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· Unripe or green apples are treatment for diarrhoea 

· ripe apples treat constipation. 

· Raw or ripe apples have a cleansing effect on the body and a cooling, soothing action and so they are very useful for inflammatory conditions such as indigestion, arthritis, gout, gastric ulceration and urinary system infections.

· Stewed apple is a traditional food for invalids and well suited to nourish sick babies and children.

· Apple tea (skin on) is a refreshingly healing drink for colic, digestive problems or for colds.

Source of several essential minerals, probiotics, many claimed benefits including relief from cold symptoms, cramp relief, boost gut health, used topically on fungal infections and to keep hair shiny and healthy. 

Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, circulation, nervine, vulnerary

· for external use in injury (hematoma, dislocation, contusions, edema due to fracture),

rheumatic muscle and joint pain relief 

In addition to its use in cooking also used in teas, herbal baths, and infused in oil. Infused oils used topically in pain relief. 

Culinary herb in a mint family

· digestive and carminative: settles the stomach, improves appetite

· mental clarity/mood

· good insect repellent

As an adaptogen, help relieve the stress.

Use for: 

· colds, 

· headaches, 

· stomach disorders

· inflammation

· heart disease 

· helps with chronic inflammatory conditions, esp. rheumatoid arthritis

· skin healer: psoriasis, eczema, sun damaged or aged skin

· nutritive liver tonic, 

· helps body detoxification

controls blood sugar levels (inulin) 

An excellent herb for skin problems including inflammation, infection, bruising, cuts, ulcers, bed sores, slow healing wounds, minor burns, scalds, warts, oily skin and eczema. As a mouthwash, Calendula is effective in treating periodontal disease.

Both flowers and plant are used. Soothes tensions, irritated stomach complains, nausea, and used as eyewash, or on rashes and skin irritations.  

· improving blood glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes

· antibacterial power to cold and flu remedies

· aids digestion

· Essential oil diluted with a carrier oil, used for athletes foot

· Treatment for yeast infection (thrush, oral yeast infection) and gum disease gingivitis

· Relieves pain and inflammation caused by injuries and degeneration esp, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthtritis

· Topical treatment of diabetic sores, burns, skin ulcerations, abrasion, skin irritation

· Soothing effect on mucous membranes – helping with sore throats and coughs

Flower petals infusion for

· Eyewash 

· Mouthwash

· Poultice to treat wounds

· Hair rinse

· stimulant for liver and kidney functions.

· As a diuretic, it helps kidneys remove salt and water through urine

· High inulin content, dandelion tea can be useful for diabetics

· Beneficial to the musculoskeletal system by way of increased excretion of metabolic waste.

Dill water has been used as a remedy for indigestion and   wind in adults as well as children and is both safe and effective. It   encourages sleep if taken at bedtime, both the leaves and seeds containing a   mild sedative.

· Supports immune system

· To take at firs onset of cold, sinus, gum inflammation or other infection symptoms

· Relieves pain of cold sores, some protection against herpes simplex viruses

· Acts against Candida albicans (causes yeast infection)

· Tincture reduces skin itching, insect bites and hives

· Respiratory tonic to ease breathing in case of asthma and bronchitis cough, pulmonary disorders

· Bitter tonic helps digestive system

· Supports immune system

· Reduces high blood pressure

· Lowers cholesterol

· Digestive aid to relieve abdominal cramps, gas and bloating

· Loosen congestion and make cough more productive

· Calms dry, hacking cough of bronchitis

· Balancing effect on female reproductive system

Powerful antiseptic properties, frequently used   for cardiovascular, respiratory, or gastro conditions, also used externally   on wounds or as eardrops

Rhizome used, stimulates blood flow; can assist with arthritis, coughs/colds digestion, and nausea. Use in moderation if pregnant. Also used as a compress, or bath. 

· Anti-inflammatory urinary tract antiseptic

· Treatment for upper respiratory inflammation and congestion

Gotu Kola a  ‘healing herb’, a ‘cure-all’; `

· Supports the cardiovascular system, treat poor   circulation (and varicose veins). 

· It is considered to be a ‘brain tonic’,   assisting with cognitive function and reduces anxiety. 

· A traditional treatment for fevers, diarrhea,   leprosy, for ‘disorders’ of the female urogenital system. 

· With modern research, also, it is showing   promise for treating autoimmune diseases including lupus and psoriasis, some   anticancer activity 

· rejuvenating damaged skin, psoriasis

· stimulate the production of new skin cells,

· heal wounds and burns. 

· used in cosmetics, with claims of being   ‘anti-wrinkle and anti-aging’.

· Infused in oil, Gotu Kola can be used a skin   treatment and rubbed into the scalp as a hair tonic.

· The leaves, flowering tops and fruit (berries)   are used medicinally in modern herbal medicine.

· improves heart blood flow and lower blood   lipid levels. (Research has shown it particularly useful in treatment of   congestive heart failure.)

·  has an   anti-inflammatory action

· liver protective

· anti-viral action – against herpes simplex   (cold sore) virus

Medicinal uses: 

• Fungal infections, including Candida albicans, ringworm (Trichophyton spp)
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach ache
• Circulatory insufficiency
• Respiratory conditions
• Toothache

Medicinal uses: 

· Antibiotic. 

· Lung and urinary infections

· Circulatory stimulant.. 

· Strong diuretic. 

· Expels worms from children.

· Treats respiratory conditions like influenza, sinus infections, colds, bronchitis (antiviral, expectorant)

· Calms anxiety, nervous tension

· Digestive stimulant

· Treats burns and bruises

· Decoction of the bark for urinary infections, to relieve from diarrhoea and gastrointestinal diseases

· Essential oil used for the relief of swelling and muscular pain, sprains, strains, sports injuries

· Helps clear inflammation

Medicinal uses of the fruit, bark and leaves: of the kawakawa. 

· use leaves infusion to treat stomach ailments, bladder problems, toothache

· the fruits were eaten as a diuretic. 

· Externally used to heal cuts, boils, bruises, rheumatism, and nettle stings.

· Infusion from leaves and bark boiled in water, is used for the treatment of skin problems such as eczema.

· Kawakawa’s stimulating and rejuvenating properties made a good tonic.

Medicinal uses:

· Internal: Stimulates appetite. Facilitates east labour. Dysentery, diarrhoea. Piles, varicose veins, headaches, kidney and bladder troubles. Promotes bile flow. Haemorrhaging, teething babies with loosened bowels. Stomach ache.

· Topically: Ulcers, rheumatism, haemorrhage.

· Relaxes away mild depression, anxiety, headache

· As a sleep aid, use for insomnia

· Use for nervous stomach irritations

· Lowers high blood pressure

· Improve circulation

· Skin healing properties, burns, acne

Lemon is used in herbal medicine to help build immunity against colds, influenza, and other viral infections. As a good astringent, use in gargles for sore throats or for facial care, (it helps prevent wrinkles, great for use in facial masks, acne, for refreshing the skin)

· Memory Strengthener’ 

· quietening effect on the nervous system: useful for restlessness, excitability, insomnia. 

· aids heart function and circulation.

· used in a cream for cold sores. 

· uses for morning sickness, pregnancy headaches, fever, palpitations, heartburn, indigestion, nausea due to nerves. 

· Commonly used extremely in cream for Herpes Simplex (cold sores).

Lemon verbena is used primarily as a culinary herb, but it also   makes a delightful medicinal herb tea that: 

· soothes stomach spasms, indigestion and flatulence; 

· calms nerves 

· reduces fevers.

Culinary herb; Medicinal uses:

The leaves eaten raw in a salad, or infused dry as a tea, are recognized as being 

· stimulating for the digestive organs. 

In special diets the chopped leaves are an excellent substitute for pepper and other hot spices. It is believed that chewing the stems will help prevent infection. 

Medicinal uses:

Marshmallow is a valuable herb for using internally and   topically. The mucilage content, highest in the roots, is able to coat,   soothing and protecting the bodies mucous membrane:

· from scratchy sore throats (bronchitis) and easing dry coughs, 

· to the gastric mucosa (ease digestive dysfunctions; stomach ulceration,   irritable bowel, Crohn’s disease and colitis), also, 

· urinary system (irritations & infections). The mucilage is not digested in the   upper part of the gut but when reaches the colon is ‘digested’ by gut   bacteria. 

· It is a ‘wound healer’ whether internally or externally. Topically apply to   wounds, irritations, inflammation, eczema, rashes and bruises.

· Anti-inflammatory herb used to treat arthritis and other aches and pains

· Helps with gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining), digestive problems including diarrhea in children

· Settles upset stomach, prevents gas and bloating (carminative)

· In treatment of colds and flu, relieves congestion, headaches, muscle aches, nausea and fever

Medicinal uses:

As anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, demulcent and expectorant, use to assists 

· treatment of respiratory tract infection– bronchitis, respiratory catarrh, colds, coughs, tuberculosis, whooping cough. 

· External use: mullein flowers infused in olive oil are also used to ease the pain of swollen rheumatic joints, and for an earache. 

· Best medicinal food

· Contains natural antihistamines and anti-inflammatories that open up restricted bronchial and nasal passages, helping to ease hay bever and nose and sinus type allergy symptoms

· Diuretic, helps with gout, overnight incontinence, benign prostate enlargement

· Helps with arthritis, RA, osteoporosis and bone loss

· Women’s tonic -for female reproductive system, starting periods, entering menopause

Is a stable base for making herbal oil infusions with analgesic,   antifungal and antibacterial properties as well

· Protection against cancers, hart disease and storke is due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial compounds

· Along with other culinary herbs, helps manage diabetes

Medicinal uses:

· highest levels of antioxidant activities - it has ‘protective effects’ on your body   and can assist to inhibit ‘age-related’ degenerative conditions.

· The seeds and roots act as strongly diuretic   and are often used as ‘anti-rheumatic’. 

If you use a lot of Parsley and other ‘diuretic or stimulating’   herbs or medicines it is very important to make sure you drink plenty of   water, to reduce the stress on your kidneys and to reduce to risk of   developing kidney stones.

· Stimulates digestive system

· Expectorates coughs

· Helps to clear the lungs of congestion

Medicinal uses:

· “Spit poultice” to draws poison, splinter, bee sting, insect bite, stinging nettle sting from a wound,

· As a cellular regenerator, great for healing wounds 

· its bitter action is great for digestion, detoxing and liver cleansing

· also a valuable Animal Remedy. Drizzle the oil onto cuts, wounds, rashes, stings and other skin conditions. The Plantain will draw out any contaminants before effectively healing the damaged tissue.

· treats diarrhea, colds, stomach complaints

· effective and safe remedy for children to reduce fever and calm diarrhea

· female tonic to alleviate menstrual cramps, heavy periods, during entire nine months of pregnancy

· tone the uterine and pelvic muscles

· high vit C content of the rosehip

· healing damaged skin (astringent property)

· lifts depressive moods

· aphrodisiac

Medicinal uses:

· Anti microbial 

· stimulates blood flow (rubefacient)

· respiratory conditions, 

· digestive problems, indigestion (carminative)

· tonic for the brain - help memory and concentration (keep you alert) 

· relieve headaches, depression

· tonic for the nervous system

· relaxant and stimulant

· topical use for nerve and muscle pain/spasms relief (mild analgesic, spasmolytic)

· hair rinse for scalp conditions such as dandruff

· digestive herb

· remedy for colds and fevers

· its antibacterial and astringent properties work through gargles for sore throats, gingivitis and sore gums

· heals the skin

· woman’s herb relieving the hot flashes of menopause and slowing heavy menstrual bleeding

· positive effects on memory and concentration

· natural disinfectant and eodorizer, helping eliminate body odor

· darken greying hair

Medicinal uses:

· Being astringent, it can be used to ‘tighten’ tissue and aid with conditions as diarrhoea, haemorrhoids (cream or ointment), - 

· As an eye wash for conjunctivitis or tired, itchy or strained eyes. 

· As a gargle /mouth wash for sore throats and mouth or gum infections/ inflammations. 

· As a poultice or compress it can be used for clean wounds. 

· Tonic for nervous system, helping with mild depression and anxiety

· Effective in treatment of herpes lesions

· Antiviral property can be used to treat flu viruses

· Oil infusion heals burns, damaged skin, calms the pain of sciatica, arthritis, fibromyalgia, muscle aches, PMS and breast tenderness

· Remedy for cough and cold

· Being expectorant, clears the lungs of congestion and as a antitussive – cams coughing spasms

· Settles the stomach, helps sleep, soothe a sore throat, relieves aches and pains, encourage the body to sweat, helping to eliminate toxins and bringing down a fewer

· Medicinal uses: 

· As a natural anti-inflammatory, good treatment for arthritis. 

· A natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns and speeds up wound healing. 

· A remedy for gastrointestinal discomfort associated with irritable bowel syndrome, and other digestive disorders. 

· It is used to maintain a healthy liver and has anti-oxidant properties. 

· It has been used as an anticoagulant for prevention of strokes and heart attacks. 

Some traditional healers use it for the treatment of cough, or cooked with milk, to treat asthma

· First aid remedy for abrasions, burns, scalds, insect bites and other inflammatory conditions of the skin

· The base for varicose vein tretments

· Ingredient in skin care, toning facial cleanser; reduces swelling of acne and minor pimples

· Is a prebiotic, promoting the growth of beneficial gut microorganisms 

· With a low glycemic index (GI) and a low calorie value, great to lose weight safely

· Sweetner for those who need to lower blood sugar

Medicinal uses:

· Breaking of fevers, colds bleeding piles, cystitis, covering wounds. 

· Stimulates gastric secretion.

· Use in hypertension and coronary thrombosis, dysentery and diarrhoea.

· Chew fresh leaves to alleviate toothache. 

· Press fresh leaves and flower tops into cuts and scrapes. 

· Combines with elderflowers and peppermint for colds and influenza. 

· Gentle laxative, encourages both towel movement and good digestion by stimulating the release of gastric juices

An ointment is valuable for eruptive skin conditions that cause itching, sores and scabby skin lesions