Herbs
While many herbs are used for their flavour and medicinal properties, like drugs, any plant with the potential for healing when used appropriately also has the potential for harm when used irresponsibly. Although the most popular medicinal herbs are reasonably safe for most people, most of the time, and when taken in their recommended amounts, many medicinal herbs contain pharmacologically active compounds that have drug effects on the body. All drugs have the potential to cause allergic reactions, side effects, and interactions with other herbs and drugs. Anyone who uses herbs should do so cautiously, responsibly and be well informed on the herb they choose.
Juniper
Juniper Berries: excellent remedy for cystitis. Also used externally as oil to ease painful muscles and joints...
Lavender
Lavender: this versatile, well-known herb has calming and relaxing qualities suitable for use in the body's many systems ...
Lemon Balm
Lemon Balm: is particularly good for indigestion when it has been caused by anxiety and tension ...
Lemon Verbena
Lemon Verbena: one of the herbs that crosses the divide between food and medicine, it is most often used as a tea or tissane ...
Licorice Root
Licorice Root: helps balance and regulate all body functions and stimulates immune cells to attack invading pathogens ...
Lovage
Lovage: A herb of ancient medical repute, used mainly for digestive complaints, edema, skin problems, menstrual irregularities and fever ...
Marjoram, Sweet
Marjoram: is a versatile herb that has a soothing, warming, fortifying effect; it aids digestive and menstrual problems and eases nervous and respiratory complaints ...
Marshmallow
Marshmallow: is rich in mucilage which acts to soothe and protect tissues in the body ...
Mugwort
Mugwort: is a valuable digestive tonic; its bitterness stimulates the appetite and helps in the breakdown of fats ...
Mullein
Mullein: is a good children's remedy. It is mild tasting, gently sedative, and eases hard, sore coughs or sore throats ...
Mustard (Black)
Mustard: due to the ability of the seeds to stimulate circulation, they were used to treat coldness of the body and added to love potions ...
Myrrh
Myrrh: strong anti-microbial action used for the treatment of infections, particularly as mouthwash ...