A popular remedy against gingivitis and mucosal inflammation of the mouth and throat.

Treats upset stomachs, flatulence and diarrhoea. 

Treats night sweats and excessive perspiration.

The drug has been used as an antidiabetic.

Warning: Do not use internally in large amounts for prolonged periods.

Supportive therapy for chronic rheumatism, gout and arthritis.

Relieves flatulence. May purify blood.

Useful in the treatment of scaling skin conditions such as psoriasis and scrofula and ringworm.

Aphrodisiac.

Warning: Not to be used during pregnancy or lactation.

              May increase absorption of digitalis glycosides.

Tonic effect on the neck of the bladder and helps treat an enlarged prostate.

Boost to the male sex hormones and improves libido.

May alleviate asthma and helps with all sorts of throat problems.

Beneficial for treating cold and bronchitis associated with an excess of mucous discharge from the nose and sinuses.

Beneficial for diseases of the ovaries in women.

Combats Bright's disease and diabetes.

Use for injured nerves, depression and anxiety caused by menopausal changes.

Stimulates gastric and bowel secretions.

May have sedative and pain relieving properties for sciatica and rheumatism.

Warning: Do not use for longer than 10 days at a time. 

              Do not use with any other medication.

              Do not use with warfarin, digoxin and anticonvulsants or other anti-depressant medication.

Use to reduce period pains during PMS, osteoarthritis, rheumatism, high temperature, headaches and toothache, migraines.

Replacement of aspirin without the side effects of stomach irritation.

Warning: Long term use may interfere with mineral absorption.

Diarrhoea, stomach and intestinal ailments benefits from this herb.

Rheumatism, lumbago and hardening of the liver and spleen disorders.

May benefit kidney and bladder disorders and enlargement of the heart if taken over long periods of time.

Increases the suppleness of the larynx.

When boiled in milk it can help with male impotence.

Treats urinary incontinence and cystitus.

Warning: Not to be taken by pregnant or lactating women.

              Not to be taken with any blood pressure medication.

May normalize the reproductive organs and infertility in women. Used for progesterone deficiency and acne (especially with pre menstrual flare up).

Men may also use this herb for acne. This herb has pain relieving properties.

May be used for hormonal complaints and imbalances such as Fibrocystic breast disease, menopause, menorrhagia (heavy menstruation), menstrual difficulties (secondary amenorrhea), menstrual pain and premenstrual syndrome.

Useful in treating endometriosis.

Warning: Not to be taken with any drug or product that affects the female hormone system such as HRT or the contraceptive pill.

              Not to be taken during pregnancy.

Assist the body with high blood pressure as it is anti-spasmodic and anti-inflammatory.

Hypotensive and assists with low blood pressure, thus a cardiac tonic.

Used for muscle spasms and pain especially in the lower back and legs.

May alleviate menstrual cramps.

Warning: Do not take when allergic to aspirin (because of the salicin content)

              Not to be taken with blood thinning medication.

              May cause hypotension when taken in large doses.

              Not to be used during pregnancy or lactation.

Lowers stress, improves focus, boosts libido and elevates mood.

Helps kill worms, combats tuberculosis, rheumatic disorders and gout, muscular pain, menstrual disorders and diabetes.

Helps with cell-regeneration.

Warning: May cause nausea, abdominal bloating and insomnia.

Bursting with antioxidants. Antiviral and anti-bacterial properties. Hormonal balancer.

Supportive therapy for cancer of the bones, lymphatic nodes and breasts.

Combats dermatitis and conjunctivitis. Promotes good oral health. Boosts brain function and may protect against Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

Warning: Not to be taken during pregnancy or lactation.

Bronchilator, helps combat asthma and improves lung capacity.

Effective against pain linked to arthritis and stress and alleviates anxiety. Anti-depressant. Assists  with autism and regulates seizures. Helps mend broken bones.

Stimulates appetite and helps with weight-loss. Regulate and may prevent diabetes. Combats cell-degeneration.

Beneficial for ADHD / ADD. May help reduce pressure applied on the eyeball providing relief to individuals with glaucoma.

Relief for multiple sclerosis. Many more benefits to list

Warning: Might be addictive.

Vitality. Balances thyroid hormones. Anti-bacterial.

Combats stress and anxiety and diabetes.

May be beneficial against cataracts.

Brings down high blood pressure and high blood cholesterol.

Combats male infertility. Anti-inflammatory.

Warning: Not to be taken with blood thinning medication.

              Large doses may cause stomach upset, diarrhoea and vomiting. 

              Not to be taken during pregnancy or lactation.