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An historical resource for herbalists and physicians, this scented fruit inhibits “unfriendly” bacteria to keep the gut clean and healthy. Blueberries contain therapeutic agents lethal to bacteria, namely E.coli, and are a common folk remedy for urinary tract infections as well as diarrhoea. The tannins contained in the fruit are said to kill microbes. As [...]
With a long history of use in India, cinnamon is now one of the world’s most important spices, with a plethora of healing properties. Stimulating and warming, cinnamon in a traditional remedy for digestive problems such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea, as well as for aching muscles and other symptoms of viral conditions such as [...]
With a lovely citrus scent, lemon balm has many medicinal, culinary and aromatic uses. Due to its sedating effects, lemon balm has been used traditionally for treating menstrual cramps and headaches, healing wounds, easing digestion, preventing insomnia and relaxing the nerves. It stimulates the liver and gallbladder, and enhances digestion and absorption. The herb has [...]
Native to Australia, tea tree is part of the clove family and provides one of the most effective natural antiseptics. With its antibacterial, anti-fungal and renowed antiseptic properties, tea tree is an effective remedy for a broad range of conditions, especially fungal and skin problems like ringworm, insect bites and stings, acne, athlete’s foot and [...]
With its pungent scent, thyme has been used by healers for centuries, and today is among the most common and useful of herbs in the garden. A stimulating herb, thyme work well as a tonic for the nerves, helping to combat mental stress and enhance mood. It has powerful antiseptic, antibacterial and anti-viral actions, and [...]
Horseradish is traditionally used as a condiment, to aid the digestion of roasted meats. It also has a long history in ancient medical circles. Horseradish stimulates gastric secretions, acting as a general digestive aid. With its natural siligrin content, it has powerful antibacterial, antibiotic and even anti-cancer properties. Horseradish is also a good diuretic and [...]
Originally from Asia, garlic is part of the onion family. It is widely used in cooking, and is an old-fashioned remedy that treats many body systems. Best known for preventing and treating colds, influenza and sore throats, with anti-viral, antibacterial, anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties, garlic is also useful for bladder and kidney infections, ear infections, [...]
A native of the Mediterranean, this common garden plant is popular as a herb both used in cooking, and for its many curative properties. With its fragrant aroma, sage has antiseptic, antibacterial and anti-viral properties, and is a traditional ingredient of cough, cold and respiratory remedies. With decongestant and astringent effects and an ability to [...]
A potent, stimulating herb, rosemary is an old-fashioned remedy for everything from colds and colic, to nervousness and eczema. Rosemary has antiseptic, antioxidant, anti-spasmodic and astringent qualities, proving useful for circulatory conditions, stiff muscles, cough and colds, mouth and gum infections, and irritable bowel syndrome. An invigorating herb, rosemary fight fatigue. It is also a [...]
A common cold is a common viral infection that causes inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the nose and throat. COLD CAUSES There are at least 200 highly contagious viruses that are known to cause the common cold. These organisms are easily transmitted in minute airborne droplets prayed from the coughs or sneezes of infected [...]