192 results found for “dinterdum*”

Parts used: Herb and leavesPropertiesAlterative, anthelmintic, febrifuge, stomachicPrimary nutrientsCalcium, cobalt, manganese, potassium, sodium, tin, vitamins C and B-complexHerbalists value wormwood as a stimulant to promote sweating and improve digestion.  It can expel worms and improve liver function.Wormwood has been used for poor circulation, rheumatism, fevers,...

Parts used: Entire plantPropertiesAlterative, aromatic, blood purifier, cholagogue, digestive, emmenagogue, febrifuge, stomachicCentaury is beneficial for recovery during a long illness because it promotes the appetite and strengthens the digestive system.  It also purifies the blood, regulates the gallbladder, and is an excellent tonic.  The...

Parts used: LeavesPropertiesAnalgesic, anti-catarrhal, antispasmodic, antitussive, astringent, demulcent, diuretic, expectorant, mucilant, vulneraryPrimary nutrientsCalcium, iron, potassium, sulfur, vitamins A, B-complex, and DTraditionally, mullein is well known for its use in treating respiratory disorders such as asthma, bronchitis, coughs, tuberculosis and congestion.  It can help loosen mucus...

Parts used: Root & leavesPropertiesAbortifacient, anthelminthicPrimary nutrientsLipophilic flavonoids, sesquiterpene lactonesPopular in witchcraft, mugwort is said to promote lucid dreaming and astral travel.  Smoking or eating mugwort before going to sleep is supposed to make dreams more intense and help the dreamer remember them upon waking.Mugwort...

Parts used Entire herbPropertiesAlterative, anti-inflammatory, antiperiodic, antiviral, diaphoretic, emetic, febrifuge, purgative (mild), nervine, stimulantPrimary nutrientsCalcium magnesium, PABA, potassium, vitamins C and B-complexNative Americans used this valuable herb for colds, flu and fevers. It has been used to restore strength in the stomach and spleen,...

Parts used: Inner barkPropertiesAdaptogen, alterative, analgesic, antifungal, antimicrobial, antineoplastic, antiviral, astringent, blood purifierPrimary nutrientsCalcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium, vitamins A, B-complex, and C, zincPau d’arco has become a well-known herb for healing and protecting the body from disease.  There seems to be...

Product InformationDill (Anethum graveolens). The word “dill” comes from the Norse “dilla”, meaning “to lull”. Drinking dill tea is recommended to overcome insomnia. A native to Europe, it is a Russian favourite and can be cultivated near the Arctic Circle. Both seeds and leaves...

Parts used: BarkPropertiesAromatic, astringent, expectorantPrimary nutrientsCalcium, copper, iodine, manganese, nickel, sodium, vitamins A and C, zincTraditionally, white pine bark was used for treating colds, coughs, scurvy, kidney ailments, chest congestion and dysentery.  A poultice was applied to wounds to speed healing.The bark is an excellent...

Parts used: Leaves and rootPropertiesAlterative, anti-inflammatory, antilithic, antirheumatic, blood purifier, diuretic, lithotriptic, stimulantPrimary nutrientsCalcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, protein, selenium, silicon, sodium, vitamins A and C, zincFor centuries, Devil’s Claw has been used to treat various ailments without any harmful side effects. It...

Parts used: Aerial partsPropertiesAnti-spasmodic, cardiac tonic, emmenagogue, hepatic, nervine, sedativeThe names of this plant show its range of uses.  ‘Motherwort’ shows its relevance to menstrual and uterine conditions whilst ‘cardiaca’ indicates its used in heart and circulation treatments.It is valuable in the stimulation of delayed...

Parts used: LeavesPropertiesAntibacterial, antifungal, antilithic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, galactagogue, hepatic, lithotriptic, nervine, parasiticide, purgative (gentle), stimulantPrimary nutrientsCalcium, chlorophyll, cobalt, copper, iron, potassium, riboflavin, silicon, sodium, sulfur, thiamine, vitamins A, B and CParsley is often recommended as a preventative herb.  It is...

Parts used: Flowers and berriesPropertiesAlterative, anti-inflammatory, diaphoretic, expectorant, febrifuge, purgative (mild), stimulantPrimary nutrientsVitamins A and C with bioflavonoidsElder flower has been used to reduce a fever by increasing blood circulation and promoting sweating.  It is used for detoxifying the body at the cellular level.  It...

Parts used: RootPropertiesAdaptogen, alterative aphrodisiac, stimulant, stomachicPrimary nutrientsCalcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, riboflavin, silicon, sodium, sulfur, thiamine, tin, vitamins A, B12 & EGinseng is one of the oldest and most beneficial herbs in the world. It is probably the most popular herb used...

Parts used: RootPropertiesAntifungal, antimicrobial, antioxidant, aromatic, carminative, diuretic (mild), expectorant, laxative (mild), stomachicPrimary nutrientsCalcium, iron, potassium, vitamins A and CSweet cicely is rarely used in modern herbal medicine but has been valued as a medicinal herb in folk medicine for a long time.Sweet cicely...

Parts used: Whole plant, which is a common seaweedPropertiesAdaptogen, antibiotic, anti-hypothyroid, anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, blood tonic, diuretic (mild), endocrine gland stimulant, nutritive, laxative, metabolic stimulant, stimulates the circulation of lymphPrimary nutrientsOne of the richest sources of minerals (micro-nutrients) chiefly copper, iodine, manganese, silicon, sodium, sulphur, zincBladderwrack,...