HERBS: HELP YOURSELF!

FENNEL

Foeniculwn vulgare

A tea made from the seeds relieves flatulence, stimulates the pancreas, improving metabolism of fats and sugars. It is recommended for weight loss, nursing mothers, and diabetes and it is iich in minerals.

FENUGREEK

Trigonella foenum-graecum

Aids in bronchitis, catarrh, sinus, digestion of fatty foods and acne. A paste can be used for boils and wounds.

FEVERFEW

Tanacetum parthenium

Promotes menstruation, prevents migraine, headache, fever, tension.

GARLIC

Allium sativum

Well-known for its antibiotic qualities, garlic protects against the common cold, infectious diseases such as typhoid and dysentery, increases flow of bile from liver, can be used to treat tuberculosis, bronchitis and other respiratory disorders as well as treat intestinal ailments. It is also used in treatment of high blood pressure and hardening of the arteries. Garlic also lowers cholesterol.

GENTIANA

Gentiana lutea

The root of the plant has been used to treat appetite and digestion, in such cases as debility and anorexia.

GINGER

Zingiber officinale

Treats nausea, motion sickness, colic and menstruation pain. It increases circulation and can cleanse the body by stimulating perspiration.

GINSENG

Panax ginseng

Gingseng increases mental efficiency, reduces blood pressure and cholesterol, suppresses development of cancer cells, bolstering the immune system, aiding the treatment of hepatitis B. Action on the endocrine glands increases vitamin and mineral utilisation and it is used to treat masculine sexual potency. Ginsana, a standardised ginseng, in clinical trials has proved beneficial in treating low energy, convalescence and related problems.

GLOBE ARTICHOKE

Cynara scolymus

Usually eaten as a delicacy, this vegetable treats jaundice and liver insufficiency and is a prophylactic against arteriosclerosis. Helps lower cholesterol.

GOLDEN SEAL

Hydrastis canadensis

Golden seal is taken internally for ulcers, dyspepsia, anorexia, gastritis, menstrual disorders. It causes oversecretion of mucous membranes, especially the uterus and relieves sinusitis. It is a tonic alternative, stimulant, antihaemorrhagic and laxative as well as being a powerful antiseptic and antibiotic which can be used for many diseases of the gastro-intestinal tract.

In combination with other herbs, golden seal stands on its own. A common example of this is the combination of golden seal and eyebright herb as an eye tonic. The herb bayberry may also be included in this formula. This formula is excellent when used to treat conjunctivitis and allergy eye problems.

As an eye-wash: 400 mg of the above dried herb combination to 1 cup of heated distilled water. Let stand for 1 hour, strain. It can now be used to bathe the eyes.

GRINDELIA

Grindelia robusta

Works as an expectorant and mild sedative for relief of respiratory tract infections and asthma.

GUAIACUM

Guaiacum officinale

Used to relieve the pain of rheumatism and arthritis, it works as an antiseptic and diuretic.

HAWTHORN

Crataegus oxyacanthoides

It is specifically used to treat the muscular action of the heart in conditions such as irregular heartbeat, palpitations, angina, arteriosclerosis, circulatory disorders, and blood pressure.

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