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1 Lime- flowers Lime tree is a popular remedy against insomnia and anxiety. Lime-flowers are only used in infusion or made into a distilled water as household remedies in indigestion or hysteria, nervous vomiting or palpitation. The bract and flower infusion (tea) is also employed against ailments of the upper respiratory tract, due to the expectorant and antiseptic action of its constituents. In the past farmers believed lime tree to protect against thunderbolts, and to be a symbol of love and faith. OFFICINAL HERBS 2 Wormwood Wormwood is used primarily for liver, gall bladder and stomach ailments, as well as to expel intestinal worms, hence the common name. This herb has been used to promote menstruation, that’s why it is considered to be a symbol of woman and fertility. In the past wormwood leaves were believed to allow to run many kilometres a day without any effort, if put in someone’s shoes in the morning. OFFICINAL HERBS 3 Chamomile Chamomile has been used for a variety of ailments including: colic (especially in children), bloat, mild upper respiratory infections, premenstrual pain, anxiety and insomnia. Externally, Chamomile is used to treat sore and chapped nipples in nursing mothers, as well as minor skin infections and abrasions. Eye drops made from these herbs are also used for tired eyes and mild ocular infections. In foods and beverages, the essential oil and extract are used as flavor components. In manufacturing, the volatile oil of chamomile is used as a fragrance in soaps, cosmetics, and perfumes. The extract is also used in cosmetics and soaps. Teas have been used as a hair tint and conditioner. In the farmer tradition chamomile flowers had to be picked up using the left hand, avoiding any drop before reaching home. 4 OFFICINAL HERBS Lemon balm Lemon balm leaves have a gentle lemon scent, related to mint. During summer, small white flowers full of nectar appear. These attracts bees, hence the name Melissa (Greek for “honey bee”). The crushed leaves, when rubbed on the skin, are used as a repellant for mosquitos. Lemon balm is also used medicinally as a herbal tea, or in extract form. It is claimed to have antibacterial and antiviral properties. It is also used as an anxiolytic, mild sedative or calming agent. One study has found it to be effective at reducing stress. Lemon balm is often used as a flavouring in ice cream and herbal teas, both hot and iced. It is also frequently paired with fruit dishes or candies. It can be used in fish dishes. Once ladies used to store lemon balm flowers in their wardrobes after been exposed to S. John’s dew as they believed it to keep moths away from woollen garments. OFFICINAL HERBS 5 Mallow Tender, fresh boiled mallow leaves with lemon, oil, salt and pepper can be eaten as a vegetable in the evening. Much appreciated by chronic constipation sufferers. Mallow contains highly effective substances for the treatment of gastritus, laringitus and coughs, loosening catarrh. Once housewives used to pick mallow pink-purple flowers on S. John’s eve and leave them on their window-sill as they were thought to “drink” S.John’s dew and to become a cure-all medicine. OFFICINAL HERBS 6 Rue In traditional healing practices, Rue tea has been used to promote menstruation, against hypertension and to treat hysteria. Crushed rue leaves are placed in the ear canal to relieve ear aches and headaches. Externally, rue is applied as a skin antiseptic and insect repellant, as well as a poultice against rheumatic pain. In Italy rue leaves are sometimes added to grappa to obtain GRAPPA ALLA RUTA. Fresh leaves can be used to make salads, meat, fish, oil or vinegar tasty. In the tradition rue was considered to be “a grass against fear”. Infact people used to hide it in their pockets when facing scaring moments. The yellow flowers were placed around children’s neck as vermifuge or around newly-married couples’s necks on their wedding day to keep envy away. OFFICINAL HERBS 7 Passion flower The fresh or dried leaves of Passion flower(Passiflora incarnata) are used to make a tea that is used to treat insomnia, hysteria, epilepsy, and it is also valued for its analgesic and antidepressant properties. The "Passion" in "passion flower” refers to the passion of Jesus on the last days and especially his crucifixion: the pointed tips of the leaves were taken to represent the Holy Lance. The tendrils represent the whips used in the flagellation of Christ. Ten petals and sepals represent the ten faithful apostles (less St.Peter the denier and Judas Iscariot the betrayer). The flower’s radial filaments represent the crown of thorns. The chalice-shaped ovary with its receptacles represents a hammer or the holy Grail. The three stigmas represent the 3 nails and the 5 anthers below them the 5 wounds. The blue and white colours of many species’flowers represent Heaven and Purity. 8 OFFICINAL HERBS Aloe Vera Aloe vera is alleged to be effective in treatment of wounds. A more recent review (2007) concludes that the cumulative evidence supports the use of Aloe vera for the healing of first to second degree burns. Aloe vera extracts have antibacterial and antifungal activities, which may help in the treatment of minor skin infections, such as boils and benign skin cysts. Aloe vera gel is used as an ingredient in commercially available lotion, yoghurt, beverages and some desserts. Aloe vera juice is used for consumption and relief of digestive issues such as heartburn and irritable bowel syndrome. It is common practice for cosmetic companies to add derivatives from Aloe vera to products such as makeup, tissues, moisturizers, soaps, sunscreens and shampoos. Aloe vera contains a molecule carrying out an anti - cancer action. ERBE OFFICINALI 9 Father Romano Zago was born in Lajeado (RS) Brazil on August 11, 1932. He was ordained a Franciscan friar in 1958 after having studied philosophy and theology. In 1988, while presiding at the San Antonio parish in Pouso Novo (RS) Brazil, he learned from local natives about a potent allnatural Aloe arborescens recipe they used for curing cancer. Afterwards, he was sent to Jerusalem and Italy, where he continued to see great success in the chronically ill being cured when he recommended they try this recipe made with the whole leaf of the native Aloe arborescens plant that grows in the region. This inspired him to devote his life to research and education on Aloe and the recipe that has been published in three books he has written. OFFICINAL HERBS 10 CANCER CAN BE CURED! Here is the recipe: 1. Half a kilo (1.1 lbs.) of honey. Do not use synthetic or refined honeys and general fakes. 2. Between 40 and 50 ml (6-8 tsps) of grappa, whisky, cognac, etc. (pure alcohol, wine, beer and liqueurs cannot be used). Note: 40-50 ml is the equivalent of a measure of whisky or a small coffee cup. 3. 350 grams (.77 lbs.) of Aloe arborescens leaves. Use three or four leaves, depending on their length. OFFICINAL HERBS 11 THE END OFFICINAL HERBS 12