AVENS ARNICA & ANISSEED USE FOR CURE

OVER-ACTIVITY IN THE BOWEL CURE THROUGH AVENS

Botanical name: AVENS

Alternative common name(s): HERB BENNET

Family: ROSACEASE

Part used: Leaves and stems

Constituents and uses: One of the most useful astringent remedies to help settle over-activity in the bowel. It contains tannins, bitters and essential oils which all contribute to this action. It works directly on the digestive tract walls to reduce the irritation (which may be due to variety of causes, such as infection, excessively rich food, nervous tension, etc) and thus soothes the muscular over-activity resulting from the irritation, which causes the hurrying of poorly digested food through to the bowel. It is effective in practically all 'domestic' cases of diarrhea. In acute cases, an infusion should be taken every 3 hours for rapid benefits. It should be stopped as soon as the bowel activity is normal, as strongly astringent action then becomes undesirable. 

PAIN AND DISCOMFORT CURE THROUGH ARNICA

Botanical name: ARNICA MONTANA 

Family: COMPOSITAE

Part used: Flower

Constituents and uses: This plant is for external use only on unbroken skin, due to its toxicity when taken internally. It is a most useful plant for dispersing bruises and swelling due to minor injuries when applied over the affected area, provided that the skin is not broken. The bruise will fade and the swelling subside much more rapidly than otherwise, giving quicker relief of pain and discomfort, and speeding the healing process. The plant contains the essential oils, bitters and astringents. It is available in cream from which make a very convenient application The cream can be used after applying distilled Witch Hazel- which has a strong astringent anti-inflammatory action.

Follow by using a comfrey poultice or ointment to heal the injury as quickly as possible. An infusion can be made from the dried flowers and applied in the same way as cream.

CONGESTION AND IRRITATION IN LUNGS CURE THROUGH ANISEED

Common Name: ANISEED                             

Botanical Name: PIMPINELLA ANISUM

Family: UMBELLIFERAE

Part Used: Dried fruit                                                 

Constituents and uses: Aniseed is well known for its sweet,aromatic taste and scent. The volatile oil responsible for this has properties which sooth the digestion and will ease colic-type pains and flatulence. It will also help to reduce congestion and irritation in the lungs, by loosening tight phlegm and easing persistent dry coughs. It has an antiseptic action, useful in chest and digestive infections. The seeds may be crushed before infusing to make a pleasant and effective tea. Taken either before or after meals, it will reduce flatulence. A drop of the essential oil on a sugar cube or in a teaspoon of honey-water will have a similar effect.