Many people nowadays see herbs only as culinary additives, or exotic names on tubs and jars, and in some cases they are viewed with marginal suspicion. But the use of plants for their healing properties is part of human social evolution and knowledge is the key that unlocks their availability to everyone.
Hawthorn Berry
This beautiful shrub grows all over the Northern hemisphere. It has been recognized as a most effective all purpose heart agent for generations. It works by dilating the arteries and improving blood flow and oxygen to the heart .This in turn helps to regulate blood pressure. Additional benefits are a calming effect for general anxiety and as a sleep aid for insomniacs.
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St John's Wort
This pretty yellow flower has been valued for its medicinal properties since ancient Greek and Roman times, when it was used primarily for deep sword wounds. It was also used for assorted burns and skin abrasions, infections, insomnia, nervous complaints and as a general cure all. Nowadays it’s amazing antiviral and antibacterial antidepressant properties have been well documented and it is now widely used.
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Skullcap
This herb is not widely known, but it was first used by the American Indians for treating female conditions. Then later in the 1700’s as a treatment for rabies, hysteria and schizophrenia. Currently it has been recognised as a wonderful sedative and nerve tonic. It is used today for acute anxiety, depression muscular tension and insomnia. It has been used in conditions characterised by physical tics, such as Tourettes syndrome. Skullcap is also prescribed by vets for treating anxiety in animals.
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Bilberry
These purple berries have also been known and widely used for hundreds of years, mainly in jams, preserves, wines and as a treatment for various gastric conditions such as dysentery. During the Second World War, pilots reported improved eyesight especially night vision after eating bilberry jam. They have extremely high antioxidant content and an ability to enhance circulation. Modern herbal medicine prescribes bilberry for all degenerative eye conditions as well as for circulatory problems.
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