HERBAL INFUSIONS

These are used for leaves, flowers, and most aerial parts of plants. Use 1oz of dried herb to 1pt of boiling water. Infuse for 10 minutes.

HERBAL DECOCTIONS

These are used for most roots, barks and berries. Use 1oz of dried plant to 1.5pt of cold water, bring to boil and reduce to 1pt.

TINCTURES:

These are extracts made form (usually) 25% alcohol in water in proportion of 1:5, weight:volume.

SYRUPS:

Use 1pt of Infusion to 1.5lb of sugar or honey.

NB: This list is used as a general guide only; if symptoms persist seek professional help.

ACHES & PAINS

Arthrits: Celery seed, Meadowsweet, Rosemary oil (externally), Willow
Bruises: Comfrey, Cucumber, Elder leaves
Rheumatism: Angelica, Bogbean, Celery seed, Pickle ash, Yarrow

CIRCULATION

Poor circulation: Cayenne, Ginger, Mustard
Varicose Veins: Hawthorn, Horsechestnut, Witch Hazel, Melilot

COLDS AND COUGHS

Colds: Yarrow, Elder flowers, Peppermint, Garlic, Echinacea
Coughs: Elecampane, Coltsfoot, Mullein, Hyssop, White horehound
Catarrh: Ground ivy, Elder flowers, Eyebright, Garlic, Golden rod
Laryngitis / Sore throat: Red sage, Myrrh. Thyme

DIGESTION

Diarrhoea: Agrimony, Bayberry, Bisort, Lady's mantle, Meadowsweet, Tormentil
Constipation: Psyllium seeds, Barberry, Rhubarb root, Yellow dock
Indigestion: Lemon balm, Sweet flag, Chamomile, Dill, Ginger, Peppermint
Flatulence: Lemon balm, Cayenne, Fennel, Ginger, Peppermint
Poor Appetite: Angelica, Mugwort, Wormwood, Gentian
Gastritis: Comfrey, Marshmallow, Meadowsweet, Slippery elm
Nausea: Black horehound, Chamomile, Peppermint, Meadowsweet
Mouth ulcers: Red sage, Myrrh

MENSTRUAL PROBLEMS

Period pain: Black haw bark, Jamaican dogwood, St John's wort
Heavy periods: Lady's mantle, Periwinkle
Menopausal problems: Vitex, False unicorn root, Lady's mantle, St John's wort, Sage

NERVOUS CONDITIONS

Anxiety / Tension: Betony, Chamomile, Lime flowers, Motherwort, Oats, Skullcap, Vervain
Depression: Skullcap, Valerian, Lemon balm
Insomnia: Hops, Wild lettuce, Passion flower, Valerian
Neuralgia: Betony, Passion flower, St John's wort

SKIN CONDITIONS

Warts: Greater celandine
Spots / Acne: Cleavers, Garlic
Eczema: Marigold, Chickweed, Red clover, Yellow dock
Burns / Sunburn: St John's wort, Marigold

WOUNDS

Chickweed, Marigold, Comfrey, St John's wort