Juniper – Juniperis communis. Parts Used– Berries & branch Actions- Antiseptic, diuretic, stimulant, carminative, rubefacient, Antispasmodic, astringent, vulnerary. Juniper was a favorite strewing herb in medieval times, scattered on floors to freshen the air & cleanse the indoor environment of infection & disease. Probably best known as the ingredient that gives gin its unique taste,

Inula Helenium – Elecampane Parts used – Root & rhizome. Actions– Antimicrobial, expectorant, Anti-inflammatory, bitter, Aromatic digestive, antispasmodic, carminative, decongestant, antifungal, emmenagogue, diuretic. Legend has it that Helen of Troy carried a handful of Inula on the fateful day the Trojan prince Paris abducted her from Sparta, igniting the Trojan war. Perhaps the woman whose

Herbs useful for Stress Reduction & Relaxation   Chamomile. Chamaemelum nobile. Parts used- Flowers. Medicinal properties derive form the volatile oil in the flower. Acts as a calmative, nervine, anti-spasmodic, carminative & diaphoretic. Mostly used as a tea for nervousness, digestive disorder & very safely used with children for teething, irritableness & colic.  Passionflower. Passifloria incarnata. Parts used- leaves & flowers. Beautiful

Hawthorn -Crataegus Monogyna Parts used – Flowers, leaves, fruits Actions- Antioxidant , hypotensive, circulatory stimulant, nutritive, sedative, antibacterial , astringent , digestive. Circulation Heart disease- Hawthorn may help the heart in several ways; It may open the coronary arteries, improving the heart’s blood supply. It may increase the heart’s pumping force. It may eliminate some

Ginger – Zingiber Offecinale Parts used – Rhizomes , leaves Actions – Peripheral circulatory Stimulant, carminative, antispasmodic, laxative, digestion, expectorant, diuretic, appetiser, laxative, antiemetic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, rejuvenative, antioxidant. Digestion Ginger is a warming digestive stimulant, enhancing the secretion of digestive enzymes. It improves appetite & digestion & is useful in poor appetite anorexia, weak digestion,

Echinacea – Echinacea angustifolia Parts used: Roots, Leaves & flowers. Actions– Alterative, antibiotic, diaphoretic, Anti-inflammatory, immunostimulant , antimicrobial, decongestant, Anti- oxidant, antitumour, Vulnerary. Echinacea is the prime remedy to help the body rid itself of microbial infections. Its is effective against both bacterial & viral attacks. Immunity Echinacea has antibacterial, antifungal & antiviral actions, It