| Plant |
Herbal Folk
Tradition |
Action |
| Allspice |
Used for
flatulent indigestion and rheumatic pain. |
Anesthetic,
analgesic, antiseptic, tonic. |
| Basil |
Used for respiratory
problems such as bronchitis, coughs, colds, asthma. Improve
blood circulation |
Antidepressant, antiseptic,
carminative, nervine, restorative |
| Bergamot |
Used down
through the centuries for malaria, and worms. |
Analgesic, antiseptic, diuretic,
stimulant, vulnerary. |
| Birch |
Commonly used
for psoriasis eczema, and skin complaints. |
Anti inflammatory, diaphoretic,
diuretic, tonic |
| Camphor |
A lump of the
camphor would be worn about the neck to stave off infectious
disease. |
Antiseptic, antiviral,
batericidal, expectorant. |
| Cedarwood |
North American
Indians used this for respiratory infection, and kidney
infections. |
Antiseptic, astringent,
expectorant, sedative |
| Chamomile |
Long standing
tradition that is synonymous with relief of tension. |
Analgesic, anti inflammatory,
nerve sedative |
| Cinnamon |
Most commonly
used for colds, flu, and menstrual complaints. |
antiseptic, aphrodisiac,
astringent, digestive, stimulant, vermifuge |
| Citronella |
Bug repellant |
batericidal, diuretic,
insecticide, vermifuge |
| Clove |
In China clove
has been used for bad breath, |
Aphrodisiac, carminative,
expectorant, stimulant |
| Dill |
Mothers
have loved this plant for it use to sooth digestive stress |
Antispasmodic,
batericidal, carminative, stimulant. |
| Eucalyptus |
The
leaves and oil have been used for respiratory ailments such as
croup. |
Analgesic, antiseptic,
balsamic, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant. |
| Frankincense |
Used since
antiquity as an incense, and a wide range of conditions such as
nervous complaints |
Astringent, carminative,
digesting, sedative. |
| Geranium |
Commonly used
for inflammation, and dysentery. |
Antiseptic, deodorant, stimulant,
vulnerary.
|
| Grapefruit |
As with all
citrus fruits, excellent source of Vitamin C |
Antiseptic, astringent,
stimulant, tonic |
Helichrysum
(Immortelle) |
Its claim to
fame is reducing migraine headaches |
Anti inflammatory, antiseptic, expectorant,
nervine. |
| Juniper |
Frequently used
for urinary infections. |
Aphrodisiac, carminative,
nervine, diuretic, sedative, tonic |
| Lavender |
One of the most
popular plants used today, for everything from hysteria to insomnia |
Anticonvulsive, antispasmodic,
carminative, diuretic, nervine, sedative, vulnerary. |
| Lemon |
Highly
nutritious, and best know for treating scurvy. |
Anti-microbial, antispasmodic,
depurative, diuretic, insecticidal tonic |
| Lime |
Its uses are
similar to grapefruit. |
Antiviral, bactericidal,
restorative, tonic |
| Marjoram |
Frequently used
to help reduce cold symptoms |
Analgesic, antioxidant,
antiviral, digestive, laxative, sedative |
| Myrrh |
Myrrh is synonymous
with the wise men |
Anti-catarrhal, antiseptic, astringent,
stimulant, stomachic |
| Orange |
Part
of the citrus family that has been used for centuries for the high
vitamin C content. |
Antidepressant,
antiseptic, fungicidal, sedative, tonic |
| Peppermint |
Possibly one of
the oldest used herbs for nausea, and indigestion |
Antiviral, cholagogue, cordial,
hepatic, nervine. |
| Patchouli |
Even
though it is little know, this herb is used as part of an antidote
to poisonous snake bites. |
Anti-viral, astringent,
carminative, digestive, tonic |
| Rosemary |
Regularly
used for liver congestion, and muscular complaints. |
Carminative, cordial,
digestive, diuretic, hepatic, nervine, stimulant, tonic |
| Sandalwood |
A
popular scent that is use in incense, and perfume |
antidepressant,
bactericidal, sedative |
| Tea Tree |
In
some parts of the world it is known as a "first aid kit in a
bottle" |
Anti infectious,
antiviral |
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