Laurel

What are the healing properties of laurel?
Laurus nobilis | Lauraceae | bay laurel
The leaves and extracts are used to suppress high blood sugar, fungal and bacterial infections. It has also been used to treat eructation, flatulence and gastrointestinal problems. It exhibits anti-inflammatory, anticonvulsive, antiepileptic and antioxidant properties.

Fennel

Fennel has a reputation as a natural digestive aid with anti-spasmodic properties. It is recommended for a variety of digestive problems including heartburn, intestinal gas, bloating and irritable bowel syndrome. Breastfeeding mothers find fennel useful both to increase breastmilk supply and to reduce colic in infants. Fennel is used for various digestive problems including heartburn, intestinal gas, bloating, loss of appetite, and colic in infants. It is also used for upper respiratory tract infections, coughs, bronchitis, cholera, backache, bedwetting, and visual problems.

Thyme

Thyme is widely known for its multiple health benefits. These include its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties. Due to its high content of compounds such as thymol and carbacrol, thyme extracts can have excellent therapeutic effects in some cases. Thyme

contains chemicals that might help bacterial and fungal infections. It also might help relieve coughing and have antioxidant effects. People commonly use thyme for cough, patchy hair loss (alopecia areata), dementia, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. 

Rosemary

Rosemary has significant antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-apoptotic, anti-tumorigenic, antinociceptive, and neuroprotective properties. Rosemary is high in Manganese, an essential nutrient for metabolic health. Manganese also helps the body to form blood clots, allowing injuries to heal faster. Rosemary contains carnosic acid, a compound known for its powerful antioxidant properties.

Plantain

Evidences revealed that both Plantago major and Aloe vera have antioxidant and anti–inflammatory activity and can improve collagen and proliferation of fibroblast. Plantain has long been considered by herbalists to be a useful remedy for cough, wounds, inflamed skin or dermatitis, and insect bites. Bruised or crushed leaves have been applied topically to treat insect bites and stings, eczema, and small wounds or cuts. Anti-Inflammatory Property of Plantago major Leaf Extract Reduces the Inflammatory Reaction in Experimental Acetaminophen-Induced Liver Injury.

Juniper berry

The volatile oils in juniper berries contain substances known as monoterpenes, including limonene, camphor, and beta-pinene. Monoterpenes have been shown to provide anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties. Some people take juniper by mouth for problems with digestion, urinary tract infections (UTIs), kidney stones, and many other conditions, Juniper is used for digestion problems including upset stomach, intestinal gas (flatulence), heartburn, bloating, and loss of appetite, as well as gastrointestinal (GI) infections and intestinal worms. It is also used for urinary tract infections (UTIs) and kidney and bladder stones.

Nettle 

In animal and test-tube studies, stinging nettle reduced levels of multiple inflammatory markers by interfering with their production. In human studies, applying a stinging nettle cream or consuming stinging nettle products appears to relieve inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis. Anti-inflammatory activity. Nettles are useful for a variety of inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and chronic myalgia. Nettle tea or herbal supplements have been shown to effectively treat gout, relieve muscle aches and minimize the symptoms of arthritis. Packed with a variety of polyphenolic compounds and pigments, nettle leaf detox drinks reduce liver inflammation. A regular cleanse with nettle leaf detox drinks can help lower blood pressure and improve the heart's antioxidant defenses.

Dandelion

The leaves are used to stimulate the appetite and help digestion. Dandelion flower has antioxidant properties. Dandelion may also help improve the immune system. Herbalists use dandelion root to detoxify the liver and gallbladder, and dandelion leaves to help kidney function. Dandelions are supergood because they are so dense in nutrients, including calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, and antioxidants, such as vitamin A, vitamin K, and vitamin C. This nutrient-dense plant can support the immune system by reducing inflammation. From root to flower, dandelions are highly nutritious plants loaded with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Dandelion greens can be eaten cooked or raw and are an excellent source of vitamins A, C, and K. They also contain vitamin E, folate, and small amounts of other B vitamins.

Sage

Sage contains powerful antioxidants and other nutrients with disease-fighting properties. Potential benefits of sage, sage extract, and sage tea include: Boosts memory. Eases menopausal hot flashes and night sweat. Sage can be consumed as a tea or tincture to promote physical and spiritual healing. It is said to support the throat chakra, enhancing communication and expression. Sage, while often thought of as a common herb in the pantry, holds profound spiritual wisdom that transcends cultural boundaries. 

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/sage 

Lavender

Lavender oil is believed to have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help to heal minor burns and bug bites. Research suggests that it may be useful for treating anxiety, insomnia, depression, and restlessness. It has been known to have anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, antioxidant, and antimicrobial effects. Herbal products like lavender essential oils may offer a solution to the problem of antibiotic resistance, invasive treatments, side effects, or even drug addiction.

Chamomille

Chamomile has been valued as a digestive relaxant and has been used to treat various gastrointestinal disturbances including flatulence, indigestion, diarrhea, anorexia, motion sickness, nausea, and vomiting. Chamomile has also been used to treat colic, croup, and fevers in children. It contains apigenin, an antioxidant that binds to certain receptors in your brain that may promote sleepiness and reduce insomnia, or the chronic inability to sleep. In one study , postpartum women who drank chamomile tea for two weeks reported better sleep quality compared to a group that did not drink chamomile tea. Chamomile tea has many reported benefits, including: reducing menstrual discomfort. lowering blood sugar in people with diabetes. reducing oxidative stress and inflammation.

Maria thistle

Milk thistle is often promoted for its liver-protecting effects. It's regularly used as a complementary therapy by people who have liver damage due to conditions like alcoholic liver disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, hepatitis and even liver cancer 

Several scientific studies suggest that substances in milk thistle (especially a flavonoid called silymarin) protect the liver from toxins, including certain drugs, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), which can cause liver damage in high doses. Silymarin has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Maria thistle contains chemicals called tannins, which might help with diarrhea, cough, and swelling. People use blessed thistle for indigestion, infections, wounds, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Don't confuse blessed thistle with milk thistle

Shepherd's purse

Shepherd's purse is used for heart and circulatory problems including mild heart failure, low blood pressure, and nervous heart complaints. It is also used for headache, vomiting blood, blood in the urine, diarrhea, and bladder infections. Although it is an abundant weed during early spring, shepherd's purse has been used as a food and folk medicine for centuries in Asian and European countries. Moreover, this plant has traditionally been used as a diuretic and for the treatment of dysentery, furuncle, gonorrhea, menstrual disorders, and fever. Shephard's needles has been used traditionally for a variety of issues, most notably it reduces pain and is effective at treating ulcers, infections, and irritated tissue in the mouth, throat, stomach, digestive systems, and skin. 

Chick weed

The young shoots are edible and have been used as salad greens. In homeopathy, the plant is used to relieve rheumatic pains and psoriasis. Chickweed is noted as a folk remedy for many conditions, including asthma, blood disorders, conjunctivitis, constipation, inflammation, dyspepsia, skin ailments, and obesity. Overview. Chickweed is a plant. The leaf is used to make medicine. People take chickweed for constipation, stomach and bowel problems, blood disorders, asthma and other lung diseases, obesity, a vitamin C deficiency disease called scurvy, a skin condition called psoriasis, rabies, itching, and muscle and joint pain.

Pine needles

Pine needles are rich in essential nutrients and have many health benefits. Indeed, they are particularly good during the colder months, as their high vitamin C content helps to boost the immune system and keep us free from coughs and colds. Regular consumption of Pine Needle Tea could potentially boost immunity, soothe colds, help with weight management and balance testosterone levels. Pine needle tea contains anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties. The tea is believed to support heart and brain health and may offer better sleep and stress relief.

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Incense: Celtic and German ancestors believed the pine tree to be a source of protection from negative energies. Pine was burned in sick rooms to strengthen the healing process. According to older herb books, pine strengthens the nerves and gives energy, courage, and emotional strength.