Agrimony
removes tension
relaxes tissues that are tense or rigid
aids digestive complaints
protects and strengthens the liver
known as “the gunshot herb” due to its coagulant properties
helps the body get rid of waste
alleviates menstrual discomfort due to heavy periods
Amla
rich in Vitamin C, helps the body fight infection
a rejuvenating tonic
good for digestion, stimulates gastric juices
can help promote regular bowel movement and relieve constipation
helps with blood sugar management
can help enhance cognitive function, memory and focus
helps build resilience to stress
Andrographis
helps reduce joint pain and stiffness
this powerful herb is known as the "King of Bitters"
helps reduce cold and flu symptoms
protects the liver
as a bitter tonic it can improve digestion
helps treat parasite issues
Ashwagandha
an adaptogen that helps the body cope with stress
can improve sleep quality
can help to restore energy and vitality
can enhance physical performance
Bilberry
supports eye health (night vision, circulation to retina)
helps cardiovascular health by improving circulation and reducing inflammation
can help with varicose veins
helps with digestion
helps manage blood sugar levels
Black Cohosh
can help with symptoms of PMS and painful periods
can help in balancing hormones
can relieve menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and night sweats.
Blue Lotus
mood lifting
promotes spiritual and mental clarity
good for improved sleep and stress reduction
Boswellia (Frankincence)
helps reduce inflammation in the airways
may protect against neurodegenerative diseases
helps reduce joint pain, stiffness and inflammation
Burdock Root
a blood purifier
enhances detoxification through liver, kidneys and lymphatic system
helpful for managing skin conditions
provides digestive support
helps manage blood sugar levels
Calendula
supports liver function which promotes healthy skin
helps the lymphatic system
anti inflammatory
helps with digestion
Chamomile
promotes relaxation
aids digestion, soothes stomach pain
helps with sleep
Cleavers
helps clear inflammation of the lymph nodes
used for cleansing the kidneys, blood and lymph system
helps to move congested blocks in the body
Cornsilk
helps with bladder and kidney issues and kidney stones
soothes inflammation
Damiana
traditionally used to increase sexual desire in both men and women, and to treat sexual dysfunction
supports and soothes the nervous system, helping with stress and nervous exhaustion
helps improve digestion
may help regulate hormones
acts as a tonic to boost energy levels
Feverfew
tones the womb after labour
helps ease menstruation
relieves headaches and migraines (but works at a deeper, gentler, long-term level than the immediate effect of an anti-inflammatory drug)
removes “stuck” inflammation
Ginkgo
can improve memory and concentration
boosts circulation
can promote mental clarity and help relieve headaches
can help relieve tinnitus
Goldenrod (solidago = to make whole)
cleanses the urinary tract
helps remove gravel from the kidneys
good for after acute diseases leaves and kidneys are exhausted
good for bladder irritation - helps when urine is either scant/dark or clear/copious
helps clear edema of the legs
potent decongestant
helps with allergies
helps with arthritis and muscle pain
relieves cold/flu
Hawthorn
supports blood pressure and circulation
cardioprotective
antioxidant
nervous system support
Heartsease
good for bruises and for those who bruise easily
used as a remedy for epilepsy, and asthma
a love potion
said to help with whooping cough
helps manage grief, sadness or heartache
good for pain relief (contains salicylates)
Hops
helps with nervous exhaustion
phytoestrogenic effect can help with menopause
relaxant
helps ease tension in the body
sleep aid
Juniper
helps with urinary tract health
cleans and strengthens the kidneys
traditionally used as a purifying herb
supports detoxification
helps fight inflammation
has calming properties
is said to banish dark energies and attract good and healthy energy
Karamu
supports kidneys, soothes urinary tract
eases nausea and vomiting
helps bring down fevers
helps bring down fevers
can help stabilise blood sugar levels
helps with temperature balance
Kava
reduces anxiety and stress
promotes relaxation
improves sleep quality
natural muscle relaxant
Kawakawa
blood purifier and general tonic
helps with skin conditions
a digestive aid
improves blood flow and supports overall energy
helps with pain relief, including joint pain
can help with coughs and colds, clears mucous
helps to regulate hormones
Koromiko
helps promote bile flow
can support women in labour
can help women with hormonal shifts and menstrual health
can support the nervous system during perimenopause and menopause
helps with piles
beneficial for veins
helps the bladder
traditional remedy for diarrhoea and dysentery
helps to settle the stomach
can promote regular bowel movements
Lady’s Mantle
helps with excess menstrual bleeding
astringent, binding, toning
uterine tonic, good for endometriosis
Lemon Balm
helps with stress, anxiety and depression
helps with shingles
can improve sleep
promotes calmness
Mahoe
helps with aches caused by inflammation
helps treat diarrhoea
helps with depression
supports the bowel
acts as spiritual protection and helps open our third eye
Marshmallow Root
soothes respiratory and digestive tract
provides relief from dry coughs
can help normalise bowel function
helps to soothe gastric ulcers
Meadowsweet
helps with inflammatory conditions
soothes the stomach lining, good for over-acidic stomach and heartburn
can help with indigestion
can help ease joint pain
Milk Thistle
a detoxifier for the liver
can help with heart health and skin health
digestive aid
blood sugar control
can boost breast milk production
can help treat acne (by dealing with the oxidative stress)
Motherwort
saying from the middle ages “drink motherwort tea and live to be a source of continuous astonishment and frustration to wanting heirs”!
helps with heart issues, including a racing heart, a good heart tonic
can stimulate delayed or suppressed menstruation
relaxing, and releases anxiety and stress from the heart
Mugwort
acts as a digestive bitter, helping with digestion and liver health
can enhance dreams and induce lucid dreaming
used for its ability to detoxify the body
(should be avoided during pregnancy)
traditionally used to treat infertility
Mulberry
helps with blood sugar regulation
can assist with weight management
used for coughs, sore throats and fever
Mullein
helps thin and loosen mucous in lungs and airways
helps calm inflammation in the respiratory tract
soothes the respiratory tract and helps with lung health
anti-microbial
has relaxing properties
Myrrh
powerful anti-inflammatory
supports oral health - mouth ulcers, gum problems
anti fungal - helps treat candida
anti-inflammatory and decongestant
Nasturtium
anti-biotic and anti-fungal
helps with respiratory health
helps with urinary tract infections
anti-inflammatory
Nettle Leaf
helps with seasonal allergies
good for urinary and prostate health
helps manage blood sugar levels
helps with detoxification
has anti-inflammatory effects
Olive Leaf
supports healthy blood pressure
helps stabilise blood sugar
can help with cognitive function
helps with immune support
Patete
used externally for fungal issues
can be helpful for weight loss
helps with wound healing
Pine Elixir
respiratory relief (helps to thin and expel mucous)
anti microbial
helps with detoxification
immune support
supports overall wellbeing
dosage for adult 5ml 3 times per day
Pine Needle
respiratory relief - helps to thin and expel mucous
antimicrobial
helps with detoxification
immune support
Plantain
soothes and coats lung and throat tissue
helps loosen and expel mucous
soothes the urinary tract
protects the intestinal lining
Raspberry Leaf
tonic for women’s reproductive health, called the “women’s herb”
helps tone and strengthen the uterus
helps prepare the uterus for labour during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters (but seek medical advice)
helps support postpartum recovery by helping the uterus return to its normal size.
astringent
helps with diarrhoea
helps with mouth inflammation
digestive aid - helps relieve indigestion and nausea
Rosemary
brain tonic
strengthens the memory
a tonic for the circulation and nervous system
helps clear congestion in the liver and gallbladder
helps where there is poor circulation to the head which causes brain fog or headache
Rose Petals
helps with depression, sadness and grief
can help relieve tension headaches
a gentle heart tonic, on both the physical and emotional levels
may ease menstrual symptoms and reduce menopause symptoms
may help to move and release stagnant emotions
has calming and mood lifting properties
offers skin health benefits by countering signs of aging.
Rue
improves blood circulation (may be useful for varicose veins)
helps with blood sugar control
can help with rheumatic pain and headaches
can help combat scabies and lice
used traditionally to bring protection and good fortune and banish negative energy
Please use with care and do your own research
Sage
from the latin “salvere” to save
helps with excess hot flushing
reduces breast milk production
a brain tonic for poor memory, headaches, confusion
old adage “sages helps the nerves and by its powerful might, palsy is cured and fever put to flight” - helps with shaky trembling of the members
may initially need high doses
Sarsaparilla
used for blood purification and detoxification
may help with joint pain and swelling
used to support hormonal balance
Skullcap
calming and soothing to the nerves
“a supporting nervine for workaholics compelled to work long hours with resulting mental exhaustion”
good for nervous excitability or restlessness
good for people who can’t slow down their thoughts
works very well as a tea
Soursop (Graviola)
reduces inflammation, can help with arthritis or gout
helps control blood sugar levels
has been shown to inhibit cancer cell growth
can promote calmness and relaxation, and ease tension
improves digestion
helps detoxify the liver (good at breaking down drugs)
Southernwood
treats menstrual disorders
bitter tonic
expels worms
stimulates hair growth
St John’s Wort
Hypericum loosely translates to “rising above one’s daemon” - has been seen as a herb to help lift people out of dark places
old saying "St John’s wort stores the sun’s life in its leaves and flowers to give to us”
helpful for anxiety, depression, irritability
tonic for the nerves to help someone process emotional pain from the past
helps improve mood
can help reduce hot flashes
can help with headaches
Thyme
helps clear mucous and congestion in the respiratory tract
anti bacterial and anti fungal
can stimulate the secretion of gastric juice and bile
immunity boosting
Tribulus
can help to regulate hormone levels
can help boost energy levels
can enhance libido
supports the urinary system
helps balance the nervous system
Usnea
helps with respiratory infections and can clear congestion
anti-fungal
supports the body’s defences
helps with urinary tract health
Vervain
helps manage stress, anxiety and insomnia
good for people who are “highly strung” and over achievers
supports detoxification
helps ease menopause symptoms
helps ease menstrual cramps
can be used to enhance the dreaming process
A protective herb
helps with negative emotions and the feeling that life has become a burden
Vitex Agnes Castus
helps to re-establish a healthy menstrual cycle
helps with menopause
improves fertility
can ease PMS and bring balance to many types of hormonal problems
need to take for 3 cycles before fully assessing its benefits
Wood Betony
supports the nervous system
helps relieve tension and stress
good for grounding and calming
helps with focus and concentration
helps alleviate nerve pain and muscle spasms
soothes digestive distress (helps calm the link between gut and brain)
Wormwood
a tonic for people with weak digestion or low energy
potent liver and gall bladder tonic
helps get rid of parasites
good for infection in the digestive tract
Yarrow
wound healing (a natural astringent good for minor cuts and scrapes)
can stimulate digestion
relieves congestion associated with colds and flu
helps with blood circulation
for skin irritations
good for sensitive skin
helps with cuts, burns, nappy rash, eczema
moisturising for dry and rough skin
anti-bacterial and anti-fungal
good for insect bites and rashes
soothes minor wounds and reduces bleeding
can be helpful for drawing out splinters
good for sunburn
moisturising
good for nappy rash and cradle cap
can be massaged onto muscles to help with aches, pains, cramps and bruises.
hydrates and seals in moisture