Herbal medicine

Herbal medicine

Herbal medicine is the study and use of plants for medicinal purposes.

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Herbal medicine

(vitex) (verbenaceae species)

Medical; Herbal medicine

Used to treat PMS as well as some symptoms of menopause. Recommended as a hormone balancer, as a possible natural alternative to oestrogen replacement therapy.

Chestnut (castanea sativa)

Medical; Herbal medicine

Contracts body tissue and blood vessels; helps in convulsive coughs and other irritable conditions of the respiratory organs.

Dog grass (agropyron repens)

Medical; Herbal medicine

Traditionally used in the treatment of kidney stones and urinary incontinence. It is also anti-parasitic.

Dill (anethum graveolens)

Medical; Herbal medicine

Used to eliminate gas in infants, as a tranquilizer, and to soften hardened stools.

Chicory (cichorium intybus)

Medical; Herbal medicine

Believed to be a mild tonic, diuretic and laxative.

Suma (pfaffia paniculata)

Medical; Herbal medicine

The root of this Amazon rain forest herb exhibits remarkable properties which are believed to promote health and well-being. As an adaptogen, Suma has been used for regeneration and to increase ...

Valerian (valeriana officinalis)

Medical; Herbal medicine

Nervine herb used to reduce stress and induce sleep76. Studies show that the major component, the "valepotriates" have sedative, anti-convulsive, hypotensive, tranquillising and anti-aggressive ...