Astringent
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What it does
Tightens the tissues, preventing leaking of fluids.
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General indications
Useful to reduce discharge, eg. vaginal discharge, diarrhoea, runny nose.
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Rose
Learn MoreA beautiful and aromatic addition to tea blends, prized as an aphrodisiac, mood-booster, stress-buster and more!
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Lavender
Learn MoreBeautiful aromatic flower, great as a tea to assist headaches, stress, anxiety, sleep, digestion & liver function.
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Epilobium
Learn MoreRenowned as an anti-inflammatory and astringent for prostate enlargement and urinary disorders.
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Marijuanilla
Learn MoreMarijuanilla is a popular smoking alternative to Cannabis. Also known as Siberian Motherwort, it is also used for various menstrual and postpartum complaints.
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Calendula
Learn MoreCalendula is one of the best herbs for healing the skin when used externally. Internally it is valuable for digestive inflammation, bladder infections and ulcers.
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Gymnema
Learn MoreGymnema has recently become well known for its ability to suppress the desire for sweet food. Its Hindi name, ‘Gurmar’, means ‘sugar destroyer’. It inhibits the taste of sugar, as well as blocking up to 50% of the absorption of sugar.
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Horsetail
Learn MoreHorsetail is an ancient, nonflowering plant useful for silica-deficiency issues such as weak hair, split ends, fungus under the nails, and weak, ridged and cracked nails. Horsetail also has a powerful strengthening effect on the body’s connective tissues and in the healing of broken bones.
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White Sage
Learn MoreUsed to cleanse and purify a space or person, White Sage can also be used as a tea for colds, sore throat, sinus congestion, indigestion or heavy menstruation.Also valuable as a culinary spice, with similar flavour to garden sage.
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Uva Ursi
Learn MoreAn extremely effective herb to be used in the treatment of urinary tract infections such as cystitis and pyelitis. Uva Ursi generally soothes, tones and strengthens these tissues as well as alkalising the urine.
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St John's Wort
Learn MoreA restorative effect on the nervous system and nerve tissue, helping to reverse damage and easing the pain of pulled muscles and ligaments, neuralgia, rheumatism and arthritis, fibromyalgia and sciatica.
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Kola Nut
Learn MoreA caffeine-containing herb with a stimulating effect on the central nervous system.
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Cramp Bark
Learn MoreCramp bark is an excellent herb for most female complaints. As the name implies, it has a long history of use for relieving menstrual cramps and cramps of the major muscles.
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Yarrow
Learn MoreBest herb for violent injury first aid - can stop bleeding when applied to the wound. Also great for fevers, colds, and digestive complaints.
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Schisandra
Learn MoreAn excellent tonic, restorative and adaptogen that helps the body to cope with stress, protects the liver, improves sexual function and prevents night sweats.
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Nettle
Learn MoreHerbal tea that is high in iron, blood cleansing, and anti-inflammatory. Extremely nutritious, nettle is a great tonic and cleanser for the whole body. Use for weakness, exhaustion, breast feeding, colon disorders and gout.
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Devil's Claw
Learn MoreDevil’s claw is traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to ease rheumatism, arthritis & gout.
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Brahmi
Learn MoreDoes your brain need a little boost? Brahmi is recognised the world over as a brain tonic, to promote intellect and comprehension, rejuvenate the brain and boost the memory, as well as blood circulation.
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Herb Robert
Learn MoreA supremely therapeutic herb, in its ability to oxygenate the cells, which helps the body to fight disease and renew itself. Herb Robert works to increase the immune response and the body’s ability to regenerate.
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Slippery Elm
Learn MoreThe inner bark of the slippery elm tree has been used as an herbal remedy for centuries. Native Americans traditionally used slippery elm in healing salves and poultices for wounds, boils, ulcers, burns, and skin inflammation.
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Catnip
Learn MoreAn excellent choice for colds and flus, especially in children, helping to flush out a fever, and calms the nervous system, aiding a good nights’ sleep and reducing anxiety, tension and hyperactivity.
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Raspberry Leaf
Learn MoreHighly recommended for the last trimester of pregnancy, raspberry leaf tea tones the uterus and eases discomfort associated with menstruation. It is a rich source of many trace elements, micro-nutrients and vitamins, and a lovely smooth addition to any smoking mix.
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Hops
Learn MoreThis close relative of cannabis is both a mellowing relaxant and a satisfying smoke. A great alleviator of nervous tension and indeed an all round nervine tonic, hops eases stress and tension.