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Some common ailments respond very well to the treatment with herbal remedies, but must not be seen as an replacing conventional medicine.
Herewith some ailments, and the corresponding herbal remedies - as infusions - that may be helpful with the particular problem, but when in doubt, please consult your medical practitioner immediately.
We refer to any drink made by infusing botanic
material (be that leaves, seeds, flowers, roots etc) as a "herbal
tea". To be totally correct you would break this down to
A tea is a tisane (infusion)
made from the tea bush (Camellia sinensis) and any herbal
infusion is then really a tisane or ptisan.
A herbal tea can be made from fresh or dried
botanic material - be that leaves, flowers, seeds or roots and is made
by pouring boiling water over the material and letting it steep for a
few minutes.
The seeds and roots normally require the mixture to be boiled to
release the ingredients. The "tea" infusion
or tisane is then strained, sweetened with honey if so desired, and
served.
A decoction normally involves mashing the
botanical material first and then boiling it in water to extract the
organic compounds and differ from tisanes or herbal teas in that they
are normally boiled. |
For more on how to prepare herbal teas
and use of
specific herbs.
Also note that this is just a small reference and that many more herbs could be used for ailments, and the list must not be seen as complete and exhaustive.
These remedies are proposed as herbal teas - decoctions - and are made as follows:
- They are made by using 2.5 oz (60 g) of fresh herbs or 1.25 oz (30 g) of dried herbal material and simmering it in 18 fl oz (500 ml) of water for at least 20 minutes. Bark and root are very suitable types of material to use when making a decoction. The decoction must be used the same day it is made and excess should be discarded.
Please note
The SA Medical Council and the USA FDA have not evaluated any of these statements about products and health conditions, as listed on this page. |
celery, comfrey, rosemary, St John's Wort
chamomile, ginger, marjoram, rose-scented geranium
chamomile, fennel, mint
buchu, calendula, chamomile, cloves, comfrey, parsley, rosella
basil, gotu kola
echinacea, garlic, goldenseal
alfalfa, melissa, milk thistle
echinacea
rosemary
buchu, clover, cloves, lavender
cardamom
borage, celery, lemon thyme, alfalfa, pennywort
chamomile, echinacea, stinging nettle
calendula, cinnamon, lavender, marjoram, turmeric
buchu, echinacea, alfalfa, rosemary, sage
clover, lemon, gotu kola, turmeric
turmeric, pennywort
jasmine, lavender, lemon verbena, melissa, oat straw, rose hip, rosemary, St Johns wort
basil, bergamot, chamomile, clover, echinacea, ginger, lemon, rose hip, rosemary, yarrow
lemon, turmeric
borage, chamomile, comfrey, gotu kola
bergamot, calendula, cloves,
ginger, lavender, rose hip, yarrow
anise, basil, cardamom, chamomile, cinnamon, cloves, lemon thyme,, lemon verbena, marjoram, melissa, rose hip, rosemary, St Johns wort, yarrow
echinacea, melissa, rose hip, St john's wort
lavender, alfalfa, marjoram, mint, oat straw, rose-scented geranium
cardamom, ginseng, tribulus terrestris, muira puama
nutmeg
catmint, celery, clover, comfrey, devils claw, elderflower, ginger, lemon grass, alfalfa, parsley, pennywort, stinging nettle, strawberry, turmeric
anise, cardamom, chamomile, cinnamon, echinacea, lemon thyme, maidenhair fern, stinging nettle, turmeric
calendula, lemon, rose hip, rosella, sage, strawberry, yarrow
buchu, calendula, marjoram, gotu kola
anise, caraway, cardamom, parsley, mint
rosemary
catmint, horsetail, marjoram
borage, buchu, cardamom, celery, fennel, goldenrod, maidenhair fern, parsley
anise, buchu, caraway, chamomile, fennel, lavender, marjoram, mint, nutmeg, peppermint
comfrey, echinacea, mullein, violet
basil, celery, lemon, yarrow
rosemary
basil, pennywort
basil, clover, lemon, alfalfa, rose hip
comfrey, echinacea, corn silk, golden seal, gotu kola
pennywort, peppermint, sage
clover, violet
caraway, alfalfa, stinging nettle
sage
anise, caraway, cardamom, parsley, mint
comfrey
anise, cardamom, clover, comfrey, echinacea, elderflower, ginger, mullein, violet
comfrey, lavender, marjoram
elderflower, goldenrod, maidenhair fern, violet
comfrey, echinacea, lemon thyme, alfalfa, mullein, violet
echinacea, ginger
echinacea, ginger, alfalfa
basil, celery, fennel, parsley, turmeric
ginger, gotu kola, rosemary, yarrow
basil, celery, fennel, corn silk, parsley, stinging nettle
ginger, alfalfa, pennywort
echinacea, elderflower, peppermint
bergamot, echinacea, elderflower, ginger, lemon thyme, maidenhair fern, marjoram, pineapple sage, rose hip, rosella, sage, violet, yarrow
anise, caraway, cardamom, catmint, chamomile, fennel, lemon grass, lemon verbena, melissa, mint, peppermint, rose hip, strawberry
calendula, melissa, mint
gotu kola, peppermint, sage
buchu, comfrey, ginger, alfalfa, mullein, sage, violet
anise, bergamot, borage, buchu, clover, elderflower, ginger, lemon thyme, maidenhair fern, marjoram, mullein, rose hip, rosella, violet
lemon grass, mint, gotu kola, peppermint
borage, cardamom, goldenrod, corn silk
bergamot, comfrey, echinacea, mullein, violet
basil, calendula, celery, echinacea, mullein, violet
goldenrod, nutmeg, raspberry, rose hip, strawberry
anise, bergamot, calendula, caraway, cardamom, cinnamon, fennel, lemon grass, lemon verbena, melissa, mint, nutmeg, parsley, peppermint, pineapple sage, rosemary, turmeric
bergamot, melissa, mint, oat straw, peppermint, strawberry
lavender, lemon thyme, marjoram, sage
borage, celery, fennel, lemon, corn silk, parsley, raspberry, rosemary, stinging nettle, strawberry, yarrow
alfalfa
jasmine, oat straw, pennywort, sage
echinacea, elderflower, alfalfa, mullein
echinacea, mullein
borage, chamomile, clover, elderflower, stinging nettle, turmeric
celery, fennel, corn silk, parsley
alfalfa, oat straw, peppermint, rosella, rosemary
clover, oat straw, sage
chamomile, jasmine, lavender, rose-scented geranium
anise, borage, comfrey, fennel, lemon thyme, lemon verbena, mullein, violet
melissa, peppermint, rosemary
catmint, elderflower, ginger, lemon grass, melissa, yarrow
echinacea, elderflower, peppermint
caraway, cardamom, catmint, lemon grass, marjoram, melissa, mint, peppermint
buchu, echinacea, ginger, lemon, melissa, sage, yarrow
celery, fennel, corn silk, parsley
comfrey
anise
comfrey, echinacea, turmeric
calendula, melissa
chamomile, melissa, oat straw
goldenrod
clover, fennel, parsley, stinging nettle, strawberry
lavender, melissa, oat straw
anise, cardamom, caraway, melissa
catmint, gotu kola
bergamot, chamomile, elderflower, stinging nettle, violet
catmint, ginger, violet
pennywort, rosemary
anise, buchu, caraway, fennel, lemon grass, melissa, mint, nutmeg, peppermint, pineapple sage
basil, celery, lemon, yarrow
basil, gotu kola
echinacea, garlic, golden seal
goldenrod, sage
lavender, melissa, oat straw, rose-scented geranium
echinacea, lemon thyme, sage
anise, pennywort, tribulus terrestris, muira puama
buchu, cardamom
bergamot, catmint, chamomile, ginger, lemon thyme
borage, elderflower, gotu kola (gotu
kola)
yarrow
borage, oat straw
elderflower, stinging nettle
maidenhair fern, turmeric
buchu, cardamom, celery, fennel,
goldenrod, parsley, rose hip
fennel, goldenrod, maidenhair fern, corn silk, rose hip
cinnamon, fennel, corn silk, parsley, rose hip
alfalfa, gotu kola
basil, cinnamon, gotu kola, St johns wort, strawberry, turmeric
rosemary
cinnamon, alfalfa, sage, St johns wort
cloves, alfalfa, peppermint, sage
alfalfa
borage, parsley, yarrow
anise, parsley
chamomile, fennel, lemon, melissa, oat straw
basil
raspberry, sage
oat straw
comfrey, St johns wort
alfalfa, rosemary
calendula, cloves, lavender, lemon thyme, nutmeg, sage
bergamot, cloves, mullein, violet
anise, bergamot, buchu,
catmint, ginger, mint, nutmeg, turmeric
lemon, lemon verbena, melissa, oat straw, rosemary
stinging nettle
basil, bergamot, alfalfa, oat straw
comfrey, oat straw, parsley, sage
melissa
melissa, mint, peppermint
chamomile, cloves, oat straw, St john wort
ginger
lavender, melissa, oat straw, rose-scented geranium
basil, cloves
buchu, echinacea, ginger, marjoram
comfrey, echinacea, mullein
gotu kola, peppermint, sage
cloves, alfalfa, peppermint, sage
clover, maidenhair fern, sage, violet
yarrow
corn silk, raspberry, stinging nettle
clover, parsley, turmeric
echinacea
calendula, comfrey, elderflower
chamomile, jasmine, lavender, melissa, rose-scented geranium
buchu, catmint, celery, comfrey, nutmeg, oat straw, parsley, raspberry, strawberry
gotu kola
maidenhair fern, rosemary, stinging nettle
centella, comfrey
chamomile, jasmine, lavender, melissa, oat straw, gotu kola, St johns wort
comfrey, maidenhair fern
mullein, violet
clover, mullein, violet
gotu kola
centella
echinacea, sage
calendula, chamomile, comfrey
elderflower, fennel, lemon,
lemon thyme, maidenhair fern, pineapple sage, raspberry, rosella, sage
comfrey
comfrey
cloves, rosemary
buchu, fennel, ginger
violet
caraway, catmint, melissa
basil, jasmine, lavender, oat straw, rose scented geranium, St johns wort
comfrey, turmeric
basil, cloves, jasmine, melissa, mint, rose-scented geranium
goldenrod
anise, bergamot, lemon thyme, mullein
chamomile
cinnamon, gotu kola, lemon thyme, rosemary, sage
comfrey, echinacea, marjoram
cloves
comfrey, pennywort
basil, celery, cinnamon, fennel,
goldenrod, parsley, rose hip
gotu kola, yarrow
bergamot, lemon, mint
ginger
alfalfa, ginger
celery, fennel, parsley
anise, clover
anise, caraway, catmint, chamomile, lavender, mint, melissa
yarrow
- Healing cream
- To assist in wound healing while soothing skin complaints – such as eczema and psoriasis, acne and piles and moisturizing and protecting the skin. This product has shown its effectiveness over a wide range of problems and judging from sales over more than a decade – it is the trusted healing cream to help with all mishaps, allergic reactions, irritated, burning, itchy and uncomfortable skin conditions.
- Face wash
- This face wash will properly clean your face and remove all impurities and environmental pollutants, without drying the skin. It contains eight herbal extracts to help promote a clear, vital and healthy complexion and a younger looking skin.
- Moisturizing day cream
- This day cream is formulated to help fight the signs of aging on various fronts. It helps to reduce free radical damage which, if left unchecked, leads to premature aging. The herbal extracts help to promote cell rejuvenation and regeneration and provide moisture and hydration to the skin.
- Nourishing night cream
- This nourishing night cream penetrates the skin extremely well and does not make the skin feel oily. It contains a host of herbal extracts to help in the fight against premature aging and has added vitamin E as well. Apart from the moisturizing effect and the anti-aging properties it also softens and smoothes the skin.
- Eye gel
- An effective refreshing eye gel to help reduce puffiness and dark rings around the eyes, while fighting wrinkles and lines. This is a very clever combination of herbal extracts and the base formula has its roots in a clinically proven formula.
- Mud face mask
- With this skin treatment product we combined a special selection of herbs in a base of thermal mud with oligoelements. This recommended weekly treatment will boost circulation to the skin, help to fight wrinkles and lines, improve firmness while at the same time improving suppleness and elasticity of the skin.
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- Shampoo with rosemary extract + 7 other herbals
- Our shampoo is in a class of its own – and granted – it is far more expensive than cheap supermarket shampoos, but no other shampoo has the active ingredients we have in our shampoo. The rosemary will boost the health of the hair and scalp, while the other seven herbal extracts will help strengthen the hair and make it shine, increase the volume and make it manageable.
- Rosemary hair treatment conditioner
- We have found that this hair conditioner should really be used as a conditioning treatment. This then removes the need to condition the hair every time you wash – and can be used once a month. It is a superb hair tonic and helps in the control of sebum secretion of the scalp. Although not formulated for dandruff – the ingredients will assist with this as well, while supporting the health of the scalp.
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- Hand and body lotion
- When formulating this hand and body lotion we created a rich nourishing, protecting and reviving lotion, which will not leave the skin oily or tacky, but will create a well moisturized, hydrated and supple skin. After applying this lotion it will quickly be absorbed by the skin, leaving it silky soft, smooth and well moisturized.
- Stretch mark gel
- Although nothing can remove already formed stretch marks (only surgery can do that) – thousands of satisfied clients confirm that this gel improves the appearance of old stretch marks. The gel will help in PREVENTING stretch marks (a 92% success rate) and is used with great success by expectant mothers and body builders who may form marks when bulking-up. The formula of this gel is based on clinical studies done in France, to which we added other herbal extracts.
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- Jojoba oil
- This liquid golden ester not only moisturizes and penetrates the skin but also helps to fight wrinkles and lines while promoting a clear and unblemished skin. Jojoba does not clog the pores but helps to restore skin elasticity and smoothness. It will leave the skin supple and velvety soft without any oiliness and can be used neat on the skin.
- Almond oil
- This light and deeply moisturizing oil has a softening effect on the skin and can be used on the face and body. Almond oil has excellent emollient properties and helps to balance water and moisture loss in the skin. It can be used neat on the skin and also makes an excellent massage base.
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