Botanical Name:Nigella sativa Common Name:Black Cumin Seed, Black Seed, Nigelia, Fennel Flower, Roman Coriander
What's It Used For?
Today, black seed is used for treating digestive tract conditions including gas, colic, diarrhea, dysentery,constipation and hemorrhoids. It is also used for respiratory conditions including, asthma, allergies, cough,bronchitis, emphysema,flu, swine flu, and congestion.
Botanical Name: Angelica sinensis Common Name:Dong Quai
What's It Use For?
Dong Quai is used for menstrual cramps, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and menopausal symptoms. It is also used orally as a “blood purifier”; to manage hypertension, infertility, joint pain, ulcers, “tired blood” (anemia), and constipation; and in the prevention and treatment of allergic attacks. Dong quai is also used orally for the treatment of loss of skin color (depigmentation) and psoriasis.
Botanical Name: Polygonum multiflorum Common Name: Ho-Shou-Wu
What's It Good For?
Fo-ti is used for treating tuberculosis that has spread to the lymph nodes, cancer, inflammation of the prostate (prostatitis), and constipation. It is also used as a liver and kidney “tonic”; as a blood and “vital essence” toner; and to fortify muscles, tendons, and bones. Fo-ti is also used for high cholesterol and other elevated blood fats, trouble sleeping (insomnia), limb numbness, lower back and knee soreness or weakness, premature graying, hair loss, and dizziness with ringing in the ears (tinnitus).
Botanical Name: Marrubium vulgare Common Name: Horehound Herb
What's It Used For?
Horehound is used for digestion problems including loss of appetite, indigestion, bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, and liver and gallbladder complaints. It is also used for lung and breathing problems including cough, whooping cough, asthma, tuberculosis, bronchitis, and swollen breathing passages.