ALOE VERAOften used externally for healing wounds, burns etc., but can be used internally as an intestinal cleaner and healer.
AGRIMONYConsidered especially useful as a tonic for aiding recovery from winter colds and fevers. Can be applied externally as a lotion to cure minor sores and ulcers and is also a herb that induces sleep.
ASTRAGALUSThis is a herb which stimulates the immune system and increases the activity of white blood cells.
BURDOCK ROOTThis herb possesses anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and also helps strengthen the immune system. It is also beneficial in skin disorders.
CATNIPCan be used to repel fleas from the coats of animals, aswell as cure skin irritations. Induces sweating to reduce fevers.
CAYENNEA popular herb for cleansing the body of germs by killing bacteria in illnesses such as colds. It also aids in the treatment of sore throats and feverishness by warming the body and inducing beneficial sweating.
ECHINACEAPossibly the first choice for stimulating the immune system, increasing white blood cell production and activity and stimulating antibody production. This reduces the ability of harmful bacteria and virus to spread. It is commonly taken to help prevent or speed the recovery from colds, flu and many other infections.
FENNELThis common herb possesses anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti inflammatory properties and is also an excellent tonic for the digestive system.
FENUGREEKUsed in the treatment of sore throats and to loosen and expel mucus.
FEVERFEWThis herb reduces fevers and is excellent in reducing the severity of migraines and headaches.
PASSIONFLOWERPassionflower is used as a medicine in the treatment of insomnia, nervous tension and irritibility.
ST JOHN'S WORTAs well as helping depression this herb possesses anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties.
SARSAPARILLAThis herb cleanses and detoxifies the blood by its apparent ability to bind toxins. It is also good for skin complaints especially psoriasis.
BLOODROOTRepels insects and fleas.
CAT'S CLAWA herb that helps fight or prevent infection by boosting the immune system.
CHLORELLAA green micro-algae so not strictly a herb, but a powerful detoxifier, intestinal deodoriser and healer
CLEAVERSThe stem of this herb can be used as a paste to relieve external wounds. The leaves are hooked and bristled; aswell as poisonous.
WOUNDWORTOne of the few herbs used to stop internal bleeding, relieve sore throats and fevers.
SKULLCAPThis herb is given for nervous headaches, neuralgia and in headache arising from incessant coughing, pain, and inducing sleep when necessary, without any unpleasant symptoms following.
CHICKWEEDCan be used as a paste to relieve ulcers and external wounds.
GINSENGThis herb has the ability to help the body adapt to mental and emotional stress, fatigue, heat, cold, and even hunger.
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