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American Arnica (Arnica chamissonis)
An analysis has indicated that this plant has the same medicinal action as the European variety, but grows more readily in alkaline soil.

Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria)
Tea made from agrimony has a great reputation as a wash for healing wounds and skin eruptions. Internally, tea is useful for liver, kidney and bladder problems. Produces yellow, gold and green dyes.

Basil, sweet (Ocimum basilicum)
A popular culinary herb.

Bayberry (Myrica pensylvanica)
A native North American plant whose root bark is used to treat diarrhea and hemorrhage.  The wax-covered berries are used to produce aromatic candles and soap.

Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)
The herb has been used traditionally to treat fevers and colds, especially for flu.

Burdock (Arctium lappa)
Roots of this common wild plant are said to have 'blood purifying' properties. Useful for skin diseases, including eczema. Recent medical evidence supports folkloric use for tumours. One of the four herbs in the Essiac® anti-cancer formula. Biennial

California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica)
A brightly coloured annual with a mildly narcotic juice.  Useful as a nervine and antispasmodic.

Catnip (Nepeta cataria)
Favourite of cat lovers, for cats relish the intoxicating leaves. Tea is a popular nightcap, as it induces a good night's sleep. Remedy for colds and fevers.

Celandine (Chelidonium majus)
Latex juice mixed with vinegar is said to remove warts and corns. Decoction is useful for stomach pains and inflammation of the bilary duct.

German Chamomile (Matricari recuitita)
A fresh, apple-like scent comes from the flowerheads of this annual plant. It is very popular as a tea to aid  indigestion, diarrhea, gastrointestinal disorders and as a skin wash.

Chinese Milk Vetch (Astragulus membranaceus)
A powerful herb to boost the immune system and increase strength.  Lowers blood pressure and blood sugar and improves circulation.

Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
The orange flower petals are invaluable in treating skin disorders, used mostly in skins lotions and ointments.

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)
Mild onion flavoured shoots. Very hardy. Edible purple flowers can be used in salads for colour and flavour.

Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)
Comfrey is among the most important medicinal herb. It contains allantoin, a hormone-like substance that stimulates cell division, making comfrey valuable for healing wounds,ulcers and broken bones.
Purple, rose or white flowers.

Elecampane (Inula helenium)
Dried root preparations quiets coughing, stimulates digestion and tones the stomach. Flowers yield yellow and orange dyes.

Narrowleaf Echinacea (Echinacea augustifolia)
A well known herb that boots the immune system, used commonly for treating cold and flu symptoms, it's also a great wound healer.
Echinacea is the International Herb Association's Herb of the Year for 2002.
Narrowleaf echinacea is medicinally more active than some other species of echinacea.

Egyptian Onion (Allium x proliferum)
This fascinating mild-flavoured onion develops bulbs at the top of its slender leaves, not at the base like ordinary onions. Excellent for pickling and for seasoning soups and stews. They keep very well in storage.

Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis)
Oil in the seeds has estrogenic properties and is used to treat menstrual and menopausal disorders.

Flax, Blue (Linum perenne)
A pretty border plant whose seeds contains linseed oil.  Used to treat rheumatic pains, diarrhea and coughs.

Hops ((Humulus lupulus)
Hops are well known as a flavouring for beer and act as a sedative.  Hops assist in sleeplessness, nervousness and headache.  A poultice of hops combined with other agents will also reduce inflammation and swelling due to sprains and bruises.

Lady's Mantle ((Alchemilla vulgaris)
Lady's Mantle is an attractive plant with medicinal use for menstrual disorders, rhumatism and stomach disorders.

Licorice ((Glycyrrhiza glabra)
Licorice is an expectorant and a demulcent, used medicinally to treat coughs and sore throats.  It is 50 times sweeter than sugar.

Horehound (Marrublum vulgare)
Horehound candies, once the sovereign remedy for coughs, are still remembered by some. Infusion is useful for weak stomach, lack of appetite and persistent bronchitis.

Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)
Decorative plants with a refreshing aromatic scent. Slightly bitter leaves are finely chopped on salad, game meats, soups and stews. Helps digestion. Essential oi used in perfumery.

Lavender (Lavandula augustifolia) 'Hidcote'
For centuries, the fragrant flowers have been used in dried sachets, scented soaps, perfumes and potpourris. Lavender oil is an important article of commerce. In the garden, lavender makes sweet-smelling border plants along pathways. The most popular are the English varieties.

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)
Fresh leaves burst with lemon when squeezed. A truly delightful tea made from the dried leaves is a favourite 'anytime' tea as it both stimulates the heart and calms the nerves. Fresh chopped leaves re also interesting in salads, soups and stews. Proven effective against herpes.

Lovage (Levisticum officinale)
Leaves have excellent flavour for soups, stews and casseroles. Flavour is reminiscent of celery, and of the famous yeast extract, Maggi. Can replace meat and bone stock in soups. Vigourous tall growing herb, one of the first to return in spring.

Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)
Noted for soothing irritations and inflammations of the skin, throat, eyes, lungs and urinary organs.

Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria)
A beautiful cream flowered perennial herb that contains salicylic acid, similar chemically to ASA.  Used to treat flue, rheumatism, gout, athritis, fever, etc.

Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)
One of the most important herbs used in protecting the liver.  A striking annual plant with creamy white leaf veins.

Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)
Striking yellow flower stalks rise from a woolly leaf base in the second year. Good remedy for coughs, hoarseness and bronchitis. All plant parts can be used to produce yellow, bronze and grey dyes.

Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum)
The source of opium, morphine and codeine and is used to control pain.  The blue seeds are better known for their use in baking and do not contain allkoloids.

Parsley(Petroselinum)
Flatleaf and curled parsley are common in the kitchen.  Medicinally, they act as a diuretic, affecting the urinary system.

Pokeroot (Phytolacca americana)
Pokeroot is used medicinally to treat disorders of the glandular and lymphatic system.  The young leaves can be eaten, but older leaves are poisonous.

Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium)
Used in earlier times to flavour puddings and sauces. Tea is still used today to ease headache. Strong minty aroma. Has insect repellant properties. Oil is an abortifacient. Not to be used by pregnant women.

Pleurisy Root (Butterfly Weed) (Ascleplas tuberosa)
Bright orange-red flowers are worthy of attention as an ornamental. Roots act specifically on the lungs as an expectorant and anti-inflammatory. Valuable for all chest complaints, including pleurisy.

Rue (Ruta graveolens)
A bitter herb, used as an emmenagogue.  Can be used sparingly in stews, salads and other dishes.  The roots produce a rose coloured dye.

Sage (Salvia officinalis) Garden
The main culinary variety popular with onions for pultry stuffing and for flabouring rich meats like pork or duck. Also in homeade sausage, omelettes, cheese and bean dishes. Sage tea gargle is valuable for sore throats.

Savory(Satureja) Summer
A strong tasting herb, usually used in culinary practice, but has the same medicinal activity of thyme and oregano, acting as an antiseptic and expectorant.  There is also some research indicating it's use as an aphrodisiac.

Scullcap (Scutelleria lateriflora)
An effective, reliable remedy for headache, neuralgia, insommnia, restlessness, hysteria and convulsions.

St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) Elixir
Noted for its calming effect for nervous disorders such as insomnia, depression and bedwetting. The oil is remarkably soothing and healing when rubbed into painful joints and muscle. Active constituent is hypericin which is under investigation as a possible treatment for HIV. Bright yellow flowers yield gold, brown, red and green dyes for wool.

Soapwort (Saponaria officinalis)
A beautiful low growing plant with pink flowers.  The roots lather like soap when stirred and are used as a skin wash as well as a mild cleaning agent for delicate or antique fabrics.

Sweet Cicely (Myrrhis odorata)
Sweet, anise-scented leaves that may be used to flavour desserts, saving about half the sugar.  The large seeds can be used fresh.

Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare 'Crispum')
(Curled Tansy) Finely cut and curled leaves. Very decorative, excellent landscaping subject. Not as tall or invasive as the regular variety. Used for dyeing fabric.

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
Aromatic, low growing bush or creeping herb, ideal for rockeries, borders or along pathways. Pretty pink or purple blossoms are a favourite of honeybees. Culinary and medicinal value. Grow indoors or out in full sun.

Lemon Thyme, variegated (Thyme x citriodorus - Aureus)
Strong lemon-scented variety with beautiful gold margined green leaves that forms a dense mound.

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) - Anthos
Excellent sedative action. Widely used to allay pain, nervous unrest, migraine and insomnia. Contains 0.7% essential oil.

Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium)
Bitter leaves once used in absinthe, vermouth and other liqueurs. Has great reputation for stimulating the appetite and improving digestion. One of the oldest known remedies for worms.

Vervain, Blue (Verbena hasta)
A nervine and antispasmotic with a tranquilizing effect.  Useful for insommnia and other nervous conditions.

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Owing to bitter principles, yarrow has the reputation as a general fortifier, helping build the body's natural resistance. It improves digestion, circulation and the functions of the liver, gall bladder and kidneys. Valuable herb for cuts and makes excellent cosmetic lotions for cleansing and beautifying the skin.