Aloe vera pulp

For all types of skin conditions/irritations and excess heat.

Brahmi

Tonic, circulation, dementia, concentration

Calendula

Internal for inflammation of oral mucosa, gastric ulcers, spasmodic conditions. Topically for range of skin conditions. *allergy

Cardamon seeds

Calm the stomach.

Chamomile

Calming for N.S., helps sleep. Topical for bacterial skin conditions. *allergy

Chilli

Warming, circulation, antimicrobial.

Comfrey

Bone healer

Dandelion

leaves – bitter, digestive aid, liver; go well in salads

root – coffee alternative, liver support

Echinacea root & aerial parts

Modulates immune system, great for URT

Fennel fruit/seed

Dyspepsia, bloating, flatulence, URT Sx, amenorrhea, suppressed lactation. Topically for conjunctivitis, pharyngitis,  gargle. *allergy

Fenugreek seeds

Diabetes, dyspepsia, gastritis, prevent atherosclerosis, promote lactation

Feverfew leaf

Migraine and tension headaches, possibly assist rheumatoid arthritis. *allergy

Garlic

King of ant-microbials, cholesterol and blood pressure improvement

Ginger root

Reduce all stomach upsets and digestive issues, nausea, warming. MUST steep with a lid to retain volatile oils. Caution with gall stones and gastric Dx.

Ginsengs

All adaptogenic, immune support

Gotu kola aerial parts

Adaptogenic, nervine, anti-inflammatory. Two leaves eaten daily by some Asian cultures to enhance overall wellbeing. *allergy

Lavender

Calming, helps sleep, flatulence, dyspepsia, colic, rheumatism. In a bath for circulatory disorders

Lemon balm aerial parts

Calming, helps sleep, indigestion, fevers, hyperthyroid, infant colic. Topically for herpes simplex.

Lemongrass

Use the leaves and roots as an infusion or tea or used as a culinary herb.

1. Antimicrobial: It contains constituents that are antimicrobial and can be effective against biofilms which coat viruses, bacteria and fungi (such as candida)

2. Immune System: Promotes a healthy balanced immune system by protecting healthy cells and discouraging a proliferation of malfunctioning cells. The constituents geranial and neral in lemongrass are antioxidants. Citral also discourages the body from overproducing cytokines which can lead to inflammation or a damaging immune response such as a cytokine storm.

3. Use for the common cold, fevers, cough, thrush and digestive issues.

Mustard seeds & leaf

Bitter, liver support.

Onions

Anti-catarrhal, immune support, liver detoxification.

Parsley leaf

High in iron and chlorophyll, alkalising, decreases bad odours.

Peppermint leaf

Antispasmodic, antiemetic, antitussive. Topically for reducing itch, antimicrobial, analgesic, cooling.

Rosemary leaf

Calming, antimicrobial, liver, antioxidant, improves memory, migraines, h/ache, dandruff.

Sage aerial parts

Astringency reduces, hot flashes and sweating in menopause, reduces lactation (also topically),  supports N.S. C/I pregnancy and lactation.

Thyme leaf

URT coughs, catarrh, bronchitis, laryngitis, dyspepsia, flatulence, diarrhoea, fever with common cold, tonsillitis.

Turmeric rhizome

Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hypolipidemic, dyspepsia, arthritis, liver, cholesterol. Topically for antimicrobial and to make skin glow

Valerian/Mexican valerian root & rhizome

Relaxation, sleep, calming, spasmolytic