Herbs and Plants

Herbs and Plants

Agrimony

Used as an anti-inflammatory; antibiotic; astringent; also good for digestive disorders.

Alder Buckthorn

Bark can be used as a laxative.

Alfalfa

Nutritive with high mineral and vitamin content; lowers cholesterol.

Alkanet

Has been used as an expectorant and as an emollient.

Aloe (Aloe Vera)

Used for minor wounds and burns. Dried leaves can be used as a strong laxative. Widely used in cosmetics and commonly used in gel form on the skin primarily for its emollient (skin softening) property.

Angelica

Calming digestive disturbances; stimulates the appetite; alleviates coughs.

Anise

Can be used to relieve gas pains.

Apples

Used for bladder trouble; liver; diarrhoea; tooth decay; and loss of appetite.

Apricots

Detoxifies the liver and pancreas.

Asparagus

Helps with urinary problems and fatty tumors.

Beet

Excellent liver and blood cleansers and purifier; good for nerves and anaemia.

Bell Peppers

Good for eyes and indigestion.

Blackberry

Good for diarrhoea and colon problems.

Blueberry

Feeds the pancreas; good for sugar problems

Cabbage

For vitamin C; tissue builder; removes toxins; helps with digestion.

Celandine

Excellent liver and blood cleansers and purifier.

Cantaloupe

Good for complexion and digestion.

Carrots

For eyes, blood, lymph, skin and digestion.

Cayenne (Capsicum Annuum)

Systematic stimulant that stimulates blood flow, strengthening the heartbeat and metabolic rate. Helpful for circulatory and digestive systems. Externally used for rheumatic pains.

Celery

Good for arthritis; heart; indigestion; colds and skin problems.

Chamomile

Pleasant tasting tea, good for digestion.

Chaste Tree (Chasteberry)

Menstrual regulator; improves circulation and tone of female organs; promotes progesterone production.

Cherries

A good blood cleanser; also used for gout.

Crab Apple

For Vertigo.

Cranberry

Good for kidneys and asthma.

Dandelion

Excellent diuretic and liver cleanser.

Dandelion

Expels excess liquids in the body; liver cleanser.

Dong Quai

Menstrual regulator.

Echinacea

Relief for common cold and flu. External wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties.

Ephedra (or Ma-huang)

Beneficial for asthma and hay fever-like conditions. Should be used with caution as contains central nervous system stimulating properties similar to caffeine and pseudoephedrine.

Feverfew

Fever reduction and migraine relief.

Garlic

Antibiotic, antifungal and antiviral activity used to help clear congested lungs, coughs and bronchitis, intestinal worms, dysentery, sinus congestion, certain ulcers, gout, and rheumatism. Cardiovascular benefits and chemo preventive properties. 

Ginger

For indigestion and gas pain; helps in relieving morning sickness; a general stimulant. Popular for anti-nausea and anti-motion sickness.

Ginkgo

Used in treatment of disturbances to peripheral circulation, cerebral dysfunction, heart and eye diseases and accidents involving brain trauma.

Ginseng

Has antioxidant, antihepatotoxic (liver protecting) and hypoglycaemic effects.

Ginseng, American

Used as a stimulant; can be used to prevent stress; to fight colds.

Goldenseal

Tonic remedy with antimicrobial activity. Externally used for eczema, ringworm, itching, earache and conjunctivitis.

Hawthorn

Heart tonic used in conjunction with pharmaceutical drugs such as Digoxin in treatment of heart-related conditions.

Hops

Approved use in conditions such as nervous tension, excitability, restlessness and sleep disturbances. Appetite stimulant.

Licorice

Anti-inflammatory action. Can be used in treatment of peptic ulceration and gastritis.

Milk Thistle

Excellent liver and blood cleansers and purifier.

Mistletoe, American

Used in folk medicine to reduce blood pressure and as a sedative.

Nettles

An astringent and alkalising diuretic; good nutritive and high mineral content.

Oregon Grape

Excellent liver and blood cleansers and purifier.

Passion Flower

Mildly sedative properties. Often used together with hawthorn as antispasmodics for digestive spasms in cases of gastritis and colitis.

Peppermint

Digestive aid. Externally used for muscle and nerve pain.

Raspberry

Relieves nausea and improves digestion; improves uterine tone and blood supply; increases milk production

Sarsaparilla

Serves as a precursor for hormone production.

Saw Palmetto

Acts to tone and strengthen the male reproductive system.

Senna

Laxative.

St John’s Wort

Remedy for anti-inflammatory, wound-healing nervine, valued for its mild sedative and pain-reducing properties.

Valerian

Nighttime sleep aid.

Wild Yam

Antispasmodic; relieves spasm or cramping of smooth muscle; hormone precursor.

Witch Hazel

Easing of internal and external bleeding.

Yellow Dock

Blood cleanser; helpful in anaemia.

Minerals

Calcium

Vital in the formation of strong bones and teeth; also important for muscle growth and contraction; provides energy and participates in the activation of several enzymes; aids in deterring nervousness, brittle nails, hypertension, aching joints, increased cholesterol levels, and insomnia

Chromium

Involved in the metabolism of glucose needed for energy; vital in the synthesis of cholesterol, fats and protein; maintains stable blood sugar levels through proper insulin utilization.

Copper

Aids in the formation of bone, haemoglobin, and red blood cells; works in balance with zinc and vitamin C to form elastin; involved in the healing process, energy production, hair and skin colouring, and taste sensitivity; needed for healthy nerves.

Magnesium

Plays a roll in muscle movement and the transmission of nerve impulses; helps the body fight stress and combats depression; promotes the conversion of sugar into energy and aid digestion

Potassium

Important for healthy nervous system; aid in proper muscle contraction; works with sodium to control the body's water balance; aids in maintaining blood pressure.

Selenium

Keeps body tissues young and elastic; helps protect against some forms of cancer; aids in the combat against arthritis.

Zinc

Crucial to the reproductive system; important in prostrate gland functioning; decreases cholesterol and aids in healing wounds.

Vitamins

Vitamin A

Boosts immune system; helps protect against cancer; keeps skin healthy; improves eyesight

Vitamin B's

Improves mental attitude; protects against stress; keeps muscles, the nervous system and heart functioning well; also aids in digestion; promotes growth

Vitamin C

Helps immune system fight viruses and bacteria; prevents colds; heals wounds; decreases blood cholesterol

Vitamin E

Retards Aging; prevents blood clots; helps wounds heal without scarring; lowers blood pressure; provides energy and protects against air pollution