PARTS USED: Bark, berry USES: May be used in similar ways to capsicum although the action is slower Circulatory issues – varicose veins Venous dilation Improves arterial and capillary circulation Increases vascular tone Improves blood flow throughout body Lymphatic...
PARTS USED: Fruit USES: PMS Use when there is high estrogen and low progesterone (PMS-A) Irritability Mood swings Breast pain Water retention Anxiety/Nervous tension Cravings Works well for those whose PMS symptoms disappear as soon as menstruation starts Female...
PARTS USED: Dried flower USES: Anxiolytic, including anxiety causing upset stomach, tachycardia, palpitations, hysteria; helps calm the mind – good for adults and children (can be infused into bathwater) – does not slow motor or cognitive responses Good for mild...
PARTS USED: Leaf USES: Primary remedy for treating and preventing migraines (used in Western medicine in Europe), particularly those eased by warmth applied to the head Arthritis in acute inflammatory stage Alleviates dizziness and tinnitus Inhibits vascular smooth...
PARTS USED: Dried aerial parts – leaves and flowers USES: Powerful tonic for the nervous system Strengthens while soothing tensions – good for anxiety, stress Eases tension headaches Neuralgia/Nerve pain Relieves insomnia caused by a restless mind Improves memory and...
PARTS USED: Leaf, Fruit USES: Astringent Diarrhea Leukorrhea Bleeding – trauma, post-delivery, bleeding gums Varicose veins Helps tone the bladder (has been helpful in bedwetting; use 1 hour before bed) Pregnancy Strengthens the uterus to prevent miscarriage Helps...
