Mullein

 

The Mullein’s plant towering flower stalk with golden yellow flowers can be seen presiding over fields and open spaces throughout most of the world. The common name Mullein is a derivation of the Latin word ‘Mollis’ which means soft and refers to the texture of the leaves. The plant is native to Europe, the Mediterranean, North Africa and Asia and has been widely naturalized in North America and Australia.

Great mullein possesses great variety of healing properties. As a result, the herb has been used for medical purposes since ancient times. The herb should be sown in early spring. During the first year a large rosette of leaves is going to grow, but on the second year you will be able to collect small yellow blossoms. The blossoms should be dried quickly. You can even expose them to direct sunlight. You should fill a vessel made of brown glass or tin with the dried herbs of great mullein and cover the vessel up. Keep it in a dark and dry place.

Alfalfa

Alfalfa is one of the most beneficial foods given to us by the creator. Alfalfa is one of the richest sources of all minerals necessary for great health. Alfalfa is one of the earliest cultivated plants, used for centuries for feeding livestock. This probably is true in part because Alfalfa is easy to grow, thrives in many varied climates throughout the world, and provides an excellent protein-rich food source.

Many people believe that eating alfalfa contributes greatly to a sound diet. And why not? Besides wheatgrass and algae, alfalfa is believed to have the greatest nutrient content among the so-called 'green herbs'. Alfalfa tea nutrients include fiber, vitamins, minerals, and protein. It is believed to possess all of the required digestive enzymes.

 

Alfalfa is an amazing "Super food". It is high in calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium and trace minerals. Alfalfa is also high in vitamins A,B,C,D,E,F and K. The roots of the Alfalfa are known to grow more than 30 metres into the soil. It can contain a wide variety of minerals and elements that are found deep in the soil. Alfalfa can grow up to a metre in height (around 3 feet)

Chamomile

The word chamomile is derived from Greek origin, meaning "earth-apple on the ground". It is so called due to the sweet, apple-like, scent of the plant. Chamomile tea has a golden color and delicious, fruity, flavor.

Chamomile oil gets you rid of toothache, earache as well as body pain. It is also used to treat stress related disorders. Apart from this, chamomile is used to treat a plenty of skin problems. If you are facing problems due to fear, tension, anxiety or anger then you should use this oil,

Antioxidants - Chamomile has been found to have moderate antioxidant effects. Antioxidants are a class of chemicals common in tea as well as a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbal teas. Although antioxidants are not universally beneficial,

Chamomile is an exceptional drink to help soothe a stomachache. While it helps soothe the intestines, chamomile can promote better digestion,

Calendula

he Calendula Plant actually has many healing properties that range from anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and even anti-viral. The Calendula plant has actually proven to be quite helpful in healing various types of wounds, including burns. It speeds up healing, and even reduces inflammation.Calendula tea is a remedy for a sore throat; in the event of a sore throat, you can gargle calendula tea three times a day to relieve the pain. Calendula is useful on sore throats because of its ability to reduce the swelling and the pain.Calendula improves skin tone, strength, hydration, regenerative power and also fights infections from surrounding bacteria. If your nappy change cream or rash relief cream also contain zinc oxide this will further help by protecting the skin against dampness and wet spots, which encourage fungal infections.Detoxify the body; a dose of three cups of calendula tea is essential in cleaning the organs of the body especially the liver. The herb stimulates the proper function of the gallbladder.Calendula is also recommended for use in treating varicose veins, chronic ulcers, capillary engorgement, and congestion. Calendula flowers are edible, and may be added to salads or cooked foods. They can also be dried for use in teas. Calendula adds flavor and color to cereals, rice, and soups

Anise

Anise's scientific name is pimpinella anisum or aniseed. It's a flowering plant (meaning it produces seeds) in the Apiaceae family. It was originally grown in Southwest Asia and the eastern Mediterranean region of the world. The anise plan grows annually and can reach three feet tall. The plant has leaves that are shallow and around half an inch to two inches in length,

The medicinal qualities of anise have been known to man as far back as the ancient Egyptians and Romans. Anise aids in the body's digestion and fat metabolism. In the Middle East, India, and in parts of Europe, anise is used as a breath freshener.Anise is useful in a variety of respiratory diseases, such as asthma, whooping cough, and bronchitis. A topical application is helpful in treating skin disorders such as oiliness, scabies and lice. Chewing the seeds help freshen breath and remedy insomnia.Anise seeds have been used as medicinal supplements since ancient civilizations. Ancient Mediterranean and ancient Middle Eastern civilizations originally used anise as a spice or oil in cooking

Bilberry

Bilberry is a bush which usually will grow to roughly sixteen in. high. It's got oblong, slender foliage and tiny white and pink bouquets, which often grow in April all the way June.. as well as being useful for vision weakness, inadequate night time eye-sight, and near-sightedness..Other benefits of bilberry include treating menstrual cramps and helping aid stomach ulcers. Varicose veins, thrombosis, angina, and poor circulation may also be improved with the use of bilberry, as the herb helps with healthy blood flow.Bilberry is surely a germ-killer as well as an astringent. It can be employed efficiently as a good mouth wash, for the treatment of diarrhoea, and then for eliminating blue veins. In addition, it fortifies ligament. Its application could restrict iron intake. Various other purposes of bilberries count managing UTIs, perhaps due to the power to prevent the gathering of E. coli inside the bladder along with gut.

Bilberry improves circulation and makes artery walls. The herb may reduce inflammation, ease gastro-intestinal problems, and gum problems that have been linked to heart disease. Diarrhea and mouth sores can benefit from Bilberry as well. Bilberry has strong antiseptic properties, relieves peptic ulcers, diabetes, fibrocystic diseases, and painful menstruation

Acerola

The fruit is similar to a cherry and is a deep red color when ripe. It is a rich source of vitamin C

Acerola Cherry is a tart fruit that is seldom seen fresh outside of where it is cultivated due to its fragile nature.

Acerola strongly resembles cherries, giving it the nick name "Barbados cherry",  "Antilles cherry” or “country-cherry”., and particularly for making high vitamin C content food supplements.

Vitamin C is an essential dietary nutrient, playing a role in immune system health. It is also important in the synthesis of collagen, a structural component of bon

The plant is also cultivated throughout the Caribbean and sub-tropical regions. As of current, Brazil is the largest mass cultivar of the plant

Achillea millefolium Yarrow

Common yarrow or milfoil is a plant that’s familiar to hikers as well as gardeners. yarrow has flat-topped or dome-shaped clusters of small white flowers that bloom from April to October. An attractive, hardy perennial, yarrow can reach about 3 feet in height. Its aromatic

The dried leaves were used as a tea to soothe colds, fever, and headache. Yarrow beer has been brewed in Europe since the middle ages. The Chinese considered yarrow plants to be good luck

Best grown in lean, dry to medium, well-drained sandy loams in full sun. Plants do well in average garden soils and tolerate poor soils as long as drainage is good. Plants also tolerate hot, humid summers and drought. If grown ornamentally, plants are best sited in locations protected from strong winds