African wormwood

Treatment of cough, phlegm in the lungs, bronchial asthma and tuberculosis.

Helps purify blood. Beneficial for kidneys, treating eczema and herpes and diarrhoea. 

May be used for constipation and irritable bowel syndrome.

Beneficial in the treatment of thrombosis.

For congestion of mucous of the middle ear, glue ear and infections of the ear.

Useful in skin conditions and in ointments for treating hemorrhoids.

Warning: Not to be taken during pregnancy or lactation.

Soothing medicine for cough, peptic ulcers and inflammation of the mucosa of the mouth, stomach and throat.

May alleviate inflamed hemorrhoids.

Use as a gargle to sooth the throat.

For flatulence, digestive aid by stimulating bile and digestive juice secretion.

May be useful for colic, flatulent dyspepsia and irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.

Eases nausea and vomiting during pregnancy and travel sickness. May treat lack of appetite.

Alleviates rheumatism and supports underactive gall bladder.

Relieves Cold and flu symptoms, fever and nasal catarrh.

Beneficial in the treatment of painful periods during PMS and nervous headaches.

Eases exam-time nerves and keeps the mind and memory clear.

Warning: Peppermint may reduce milk flow in nursing mothers.

              Do not give to children under 3 years.

Used to treat menstrual disorders.

Combats digestive problems like dyspepsia and flatulence.

Used as an expectorant for chronic coughs and to break down catarrh of the upper respiratory tract.

Anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial.

Warning: May be tumor inducing when used in large quantities.

              Not to be taken during pregnancy or lactation.

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.

Combats cold, flu and catarrh of the upper respiratory tract and hay fever. 

Diuretic, laxative, mild anti-inflammatory and antiviral.

High Vitamin C content.

A mild sedative to treat nervousness, restlessness, intransigent insomnia and nervous gastrointestinal disorders, especially in children.

May be beneficial for the treatment of Parkinson's disease, seizures and hysteria.

For neuralgia and the viral infection of nerves called shingles.

Supportive herb during withdrawal from addiction to narcotic drugs. 

May improve blood circulation and benefit high blood pressure.

May be used for asthma associated with spasmodic activity and tension.

Warning: Not to be taken during pregnancy or lactation.

              May take several weeks to achieve optimal effect and do not exceed more than 1 to 4ml twice dayly.

              Do not use when using anticoagulant medicine.

Anti-inflammatory properties. Used as an emulcent and expectorant. Properties as a mild sedative and anti-depressant. High content of Vitamin E.

Also used as a diuretic.

Excellent for respiratory tract, tuberculosis, bronchitis and extreme coughing, earache and influenza

Beneficial for colic, digestive upsets, nervous tension and insomnia. 

Anti-inflammatory.

Eye infections, disorders and irritations.

Combats allergic rhinitis, post nasal drip, middle ear infections, catarrh and sinusitus and hay fever.

Provides increased resistance to cold and flu.

May soothe soar throats

Beneficial in the treatment of over-sensitive eyes, conjunctivitis and blepharitis.

Warning: Not to be used during pregnancy or lactation.

Combats bronchitis and whooping cough. Stimulates digestion and improves poor appetite.

Increases liver functioning. 

Marrubiin may assist in normalizing an irregular heartbeat.

Warning: Not to be taken during pregnancy or lactation.

Combats catarrh, coughs and bronchitis.

Alleviates diarrhoea and eases haemorrhoids.

Warning: Not to be taken during pregnancy or lactation. Not intended for long term use.

Remedy for catarrh of the respiratory tract (cold, flu, cough and bronchitis) and also for dyspeptic complaints (indigestion, flatulence and colic. Mainly an expectorant.

Anethole has documented expectorant, antispasmodic and antimicrobial activities.

Antimicrobial, acting on bacteria, viruses and parasites of the alimentary tract.

Helps combat chronic bronchitis, recurrent cold and influenza.

Beneficial to combat candida. Reduces serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

used for fungal infections such as ringworm and pinworm.

Warning: Excessive use may form blood clots or promote blood thickening.

Support for indigestion and flatulence, loss of appetite and helpful against internal parasites. Also a good diuretic.

Largely used in India against cough and upper respiratory infections

Warning: Estragole is carcinogenic at higher doses, and should not be taken over long periods of time. Not to be used during pregnancy or lactation. Avoid giving to young children.

May boost the adrenal glands.

Lubricates the mucous membranes so it assists dysentery, enteritis, gastric catarrh, gastritis, gastrointestinal irritation and mucous colitis.

May neutralize stomach acids and reduce over-activity in the bowel. 

Very beneficial so help heal stomach ulcers. 

Beneficial for treatment of the respiratory tract including bronchitis, coughs, irritation of the pharynx and sore throat.

May soothe irritation of the urinary tract.

Warning: Not to be taken during pregnancy or lactation.