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ARCHANGELICA -Angelica: expectorant for cough, bronchitis and pleurisy, especially when these are accompanied with fever, cold or flu. It gives apetite and can be used in case of nervous anorexia. It is antiseptic of the urinary system in case of cystitis. It also soothes rheumatic inflammations. (T) (2-3) |
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CYNARA SCOLYMUS - Globe artichoke: For liver, cholesterol and cervical syndrome. (E) (2-3) |
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AGROPYRUM REPENS: For kidney problems, calculuses, arthritis. It is diuretic and anti-inflammatory for the urinary system. (E) (2-3) |
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AGRIMONIA EUPATORIA - Agrimony: Against chronic pharyngitis, rheumatism, arthritis and helminthiasis (presence of parasites in the intestines). It is also diuretic. (E) (2-3) |
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CASSIA ANGUSTIFOLIA (leaves): prevents constipation. |
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HAMAMELIS VIRGINICA - Witch hazel: For phlebitis, varices and haemorrhoids. Strengthens the blood vessels. (E) (2-3) |
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RUTA ARAVEOLENS - Rue: It regulates menstruation (especially in case of menstrual interruption). It should be avoided during pregnancy because it can cause abortion. It is antispasmodic, used for the relaxation of the muscles of the digestive system, for colics and for intestinal disorders. It reduces arterial hypertension and increases blood circulation. (E) (3) |
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ARCTIUM LAPPA - Great burdock: For psoriasis (skin disease) and eczema. It helps in the excretion of gall and gives apetite (it is against nervous anorexia). It is also used for various skin deseases, for better digestion, for arthritis, for quicker healing of wounds and for dandruff. |
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ARCTOSTAPHYLOS UVA-URSU: It is antiseptic and astringent of the mucous membranes of the urinary system. It prevents nephrolithiasis (calculuses in the kidneys) and incontinence of urine. (E) |
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HARPAGOPHYTUM PROCUMBENS: Powerful analgesic for rheumatism and arthritis. It prevents gout, pains in the back due to spondylosis (disease of the spine), inflammations, swellings, withholding of water, salts of the gall, diabetes, liver disorders, gall-bladder and kidney complaints. It is also sedative and antispasmodic and strenghtens the immune system. (I) |
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ILLICUM ANISATUM: For blood circulation in the heart and stomach disorders. (T) (2-3) |
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ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM - Yarrow: Against colitis, nervous gastric disorders, fat (R), arthritis, rheumatism. It reduces blood pressure and it is a febrifuge. (T) (2-3) |
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ARTEMISIA ABSINTHIUM - Wormwood: Against obesity, diabetes, anaemia, depression and strain. It is antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic. It regulates menstruation and strengthens the nervous system. (E) (2-3) |
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VALERIANA OFFICINALIS - Valerian: Against neurosis and insomnia. It is antispasmodic and sedative. (T) (2-3) |
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HYPERICUM PERFORATUM- St. John's wort: It is analgesic and an ideal solution for stress or nervousness during menopause. It prevents nervous breakdowns and inflammations (sciatica-neuralgia) and helps the restoration of the nervous system. It is also diuretic and against stomach ulcer, bronchitis and cough. (E) (2-3) |
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OCIMUM BASILICUM -(BASIL): For headaches, weak memory, depression, constipation and stomach disorders. (E) (2-3) |
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RUBUS FRUTICOSUS - Blackberry: For diarrhoea (T), pharyngitis, sore throat, diabetes. It is also diuretic. (E) (2-3) |
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VERBENA OFFICINALIS - Vervain: Against influenza, pneumonia, asthma, epilepsy, headache, menstrual disorders and depression. It is also antipyretic and expectorant. (E) (2-3) |
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BERBERIS VULGARIS - Barberry: Ideal for the normal function of the liver and for the regular excretion of gall. It is used for inflammations of the gall-bladder in case of gallstone, as well as for jauntice due to hipatic congestion. It is a mild laxative and bitter tonic, it reduces the inflation of the spleen and it prevents leishmania (parasitic disease that spreads from dogs and rodents). (E) (3) |
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TUSSILAGO FARFARA - Coltsfoot: Against cough, asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, influenza and infections of the respiratory system. (E) (2-3) |
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GENTIANA LUTEA - Yellow gentian: It gives apetite and accelerates digestion and evacuation. Against anorexia, indigestin and flatulence. It is antipyretic, it increases the number of leucocytes and strenghtens the immune system. For better absorption, you can dissolve one vitamin C pill into the herb tea. |
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GINKGO BILOBA - Maidenhair tree: For cerebral vascular insufficiency; for the normal function of the brain; for problems of intellectual preformance and concentration; weak memory; senility; depression; impotence or difficulty in erection; Alzeheimer; arteriosclerosis; arrythmia; ischemia; headaches; singing in the ears; regular blood circulation in the heart and in the brain. (2-3) |
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YOHIMBE: Very powerful tonic and aphrodisiac, not recommended to people having high blood pressure, diabetes and heart or blood circulation complaints. (T) (15 minutes) |
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GALEGA OFFICINALIS - Goat's rue: For diabetes (it increases the production of insulin in the blood), for better quality and easier flow of breast milk and for the normal development of breast glands. (E) (2-3) |
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VISCUM ALBUM - Mistletoe: Against hypertension, palpitation, arteriosclerosis and menopause symptoms. (E) (2-3) |
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PANAX GINSENG - GINSENG: It is a general tonic, ideal for stress; improves physical and intellectual skills as well as the function of the endorrine system; protects from harmful solar radiation; stenghtens the reproductive system (it increases the number of sperms for men and acts against ovary malfunction or menstruation disorders for women); it reduces negative cholesterol and increases positive cholesterol; it is against diabetes and it is beleieved to prevent cancer. |
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PAULLNIA CUPANA: It includes alcaloid caffeine (8%) and acts as a tonic and a stimulant. It contains ethereal oils that have mild narcotic, aphrodisiac and exhilarating qualities. It also strenghtens the nervous system. A teaspoon of paullinia cupana seeds should be pounded and then soaked for 15 minutes in a cup of boiled water. It is not recommended to people having high blood pressure and heart complaints. |
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PIMPINELLA ANISUM - ANISSED: For indigestion, stomach-ache, intestinal disorders, children’s colics, insomnia. (E) (2-3) |
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ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS - ROSEMARY: It stimulates the blood circulation and the nervous system and prevents depression, loss of hair (R), flatulence, headaches, indigestion, stress. It is a general tonic. (E) (2-3) |
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ORIGAMNUM DICTAMNUS –: It prevents stomach disorders, it has healing and aphrodisiac qualities and reduces the level of cholesterol. (E) (2-3) |
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MENTA LONGIFOLIA - MINT: It reduces the level of cholesterol and blood pressure and soothes stomach disturbances after vomit. (E) (2-3) |
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ELEUTHEROCOCCUS SENTICOSUS - Siberian ginseng: It is against stess, strengthens the immune system, improves intellectual skills and athletic performance, and facilitates working under strain. It regulates the blood pressure, reduces the level of cholesterol, prevents oxidization and protects from environmental pollution and exposure to X-ray radiation. |
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EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS -EUCALYPTUS: For cough, bronchitis, asthma, influenza, sinusitis. It is also an antiseptic. (T) (I) |
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EUPHRASIA SALIBURGENSIS - Eyebright: For conjuctivitis, photophobia, iflammation of the eye lids, dark rings under the eyes and eye-wringles, sinusitis and catarrh. It is also a decongestant of mucous membranes. (E) (2-3) |
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EPHEDRA CAMPULOPODA - EPHEDRA: Ideal for allergies and against allergic cough and fever, croup, bronchial asthma, eczema swellings and nettle-rash. |
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ECHINACEA ANGUSTIFOLIA - Echinacea: It has results similar to cortisone but without its side-effects. It is used for eczema, psoriasis, healing of herpes and cleaning of wounds, gangrenous stomatitis, abscesses, skin diseases, renewal of organic tissues, mycosis, infections, colds, inflammations of the gums and the ears, pharyngitis. It also strengthens the immune system, it is an antidote to snake bite and is believed to prevent cancer. |
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SAMBUCUS NIGRA - Elderberry: For cold, catarrh, bronchitis, rheumatism, arthritis, asthma. It is also diuretic. (E) (2-3) |
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THYMUS VULGARIS THYME: It is a stimulant and it gives apetite. It is used for loss of hair (R), persistent cough, bronchitis, croup. (E) (2-3) |
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HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA - Roselle: It is rich in vitamin C. (T) (2-3) |
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LAPHACHO, PAUD’ARCO, TAHEEBO QUECHA: It is a natural antibiotic that strenghtens the immune system and the blood circulation. It is used for the production of new cells, for slimming, elimination of toxins and skin diseases. It is also hypotensive, analgesic, sedative and rich in ferrum. |
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SALIX ALBA - White willow: It is antipyretic for influenza and cold, as well as parasiticide for annoebas and worms. It is also used for rheumatism and constipation. (E) (2-3) |
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KAVA KAVA: For stress, insomnia, headaches, palpitation, cardialgia (heartburn) and vertigo. It sharpens both hearing and sight and gives a sense of well-being, as well as geniality and gentleness. (T) (2-3) |
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ZEA MAYS - MAIZE: It is palliative and diuretic for the kidneys, the urinary bladder and the small intestine. It eliminates inflammations due to nephrolithiasis (calculuses in the kidneys) and prevents children’s incontinence. It is also an analgesic for prostate’s inflammation. (T) (2-3) |
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CALENDULA ARVENSIS - Field marigold: For phlebitis, varices, ulcer of the stomach, liver disorders and jaundice. It regulates menstruation. (E) (2-4) |
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LEPIDIUM SATIVUM -CRESS SEED: Rich in vitamins A and C, antibiotic and aphrodisiac. (T) for 10 minutes (3) |
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JUNGLANS REGIA -LEAVES OF WALNUT TREE: It cleans the blood, strengthens the hair and gives them a natural colour (R). It reduces the level of cholesterol, it gives apetite and is against mycosis, blepharitis and anorexia. It is also antiseptic. (T) (2-3). (INTERNAL BARK): It is a powerful purgative that can be safely used during pregnancy (T) (1-2). (EXTERNAL BARK): For chronic diarrhoea and anaemia. (E) (2-3) |
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CASTANEA SATIVA - LEAVES OF CHESTNUT TREE: For hacking cough, diarrhoea (T) (2-3), sty and blush of the eyes (R). It is also tonic and antipyretic and gives hair a natural colour (R). |
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JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS - LEAVES OF CEDAR-TREE: It deals with infections of the urinary system, it is diuretic and eliminates toxins. (T) (2-3) |
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CICHORIUM INTYBUS - Chicory: Ideal for stomach and liver complaints. (T) (2-3) |
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CALIUM APARINE: Powerful diuretic and purgative for the lymph (inflated lymph glands). It cleans the blood and it deals with cystitis, calculuses in the urinary system, dandruff or desquamation of the head (skin’s peeling off). It also eliminates toxins and reduces uric acid. |
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PRUNUS SPINOSA -AFRICAN WILD PLUM-TREE: Against hypertrophy of the prostate. (A) (2-3) |
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ARBUTUS UNEDO - Strawberry tree: Against hypertrophy of the prostate and cystitis. It is also diuretic. (T) (3-4) |
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CRATAEGUS OXYACANTHA - Midland hawthorn: For arrythmia, palpitation and insomnia. It strengthens the heart and regulates the blood pressure. (E) (2-3) |
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ROSA CANINA - Dog rose: Rich in vitamin C. It accelerates recovery from illnesses and prevents influenza. (E) (2-4) |
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LYCOPUS EUROPAEUS - Gypsywort (powder): Against hyperthyroidism, dyspnoea (laborous breathing), palpitation, shivers, cough. It strenghtens the heart and expands the blood vessels. It is also diuretic, astringent, sedative and is considered a substitute for thyroxine (ormone produced by the thyroid gland and used as a medicine for endocrine disorders). (E) (3) |
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ORIGANUM MAJORANA -MARJORAN: For stress, insomnia, headache, hypertension; easily absorbed by the stomach. |
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FOENICULUM VULGARE -FENNEL: For indigestion, stomach distension, abdominal pains, infants’ colics, disorders of the urinary and reproductive system. It also increaces the flow of breast milk. |
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MELISSA OFFICINALIS - Lemon balm: Antispasmodic for digestion disorders. Against stress, strain and depression. It expands the peripheral vessels, thus reducing the blood pressure, and strengthens the heart as well as the circulatory system. (E) (2-3) |
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MENTA PIPERITA-PULEGIUM - PEPPERMINT: It is tonic and soothes stomach disorders after vomit. (E) (2-3) |
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TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE - Red clover: It deals with children’s eczema, psoriasis (skin disease), bronchitis, croup, arteriosclerosis and diabetes, anorexia, anaemia, microbes in the colon of the intestines, toxins. It is also expectorant and antispasmodic for cough, it cleans the blood and makes it alcaline, and functions as an oestrogen. It is rich in many vitamins (C, D, E, K), as well as azote, potassium, calcium, ferrum, magnesium and phosphorous. (E) (2-3) |
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MALVA SILVESTRIS - MALLOW: For bronchitis, cough, laryngitis, pharyngitis, indigestion. It is also diuretic. (E) (3-4) |
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PEUMUS BOLDO: For gallstone, inflammatins and pains of the gall bladder or the liver. It is palliative and antiseptic for the urinary system, hence used also for cystitis. (E) (3) |
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BORAGO OFFICINALIS - Borage: For nephrolithiasis (calculuses in the kidneys) and gall disorders, for cold, bronchitis, rheumatism. It is diuretic, cleans the blood and strengthens the heart. (T) (2-3) |
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VACCINIUM MYRTILLUS - Bilberry: It prevents oxidization and it is used for short-sightedness, retina problems, irritation of the eyes, retinitis, cataract due to diabetes and diabetes. It gives acute vision (even in the dark), and produces insulin. |
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VIOLA TRICOLOR - Heartsease: For liquid or dry eczema and other skin diseases that are accompanied by excretions. It is anti-inflammatory and expectorant for acute bronchitis and cocytis. It also prevents cystitis and the symptoms of frequent and painful urination. (E) (2-3) |
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PASSIFLORA INCAMATA: For persistent insomnia (facilitates the transition to a relaxed and calm sleep). It reduces the blood pressure and is antispasmodic and sedative. It is also used for neuralgia. (E) (2-3) |
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QUASSIA AMARA: For diabetes. (T) (2-4) |
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ZINGIBER OFFICINALIS: It is ideal for the prevention of oxidization. It gives apetite and deals with stomach-ache, indigestion, flatulence, nausea, vomit (due to nausea or pregnancy), blood coagulation, impotence (it produces testosterone and oestrogens), rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, muscular problems, high cholestelor, gall disorders, cold and influenza. (T) |
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PISCIDIA ERYTHRINA: It is a powerful sedative for insomnia that is caused by nervous strain or pain. It also deals with neuralgia, headaches and pains of the ovaries and the womb. (T) for 10 minutes |
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RHEUM OFFICINALIS: It is purgative and astrigent with antiseptic function. Against constipation. |
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SMILAX OFFICINALIS: It helps in the general well-being of the body. It deals with skin diseases, like severe psoriasis, chronic rheumatism and rheumatoid arthritis. It also facilitates the function of testosterone. (T) (3) |
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APIUM GRAVEOLENS -CELERY: It is diuretic and against diabetes, rheumatism, chilblains, uric acid (when it is poured into boiled milk), allergies of the liver, oxidization. It is also an aphrodisiac (seeds) and soothes muscular spasms. (E) (2-3) |
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CENTELA ASIATICA: It stimulates the blood circulation in the legs, strengthens the blood vessels and the organic tissues and is diuretic. It deals with cellulitis, uric acid, varices, symptoms of menopause, function of glands and high blood pressure. (E) (2-3) |
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CASSIA ANGUSTIFOLIA -(LEAVES): For constipation. (T) (1) |
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SOLIDAGO VIRGAUREA - Goldenrod: It is ideal for the prevention of catarrh of the upper respiratory system (chronic or acute). It is also used for influenza, laryngitis, pharingitis, indigestion (flatulence, intestinal disorders), high blood pressure, cystitis and urethritis. (E) (2-3) |
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BETULA ALBA - Silver birch: For cellulitis, uric acid, urea and urinary infections. It is also diuretic. (E) (2-3) |
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SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE - Comfrey: For gastric and duodenal ulcer, ernia of the diaphragm, ulcerous colitis, bronchitis, cough, healing of wounds. It is astrigent for bleedings and expectorant. (T) |
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TANACETUM PARTHENIUM - Feverfew: For headache, vertigo, nausea, depression, pains of menstruation, inflammations, arthritis. It also cleans the womb after childbirth. (E) (2-3) |
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TARAXACUM OFFICINALIS - Dandelion: It cleans the blood arteries and deals with arteriosclerosis, cholestelor and diabetes. It facilitates the function of pancreas, liver (jauntice, cirrhosis of the liver, hepatitis), and spleen. It is diuretic for the kidneys and is also used for disorders such as uric acid, high blood pressure, withdrawing of water, cramps and carbuncles, spots of ageing. It is believed to help in cases of breast cancer. (T) (2-3) |
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ROSA DAMASCENA-GALLICA -PETALS OF ROSEBUSH: Against insomnia and nerves, constipation due to chronic enteritis, headache, dizziness, purulent tonsilitis, irritations of the eye-lids (R), aptha (thrush). (E) (2-3) |
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TRIGONELLA - Fenugreek: It gives apetite (1 teaspoon before food), it is a substitute for cod-liver oil, restores fat in the body (in cases of anaemia, tubercolosis or diabetes), invigorates the organism after physical or psychological illnesses, and it increases the flow of breast-milk. (T) (2-3) |
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SIDERITIS SCARDICA -TEA OF THE MOUNTAIN: It warms the body, it is rich in ferrum and is used for cough and anaemia. (E) (2-3) |
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URTICA DIOICA - Stinging nettle: For gallstone, arthritis, rheumatism, kidney problems, uric acid, loss of hair, anaemia. It is also diuretic. (T) (3-4) (R) |
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SALVIA OFFICINALIS -SAGE: For diabetes, high blood pressure, stimulation of the nervous system, loss of hair, laryngitis, pharyngitis, tonsilitis and stomatitis. (E) (2-3) (R) |
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TILIA PLATYPHYLOS - Large leaved lime: For nephrolithiasis, insomnia, headache, cough, hypertension and arteriosclerosis. It is also sedative and diuretic and warms the body. (E) (2-3) |
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SPURGE - (KIND OF MOSS WITH A MILKY JUICE): It is palliative and expectorant, against catarrh, cold, breast complaints, cough, extreme production of mucus, inflammations of the mouth and the larynx and against dysuria. (E) (2-3) |
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FUMARIA OFFICINALIS: For psoriasis (skin disease), eczema, acne, herpes, liver and gall-bladder complaints, cleaning of the organism through kidneys and liver, conjuctivitis. It is also soporific, sedative, tonic, purgative, laxative, diuretic and gives apetite. |
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RHAMNUS FRANGULA - Fumitory: It is a mild purgative and laxative that can be used against constipation, without causing addiction. It also strengthens the liver and is used for intestinal disorders. Rich in vitamins B, B6, B2 and magnesium (for spasms without pain). |
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ULMUS CAMPESTRIS - (BARK OF ELM-TREE): For gastritis, gastric and duodenal ulcer, enteritis, colitis and diarrhoea. (T) |
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FUCUS VESICULASIS - (BLACK SEAWEEDS): It takes apetite away, it is rich in iodine, zinc and chromium, and it also prevents cellulitis. (T) (1-2) |
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TEUCRIUM CHAMAEDRYS - Wall germander: Against catarrh of the mucous membranes, chronic bronchitis, indigestion and aerophagia (inhaling air during eating). It is also antipyretic and diuretic. (T) (2-3) |
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MATRICARIA CHAMOMILLA -CAMOMILE: It is sedative and is used for healing wounds. It facilitates digestion, prevents obesity, it is anti-inflammatory and regulates apetite. (E) (2-3) |
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(E)=Extract, (T)=Herb tea, (I)=Inhalation, (2-3)=Cups of tea per day, (R)=Rinsing |
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