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Medicinal herbs
Name
basil
Used for
Basil is used for stomach spasms, loss of
appetite, intestinal gas, kidney
conditions, fluid retention, head colds,
warts, and worm infections. It is also
used to treat snake and insect bites.
How use
Use leaves in cooking
Chamomile
Women sometimes use basil before and
after childbirth to promote blood
circulation, and also to start the flow of
breast milk.
Indigestion, anxiety, skin inflammations.
parsley
sage
Thyme
St. Johns Wort
Flatulence, bad breath
Mouth and throat inflammations
Coughs, congestion, indigestion, gas.
Mild to moderate depression.
Use leaves for cooking
Use leaves for cooking
Lemon balm
Anxiety, insomnia, wounds, herpes,
insect bites, flatulence, upset stomach.
Lemon balm is tasty and
gentle enough for children
when prepared in teas or
tinctures with a glycerin
base.
feverfew
Headaches (including migraines),
Use leaves and flowers for
How it might work
Basil contains many chemicals. These chemicals
might help get rid of intestinal worms. Basil is a
good source of vitamin C, calcium, magnesium,
potassium, and iron
Flower for tea
glossy leaves and yellow
flowers are this herb's
active parts.
salvia
Thymol – strong antiseptic
May prevent nerve cells in the brain from
reabsorbing certain chemical messengers,
including dopamine and serotonin. These
naturally occurring neurotransmitters are known
to be involved in regulating mood, but much
remains to be learned about exactly how they
work.
The oils, tannins, and bitters in lemon balm’s
fragrant leaves and flowers have a relaxing
antispasmodic effect on the stomach and
nervous system. When used topically, they help
fight off viruses like herpes simplex according to
the University of Maryland Medical Center
(UMMC).
arthritis, skin condition
Aloe vera
Evening Primrose oil
Fenugreek
Echinacea
Coriander (cilantro)
Peppermint
lavender
heal wounds, and to treat burns,
sunburns, and psoriasis
eczema, rheumatoid arthritis, and
menopausal symptoms
diabetes and loss of appetite, and to
stimulate milk production in
breastfeeding women. It is also applied
to the skin for inflammation.
teas; chew leaves to ease
headache pain.
topical
Given its historical use for
inducing childbirth,
women should use
caution when taking
fenugreek during
pregnancy.
Colds, flu, and other infections, based
on the idea that it might stimulate the
immune system to more effectively fight
infection.
Evening primrose oil contains gamma-linolenic
acid (GLA), an essential fatty acid.
Possible side effects of fenugreek when taken by
mouth include gas, bloating, and diarrhea.
Fenugreek can cause irritation when applied to
the skin.
Scientific evidence on echinacea for colds is
inconclusive.
Relieves digestive discomforts like
indigestion and vomiting when brewed
as tea and soothes sore muscles in
liniment recipes applied topically.
Peppermint tea is
prepared from dried
leaves of the plant
Peppermint spirit
(tincture) contains 10%
peppermint oil and 1%
peppermint leaf extract in
an alcohol solution.
http://umm.edu/health/
medical/altmed/herb/pep
permint#ixzz2isxo8YJV
lavender is used as a folk or traditional
remedy for anxiety, restlessness,
insomnia, depression, headache, upset
stomach, and hair loss.
The essential oil can also
be diluted with another oil
and applied to the skin.
Dried lavender flowers
can be used to make teas
menthol
Marigold (Calendula)
Calendula appears to fight
inflammation, viruses, and bacteria.
Used for wound healing, dermatitis,
burns, cuts and bruises.
or liquid extracts that can
be taken by mouth.
The dried petals of the
calendula plant are used
in tinctures, ointments,
and washes to treat
burns, bruises, and cuts,
as well as the minor
infections they cause.
Calendula has high amounts of flavonoids, plantbased antioxidants that protect cells from being
damaged by unstable molecules called free
radicals. Calendula has been shown to help
wounds heal faster, possibly by increasing blood
flow and oxygen to the affected area, which
helps the body grow new tissue.
http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/c
alendula#ixzz2isrbw8nm
Centella
asiatica/Gotu Kola
Used to heal wounds, improve mental
clarity, and treat skin conditions such as
leprosy and psoriasis.
It has been called "the fountain of life"
because legend has it that an ancient
Chinese herbalist lived for more than
200 years as a result of taking gotu kola.
Source: Gotu kola | University of
Maryland Medical Center
http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed
/herb/gotu-kola#ixzz2hpvgF4OQ
Sources
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/herbalmedicine.html#cat1
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/herbsataglance.htm
Gotu kola is available in
teas and as dried herbs,
tinctures, capsules,
tablets, and ointments.
Gotu kola contains certain chemicals that seem
to decrease inflammation and also decrease
blood pressure in veins. Gotu kola also seems to
increase collagen production, which is important
for wound healing.
Best evidence for Decreased return of blood
from the feet and legs back to the heart (venous
insufficiency).
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/providers/digest/topsupplements-science
http://www.herbs.org/herbnews/
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21694984 (Centella asiatica)