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Ellen's Dynamic Dozen Herbs
1.
Purple Coneflower,
Echinacea purpurea.
Echinacea is an astringent herb used to enhance and
build your Immune System.
As a blood purifier, Echinacea is used to increase the
body's resistance to infection.
2.
Chaste Tree,
Vitex agnus-castus.
The
medicinal berries are used to treat PMS and menopausal symptoms, such as hot
flashes and excessive bleeding.
As a hormonal balancer, Vitex regulates
progesterone and estrogen, treats fibroids and re-establishes normal ovulation
and menstruation.
3.
Passionflower,
Passiflora incarnata.
This easily grown climber's leaves and flowers are
used as an anti-anxiety medication.
Its non-addictive sedative properties treat insomnia, can
reduce high blood pressure and acts as a pain killer.
4.
Garden Sage,
Salvia officinalis.
This common garden plant's leaves are used to
soothe sore throats and treat infected gums.
This herb's strong astringent action
helps to slow secretions of fluids; such as excessive sweating, vaginal
discharge, milk flow and diarrhea.
5.
Aloe vera.
Known as the "Plant of
Immortality",
this ancient and wonderful herb has numerous uses for
burns, cuts and wounds.
Aloe
is also used internally as a laxative and for digestive problems.
6.
Horehound,
Marribrum vulgare.
This very bitter herb is used to treat coughs and
lung congestion.
It can induce perspiration and is safely used for
children.
A popular way to take horehound is by eating
horehound candy.
7.
Mullein,
Verbascum
8.
Rosemary,
Rosmarinus
officinalis.
This delicious culinary herb (great with poultry
and potatoes), is used to stimulate poor circulation.
Rosemary is useful in treating
headaches, improving memory and act as a digestive herb to stimulate the flow of
bile.
9.
Lemon Balm,
Melissa officinalis.
This easily grown perennial is used to calm
night-time headaches, nervous tension and acts as an anti-depressant.
Like other mints, it is used to treat upset
stomachs, flatulence and colic.
10.
Gotu Kola,
Centella asiatica.
This lovely herb, perfect as a container plant, is
used to improve memory and works synergistically with Ginkgo biloba to prevent
memory loss, improve circulation to the brain and help alleviate mental
confusion.
11.
Comfrey,
Symphytum officinale.
Also known as Knitbone, Comfrey contains chemical
constituents that help heal bones, ligaments, sprains and skin.
It
is an easily grown perennial herb for part-shade.
12.
Calendula,
Calendula
officinales.
This versatile herb's brilliant yellow/orange
flowers are used in many salves for their emollient, anti-inflammatory and
healing properties.
It’s easy to grow from seed when planted in the
fall.
Discover more
about other Austin grown herbs!:
Stinging Nettles, Catnip, Yarrow, Feverfew, Peppermint, Spearmint, Juniper
berries, Yellow Dock, Ginkgo, Wood Betony, Borage, Fennel, Milk Thistle,
Motherwort and Licorice Root |