Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Parsley is a herb commonly known for its culinary use. Used by the Greek physician, Galen for disorders of the womb and bladder. Parsley tea was also used in the trenches of World War I for soldiers suffering kidney complications following dysentery. The root, leaves and seeds have medicinal properties in herbal medicine, but today the leaves are commonly used.

Medicinal Properties of Parsley

Parsley contains volatile oils, apiole and myristin as well as coumarins and flavonoids, which account for its diuretic, carminative, spasmolytic and uterine tonic action. It is also a nutritive herb and is a rich source of vitamins A, C, E, Folic Acid, Bioflavanoids, Calcium, Potassium, Silicon and iron.

Parsley Herbal Remedies

Our herbalists recommend Parsley for:

Tags: Anaemia, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Cystitis, Digestion, Dyspepsia, Flu, Gastritis, Gout, Headaches, Kidney, Rheumatic, Urethritis, Water Retention

This is an invasive plant native to Britain, Russia and middle eastern Europe. The leaves, roots and stalks of this weed are used in herbal medicine.

Medicinal Properties of Knotgrass

It contains compounds such as tannins, namely catechin and gallic acid, which have potent astringent and haemostatic (slows bleeding) properties. It also contains silicic acid which is a source of the mineral silicia, which helps support the immune system in cleansing the body of toxins and improves the elasticity and strength of connective tissue. It also contains flavanoids such as quercetin, which is anti-inflammatory as well as mucilage and polyphenolic acids.

Knotgrass Herbal Remedies

Historically Knotgrass has been used to treat a number of conditions including:

Tags: Arthritis, Bleeding, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Diarrhoea, Gout, Immune System, Lactation, Nose Bleeds, Periods, Piles

Dandelion, is a common plant all over the world. Known as ‘wet the bed’ in the north of England, or ‘pis en lit’ in France as it is the best of natural ways to get rid of water from the body. The leaves and root are used as food and in herbal medicine.

Medicinal Properties of Dandelion

Dandelion contains compounds called bitters which have a wide variety of properties including digestive tonic, liver and gall bladder booster, diuretic, pancreatic regulator, urinary antiseptic, mild laxative and a good cleanser.

It is also a nutritive herb as it provides carotenoids, vitamin A, B and C and various minerals.

Dandelion Herbal Remedies

Our herbalists recommend Dandelion for the following disorders

Tags: Anaemia, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Constipation, Cystitis, Detox, Gallstones, Gastritis, Haemorrhage, Heart, Heartburn, Kidney, Liver, Skin, Ulcers, Urethritis, Urinary