Barberry

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.

Antimicrobial properties.

Assist the body in bringing down high bloodsugar.

Gives energy and stamina and helps combat chronic fatigue.

May alleviate cystitis.

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.

Alleviates rheumatism, arthritis and gout due to its ability to help alkalize the body. May be used as an urinary antiseptic.

May alleviate high blood pressure and acts as a nerve tonic. Reduces acidity in the body.

May assist with chest ailments, asthma and bronchitis.

Acts as a diuretic.

Improves the function of the kidneys.

Prostate problems and urinary infections. Combats cell degeneration. Assists with prostate hypertrophy.

Sitosterols inhibits the binding of dihydro-testosterone within the prostate.

Immune booster, diabetis, heart tonic, anaemia, kidney problems, prolapsed organs, slow healing skin eruptions. Improves recovery in cell degeneration patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Basically anti-inflammatory. Helpful against arthritis and fibromyalgia.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Your number 1 herb in assisting the lymphatic system. 

Reduces swelling in glands, combats inflammation in tonsils, benign tumors and cysts.

Helps treat crystals in the urinary tract and kidney stones.

Detox kidneys, liver, pancreas and spleen.

Diuretic properties, therefor excellent to combat water retention.

Effective against cancer-like skin disorders and cancer of the tongue.

Warning: May cause nausea, stomach aches and vomiting.

              Use for two weeks and then skip two weeks again.

Rich source of calsium and magnesium. Excellent for liver cleanse and detox.

Mild laxative and diuretic. Roots are harvested, dried and roasted as a coffee substitute.

May be used for gallbladder ailments and rheumatic complaints.

Useful against Urinary tract infections, cystitis and bladder infections. 

Reduces symptoms of gout and rheumatism. 

Helps stabilize blood sugar and is commonly used by overweight people.

Assists in the supportive treatment of gonorrhea.

Helpful against prostate hypertrophy.