Rosemary Leaves and Stems
Anti-inflammatory and high in antioxidants. Helps memory, decreases headaches. Scent lifts the spirits. Female system tonic. Counteracts the effects of aging, soothes aches and pains, rheumatism pain. Wash for mouth, gums, sore throat. Rinse for dry, itchy scalp and increases circulation to stimulate hair re-growth.
Wormwood Leaves
Bitter herb generally used to expel parasites and intestinal worms. Digestive stimulant, helps reduce fever. Aids gall bladder disease and interstinal spasms. Use as a wash to relieve skin itching and rashes. Wormwood oil can be used to expel house flies, moths and fleas.
Thyme Leaves
Anti-viral, antiseptic, anti-fungal, disinfectant. Strengthens thymus gland to enhance immunity. Gargle to soothe sore throat or oral infections. Aids sluggish digestion. Helps relieve headaches. Expectorant for coughs and colds. Rich in antioxidants. Detoxifying, diuretic. Stimulates liver to aid digestion.
Plantain Leaves
Draws toxicity from the body. Helps with liver problems such as poor digestion and assimilation, hetatitis, jaundice, skin eruptions. Use as a poultice for insect bites and stings, boils, and deep-seated skin infections. Helps check bleeding, aids in wound healing. Nutrient dense, can be added to smoothies or used as an emergency food.
Mugwort Leaves
A bitters tonic for digestion and liver function improvement. Helps regulate menstrual periods and excessive bleeding. Tea is helpful for insomnia, depression, kidney stones, nervousness and pain in stomach or bowels, intestinal parasites or worms. Lucid dreams!
Italian Basil Leaves
Anti-depressant, stimulates adrenal cortex, , antiseptic, digestive stimulant and tonic, relieves stomach gas. Expectorant, helps reduce fever. Use topically to soothe insect bites and relieve itching, and also a ringworm remedy. Also, makes a great PESTO!
Nettle Leaves
Alkalizing, astringent, diuretic, high in chlorphyll and minerals. Blood purifying, thyroid balancer. Helps with arthritis, bloating, bladder infections, asthma, inflammatory skin conditions, achy bones and joints. Antihistamine properties help with allergies and hay fever. Tonic for PMS, menopuause symptoms.
Tulsi (Holy Basil) Leaves And Flowers
Supports immunity and eases stress. Anti-viral, antibacterial and antiseptic. Rub leaves on skin to relieve itching and inflammation of insect bites. Digestive stimulant, controls diarrhea and vomiting. Combine with honey to reduce coughs. Strenghtens nervous system and andrenal glands. Overall wellness tonic.
Catnip Leaves And Flowers
Helps release toxins for colds, flu, fever and respiratory problems. Soothing to digestive system for faltulence, diarrhea, colic, cramps and indigestion (nature’s Alkaseltzer). Helps improve circulation, tonic for nervous system. Mild sedative for humans and stimulant to cats. Rub crushed leaves on skin for a mosquito repellant. High in minerals.
Bee Balm Leaves
Bee balm has traditionally been used to relieve nausea, vomiting, and flatulence. Is antimicrobial making it useful for helping aid the body to heal from colds, congestion, and sore throats. It also has anti-fungal properties. Bee balm can act as a nervine and is helpful to folks dealing with anxiety and depression.