Bearberry

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.

Helpful against gallstones, jaundice, liver congestion, malaria. Support to cancer chemotherapy.

Mild laxative effect. May assist liver function and promote the flow of bile. Combats gastritis and ulcerative stomatitis. 

Berberine content is especially helpful against inflammation.

Combats arthritis. Antibiotic properties. Anti-inflammatory properties. Also used as an expectorant. Beneficial against respiratory and urinary ailments. May alleviate anxiety and tension. Combats asthma. 

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.

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.

Assist the body in dealing with dissolving of kidney stones, urinary tract infections;  Alleviates rheumatism and gout.

Warning:  not to be used during pregnancy or lactation

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.

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.

Recommended for treating diarrhoea in children. Combats inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat. Improves eyesight. Fighter pilots in World War 2 used it to better their night vision.

may also be helpful against diabetes, arthritis, gout, poor circulation and complaints of the digestive system, kidneys and urinary tract. May also alleviate haemorrhoids. Contains high amounts of Vitamin C. Antimicrobial and antiviral. Also inhibits platelet aggregation in red blood cells. Reduces level of blood lipids and glucose.

Warning: Not to be used in cases of pregnancy and 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.

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. 

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

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

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.

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.

Antimicrobial properties.

Assist the body in bringing down high bloodsugar.

Gives energy and stamina and helps combat chronic fatigue.

May alleviate cystitis.

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.