Uses for Common Herbs

Herbal Uses 2.

There are many uses for common herbs in our day to day lives, both for their culinary enjoyment and their alleged therapeutic powers.

Echinacea

Medicinal Properties of Echinacea

• antibacterial
• antiviral
• anti-allergenic
• antiseptic
• carminative
• lymphatic tonic
• immune stimulant
• natural anti-inflammatory

Uses for common Herbs - Echinacea

• Tonsillitis
• abscesses
• boils
• bronchitis
• pelvic infections
• sinus infection home remedies.
• candida herbal remedies.
• strengthens the immune system
• psoriasis
• herpes
• acne
• blood poisoning
• food poisoning
• flu
• kidney infection
• respiratory infection
• sore throat
• mononucleosis (the kissing disease)

Warning:   People who are allergic to ragweed can also cross-react to Echinacea.

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Elderberry

Medicinal Properties of the Elderberry

• anti-inflammatory
• aperient
• cellular regenerating
• detoxicant
• diaphoretic
• digestive
• emetic
• emolient
• expectorant
• immuno-stimulant
• ophthalmic
• purgative
• salve for sores

Uses for Common Herbs - Elderberry

• flue
• Bronchitis
• Laxative
• Rheumatism
• Sinusitis
• Bruises
• Sprains
  
  
  

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Eucalyptus

Medicinal Properties of Eucalyptus

• decongestant
• expectorant
• antibiotic
• analgesic
• anti-rheumatic
• antiseptic
• antispasmodic
• antiviral
• balsamic
• rubefacient
• vulnerary

Uses for Herbs - Eucalyptus

• sinus infection herbal remedy
• bath additive
• soothes muscles
• opens and cleanses pores
• bronchitis
• colds and flu
• bruises
• sprains
• asthma natural remedy
  
  
  

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Eyebright

Medicinal Properties of Eyebright

• anti-catarrhal
• anti-inflammatory
• antiseptic
• astringent
• vitamins B,C,E
• copper
• selenium
• zinc

Uses for Herbs - Eyebright

• eye irritations
• hay fever
• measels
• tired eyes
• inflamed eyes
• conjunctivitis
• blepharitis
• sinus infections
• styes
• liver toxicity
  
  
  

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Fennel

Medicinal Properties of Fennel

• anti-inflammatory
• anti-spasmodic
• hepatic
• diuretic
• choleretic

Uses for Herbs - Fennel

• Kidney stones
• gout home remedies
• hiccups
• nausea
• reverses alcohol damage to the liver
• Jaundice
• Colic
• Flatulence
• Worms
• Keeps fleas away
• eye wash

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Feverfew

Medicinal Properties of Feverfew

• anti-inflammatory
• fever reliever
• antipyretic
• anti-cancer
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Uses for Herbs - Feverfew

• arthritis
• gout home remedies
• rheumatism
• colds and flu
• headaches
• heartburn
• indigestion
• relaxes muscles
• prevents and relieves migraines
• dermatitis
• asthma natural remedy
  
  
  

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Ginger

Medicinal Properties of Ginger

• antibacterial
• anti-coagulant
• anti-nausea
• antispasmodic
• antiviral
• carminative
• digestive aid
• expectorant
• immune system stimulant
• muscle relaxant

Uses for the herb Ginger

• mouthwash
• bronchitis
• headaches
• burns
• colds
• flu
• home remedies for high blood pressure
• high cholesterol
• liver conditions
• intestinal gas
• menstrual cramps
• motion sickness
• nausea
• stomach aches
  
  
  

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Ginkgo

Medicinal Properties of Ginkgo

• antibacterial
• anti-inflammatory
• natural antioxidant
• circulatory stimulant
• antiseptic
• astringent
• digestive aid

Uses for Common Herbs and Ginkgo

• clotting disorders
• dimentia
• depression
• a natural remedy for erectile dysunction
• headaches
• hearing loss
• Raynaud's Syndrome
• home remedies for tinnitus
• vascular diseases
• vertigo
  
  
  

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Ginseng

Medicinal Properties of Ginseng

• antibacterial
• anti-depressant
• immune-system stimulant

Uses for Ginseng

• colds
• depression
• fatigue
• flu
• impaired immune system
• respiratory conditions
• stress
  
  
  

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Goldenseal

Medicinal Properties of Golden Seal

• antacid
• antibacterial
• antifungal
• anti-inflammatory
• antiseptic
• astringent
• digestive aid
• stimulant

Uses for the herbs Golden Seal

• canker sores
• contact dermatitis
• diarrhoea
• eczema
• food poisoning
  
  
  

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Hawthorne

Medicinal Properties of Hawthorne

• Diuretic
• antioxidant
• stabilises heart rate
• high blood pressure natural remedies
  
  

Uses for the Herb Hawthorne

• Feeds and strengthens heart muscles
• angina
• norlizing action on blood pressure
• varicose veins
• improves memory

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Holy Basil

Medicinal Properties of Holy Basil

• analgesic
• sedative
• expectorant
• natural antibiotic
• disinfectant
• natural antioxidant
• vitamin C
• detoxifier
• diuretic

Use for Holy Basil

• mental clarity
• stress relief
• reduces anxiety
• reduces depression
• kidney stones home remedies
• heart disorder
• coughs and colds
• headaches
• asthma
• worms
• labor pain
• rabies
• whooping cough
• measles
• mumps
  
  
  

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Hops

Medicinal Properties of Hops

• sedative
• hormonal
• antibacterial
• pain reliever
• relaxes spasms

Uses for Herbs - Hops

• Irritable bowel
• insomnia
• nervous tension
• greasy hair
• dandruff
• eczema
• enhances hair growth
• decreases the desire for alcohol consumption
• hangover prevention
• colic remedies
• insomnia
• nervous tension
  
  
  

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Horse Chestnut

Medicinal Properties of Horse Chestnut

• lowers fever
• diuretic
• reduces local edema
• anti-inflammatory
• anti-aging
• boosts venous health

Uses for Horse Chestnut

• Leg vein health
• varicose veins
• phlebitis
• leg ulcers
• piles
• frostbite
  
  
  

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Jasmine

Medicinal Properties of Jasmine

• anti-viral
• antibacterial
• astringent

Uses for Jasmine

• bath additive
• aching feet
• massage oil
• aphrodisiac
• conjunctivitis
• sunstroke
• breast cancer
  
  
  

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Lavender

Medicinal Properties of Lavender

• antiseptic
• natural anti-inflammatory
• stimulates circulation
• spasmolytic
• lowers fever
• anti-depressant
• anti-dandruff
• analgesic
• deodorant
• vulnerary
• carminative
• emmenogogue
• rubefacient

Uses for Lavender

• aching muscles
• skin softener
• hair loss
• fatigue
• promotes sleep
• relieves exhaustion
• face wash for pimples
• gargle
• aftershave
• sinus
• headaches
• burns
• candida
• restless legs
• home remedies for psoriasis
• eczema
  
  
  

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Lemon Balm

Medicinal Properties of Lemon Balm

• sedative
• anti-depressant
• antiviral
• antibacterial
• carminative
• antispasmodic
• promotes sweating

Uses for Lemon Balm

• skin blemishes
• lifts depression
• a calming herb
• sore throats
• colic
• heart spasms
• insomnia
• heart palpitations
• lowers blood pressure
  
  
  

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Limeflowers

Medicinal Properties of Limeflowers

• antioxidant
• antispasmodic
• diuretic
• sedative

Uses for Limeflowers

• soothes anxiety and tension
• aids in sleep
• reduces high blood pressure
• over excited children
• headaches
• hysteria
• digestion
• muscle tension
• irregular heartbeat
• cellulitis
  
  
  

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Liquorice

Medicinal Properties of Liquorice

• expectorant
• antacid
• spasmolytic
• anti-inflammatory
• anti-allergic
• estrogenic

Uses for Common Herbs - Liquorice

• arthritis and rheumatism
• chest infections
• gastric ulcers
• mild laxative
• relieves menopausal problems
• pre-menstrual stress
• sore throats

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Marshmellow

Medicinal Properties for Marshmellow

• expectorant
• anti-inflammatory

Uses for Common Herbs such as Marshmellow

• wounds
• home remedies for teething
• toothache
• coughing
• insect bites
• laxative
• stomach ulcers
• sore throats
• bronchitis
• skin aging
• detangling and nourishing hair
  
  
  

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Marjoram

Medicinal Properties of Marjoram

• antacid
• analgesic
• diuretic

Uses for Marjoram

• Tonsillitis
• flatulence
• anxiety
• calming of overexcited children
• bruising
  
  
  

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Meadow Sweet

Medicinal Properties of Meadowsweet

• anti-inflammatory
• anti-fever
• benefits of aspirin
• diuretic
• analgesic

What ailments can Meadowsweet be used for?

• indigestion
• heartburn
• ulcers
• rheumatism
• arthritis
• diarrhea
  
  
  

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Milk Thistle

Medicinal Properties of the Milk Thistle

• liver tonic
• diuretic
• stimulates lactation

Healthy uses for Milk Thistle

• natural home remedies for hangovers
• liver complaints
• hepatitis and cirrhosis
• gall stones
• minimizes effects of chemotherapy
  
  
  

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Motherwort

Medicinal Properties of Motherwort

• antispasmodic
• astringent
• carminative
• calmative
• cardiac
• emmenagogue
• hepatic
• laxative
• nervine
• uterine stimulant

Uses for Motherwort

• female reproductive system
• strengthening action of the heart
• high blood pressure
• take after heart attacks
  
  
  

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Myrrh

Medicinal Properties of Myrrh

• astringent
• carminative
• antiseptic
• expectorant
• rejuvenating
• anti-catarrhal
• Natural anti-inflammatory
• balsamic
• cictrisant
• vulnerary

Uses for common herbs - Myrrh

• mouth problems
• gingevitis
• ulcers
• abscesses
• tonsillitis
• cold stores
• spots
• boils
• sinus infection herbal remedies
  
  
  

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