Usage

Medicinal use of leaf

alecost

Alecost

A tea for cold symptoms and stomach upsets.

aloe vera

Aloe Vera

Use sap for chapped skin, burns, and dermatitis.

angelica

Angelica

A tea to soothe cold symptoms and lower fever.

balm of gilead

Balm Of Gilead

Makes an aromatic and energizing tea.

basil

Basil

A tea to aid digestion and ease flatulence. It may also relieve cold symptoms.

bay

Bay

Blend in a massage oil and use for muscle and joint pains.

bergamot

Bergamot

A tea to aid digestion, relieve nausea, insomnia, and painful menstruation.

borage

Borage

Apply as a poultice to relieve skin inflammation and bruises.

chervil

Chervil

Aids digestion and helps circulation.

chickweed

Chickweed

Make a poultice and apply to cuts, bruises, burns, and eczema.

chicory

Chicory

Make a poultice to relieve inflammation.

comfrey

Comfrey

Apply as a poultice to cuts, burns, sores, sprains, and muscle and joint pains.

cowslip

Cowslip

Make into an ointment for wounds.

feverfew

Feverfew

Eat fresh leaves to reduce migraine and rheumatic pains. Try sweetening with honey as leav...

geranium

Geranium

Use in aromatherapy to relieve pre-menstrual symptoms.

good king henry

Good King Henry

A mild laxative.

horehound

Horehound

Make into syrup and candy for coughs.

houseleek

Houseleek

Apply sap to insect bites, warts, burns, cuts, and other skin irritations and blemishes.

hyssop

Hyssop

Make into a poultice for wounds.

lady's mantle

Lady's Mantle

Drink as a tea to regulate menstrual cycle.

lemon balm

Lemon Balm

Apply externally to sores and insect bites.

lemon verbena

Lemon Verbena

A sedative tea to soothe cold symptoms, indigestion, flatulence, and nausea.

melilot

Melilot

Apply externally to wounds, or make a poultice for joint pains.

mint

Mint

A tea to aid digestion, ease flatulence, and relieve cold symptoms.

mugwort

Mugwort

Used to treat arthritis and rheumatism in Chinese medicine, such as moxibustion.

mullein

Mullein

Apply as a poultice to wounds and ulcers.

myrtle

Myrtle

A tea for colds, sinusitis, and urinary infections.

parsley

Parsley

Very rich in vitamins (A, B, C) and minerals (iron, iodine).

rosemary

Rosemary

Make an infusion as an antiseptic gargle.

rue

Rue

Use in homeopathy to treat muscle and joint pains.

sage

Sage

A sage tea aids digestion, soothes cold symptoms and coughs, and treats problems in menstr...

salad burnet

Salad Burnet

A tea to relieve hemorrhoid and diarrhea.

southernwood

Southernwood

Infuse as a tea to help digestion and appetite. It is also used to regulate menstruation a...

summer savory

Summer Savory

Apply externally as an antiseptic for insect bites.

sweet rocket

Sweet Rocket

Used in the past to cure scurvy.

sweet woodruff

Sweet Woodruff

A tea for nervousness and insomnia. It is also a health tonic, and may be helpful for dige...

tansy

Tansy

Used in the past to expel worms. Rarely use today due to its toxicity.

tarragon

Tarragon

A tea to aid digestion and appetite.

thyme

Thyme

Thyme has a high level of antioxidants that may slow the aging process of the body.

vervain

Vervain

A sedative tea for nervousness, anxiety, insomnia, and headaches. It also aids digestion a...

wild celery

Wild Celery

Aids digestion and lowers blood pressure.

wild strawberry

Wild Strawberry

A tea for digestive and urinary disorders. It is also soothing for nervous tensions.

winter savory

Winter Savory

Useful in a salt-free diet.

wormwood

Wormwood

Infuse as a tea to help digestion and appetite.

yarrow

Yarrow

Apply crushed yarrow leaves to wounds to stop bleeding.