Do you know what they can do for you?
Aloe – Acts as an astringent, emollient, anti-fungal, antibacterial, and antiviral. Applied topically, heals burns and wounds; and stimulates cell regeneration, ingested, helps to lower cholesterol, reduces inflammation resulting from radiation therapy, increases blood-vessel generation in lower extremities of people with poor circulation, soothes stomach irritation, aids healing, and acts as a laxative. Good for skin and digestive disorders.Chamomile – Reduces inflammation stimulates the appetite, and aids digestion and sleep. Acts as a diuretic and nerve tonic. Helpful for colitis, diverticulosis, fever, headaches and pain. Good for menstrual cramps. A traditional remedy for stress and anxiety, indigestion, and insomnia. Useful as a mouthwash for minor mouth and gum infections.
Fennel – Used as an appetite suppressant and as an eyewash. Promotes the functioning of the kidneys, liver, and spleen, and also clears the lungs. Relieves abdominal pain, colon disorders, gas, and gastrointestinal tract spasms. Useful for acid stomach. Good after chemotherapy and/or radiation treatments for cancer.
Fenugreek – Acts as a laxative, lubricates the intestines, and reduces fever. Helps lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Helps asthma and sinus problems by reducing mucus. Promotes lactation in nursing mothers. Good foe the eyes and for inflammation and lung disorders.
Kudzu – Suppresses alcohol craving. Lowers blood pressure and relieves headache, stiff neck, vertigo, and tinnitus. Useful for treating alcoholism, colds, flu, and gastrointestinal problems.
Marshmallow – Aids the body in expelling excess fluid and mucus. Soothes and heals skin, mucus membranes, and other tissues, externally and internally. Good for bladder infection, digestive upsets, fluid retention, headache, intestinal disorders, kidney problems, sinusitis, and sore throat.
Oat straw – Acts as an antidepressant and restorative nerve tonic. Increases perspiration. Helps to ease insomnia. Good for bed-wetting, depression, stress, and skin disorders.
Parsley – Contains a substance that prevents the multiplication of tumor cells. Expels worms, relieves gas, stimulates normal activity of the digestive system, and freshens breath. Helps bladder, kidney, liver, lung, stomach, and thyroid function. Good for bed-wetting, fluid retention, gas, halitosis, high blood pressure, indigestion, kidney disease, obesity and prostate disorders.
Wood betony – Stimulates the heart and relaxes muscles. Improves digestion and appreciation of food. Good for cardio-vascular disorders, hyperactivity, nerve pain, headaches, and anxiety attacks.
Yucca – Purifies the blood. Beneficial in treating arthritis, osteoporosis, and inflammatory disorders.
compiled by Viviane Krauss
