Relieves pain and anxiety; sedative and antispasmodic in action. Useful in cases of insomnia, neuralgia and asthma. Reduces pain associated with shingles. Lowers blood pressure. Not to be used if prescription antidepressants are being taken.
Used for urinary tract infections, dysentery, diarrhea and menstrual complaints. Helps to break up phlegm in the upper respiratory tract, assists with treating chronic bronchitis. Contains mild antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Healing for the lungs—reduces inflammation and supports expectoration (i.e., in cases of bronchitis and pneumonia). Useful for diarrhea. Promotes perspiration in cases of fever. Beneficial for colds.
Regarded as beneficial for skin problems such as childhood eczema and psoriasis and for bronchitis and cough. Known as a blood purifier. Historically used in prevention and treatment of tumors and cancers (professional advice should be sought in such cases).
Used for sore throat, fevers. Reputed to strengthen the digestive system and to be beneficial for the liver, kidneys and lungs, to reduce sweating, and to relieve headaches.
Antispasmodic, sedative, nerve tonic. Used in cases of insomnia, anxiety, stress and neuralgia. Supports withdrawal from alcohol and barbiturates. Relieves pain associated with early stages of multiple sclerosis.
300 times as sweet as sugar. Useful for diabetics. Inhibits the formation of plaque and cavities. May be beneficial in cases of diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, hyperactivity, tobacco and alcohol cravings, hypoglycemia, indigestion, yeast infections.
Mild sedative. Relieves gas, indigestion and diarrhea. Used in treatment of asthma, bronchitis, laryngitis, coughs and cold. Contains antioxidants. Said to prevent nightmares.
Promotes sweating and thus beneficial in cases of fever and flu. Treats painful menstruation and hypertension, stimulates digestion. Used as a urinary antiseptic.
Used to treat chronic skin disorders, to stimulate liver bile, clear, toxins and reduce enlarged lymph nodes and respiratory infection. Regarded as a tonic and blood purifier. Good for constipation. Not to be taken internally if pregnant.