Anti-depressant, nerve relaxant
Lemon Balm
Reduces blood pressure, restlessness and irritability
Lime Blossom
Hardening of the arteries, increased blood pressure
Liquorice
Stimulates production of hormones by the adrenal glands. Has similar function to cortisol. Dry cough,
asthma, catarrh. Used for skin conditions
Marigold
Digestive disorders, anti-inflammatory action, anti-fungal. Regulates hormones, Soothing effect on the stomach and intestine. Excellent cleanser, immune stimulant, detoxifier. Used for treatment of vaginal thrush
Marshmallow
Used for urithritis, urinary gravel and cystitis. Hiatus hernia, inflammation of the stomach
Meadowsweet
Indigestion, hyperacidity
Milk Thistle
The best herb for liver cleansing
Motherwort
Nerve and heart relaxant. Used for palpitations during stress
Nettles
Helps with many skin conditions, including allergies. Diuretic with anti-inflammatory properties. Blood purifier. Anti-histamine. Stimulates spleen
Oak Bark
Diarrhoea, colitis
Oats
Supports over-stressed nervous system, used for depression. Tranquiliser, brain tonic
Parietaria
Diuretic. Used in treatment of inflammation of the urinary system
Parsley Piert
Useful diuretic, aids in the removal of kidney and urinary stones
Pasque Flower
Menopausal hot flushes, PMT, Depression, Painful periods with headaches. Frequent urination at night.
Inflammation of prostate
Passiflora
Best known remedy for insomnia and disturbed sleep patterns
Peppermint
Sluggish digestive system, wind & bloating. Spasmodic headaches with a 'hot head'. Relieves nasal congestion
Pilewort
Useful for constipation with haemorrhoids. Specific for non-bleeding haemorrhoids
Prickly Ash
Improves arterial and capillary circulation. Cramps and rheumatism, pains in base of spine
Queens Delight
Chronic skin problems, weeping eczema, acne
Red Clover
Contains natural oestrogens, balances hormones. Cleanses lymphatic vessels
Rosemary
Stimulates circulation to the brain, improving concentration. Used for various nervous problems. Used for migraine and headaches, as well as ovarian insufficiency
Sage
Respiratory allergy, sore throat, tonsilitis. Cleanser and tonic, used for weak stomach and depression
Sarsaparilla
Increases production of the male hormone - testosterone
Saw Palmetto
Tonic, contains hormonal agent, stimulates the prostate gland. Enlargement of the prostate gland
Senna
Stimulant, laxative
Shepherd's Purse
Urinary antiseptic, used for excessive menstruation
Skullcap
Oppressive headache, migraine, and nervous stress
Shitake Mushroom
Improves production of immune cells. Has antiviral properties
Shizandra
Improves semen production and immune system
Siberian Ginseng
Stimulates immune system, Helps to recover from illness. Helps the body adapt to stress. Used for tiredness, the best 'male' herb, enlarged prostate
Skullcap
Relieves stress and anxiety, helps with insomnia
Spurge
Anti-asthmatic, expectorant and anti-spasmodic
St John's Wort
Used for nervous problems, depression and tension. Neuralgia, sciatica, injuries to nerves
Stone Root
Diuretic, used for varicose veins and haemorrhoids
Tormentil
Irritable bowels, diverticulitis
Uva-Ursi
Natural diuretic, soothes urinary tract in cases of cystitis
Valerian
Relaxing effect on the digestive and nervous system, helps to relax, induces sleep. Sedative. Hypo-tensive
Vervain
Anti-spasmodic for release of tension and stress
White Willow
Aches and pains of all kinds. Anti-inflammatory properties
White Horehound
Chronic Bronchitis, irritating hard coughs. Expectorant, antiseptic, tonic
Wild Cherry
Irritating cough, bronchitis
Wild Indigo
Used for lymphatic infections with enlarged nodes
Wild Lettuce
Nervous excitability and sleeplessness
Wild Yam
Irregular periods, ovarian and uterine pains, PMT, balances hormones, regulates menstrual cycle. Soothing effect on intestines, used in treatment of IBS
Yarrow
Reduces blood pressure and water retention
Yellow Dock
Internal cleanser, improves bile flow. Disorders of the spleen, liver and lymphatic glands
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