Natural Ingredients & Remedial Properties
Archaeological evidence indicates, the use of plants for medicinal purposes dates back approximately 60,000 years ago. Below are some of the ingredients, properties and how our ancestors used these botanical natural medicinal creations. Please note - important: the information provided below, relates to the botanical properties,
treatments, vitamins and remedies and not essential oils -
further caution and advice is highly recommended for use of oils.
Raspberry
Properties: Antioxidants & anti-inflammatory.
Used to Treat: contractions, scurvy, common cold and flu, (swine) flu, tinnitus, meniere's disease, and kidney stones, prevent anaemia, decrease stress, enhance immune system.
Vitamins & minerals: A, B, D, E, K, calcium, iron, magnesium, folate, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, zinc, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin.
Remedies: Herbal Infusion, steep raspberry leaves in water, cover for 10-20 minutes, drink & eat berries.
Lemon
Properties: Antioxidants, antibacterial, anti-fungal.
Used to Treat: scurvy, common cold and flu, (swine) flu, tinnitus, meniere's disease, and kidney stones, prevent anaemia, decrease stress, enhance immune system.
Vitamins & minerals: A, B6, C, D, E, K, calcium, folate, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, choline, niacin.
Remedies: Herbal Infusion, steep lemon in water, cover for 10-20 minutes, drink.
Honey
Properties: Antibacterial, antibiotic, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antiallergenic, antidepressant, anticonvulsant and anti-anxiety, rich in antioxidants, memory disorders, healing & wound care.
Used to Treat: Eye diseases, bronchial asthma, throat infections, tuberculosis, thirst, hiccups, fatigue, dizziness, hepatitis, constipation, worm infestation, piles, eczema, healing of ulcers, burns and wounds.
Vitamins & minerals: A, B, C, D, E, K, ascorbic acid, pantothenic acid, niacin and riboflavin, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium and zinc.
Remedies: Infusion, steep honey in water, cover for 10-20 minutes, drink. Eat. Apply to burn or wound.
Hemp Seed Oil & CBD
Properties: Antioxidants, pain relief, anti-inflammatory, sedative/anti-anxiety,
Used to Treat: Hemp Seeds are rich in omega-3, known to improve heart health by reducing cholesterol, blood pressure, and triglycerides. Improve skin conditions, relieve rheumatoid arthritis. CBD is used to anxiety, stress, sleeping disorders, treat seizures and help treat cancer.
Vitamins & minerals: B & E, carbohydrates, protein, fatty acids, fibre, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium & zinc.
Remedies: Herbal infusion, steep flower & leaves in water, cover for 10-20 minutes, drink. Eat leaves and seeds.
Sea Salt
Properties: Antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-fungal, healing & wound care.
Used to Treat: arthritis, boosts immune system, enhances cardiac functioning, digestion, rejuvenates skin, combats respiratory anomalies, relieves stress, muscle cramps.
Vitamins & Minerals: sodium chloride, sulfate, magnesium, calcium, potassium.
Remedies: dissolve sea salt into water, cool before using as a disinfectant for wounds or bathe. Eat.
Garlic
Properties: Antioxidant, anticoagulant, antihistaminic, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic, antimicrobial, antibiotic.
Used to Treat: immune stimulant, decongestant, upper respiratory, cardiovascular, ear and external fungals, lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels, dilates peripheral blood vessels, prevent alzheimer's and dementia.
Vitamins & minerals: A, B, C and E, calcium, zinc, magnesium, iron, potassium and manganese.
Remedies: infusion, steep cloves in honey, cover and leave for several hours, drink or eat cloves.
Chamomile
Properties: Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antioxidant, muscle relaxant, mild sedative.
Used to Treat: wounds, ulcers, eczema, gout, skin irritations, bruises, burns, canker sores, neuralgia, sciatica, rheumatic pain, haemorrhoids, mastitis diaper rash, cracked nipples, chicken pox, ear and eye infections, conjunctivitis, nasal inflammation, bacterial infections of the skin, oral cavity and gums, and respiratory tract, calm nerves, reduce anxiety, hysteria, nightmares, insomnia, gastrointestinal, anorexia, motion sickness, nausea, and vomiting, colic, croup, fevers, arthritis, back pain, bedsores and stomach cramps.
Vitamins & minerals: Vitamin C, calcium, copper, zinc, iron.
How: Herbal Infusion, steep flower heads in water, cover for 10-20 minutes, drink and bathe.
Echinacea
Properties: Antioxidants, anti-inflammatory & mild sedative.
Used to Treat: colds, infections, skin issues, immune system, septicaemia, boils, respiratory issues, tonsillitis, laryngitis, sores, cuts, bladder infections, cystitis, burns, anxiety.
Vitamins & minerals: polysaccharides, glycoproteins, alkamides, volatile oils, and flavonoids.
How: Herbal Infusion, steep flower & leaves in water, cover for 10-20 minutes, drink or bathe.
Nettles
Properties: Anti-allergenic, antioxidant.
Used to Treat: hay-fever, asthma, eczema, anaemia, painful muscles, arthritis, reduce inflammation , stabilise blood pressure, stimulate hair growth.
Vitamins & Minerals: Vitamins A and B, protein, iron, calcium, magnesium, silicon, potassium, manganese zinc, copper, and chromium.
More nutritious than spinach, kale, or asparagus.
How: Herbal Infusion, steep leaves in water 10-20 minutes, drink .
Dandelion
Properties: Antioxidants & Anti-inflammatory.
Used to Treat: reduces cholesterol, blood sugar levels, inflammation, blood pressure, weight loss, boost immune system, liver problems, kidney disease, stomach problems, heartburn, skin issues, reduces cancer risk.
Vitamins & minerals: Vitamin A, B, C, E & K, folate, iron, calcium, magnesium and potassium.
How: Herbal Infusion, steep flower heads in water 10-20 minutes, drink. Roots can be cooked and added to water.
Aloe Vera
Properties: Antioxidant, antibacterial, soothing/healing.
Used to Treat: burns, cuts, sores, inflamed skin, eczema, gastrointestinal inflammation, stabilise blood sugar levels, improves immune system, skin, hair, nails.
Vitamins & Minerals: Includes 75 potentially active constituents: vitamins, enzymes, minerals, sugars, lignin, saponins, salicylic acids and amino acids.
Vitamins A, C and E, B12, folic acid, and choline.
How: Apply to affected area.
Caution: Avoid during pregnancy
Cinnamon
Properties: antiviral, antibacterial, anti-fungal, antioxidant, lowers blood pressure and cognitive decline, weight stabiliser,
Used to Treat: toothache, improve the sensitivity to hormone insulin, help fight HIV and help prevent and treat cancer.
Vitamins & Minerals: calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium & Vitamin A.
How: Apply to affected area.
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