The using of medicinal herbs

ECHINACEA

Habitat: Echinacea is a wildflower native to North America.

Uses: Echinacea had been used to treat infections. It enhances the body's immune system. It is used to treat influenza, colds, upper respiratory tract infections, urogenital infections and other infectious conditions.

MYRRH

Habitat: is found naturally in Somalia and some regions of the Middle East. Uses: Myrrh is used in tincture form internally for stomach complaints and chest problems, such as bronchial infection. It is used to treat infected wounds; bronchial complaints, sinusitis and minor skin inflammations as well as inflammation of the throat, gums and mouth, including mouth ulcers, gingivitis, and stomatitis.

PEPPERMINT

Habitat: The plant is found throughout Europe, in moist conditions, along stream banks and in wastelands.

Uses: Peppermint acts as an antibacterial agent. It is used to treat morning sickness, nausea, and spastic complaints of the gastrointestinal tract, gallbladder, bile ducts, dyspepsia, intestinal colic, gastritis, and enteritis. It is furthermore used for indigestion and stomach ulcers.

CAMOMILE

Camomile acts as both an anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory agents against the inflammations in the mouth and pharynx. It aids the healing process.

SAGE

A native of the Mediterranean Sage is now cultivated world-wide. Sage has a strong anti-bacterial effect and strengthens tissue (gums) in the mouth. It is a common remedy for inflammatory conditions of the mouth and throat.

CLOVE

Found in its natural state in many tropical regions of the world, clove is cultivated throughout the world, and is well known for its antiseptic, and anti-bacterial properties. Cloves were commonly used in latter years to fight toothaches.

CARAWAY

Habitat: Indigenous to parts of Europe, Asia and India. A strange superstition is associated with Caraway, it's said to have powers to keep lovers true among others.

Uses: Both fruit and oil possesses aromatic, stimulant and carminative properties. Caraway was widely employed as a cordial, and was recommended in dyspepsia and symptoms attending hysteria and other disorders. Caraway has an anti-microbial effect, and is used to treat inflammation of the mouth and pharynx. The chewing of caraway seeds is a popular way of aiding digestion after a meal.