Question | Answer |
Achillea millefolium (Yarrow) | Diaphoretic (fever) ---
Hypotensive (hypertension) |
Acorus calamus (Calamus) | Stomachic (constipation) --- Anthelmintic (worms) |
Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) | Venotonic (tones veins: varicose veins) --- Antiinflammatory (vein inflamation) |
Allium sativum (Garlic) | Antiseptic (upper respiratory tract infections: prophylactic) --- Expectorant (coughs) |
Althaea officinalis (Marshmallow) | Demulcent (inflamation of lower respiratory tract) --- Antiinflammatory (inflammatory disorders of GIT eg gastritis) |
Apium graveolens (Celery) | Antirheumatic (rheumatism) --- Diuretic (gout) |
Artemisia absinthium (Wormwood) | Bitter tonic (poor appetite) --- Choleretic (jaundice) |
Berberis vulgaris (Barberry) | Hepatic (liver complaints) --- Anthelmintic (amoebic dysentery) |
Betula pendula (Birch) | Alterative (gout) --- Diuretic (cystitis) |
Capsicum annuum (Chilli Pepper) | Febrifuge (cold conditions) --- Stimulant (stimulates blood flow, strengthening heart, arteries, capillaries and nerves) |
Convallaria majalis (Lily of the valley) | Cardioactive (congestive heart failure) --- Slows and empowers weak heart (atrial fibrillation) |
Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn) | Cardic tonic (weak heart action) --- Vasodilatory (hypertension) |
Filipendula ulmaria (Meadowsweet) | Antiinflammatory (gastritis) --- Astringent (children's diarrhoea) |
Ginkgo biloba (Ginkgo) | Circulatory stimulant (blood circulatory problems esp cerebral insufficiency) --- Anti-inflammatory (platelet activating factor) |
Inula helenium (Elecampane) | Vermifuge (intestinal worms) --- Expectorant (bronchial coughs, bronchial asthma, bronchitis) |
Mahonia aquifolium (Oregon grape) | Cholagogue (digestive problems) --- Laxative (constipation) |
Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm) | Carminative (heartburn) --- Antispasmodic (abdominal pains) |
Mentha x piperita (Peppermint) | Spasmolytic (IBS) --- Carminative (indigestion) |
Plantago lanceolata (Plantain) | Gentle expectorant (coughs and bronchitis) --- Astringent (cystitis accompanied by bleeding) |
Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) | Carminative (indigestion) --- Tonic Nervine (poor digestion associated with depression) |
Rumex crispus (Yellow Dock) | Laxative (constipation) --- Alterative (skin eruptions eg psoriasis) |
Salix alba (Willow) | Analgesic (headache) --- Antipyretic (fevers) |
Sambucus nigra (Elder) | Anticatarrhal (catarrhal infection of upper respiratory tract) --- Diaphoretic (colds and flu) |
Senna alexandrina (Senna) | Cathartic-Stimulant (constipation) |
Silybum marianum (Milk Thistle) | Hepatic (liver conditions eg hepatitis) --- Demulcent (gastric and digestive problems) |
Syzygium aromaticum (Clove) | Antiseptic (infections eg sore throat) --- Anaesthetic (toothache) |
Tanacetum parthenium (Feverfew) | Anti-inflammatory (arthritis) --- Bitter (dyspepsia) |
Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) | Antirheumatic (muscular rheumatism) --- Diuretic (high blood pressure; kidney problems) |
Thymus vulgaris (Thyme) | Antispasmodic (asthma) --- Antiseptic (upper respiratory tract infections) |
Viburnum opulus (Crampbark) | Antispasmodic (painful menstrual cramps esp, but all muscle spasms) --- Nervine (nervous restlessness) |
Zanthoxylum americanum (Prickly Ash) | Stimulating Tonic (weakened nervous system after debilitating fever) --- Circulatory Stimulant (poor circulation) |
Zingiber officinale (Ginger) | Carminative (indigestion) --- Spasmolytic (period pains) |