ALTHAEA  OFFICINALIS (Marshmallow)

Althaea officinalis, commonly known as marsh-mallow, is a perennial plant native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa, renowned for its medicinal properties. Marshmallow leaf and root are effective for treating inflammation of the mucous membranes in the respiratory tract, dry coughs, stomach inflammation, diarrhea, stomach ulcers, constipation, and urinary tract issues. The plant is also applied topically to treat skin infections, ulcers, insect bites, and as a poultice for skin inflammation or burns. Marshmallow root is particularly beneficial for chapped skin and relieving pain and swelling due to cold exposure (chilblains).

SALIX ALBA (Weeping White Willow Bark)

Salix alba, or white willow, is recognized as the natural predecessor of Aspirin, with similar indications but a milder effect on the stomach and reduced anticoagulant action. It has been used for natural pain relief, fever reduction, and inflammation for millennia, with studies supporting its efficacy in treating rheumatoid arthritis, lower back pain, migraines, fibromyalgia, and post-surgical pain. The active compounds, salicylate glycosides, provide effective anti-inflammatory benefits by interfering with pain transmission and treating the cause of inflammation.

RUBUS  IDAEUS (Red Raspberry)

Red raspberry, known for its sweet, edible berries, has a long history of medicinal use. Red raspberry leaf is used to treat gastrointestinal disorders like diarrhea, respiratory issues such as flu, and heart problems. It is also effective for fever, diabetes, vitamin deficiencies, and promoting sweating, urination, and bile production. Women use raspberry leaf for menstrual pain, morning sickness, and easing labor, while it is also applied topically for sore throat and skin rashes. Some people use it for general "purification of skin and blood.”

POLYGONUM HYDROPIPER (Smartweed)

Smartweed, with a rich history in herbal medicine, is especially valued for its astringent properties, making it useful in treating bleeding, skin problems, and diarrhea. The leaves are anti-inflammatory, astringent, and diuretic, and contain rutin, which strengthens capillaries to prevent bleeding. It is also used to treat diarrhea, dyspepsia, menstrual bleeding, and hemorrhoids, and a poultice made from the plant can alleviate swelling and inflammation.

Medicinal use of Smartweed: Smartweed has a long history of herbal use, both in Eastern and Western herbalism. It is not used very often, and is seen more as 

SOLIDAGO VIRGAUREA (Goldenrod)

Goldenrod is an herb known for its medicinal properties, particularly in reducing pain and swelling. It is used as a diuretic, to stop muscle spasms, and to treat conditions like gout, arthritis, and skin issues such as eczema. Goldenrod is also effective for treating tuberculosis, diabetes, liver enlargement, enlarged prostate, hemorrhoids, and hay fever. Additionally, it is used in irrigation therapy for urinary tract inflammation and as a mouth rinse for oral inflammation, while also promoting wound healing when applied to the skin.

Goldenrod is an herb. People use the parts that grow above the ground for medicine.
The names “early goldenrod,” “European goldenrod,” and “Canadian goldenrod” are used interchangeably. Don’t confuse this herb with Verbascum Densiflorum, which is sometimes called “goldenrod.”

VIBIRNUM  OPULUS

Cramp bark is a plant that grows in North America. Historically, Native Americans used cramp bark as medicine for reducing swollen glands and treating fluid retention, mumps, and eye disorders. They also smoked cramp bark as a substitute for tobacco.
These days, the bark and root bark of this plant are still used to make medicine. As the name suggests, cramp bark is used for relieving cramps, including muscle spasms, menstrual cramps, and cramps during pregnancy. Cramp bark is also used as a kidney stimulant for urinary conditions that involve pain or spasms.
Some people use cramp bark for cancer, hysteria, infection, nervous disorders, a vitamin-deficiency condition called scurvy, and pain and swelling (inflammation) of the uterus (uteritis). Cramp bark is also used to increase urine flow and to cause vomiting, emptying of the bowels, and sleepiness.
In Mongolian traditional medicine this is used to treat rheumatic diseases. In particular with figures and pieces of agalmatolite they tried to relieve joint ache. This mineral is considered to possess receptive Yin energy.

BELLIS

Other common names: Common daisy, garden daisy, English daisy, meadow daisy, bruisewort.
Daisies contain essential oil, tannins, mucus substances, flavonoids, bitter substances, organic acids, resins and inulin. The active ingredients are found in all parts of the plant.
Daisy has anti-inflammatory and mild astringent properties and has been used internally, in tea form, as herbal remedy for the common cold, bronchitis and other inflammation of the upper respiratory tract.
The herb may be used for loss of appetite as it has stimulating effect on the digestion system and it has been used as a treatment for many ailments of the digestive tract, such as gastritis, diarrhea, liver and gallbladder complaints and mild constipation.
Daisies have been used traditionally for painful menstruation, cystitis and other inflammations of the urinary tract. Additionally, it may have its uses as a natural treatment for atopic dermatitis, gout and chronic rheumatic conditions.

CROCUS

Other Names: Autumn Crocus, Azafron, True Saffron.
Saffron is used for asthma, cough, whooping cough (pertussis), and to loosen phlegm (as an expectorant). It is also used for sleep problems (insomnia), cancer, “hardening of the arteries” (atherosclerosis), intestinal gas (flatulence), depression, Alzheimer’s disease, fright, shock, spitting up blood (hemoptysis), pain, heartburn, and dry skin.
Women use saffron for menstrual cramps and premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Men use it to prevent early orgasm (premature ejaculation) and infertility.
Saffron is also used for to increase interest in sex (as an aphrodisiac) and to induce sweating.
Some people apply saffron directly to the scalp for baldness (alopecia).

VERBENA  OFFICINALIS (Vervain)

Vervain is thought to affect the parasympathetic nervous system and therefore serves a restorative and recuperative function.
It is commonly used as a natural remedy for nervous tension, insomnia, anxiety, irritability, lethargy, and even depression.
Vervain is often used as an herbal remedy for women’s health issues. This herb has been prescribed post-pregnancy to enhance lactation as well as to stimulate contraction of the uterus and it is often used during labour.
The analgesic effects of it may counter headaches and abdominal pain associated with menstruation and as it is considered a natural anti-spasmodic, it is used to reduce menstrual cramping.

CALENDULA (Marigold)

Calendula is a versatile plant with a wide range of medicinal uses. The flower is used to make medicine, primarily for preventing muscle spasms, starting menstrual periods, and reducing fever. It also treats sore throat and mouth, menstrual cramps, cancer, and ulcers. When applied to the skin, Calendula reduces pain and swelling and promotes healing of poorly healing wounds and leg ulcers, among other conditions. It is also applied to the skin (used topically) for nosebleeds, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, inflammation of the rectum (proctitis), and inflammation of the lining of the eyelid (conjunctivitis).

NERIUM (Oleander)

Nerium, despite its known toxicity, is used in small, controlled doses for various medical conditions, including, but not limited to heart issues, asthma, epilepsy, cancer, painful menstrual periods, leprosy, malaria, ringworm, indigestion, and venereal disease.

It also has applications in treating skin problems and warts when applied topically. 

CENTAUREA  CYANUS

Centaurea cyanus, commonly known as cornflower or bachelor's button, is an annual flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to Europe.
The flowers are the part used in modern herbal medicine and are considered to have tonic, stimulant and emmenagogue properties, with action similar to that of Blessed Thistle.
Cornflower contains biotin that helps in strengthening the nails, prevents and treats nail infections, and treats hair problems like dandruff. Cornflower is used in many hair care and skin care products because of its anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is even used in shampoos and hair rinses to treat scalp eczema.
Cornflower is used for easing eye irritation and treating problems like sore eyes, conjunctivitis, and even skin irritation around the eye because of its effective anti-inflammatory and astringent properties. Cornflower tea is used as an eye wash to relieve swelling and pain.

ARNICA  MONTANA

Arnica montana, sometimes referred to as wolf's bane, has also been called leopard's bane, mountain tobacco and mountain arnica, is a moderately toxic ethnobotanical European flowering plant in the sunflower family.
The root contains essential oils which are powerful anti–inflammatory agents.
People take arnica by mouth for sore mouth and throat, pain such as pain after surgery or wisdom tooth removal, insect bites, painful and swollen veins near the surface of the skin (superficial phlebitis), bruising, muscle pain, vision problems due to diabetes, stroke, and for causing abortions.
Arnica is applied to the skin for pain and swelling associated with bruises, aches, and sprains. It is also applied to the skin for insect bites, arthritis, muscle and cartilage pain, chapped lips, and acne.

ARTEMISIA  ABSINTHIUM

Wormwood is an herb. The above-ground plant parts and oil are used for medicine.
Wormwood is used for various digestion problems such as loss of appetite, upset stomach, gall bladder disease, and intestinal spasms. Wormwood is also used to treat fever, liver disease, and worm infections; to increase sexual desire; as a tonic; and to stimulate sweating.
Wormwood oil is also used for digestive disorders, to increase sexual desire, and to stimulate the imagination.
Some people apply wormwood directly to the skin for healing wounds and insect bites. Wormwood oil is used as a counterirritant to reduce pain.

ZINGIBER  OFFICINALE

Adrak or Ginger is used in local medicines in India and the Far East. It has carminative properties. It is used as a rubefacient to counter the problem of muscular pain. It also has aphrodisiacal properties as well.
The Zingiber Officinale is known for relieving the following health problems:
Digestive disorders: This extremely useful herb is used to relieve patients suffering from dyspepsia, flatulence, vomiting, spasms, colic and other stomach problems. Chewing a piece of ginger regularly can help in relieving problems of excessive secretion of saliva, volatile oil and diastase enzyme. Half a teaspoon of ginger juice mixed with fresh lime juice and honey can be helpful to relieve nausea, vomiting as well as problems of indigestion.
Cough and Cold: The herb is used to relieve cough. The juice of the ginger mixed with honey taken 3 to 4 times and day is beneficial for this purpose. Ginger tea is prescribed to be used for relieving fever associated with cold.
Respiratory Disorder: Fresh ginger juice with a cup of fenugreek and honey makes a good diaphoretic mixture to relieve sweating and reducing fever in patients suffering from influenza. It is known to act as an expectorant in relieving asthma, cough and tuberculosis.

POTENTILLA  ANSERINA

Medicinal use of Silverweed: Contemporary medical herbalists believe that silverweed's main medicinal value lies in its astringency. It is less astringent than the related P. erecta, but it has a gentler action within the gastro-intestinal tract. The whole plant is antispasmodic, mildly astringent, diuretic, foot care, hemostatic, odontalgic and tonic. A strong infusion is used to check the bleeding of piles and to treat diarrhea, it is also used as a gargle for sore throats. Externally, it is used as a powder to treat ulcers and hemorrhoids whilst the whole bruised plant, placed over a painful area, will act as a local analgesic. The roots are the most astringent part of the plant, they are harvested in late summer or autumn and dried for later use. The leaves are harvested in early summer and dried for later use.

POPULUS  TREMULA

Medicinal use of Aspen Poplar: The bark and the leaves are mildly diuretic, expectorant and stimulant. The plant is seldom used medicinally, but is sometimes included in propriety medicines for chronic prostate and bladder disorders. Although no specific mention has been seen for this species, the bark of most, if not all members of the genus contain salicin, a glycoside that probably decomposes into salicylic acid (aspirin) in the body. The bark is therefore anodyne, anti-inflammatory and febrifuge. It is used especially in treating rheumatism and fevers, and also to relieve the pain of menstrual cramps. The plant is used in Bach flower remedies - the keywords for prescribing it are "Vague fears of unknown origin", "Anxiety" and "Apprehension".

THYMUS

Thyme is an herb. The flowers, leaves, and oil are used as medicine. Thyme is sometimes used in combination with other herbs.
Thyme is taken by mouth for bronchitis, whooping cough, sore throat, colic, arthritis, upset stomach, stomach pain (gastritis), diarrhea, bedwetting, a movement disorder in children (dyspraxia), intestinal gas (flatulence), parasitic worm infections, and skin disorders. It is also used to increase urine flow (as a diuretic), to disinfect the urine, and as an appetite stimulant.
Some people apply thyme directly to the skin for hoarseness (laryngitis), swollen tonsils (tonsillitis), sore mouth, and bad breath.
Thyme oil is used as a germ-killer in mouthwashes and liniments. It is also applied to the scalp to treat baldness and to the ears to fight bacterial and fungal infections.
Thymol, one of the chemicals in thyme, is used with another chemical, chlorhexidine, as a dental varnish to prevent tooth decay.

RANUNCULUS

Medicinal use of Meadow Buttercup: The whole plant is acrid, anodyne, antispasmodic, diaphoretic and rubefacient. The plant has been crushed and applied as a poultice to the chest to relieve colds and chest pains. The fresh leaves have been used as a rubefacient in the treatment of rheumatism etc. The flowers and the leaves have been crushed and sniffed as a treatment for headaches. An infusion of the roots has been used in the treatment of diarrhoea. The poulticed root is also rubefacient and was applied to boils and abscess. The plant sap has been used to remove warts. The sap has also been used as a sedative. The flowers are used in Tibetan medicine, where they are considered to have an acrid taste and a heating potency. Their use is said to promote heat, dissolve tumours and draw out serous fluids. They are used in the treatment of disorders brought about by rotting sores or wounds. Use with caution, the whole plant is extremely acrid and can cause intense pain and burning of the mouth, mucous membranes etc.

AGALMARILITE

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi is a plant species of the genus Arctostaphylos (manzanita). Its common names include kinnikinnick and pinemat manzanita, and it is one of several related species referred to as bearberry.
Uva ursi is used primarily for urinary tract disorders, including infections of the kidney, bladder, and urethra; swelling (inflammation) of the urinary tract; increased urination; painful urination; and urine that contains excess uric acid or other acids. Uva ursi is also used for constipation and a lung condition called bronchitis.
Uva ursi, hops, and peppermint are also used in combination to treat people with compulsive bedwetting and painful urination.

ARCTOSTAPHYLOS  UVAURSI

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi is a plant species of the genus Arctostaphylos (manzanita). Its common names include kinnikinnick and pinemat manzanita, and it is one of several related species referred to as bearberry.
Uva ursi is used primarily for urinary tract disorders, including infections of the kidney, bladder, and urethra; swelling (inflammation) of the urinary tract; increased urination; painful urination; and urine that contains excess uric acid or other acids. Uva ursi is also used for constipation and a lung condition called bronchitis.
Uva ursi, hops, and peppermint are also used in combination to treat people with compulsive bedwetting and painful urination.

PANAX  GINSENG

Panax ginseng is a plant that grows in Korea, northeastern China, and far eastern Siberia. People use the root to make medicine. Do not confuse Panax ginseng with American ginseng, Siberian ginseng, or Panax pseudoginseng.
Panax ginseng is taken by mouth to improve thinking, concentration, memory, Alzheimer's disease, work efficiency, physical stamina, preventing muscle damage from exercise, and athletic endurance.
Some people use Panax ginseng to help them cope with stress and as a general tonic for improving well-being. They sometimes call Panax ginseng an "adaptogen" when it's used in this way.
Panax ginseng is also used for depression, anxiety, general fatigue and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), multiple sclerosis, for boosting the immune system, and for fighting particular infections in a lung disease called cystic fibrosis. These infections are caused by a bacterium named Pseudomonas.
Some people use Panax ginseng to treat breast cancer and prevent ovarian cancer, liver cancer, lung cancer, and skin cancer.
Other uses include treatment of anemia, chronic bronchitis, swine flu, prediabetes and diabetes, inflammation of the stomach lining (gastritis), fever, hangover, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), HIV/AIDS, fertility problems and sexual dysfunction in men, to increase sexual arousal in women, and asthma.
Panax ginseng is also used for bleeding disorders, loss of appetite, vomiting, intestinal problems, gallstones, bad breath, fibromyalgia, sleeping problems (insomnia), nerve pain, joint pain, dizziness, headache, hearing loss, convulsions, disorders of pregnancy and childbirth, hot flashes due to menopause, common cold and flu, heart failure, high blood pressure, quality of life, wrinkled skin, and to slow the aging process.

STELLARIA  MEDIA

Common chickweeds are edible and considered very nutritious. The common name came from the herb's appeal to fowls, particularly to chickens. Common chickweed is used as leaf vegetable in salads.
Active constituents that are found in Chickweed include the following: Saponin glycosides, Coumarins and hydroxycoumarins, Flavonoids, Carboxylic acids, Triterpenoids, Vitamin C, about l50-350mg per l00g. . The combination of these chemicals provide the claimed health benefits of Chickweed although limited scientific research would support these claims.
Kidney and Liver Tonic. Common chickweed has long been used in folkloric medicine as tonic to cleanse the kidney and liver. Chickweed can be eaten raw mixed with salad or prepared and taken as tea.
Treatment of Skin Problems. Among the many claimed health benefits from chickweed is its ability to heal skin wounds. It is used as a poultice to treat boils, cuts, burns, abscesses and ulcers. Chickweed is also used to treat itchiness associated with eczema and psoriasis.
Anti-inflammatory and Pain Reliever. Another health benefit from Chickweed is it ability to act against inflammation and pain. It is used to treat rheumatism, arthritis and menstrual pain.
In Mongolian traditional medicine this is used to treat rheumatic diseases. In particular with figures and pieces of agalmatolite they tried to relieve joint ache. This mineral is considered to possess receptive Yin energy.

LAVANDULAAGALMARILITE

Lavender is an herb. The flower and the oil of lavender are used to make medicine.
Lavender is used for restlessness, insomnia, nervousness, and depression. It is also used for a variety of digestive complaints including meteorism (abdominal swelling from gas in the intestinal or peritoneal cavity), loss of appetite, vomiting, nausea, intestinal gas (flatulence), and upset stomach.
Some people use lavender for painful conditions including migraineheadaches, toothaches, sprains, nerve pain, sores, and joint pain. It is also used for acne and cancer, and to promote menstruation.
Lavender is applied to the skin for hair loss (alopecia areata) and pain, and to repel mosquitoes and other insects.
Some people add lavender to bathwater to treat circulation disorders and improve mental well being.
By inhalation, lavender is used as aromatherapy for insomnia, pain, and agitation related to dementia.
In Mongolian traditional medicine this is used to treat rheumatic diseases. In particular with figures and pieces of agalmatolite they tried to relieve joint ache. This mineral is considered to possess receptive Yin energy.

ALOE

Aloe vera is a plant species of the genus Aloe. It grows wild in tropical climates around the world and is cultivated for agricultural and medicinal uses. It is found in many consumer products including beverages, skin lotion, cosmetics, or ointments for minor burns and sunburns. There is little scientific evidence of the effectiveness or safety of Aloe vera extracts for either cosmetic or medicinal purposes.
Aloe medications can be taken by mouth or applied to the skin. People take aloe gel by mouth for weight loss, diabetes, hepatitis, inflammatory bowel diseases, osteoarthritis, stomach ulcers, asthma, radiation-related skin sores, fever, itching and inflammation, and as a general tonic. A chemical in aloe called acemannan is taken by mouth for HIV/AIDS. Aloe extract is used for high cholesterol.
Aloe latex is taken by mouth mainly as a laxative for constipation. It is also used for seizures, asthma, colds, bleeding, lack of a menstrual period, swelling of the colon (colitis), depression, diabetes, eye conditions that cause blindness (glaucoma), multiple sclerosis, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, joint inflammation, osteoarthritis, and vision problems. Fresh aloe leaves are taken by mouth for cancer.
People apply aloe gel to the skin for acne, an inflammatory skin condition called lichen planus, inflammation in the mouth, burning mouth, radiation-induced skin damage, dental plaque, diaper rash, frostbite, gum disease, bedsores, scabies, dandruff, wound healing, hemorrhoids and pain after surgery to remove internal hemorrhoids, osteoarthritis, inflammation, and as an antiseptic. Aloe extract and aloe gel are also applied to the skin for genital herpes, scaly and itchy skin, burns, sunburns, and dry skin. Aloe extract is applied to the skin as an insect repellant. Aloe leaf juice is applied to the skin for anal fissures. A chemical in aloe called acemannan is applied to the skin for dry sockets in the mouth and canker sores.

LEVISTICUM  OFFECINALE

Other Common Names: Old English lovage, Italian and Cornish lovage, maggi plant, smellage.
As a medicinal plant, the characteristics of it are: carminative, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, stimulant and stomachic.
ovage has been used as a natural herbal remedy to relieve abdominal pain due to gastrointestinal gas, to reduce flatulence, and as a treatment for colic in children.
Traditional herbal medicine considers it to be especially useful as a natural diuretic, as well as for a natural treatment for kidney stones.
Levisticum officinale is a natural blood cleanser, and has been used as a natural treatment for skin eruptions, gout, and rheumatism.
Folk medicine has traditionally used of this herb as a treatment for malaria, pleurisy, boils, migraine headaches and aching throats.

FICUS  CARICA

A decoction of the leaves is stomachic. The leaves are also added to boiling water and used as a steam bath for painful or swollen piles. The latex from the stems is used to treat corns, warts and piles. It also has an analgesic effect against insect stings and bites. The fruit is mildly laxative, demulcent, digestive and pectoral. The unripe green fruits are cooked with other foods as a galactogogue and tonic. The roasted fruit is emollient and used as a poultice in the treatment of gumboils, dental abscesses etc. Syrup of figs, made from the fruit, is a well-known and effective gentle laxative that is also suitable for the young and very old. A decoction of the young branches is an excellent pectoral. The plant has anticancer properties.

BERBERIS

Other common names: Mountain grape, pepperidge, berberry, common grape, common barberry, European barberry.
Barberry is closely related to Oregon grape. Barberry, Oregon grape, golden seal and coptis all contain isoquinolone alkaloids.
Berberine is the most prominent of these alkaloids and according to laboratory studies, it has an antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, hypotensive, sedative, and anticonvulsant effect.
Berberine is possibly an immune system stimulant and helps with digestion and gastrointestinal pain. It is found in the stem bark and rhizome of the plant.
Berbamine is another alkaloid found in the herb and is thought to fight infections by stimulating the action of white blood cells.

PAEONIA

Peony is a plant. The root and, less commonly, the flower and seed are used to make medicine. Peony is sometimes called red peony and white peony. This does not refer to the color of the flowers, which are pink, red, purple, or white, but to the color of the processed root.
Peony is used for gout, osteoarthritis, fever, respiratory tract illnesses, and cough. Women use peony for menstrual cramps, polycystic ovary syndrome, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and for starting menstruation or causing an abortion. It is also used for viral hepatitis, livercirrhosis, upset stomach, muscle cramps, “hardening of the arteries” (atherosclerosis), and to cause vomiting. Peony is also used for spasms, whooping cough (pertussis), epilepsy, nerve pain (neuralgia), migraineheadache, and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).
People apply peony to the skin for healing cracked skin, especially cracks around the anus (anal fissures) that sometimes occur with hemorrhoids.

PAEONIA

Peony is a plant. The root and, less commonly, the flower and seed are used to make medicine. Peony is sometimes called red peony and white peony. This does not refer to the color of the flowers, which are pink, red, purple, or white, but to the color of the processed root.
Peony is used for gout, osteoarthritis, fever, respiratory tract illnesses, and cough. Women use peony for menstrual cramps, polycystic ovary syndrome, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and for starting menstruation or causing an abortion. It is also used for viral hepatitis, livercirrhosis, upset stomach, muscle cramps, “hardening of the arteries” (atherosclerosis), and to cause vomiting. Peony is also used for spasms, whooping cough (pertussis), epilepsy, nerve pain (neuralgia), migraineheadache, and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).
People apply peony to the skin for healing cracked skin, especially cracks around the anus (anal fissures) that sometimes occur with hemorrhoids.

CANNABIS  SATIVA

Medical cannabis (or medical marijuana) refers to the use of cannabis and its constituent cannabinoids, to treat disease or improve symptoms. Cannabis is used to reduce nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy, to improve appetite in people with HIV/AIDS, and to treat chronic pain and muscle spasms.
Short-term use increases both minor and major adverse effects. Common side effects include dizziness, feeling tired, vomiting, and hallucinations. Long-term effects of cannabis are not clear. Concerns including memory and cognition problems, risk of addiction, schizophrenia in young people, and the risk of children taking it by accident.
Cannabinoids are under preliminary research for their potential to affect stroke or children's epilepsy.

RIBUS  NIGRUM

Black currant is a plant. People use the seed oil, leaves, fruit, and flowers to make medicine.
Women use black currant seed oil for treating symptoms of menopause, premenstrual syndrome, painful periods, and breast tenderness. It is also used for boosting immunity.
Black currant berry is used for coughs and Alzheimer's disease.
Black currant dried leaf is used for arthritis, gout, joint pain (rheumatism), diarrhea, colic, hepatitis and other liver ailments, convulsions, and disorders that cause swelling (inflammation) of the mouth and throat. Black currant dried leaf is also used for treating coughs, colds, and whooping cough; disinfecting the urine; promoting urine flow; treating bladder stones, and as a cleansing tea.
Some people apply black currant leaf directly to the skin for treating wounds and insect bites.

HYOSCYAMUS  NIGER

The main healing properties of the herb are due to the sedative, analgesic and antispasmodic effect the substance hyoscyamine. Henbane was used specifically for pain in the urinary tract, especially in the case of kidney stones. The sedative and antispasmodic effect makes it a valuable remedy for Parkinson’s disease, where it relieves tremors and stiffness in the early stages of the disease.
The herb has also been used for toothache and nervous disorders such as mania and hysteria. The herb has been used as an herbal remedy for bronchitis because of its cough suppressant effect and the ability to clear the breathing passages from secretions.

MANTHA  PIPERITA

Common Names: Peppermint, mint, menthol.
Peppermint as a tea has become very popular and it is thought to have a number of health benefits for variety of ailments such as biliary disorders, dyspepsia, enteritis, flatulence, gastritis, intestinal colic, and spasms of the bile duct, gallbladder and gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
When the steam from the tea is inhaled it can ease sinus congestion, and the inflammation of the mucous membrane in the nose and throat.
In Germany, peppermint leaf tea has been licensed for use during indigestion or dyspepsia.
The oil has been used as an herbal pain relief and is a common ingredient in products aimed at athletes to soothe sore muscles. Peppermint oil, as an external treatment, has been approved for myalgia, muscle pain, and neuralgia and nerve pain.
The essential oil of peppermint has been used as a topical application to repel insects.

PASSIFLORA  INCARNATA

Traditionally, passion flower has been used for its sedative effect. Due to this effect it has been used as an herbal sleep aid and is considered a good herb to relieve anxiety.
Historically, it was also used to treat gastrointestinal spasms.
Passion flower has a hypotensive effect (lowers blood pressure) and also relieves tachycardia (fast heart rate.)
The anti-spasmodic effect makes this herb useful in treating the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, seizures, and hysteria.
This herb has also been used to treat nerve pain and shingles.
Asthma, especially with a high level of spasmodic activity, responds well to passion flower use.
It can be combined with valerian, hops, and Jamaican dogwood for an effective herbal insomnia treatment.

CORIANDRUM

Coriander is a plant. People use the seed for medicine.
Coriander is used for digestion problems including upset stomach, loss of appetite, hernia, nausea, diarrhea, bowel spasms, and intestinal gas. It is also used to treat measles, hemorrhoids, toothaches, worms, and joint pain, as well as infections caused by bacteria and fungus.
Some breast-feeding women use coriander to increase milk flow.
In foods, coriander is used as a culinary spice and to prevent food poisoning.
In manufacturing, coriander is used as a flavoring agent in medicines and tobacco and as a fragrance in cosmetics and soaps.

MELITOTUS  OFFICINALIS

The herb has aromatic, emollient and carminative properties. It was formerly much esteemed inmedicine as an emollient and digestive and is recommended by Gerard for many complaints, the juice for clearing the eyesight, and, boiled with lard and other ingredients, as an application to wens and ulcers, and mixed with wine, 'it mitigateth the paine of the eares and taketh away the paine of the head.'
Culpepper tells us that the head is to be washed with the distilled herb for loss of senses and apoplexy, and that boiled in wine, it is good for inflammation of the eye or other parts of the body.

JUGLANS  REGIA

The walnut tree has a long history of medicinal use, being used in folk medicine to treat a wide range of complaints. The leaves are alterative, anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, astringent and depurative. They are used internally the treatment of constipation, chronic coughs, asthma, diarrhoea, dyspepsia etc. The leaves are also used to treat skin ailments and purify the blood. They are considered to be specific in the treatment of strumous sores. Male inflorescences are made into a broth and used in the treatment of coughs and vertigo. The rind is anodyne and astringent. It is used in the treatment of diarrhoea and anaemia. The seeds are antilithic, diuretic and stimulant. They are used internally in the treatment of low back pain, frequent urination, weakness of both legs, chronic cough, asthma, constipation due to dryness or anaemia and stones in the urinary tract.

CHELIDONIUM

Other Names: Bai Qu Cai, Celandine, Celandine Herb, Celandine Root, Celidonia Mayor, Chelidonii, Chelidonii Herba, Chelidonium majus, Greater Celandine.
The dried above-ground parts, root, and rhizome (underground stem) are used to make medicine. Don’t confuse greater celandine with lesser celandine (Family: Ranunculus ficaria).
Greater celandine is used for various problems with the digestive tract including upset stomach, gastroenteritis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), constipation, loss of appetite, stomach cancer, intestinal polyps, and liver and gallbladder disorders. Other uses include detoxification, treating menstrual cramps, cough, pain, breast lumps, chest pain (angina), fluid retention (edema), “hardening of the arteries” (arteriosclerosis), high blood pressure, asthma, gout, and osteoarthritis.
Some people apply greater celandine directly to the skin for warts, genital warts, rashes, eczema, and scabies; and to the gums for tooth pain and to ease tooth extraction. The fresh root is also chewed to relieve toothache.

VALERIANA  OFFICINALIS

Valerian is an herb. Medicine is made from the root.
Valerian is most commonly used for sleep disorders, especially the inability to sleep (insomnia). It is frequently combined with hops, lemon balm, or other herbs that also cause drowsiness. Some people who are trying to withdraw from the use of “sleeping pills” use valerian to help them sleep after they have tapered the dose of the sleeping pill. There is some scientific evidence that valerian works for sleep disorders, although not all studies are positive.
Valerian is also used for conditions connected to anxiety and psychological stress including nervous asthma, hysterical states, excitability, fear of illness (hypochondria), headaches, migraine, and stomach upset.
Some people use valerian for depression, mild tremors, epilepsy, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).
Valerian is used for muscle and joint pain. Some women use valerian for menstrual cramps and symptoms associated with menopause, including hot flashes and anxiety.
Sometimes, valerian is added to bath water to help with restlessness and sleep disorders.

SCHIZANDRA  CHINENSIS (Magnolia Vine)

Schizandra Chinensis, or schisandra, is a plant used as an adaptogen to increase resistance to stress and disease, improve energy and physical performance, and normalize blood sugar and blood pressure. It is also used for liver protection, treating high cholesterol, and improving vision, coughs, asthma, sleep problems (insomnia), nerve pain, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), chronic diarrhea, dysentery, night sweats, spontaneous sweating, involuntary discharge of semen, thirst, erectile dysfunction (ED), physical exhaustion, excessive urination, depression, irritability, and memory loss. 

EPHEDRA (Brigham Tea)

Ephedra is an herb traditionally used for weight loss, enhancing athletic performance, and treating respiratory conditions like asthma and bronchitis. It is also used for colds, flu, swine flu, fever, chills, headache, inability to sweat, joint and bone pain, and as a “water pill” to increase urine flow in people who retain fluids. However, caution is advised due to the potential for serious side effects.

ATROPA  BELADONNA (Deadly Nightshade)

Atropa belladonna, commonly known as belladonna or deadly nightshade, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the nightshade family. Belladonna has been used for centuries as a painkiller, muscle relaxant, and anti-inflammatory agent. It can treat menstrual problems, histaminic reactions, peptic ulcer disease, and motion sickness. Historically, it was used as an anesthetic for surgery. Extracts from the herb were used as eye drops to dilate pupils. It is also used in tinctures and powders to heal wounds and for mild sedation. Belladonna is utilized in adjunctive therapy for treating irritable bowel syndrome and acute enterocolitis. Due to its high toxicity, the dosage must be monitored carefully, and it should only be taken under expert supervision.

PULSATILLA (Pasque Flower)

Pulsatilla is a plant used medicinally for various painful conditions. It is beneficial for male reproductive system issues such as orchitis (swelling of the testicles) and epididymitis (swelling of a structure in the back of the testicles). It also aids in female reproductive conditions like menstrual cramps and painful ovaries. Pulsatilla is used for tension headaches, hyperactivity, insomnia, asthma, earache, migraines, nerve pain (neuralgia), GI and urinary tract disorders. Topically, it is applied for boils, bacterial skin infections, and inflammatory skin diseases.

CAPSICUM  ANNUUM (Red Pepper/Chili Pepper)

Capsicum is used to address digestive issues such as upset stomach, intestinal gas, stomach pain, diarrhea, and cramps. It is also beneficial for heart and blood vessel conditions like poor circulation, excessive blood clotting, high cholesterol, and heart disease prevention. Other uses include relieving toothache, seasickness, alcoholism, malaria, and fever. Topically, capsicum is applied to treat pain from shingles, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and various nerve pains (neuropathy). It also helps in relieving muscle spasms, laryngitis, and preventing thumb-sucking or nail-biting. Some people use capsicum inside the nose for hay fever, migraines, cluster headaches, and sinus infections. It is currently being studied for its potential as a drug for migraine, osteoarthritis, and other painful conditions.

ORIGANUM  MAJORANA (Marjoram)

Marjoram is a plant known for its culinary and medicinal uses. Marjoram tea is used for runny nose and colds in infants and toddlers, as well as for dry coughs, swollen throat, ear pain, digestive problems, liver disease, gallstones, and stomach cramps. It is also used by women for menopause symptoms, menstrual mood swings, and promoting breast milk flow. Other benefits include treating diabetes, sleep problems, muscle spasms, headaches, and back pain. It is also considered a nerve tonic, heart tonic, and promotes better blood circulation.

CRATAEGUS (Hawthorn)

Hawthorn is used for heart and blood vessel diseases such as congestive heart failure (CHF), chest pain, and irregular heartbeat. It is also used for both low and high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, and high cholesterol. Hawthorn may be effective in treating congestive heart failure, though more research is needed for other heart-related uses. It is also used for digestive complaints like indigestion, diarrhea, and stomach pain, and to reduce anxiety, as a sedative, to increase urine output, and for menstrual problems. Topically, it is applied for boils, sores, and ulcers.

CONIUM  MACULATUM (Hemlock)

Hemlock is a very poisonous plant, yet its leaves, root, and seeds are used medicinally. It is used for breathing problems like bronchitis, whooping cough, and asthma, and for painful conditions including teething in children, swollen joints, and cramps. Hemlock is also used for anxiety and mania. Other uses include treating spasms, tumors, skin infections, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, Sydenham’s chorea, and bladder infections. Hemlock has also been used to reverse strychnine poisoning.

TRIFOLIUM  PRATENSE (Red Clover)

Red clover is used for various conditions, although there isn't sufficient scientific evidence to confirm its effectiveness. It has been used for cancer prevention, indigestion, high cholesterol, whooping cough, asthma, bronchitis, and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Some women use it for menopause symptoms like hot flashes, breast pain, and premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Red clover is applied to the skin for skin cancer, sores, burns, eczema, and psoriasis. It contains hormone-like chemicals called isoflavones, which may cause reproductive issues in certain animals and potentially in large quantities for livestock.

CALLUNA  VULGARIS (Heather)

Heather contains tannins, arbutin, saponins, karotin, and flavonoids. It is an ancient remedy for urinary tract problems, including inflammation of the urinary passages, prostate issues, bladder ailments, and kidney stones. Heather tea is used for diarrhea, stomach pain, colic, and has been used successfully in treating rheumatic pains.

RUTA  GRAVEOLENS (Rue)

Rue is strongly stimulating and antispasmodic. It is used in a warm infusion as an emmenagogue. Rue is also a mild stomachic for treating hysterical affections, coughs, colic, and flatulence. The oil can be given on sugar or in hot water. Externally, rue is an active irritant, used as a rubefacient to relieve severe pain like sciatica. Rue leaves applied to the temples are said to relieve headache. Compresses soaked in a strong decoction of rue have been used for chronic bronchitis. Chewing 1-2 leaves can relieve nervous headache, giddiness, hysterical spasm, or palpitation.

URTICA  DIOICA (Stinging Nettle)

Stinging nettle has been used for hundreds of years as a remedy for muscle and joint pain caused by arthritis and gout. It is also a diuretic and laxative. Extracts of stinging nettle have shown effectiveness in treating diarrhea, urinary disorders, and prostate diseases. In some European countries, it is a preferred treatment for early stages of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Stinging nettle is also thought to add shine to hair and prevent oily hair and dandruff.

AMANITA  MUSCARIAITE (Fly Amanita)

Amanita muscaria, commonly known as the fly agaric or fly amanita, is a mushroom and psychoactive basidiomycete fungus, one of many in the genus Amanita.
The therapeutic effect of mushroom has been known since ancient times - they treat joint disease, it is difficult to heal wounds, skin diseases.
In fact scientific studies have confirmed this. Found many substances that have a clear therapeutic effect, for example,

1. Muskarufin: An orange-red pigment that has antibiotic and anti-tumor effects. This means it can help fight bacterial infections and potentially inhibit the growth of tumors.

2. Muscarine: An alkaloid that acts as a natural analgesic, meaning it can relieve pain, similar to how painkillers work.

It has antihistamine properties, ie substances that remove allergic reactions, and most importantly - the substances that suppress ringworm, that is skin fungal infection.

RUMEX  ACETOSA (Sorrel)

Sorrel is a refrigerant and diuretic that serves as a cooling drink in febrile disorders. It is beneficial for scrofulous deposits and effective in treating cutaneous tumors when used in a preparation with burnt alum and citric acid. Sorrel is especially beneficial for scurvy. Historically, its root and seed were valued for their astringent properties, helping to stem hemorrhage. A syrup made from Sorrel and Fumitory was reputed to cure itch, while its juice, combined with vinegar, was used to treat ringworm and as a gargle for sore throat. A decoction of the flowers in wine was believed to cure jaundice and ulcerated bowels. The root, in decoction or powder form, was also used for jaundice, kidney gravel, and stones.

MELISSA  OFFICINALIS (Lemon Balm)

Lemon balm is a perennial herb from the mint family with a mild lemon aroma. It is used for a variety of ailments, including digestive problems (upset stomach, bloating, flatulence, vomiting, colic), pain relief (menstrual cramps, headache, toothache), and mental health concerns (anxiety, sleep problems, restlessness, hysteria, melancholia). Lemon balm is believed to have calming effects and is also used for Alzheimer's disease, ADHD, Graves' disease, high blood pressure, tumors, and insect bites. In aromatherapy, it is inhaled for Alzheimer's disease and applied topically to treat cold sores.

SOLANUM  NIGRUM (Nightshade / Makoi)

Solanum nigrum (Nightshade/Makoi) has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-hyperlipidemic properties. It is used for treating measles, cardiac pain, chronic fever, arthritis, and as a blood purifier. It helps in the enlargement of organs like the liver and spleen and is useful for conditions like dropsy, weakness, ulcers, and jaundice. Solanum nigrum is also beneficial for asthma, cough, oral ulcers, and earache. The herb possesses strong narcotic properties and is diuretic in nature.

EUCALYPTUS (Gum Tree)

Eucalyptus leaves are used to treat infections, fever, upset stomach, and to loosen coughs. They are also employed in treating respiratory tract infections, asthma, pulmonary tuberculosis, joint pain, acne, wounds, ulcers, burns, liver and gallbladder problems, loss of appetite, and cancer. Eucalyptus oil, when diluted, is taken for respiratory issues (inflammation, coughs, bronchitis, sinus pain, asthma, COPD), as an expectorant, antiseptic, and fever reducer. It is also used in vaporizer fluids and for treating wounds, burns, and ulcers.

AGALMARILITE

In Mongolian traditional medicine this is used to treat rheumatic diseases. In particular with figures and pieces of agalmatolite they tried to relieve joint ache. This mineral is considered to possess receptive Yin energy.