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| LAVENDER | |
Our grandmothers may have used lavender in their wardrobes to ward off moths, but today we are more likely o use it to relax muscles, ease anxiety, and relieve depression. Lavender is also antioxidant, protecting the body against free radicals (which speed the signs of ageing and can cause cancer), as well as decongestant, expectorant and antibacterial. Externally, gentle lavender essential oil helps minimize scarring and heal wounds, and relieves the irritation caused by insect bites and stings. |
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| CINNAMON | |
Delicious- tasting cinnamon stimulates the circulation and causes sweating ,which helps us to overcome flu , colds and fevers. Myriad chronic and acute infections are warded off by cinnamon ‘ s powerful antibacterial , antifungal and antiviral properties , including cystitis and tonsillitis , as well as persistent conditions such as ME . Cinnamon will help to dry up nosebleeds and catarrh , and lighten heavy periods. Apply it locally to ease the pain of arthritis and tooth. |
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| AKMELLA | |
Akmella is useful in toothache. A tincture of the flowers or the fresh juice is applied to the gums, when both pain and swelling are relieved.
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| EHELA | |
It is likewise regarded as laxative and is given in many diseases where the bowels are required to be moved and is an ingredient in many decoctions for fever, rheumatism and anasarca. For habitual costiveness of the bowels, the leaves are baked and eaten with the usual meals. |
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