Dental

Cloves are dried buds from the evergreen tree Syzygium aromaticum / Eugenia caryophyllus. It is native to Indonesia and cultivated world-wide, especially in the Philippines, the Molucca Islands and Madagascar.

It is a well-known remedy for toothache.

Medicinal Properties of Cloves

The herb contains a heavy volatile oil that consists of camphor resin, flavanoids, sterols and eugenol. They have anaesthetic, carminative (wind relieving), warming, powerful antiseptic, mild antispasmodic, anti-histamine and anti-neuralgic properties.

Cloves Herbal Remedies

Historically Cloves have been used to treat a number of conditions including:

Asthma
Bronchitis
Diarrhoea
Dyspepsia
Pleurisy and lung disorders (external use)
Toothache
Worms and intestinal parasites

Tags: Asthma, Bronchitis, Dental, Diabetes, Diarrhoea, Dyspepsia, Parasites, Toothache, Worms

Lobelia is a plant native North America and has been used by the American Indians for hundreds of years. It was often smoked and is also known as Indian tobacco. The leaves are most commonly used in herbal medicine.

Medicinal Properties of Lobelia

Lobelia contains an alkaloid called lobeline, which acts as a powerful tonic to the lungs. It not only increases the depth and volume of breathing, but is also expectorant in action, clearing lungs of mucous congestion. In addition, lobeline is similar to nicotine in structure, but does not have the addictive effects.

Lobelia also has emetic effects (feeling of nausea), when taken in high doses.

Lobelia Herbal Remedies

Our herbalists recommend Lobelia for:

Tags: Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Cramp, Dental, Lactation, Lice, Nausea, Poisoning, Vomiting

Fennel is native to Europe, but is now grown all over the world as a food, spice and a medicinal plant. It has a long history of use dating back to ancient Greeks and Romans. The seeds are used in herbal medicine and Aromatherapy and they have an aniseed smell and taste.

Medicinal Properties of Fennel

Fennel contains a volatile oil, which has several active constituents including anethole and fenchone. These are antispasmodic particularly to the bowel and help disperse gas and bloating. Fennel is also a digestive tonic, liver stimulant, mildly oestrogenic, anti-inflammatory, expectorant, diuretic and anti-microbial.

Fennel Herbal Remedies

Our herbalists recommend Fennel for the following disorders:

Tags: Anaemia, Colic, Constipation, Dental, Gastritis, Heart, Heartburn, Liver, Menstrual, Thrush

Calendula or Marigold is a plant often grown for its beautiful orange or yellow flowers by gardeners and is popular in North America and Europe. The flowers are also the part used in herbal medicine.

Action of Calendula

Calendula is very rich in Bioflavanoids and saponins. It is ant-inflammatory, anti-microbial, immune stimulating, soothing and antihistamine.

Calendula Uses

Our experts recommend Calendula/Marigold for the following disorders:

| Blepharitis
| Conjunctivitis
| Corneal Abrasions
| Cracked Lips
| Dental Problems
| Genital Infections
| Erythema multiforme
| Herpetiform Ulcers
| Otitis Externa
| Oral Thrush
| Pruritus Vulvae
| Rhinophyma
| Stye
| Tooth decay
| Ulcers (mouth)

Tags: Burns, Conjunctivitis, Dental, Infections, Inflammation, Skin, Sore, Thrush, Ulcers