Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis

Rosemary whose generic name rosmarinus officinalis was well known in both ancient Greece and Rome and the latin generic name, Rosmarinus, means 'dew of the sea' from its coastal habitant and the appearance of its flowers. It is largely grown both as a culinary herb and for its essential oil. Its medicinally benefits  are mostly for Rosemary rosmarinus officinalis ability as a stimulating tonic and digestive remdy and its oil is used for arthritic pains. Commercially is mostly used as a mostly am important ingredient in the cosmetics and fragrance market.

Rosemary herb parts that are used are leaves, flowers and essential oil. Rosemary rosmarinus officinalis leaves and flowering top are used fresh or dried for cookery and in medicinal preparations. The essential oil is derived from Rosemary rosmarinus officinalis leaves.

How Rosemary rosmarinus officinalis Is Used and Its Medicinal Benefits.

• Rosemary is a tonic herb with antiseptic and antibacterial properties and is taken internally as an infusion to treat colds, influenza, fatigue and headaches.
• As A Tincture: Rosemary rosmarinus officinalis tincture taken in 4 dropperfuls 3 times daily for depression and nervous  tension. The tincture can also be added to massage oil for rheumatic and muscular pain.
• Rosemary essential oil is also added to water for aching joints and tiredness. 5 drops of Rosemary rosmarinus officinalis essential oil is added to 1 teaspoon of almond oil and massage aching joints and muscles. One can also massage into the temples of a patient to ease tension headache.
• Rosemary capsules can also be used to treat colds, influenza and other respiratory infections.
• Used as A Compress: Use 1 cup of hot  standard infusion in a compress to ease sprains. Alternating a very hot infusion with an ice pack every 2-3 minutes works best.
• Culinary: Rosemary is also used as a classic flavouring for lamb, casseroles and added to marinades vinegar, oil and dressings
• Cosmetic: Rosemary infusion are used as rinses for dry hair and dandruff and added to bath lotions and beauty preparations.

Caution or counterindications of Using Rosemary rosmarinus officinalis

Rosemary rosmarinus officinalis herb should not be taken internally in medicinal doses by pregnant women as excessive use may cause miscarriage. Experts, however, say Rosemary is still safe for pregnant women when used for normal culinary purposes.

Blackcurrants (Ribes nigrum)

Blackcurrants ribes nigrum

Blackcurrants ribes nigrum are mainly grown  for their juice and as a flavouring but its leaves are also largely used as a diuretic i.e. a herb that causes the body to increase the flow of urine thus getting rid of excess water. Blackcurrants ribes nigrum parts that are used for medicinal purposes are leaves, fruits and seed oil.

The Blackcurrant Ribes nigum fruits are rich in vitamin C which is well known for boosting the body's immunity.The Blackcurrant ribes nigrum fruits contain flavonoids, anthocyanosides, tannins,  and potassium The main constituents of blackcurrant ribes nigrum leaves are volatile oil and tannins. Blackcurrant ribes nigrum seeds contain essential fatty acids.

How Blackcurrant Ribes nigrum is Used and Its Medicinal Benefits of Blackcurrant.

• As an Infusion: In the early stages of colds and feverish infections take 1 cup of a Blackcurrant ribes nigrum leaves infusion.  
• As A Juice: Take 2 teaspoons of freshly made and unsweetened  juice for diarrhoea and digestive upsets. As already pointed out above Blackcurrant ribes nigrum fruit is rich in vitamin c to improve immunity and helps a great deal in treating infections such as flu or pneumonia.
• As A Mouthwash: Gargle Blackcurrant leaves or ribes nigrum leaves infusion three times a day to treat mouth and throat infections such as sore throats and mouth ulcers.
• Used As A Tincture: Take 6 dropperfuls of Blackcurrant ribes nigrum leaf tincture three times a day to increase elimination of fluids in high blood pressure.
• As A Seed Oil: Blackcurrant ribes nigrum seed oil capsules are effective for treating ezcema, menstrual irregularities and arthritis.

Marshmallow Remedies

Marshmallow althea officinalis has been valued for thousand of years for its healing and soothing action both internally and externally. Its roots and leaves can also be eaten as vegetables. Its root is used as a demulcent, expectorant, diuretic and wound herb. The leaves can be used as expectorant, diuretic, demulcent while the flower can be used as expectorant.

Marshmallow Used As a Poultice


Make a paste from 1 teaspoon of powdered marshmallow root mixed with a little water and applied on boils, abscesses, ulcers and wounds.

Marshmallow leaf infusion


Taking marshmallow leaf infusion daily is effective  for treating bronchitis, asthma, catarrh or pleurisy.

Marshmallow Root maceration


Soaking marshmallow roots in cold water overnight hs been shown to be effective against acid reflux, gastric ulceration, cystitis and dry coughs.

hawthorn

hawthorn

Hawthorn is traditionally used as a restorative for the heart and circulation, hawthorn helps to regulate heartbeat and high blood pressure. Also assist in curing and treating atherosclerosis, chilblains, high cholestrol.  Taken as an infusion, tincture, or as capsules.

Combines well with lime, yarrow, mistletoe for high blood pressure

Cautions,

Do not use in combination with orthodox cardiac drugs without consultation, as it can increase their effects. Be cautious with hawthorn in case of low blood pressure as it may cause it to become even lower.