316 results found for “herbs*”

Hawthorn is used to help protect against heart disease and help control high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Both animal and human studies suggest hawthorn increases coronary artery blood flow, improves circulation, and lowers blood pressure. It has also been used on the skin...

Derived from the Greek word, Argemone, which means plant that heals eye. Main uses for Agrimony are making tea to treat diarrhea, sore throats and coughs. To make tea, add one to two teaspoons of dried leaves stems or flowers to one liter of...

Linden flowers are used in many cough and cold remedies. Active ingredients in linden help promote sweating, which may help treat people with fevers.

An extract of the flower is used to make medicine. Elderflower is used for swollen sinuses (sinusitis), colds, influenza (flu), bronchitis, diabetes, and constipation. It is also used to increase urine production (as a diuretic), to increase sweating (as a diaphoretic), and to stop...

Damiana is used to treat depression, headaches, nervous stomach, constipation, sexual problems. It is an aphrodisiac and as a result eases anxiety. Please consult your Naturopath, Homeopath and Physician before consuming.

Echinacea has been used a herbal treatment since the 1800’s. Echinacea is widely used as an immune booster that can help prevent cold and flu. Studies also indicate echinacea tea improves emotional wellbeing and anxiety. Please consult your Naturopath, Homeopath or Physician before consuming.

Due to their anti-inflammatory and immune boosting benefits, blackberry leaves are used to aid in healing sore throats, mouth sores, anti aging, diarrhea, wounds and hemorrhoids.Please consult your Naturopath, Homeopath or physician to consume.

Elder berries are packed with antioxidants and vitamins that may boost your immune system. They could help inflammation and lessen stress and help your heart as well. In folk medicine, elderberry is considered one of the world’s most healing plants. Please consult your Naturopath,...

Chapparal is used internally to treat stomach problems, menstrual disorders, premenstrual syndrome, gall bladder and kidney stones and diarrhea. Please consult your Naturopath, Homeopath and Physician before consuming

Red clover is a wild plant belonging to the legume family. Cattle and other animals graze on red clover. It has also been used medicinally to treat several conditions including cancer, whooping cough, respiratory problems, and skin inflammations, such as psoriasis and eczema.

Eucalyptus leaves has a gum-infused bark, long stems, and circular leaves that are hard to digest if eaten whole. However, eucalyptus leaves can be made into a tea that's safe for consumption. Additionally, the leaves can be made into essential oil for topical use...

Gentian is used for digestion problems such as loss of appetite, bloating, diarrhea, and heartburn. It is also used for fever and to prevent muscle spasms. Gentian is applied to the skin for treating wounds and cancer.

Yarrow is used for fever, common cold, hay fever, absence of menstruation, dysentery, diarrhea, loss of appetite, gastrointestinal (GI) tract discomfort, and to induce sweating. Some people chew the fresh leaves to relieve toothache.

Papaya leaf is often consumed as an extract, tea, or juice and has been found to treat symptoms related to dengue fever. Other common uses include reducing inflammation, improving blood sugar control, supporting skin and hair health, and preventing cancer.

Comfrey leaves have been used in traditional medicine for over 2000 years. Used mostly to treat muscle sprains, and on skin to treat wounds. Comfrey root and leaves contain a substance that helps new skin grow. Comfrey leaves and root is used as poultice...