Angelica

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.

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.

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.

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

Rich in Vitamins A and C.

Helps clean and detox kidneys.

Eases flatulence and colic pains.

May reduce high blood pressure.

May assist with prostate problems and painful bladder infections.

Warning: 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.

Excellent and effective remedy for epilepsy

Aids the metabolism and helps ease chronic metabolic disorders. Taken over a long period it may help for diabetes. Improves concentration and normalize hormonal imbalances. 

May reduce hardening of the arteries and be helpful with the effects of a stroke.

Reduces heart rate and strengthens the wall of the peripheral capillaries. Balances high and low blood pressure.

Reduces buzzing in the ears. Helpful in uterine and menstrual disorders and menopause.

Assists with cell degeneration repair, particularly lung and ovarian cancer.

Eases anxiety.

Warning: Not to be taken during pregnancy or lactation.

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.

Seeds are mainly used to treat loss of appetite, anorexia and to reduce blood sugar levels in type 1 and 2 diabetes.

Lowers serum cholesterol, triglyside and low density lipoprotein. Soothes disturbed digestion. Combats impotence and period and menopause problems.

Reduces fevers, detoxifies, dispels bad breath and body odor. May alleviate bronchitis.

Stimulates the development of the breasts and increased milk flow.

Warning: Not to be used when pregnant. Please don't use during hypoglycemic treatment. 

The main use of the herb is to treat nervous heart conditions.

May be supportive in the tratment of thyroid hyperactivity.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.