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HERBS FOR INFUSION |
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Globe Artichoke :
Cynara scolymus |
Diuretic, rejuvenates tissues, stimulates bile secretion (cholesterol,
liver deficiency). |
Hawthorn :
Crataegus oxyacantha |
Reduces high blood pressure, antispasmodic, regulates and calms
the heart (palpitations, insomnia, menopausal problems, « ageing
heart »). |
Heather :
Erica cinerae
Calluna vulgaris |
Diuretic, urinary antiseptic, relieves rheumatic pain (cystitis,
oliguria, rheumatism). |
German Chamomile :
Matricaria chamomilla |
Sedative, antispasmodic, intestinal tonic, relieves period pain. |
Roman Chamomile :
Anthemis nobilis |
Antispasmodic, analgesic, stomachic, vermifuge.
External usage : antiseptic. |
Dog Rose :
Rosa canina |
Astringent, antiscorbutic, tonic, a rich source of vitamins.
Valuable in cases of anaemia, asthenia, diarrhoea etc. and for
growing children. |
Echinacea :
Echinacea angustifolia |
Antibiotic, anti-viral, promotes the healing of wounds, cleanses
the liver and kidneys, stimulates the immunity system. |
Lavender :
Lavandula officinalis |
Antispasmodic, soothing, antiseptic (digestive problems,
migraines, fevers due to an emotional shock). |
Wild Mallow :
Malva sylvestris |
Emollient, softens mucus membranes, laxative (works well for
children). |
Lemon Balm :
Melissa officinalis |
Antispasmodic, excellent anti-depressive, (neuralgia, nervous
breakdowns, anxiety, insomnia, stomach cramps). |
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Mint : |
Tonic, stimulant, antispasmodic, digestive. |
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Peppermint (Mentha piperata) : |
Very stimulating. |
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Spearmint (Spicata) : |
Gentler properties. |
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Lemon Mint (Citrata) : |
Gentler properties. |
Stinging Nettle :
Urtica dioica |
Diuretic, depurative, anti-anaemic, anti-diarrhoea.
External usage : rheumatism. |
Passionflower :
Passiflora incarnata |
Sedative, antispasmodic (neurasthenia, insomnia). |
Wild Pansy :
Viola tricolor |
Excellent depurative, diuretic, anti-rheumatic, low blood
pressure. |
Pine :
Pinus sylvestris |
Antiseptic for the respiratory tract, expectorant, stimulant. |
Horsetail :
Equisetum arvense |
Remineralizing (aids the absorption of calcium), helps in the
formation of red blood cells, diuretic, depurative, eliminates
lead from the organism. |
Meadowsweet :
Spiraea ulmaria |
Reduces and controls fever, anti-inflammatory, powerful diuretic,
soothes pain (rheumatism, gout, calculi, cellulite, fevers and
pains). |
Sage :
Salvia officinalis |
Digestive, antiseptic, helps prevent sweating, raises blood
pressure, helpful during the menopause, a stimulant
(convalescence). |
Marigold :
Calendula Officinalis |
Regulates and eases painful menstruation, an excellent remedy
for cuts and sores. |
Elder :
Sambucus Nigra |
Diuretic, depurative, sudorific, (useful in cases of
water-retention, colds etc.). |
Lime, common :
Tilia europaea |
Sedative, a slight hypnotic effect (insomnia), effective in
thinning the blood. |
Lime :
Tilia sylvestris |
Hepatic-bile and urinary drainage, diuretic, dissolves uric acid,
lowers blood pressure. |
Lemon Verbena :
Lippia Citiodora Aloysia triphylla |
Stomachic, digestive, can help eliminate fluids.
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Grape Vine
Vitis vinifera |
Tonic for veins and capillaries (varicose veins, haemorrhoids),
regulates blood circulation. |
