Angelica

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.

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.

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.

Improves digestion, stimulates bile production and helps heal gastric ulcers. It regulates menstrual disorders.

Highly beneficial to combat candida overgrowth in the intestines.

May assist in gall bladder problems.

It is considered a liver tonic and it soothes digestion.

Anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties especially in the mouth and throat.

Warning: Not to be taken in high doses or for prolonged periods.

Eases hayfever, asthma, eczema and allergig disorders.

Assists with poor kidneys and flood retention.

Improves breast milk production.

Reduces an enlarged and painful prostate.

May alleviate symptoms of gout and arthritis.

It improves urine flow.

Warning: Not to be taken during pregnancy or when taking other diuretic 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.

Contains various vitamins and minerals eg. vitamin C, B6, B2, A, iron and magnesium

Lowers blood sugar and blood cholesterol.

Reduces inflammation and protects against arsenic toxicity.

For stress and nervous exhaustion.

May be helpful for recurring cold and flu.

Lowers cholesterol.

Combats arthritic joint inflammation and high uric acid levels. 

May also assist with an under active thyroid.

Warning: May trigger gluten sensitivity

Helpful in diarrhoea in children. May be helpful in cases of tinnitus. Excellent aid for PMS and menopause. Combats mucosal inflammation in kidneys and urinary tract. Aid against diabetes, arthritis and gout and poor blood circulation.

Warning: Not to be used during pregnancy and lactation. 

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.

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.

One of the most beneficial herbs for children with skin problems, eczema and psoriasis.

Beneficial to ease whooping cough.

Alleviates the symptoms of menopause.

Purifies blood.

Warning: Not to be used during pregnancy or lactation.

              May potentiate the effects of anticoagulant drugs.

Excellent remedy for incontinence and bed wetting with children.

Used specifically in cases of inflammation or benign enlargement of the prostate gland.

Eases off pain of rheumatism and gout.

Shown healing properties in bleeding, blood spitting, kidney disorders and gravel stones.

Diuretic, to treat post-traumatic and static oedema.

May alleviate enhanced menstrual bleeding.

Rich source of silica.

Warning: Not to be used during pregnancy or lactation. Use for a limited time, not longer than two weeks at a time.

Relieves urinary tract infections and prostate problems. Gives symptomatic relief of rheumatism. Helps reduce high blood pressure by reducing  water retention. A strong diuretic.

Warning: Buchu may deplete potassium levels. Not to be taken during pregnancy or lactation.

Reduces PMS and strengthens the longitudinal muscle of the uterus. 

Beneficial in the treatment of mouth ulcers and bleeding gums.

Gargle for sore throats.

Warning: Never use during early pregnancy.

Relaxing herb that combats flatulent nervous dyspepsia. Combats gastritis, diarrhoea and travel sickness. May alleviate mild anxiety and headaches.

Calms hyperactive children. Assist with insomnia.

Anti-inflammatory properties may help alleviate rheumatism and arthritis and painful swellings.

May help for menstrual pains and inflammation of the testicles.

Carminative, eases indigestion and gastritis and reduces flatulence and dyspeptic pain.