Usage

Medicinal use of leaf

alecost

Alecost

Make into ointments for insect bites and burns.

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

Use to make cough syrups.

bay

Bay

A tea to improve appetite and help digestion.

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

May be useful for spleen problems.

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

Used in poultices and ointments for skin sores in the past.

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

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

mullein

Mullein

Apply as a poultice to wounds and ulcers.

myrtle

Myrtle

Make into a poultice for bruises and wounds.

parsley

Parsley

A tea to aid digestion.

rosemary

Rosemary

Use rosemary massage oil for muscle and joint pains.

rue

Rue

A tea to treat menstrual disorders.

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

Dilute as a massage oil for muscle and joint pains.

vervain

Vervain

Make an infusion as a gargle for sore throat, mouth ulcers, and gum problems.

wild celery

Wild Celery

Aids digestion and lowers blood pressure.

wild strawberry

Wild Strawberry

Decoct as a gargle for sore throat.

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.