The 24 best herbs for medical use
as selected by 'Fernsehwoche'
Translation and botanical name of herbs supplied by Zentrum
Publishing.
| Name: | Medical Use: |
| Arnica (Arnica montana) | topical for joint pain, nerve pain, bruises, sprains, inflammations of mouth and throat. |
| Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) |
stomach and intestinal problems, increases flow of bile, improves metabolism of fat and lowers cholesterol. |
| Eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis) |
local use for conjuctivitis; internal use for hayfever. |
| Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) |
nervousness, insomnia. |
| Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) |
local, topical use to speed healing of broken bones, sprains, arthrose. Some warnings concern internal use! |
| Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) |
supports health of bladder, urinary system, prostate enlargement, gallbladder, liver, hair growth (contains lots of iron). |
| Oats (Avena sativa) | the straw has been added to baths to help with nervousness and skin inflammation; the grain is nourishing and helps speed recovery from debilitating illness. |
| Hops (Humulus lupulus) | nervousness. |
| Ginger (Zingiber officinale) | nausea, travel sickness, migraine, nervousness and anxiety. |
| St. Johns Wort (Hypericum perforatum) |
depression, skin injuries. |
| Chamomile, German (Matricaria chamomilla) | inflammation of mouth, gum, throat, stomach and intestines. |
| Garlic (Allium sativum) | lowers cholesterol, antibaterial, lowers blood pressure; external for warts. |
| Caraway (Carum carvi) | flatulence, stomach trouble, chewed for stomatitis. |
| Pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita pepo) |
prostate enlargement, certain parasites. |
| Flax (Linum usitatissimum) | gastro-intestinal problems, constipation, cell-respiration, prevention of cancers. |
| Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) |
mushroom poisoning, liver disease, hepatitis, cirrhosis. |
| Marigold (Calendula officinalis) |
inflammation of mouth, throat, wounds, phlebitis. |
| Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) |
circulation, memory, exhaustion. |
| Sage (Salvia officinalis) | inflammation of membranes, mouth, throat, stomach, excessive sweating, nerves, bronchi. |
| Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) | bronchitis, infections. |
| Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) | bronchitis, cough, inflammation of mouth, gum, throat, stomach, antibacterial. |
| Willow Tree bark (Salix alba) |
inflammations, minor pains, rheumatism, gout. |
| Hawthorn (Crataegus) | strengthens the heart, palpitations, weak pulse. |
| Onion (Allium cepa) | cough, inflammations, hardening of artheries, contains the flavonoid quercetin. |
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