Usage
Herbs which are used in medicine
Use to make cough syrups.
Chew seeds to aid digestion and freshen breath.
Herbalists may prescribe it for rheumatism, bronchitis, and menstrual pains.
May be useful for spleen problems.
Used as a nerve tonic in the past.
Synthesize as medicinal creams for eczema and dermatitis.
Chew to stimulate appetite and aid digestion.
Chew seeds to freshen breath.
May have the potential to inhibit cancers.
Eat fresh leaves to reduce migraine and rheumatic pains. Try sweetening with honey as leav...
Eat raw as a decongestant to ease cold symptoms.
Decoct with ginger to make a remedy for cold symptoms.
Use in Chinese medicine to expel toxins and heat, and clear cold symptoms and coughs.
Make into syrup and candy for coughs.
A syrup for coughs, bronchitis, and catarrh.
Use medicinally to treat urinary, prostate, and kidney problems.
Used by some herbalists to treat urinary tract problems.
Treat sore throats and coughs.
Used to treat digestive disorders.
The buds contain salicylic acid, which can be synthesized into aspirin.
Used to treat arthritis and rheumatism in Chinese medicine, such as moxibustion.
Use in homeopathy for headaches and migraines.
Eat as a vegetable to relieve cold symptoms.
May be helpful for arthritis, urinary problems, and menstrual disorders. Consult a doctor ...
Make an infusion as an antiseptic gargle.
May treat hysteria and epilepsy.
Make an infusion as a mouthwash and gargle for mouth ulcers and gum problems. Also helps r...
Used in the past to treat urinary and liver disorders.
St. John's Wort extract may help treat mild depression.
Used in the past to cure scurvy.
Used in the past to expel worms. Rarely use today due to its toxicity.
Use an infusion as a gargle for sore throats.
Make an infusion as a gargle for sore throat, mouth ulcers, and gum problems.
Decoct as a gargle for sore throat.
