Fennel

Cough, Cold, sore throat, influenza, asthma, headache, indigestion, flatulence, colic, constipation, gout and intestinal worms and parasites.

Preliminary tests have shown analgesic and antihistaminic activity. Anti-microbial.

Warning: High doses and chronic use should be avoided due to addiction and cerebral dysfunction. Not to be taken during pregnancy or lactation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Anti-inflammatory.

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

Diuretic, laxative, mild anti-inflammatory and antiviral.

High Vitamin C content.

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.

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.

Broad spectrum antibacterial. Treats bronchitis, catarrh, cold and flu and dyspepsia. Even used as a gargle for sore throats.

Anti-fungal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory.

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.

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.

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.

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.