Gastritis

Thyme or common thyme is a perennial, evergreen shrub and is native to Spain and the Mediterranean region, although it is now found throughout the world. It originates from wild thyme (T. serpyllum), which is native to Britain and Europe, and has been used since the time of the ancient Egyptians. The leaves and flowers are used in herbal medicine and aromatherapy, whilst the leaves are used in cooking as a preservative and to add flavour.

Medicinal Properties of Thyme

Thyme contains volatile oils, flavanoids, gums and labiatic and caffeic acids. The volatile oil consists mainly of thymol, the main active constituent. Other compounds include phenols (tannins) and carvacol. It is antibacterial, antiviral, antispasmodic, antitussive (cough preventative), expectorant, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic, antioxidant, carminative (wind relieving), and antiseptic. Wild thyme is also sedative and diaphoretic (promotes perspiration).

Tags: Bed Wetting, Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Cough, Cystitis, Diarrhoea, Digestion, Flu, Gastritis, Heart, Heartburn, Indigestion, Infections, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Lactation, Laryngitis, Pain, Poisoning, Sore, Throat, Worms, Wound

Slippery elm is a tree, which naturally grows in North America and has been used by native Americans for a variety of conditions for centuries. The bark of the tree is commonly used in herbal medicine.

Medicinal Properties of Slippery elm

Slippery elm bark contains very high levels of mucilage, which is rich in polysaccharides. It also contains starch, a small amount of tannin and minerals. The mucilage has demulcent, emollient, soothing and healing properties particularly to the mucous membranes of the digestive system and the skin.

Slippery elm Herbal Remedies

Our herbalists recommend slippery elm for the following disorders:

Candidiasis (systemic)
Constipation
Crohn’s disease
Diarrhoea
E.coli
Gastritis
Gastroenteritis
Heartburn
IBS
Indigestion
Sore throat
Stomach ulcers

Tags: Candidiasis, Constipation, Cough, Crohn’s Disease, Diarrhoea, Digestion, Gastritis, Gastroenteritis, Heart, Heartburn, Indigestion, Lactation, Skin, Sore, Stomach, Throat, Ulcers, Wound

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

Is common wild plant in Britain, throughout Europe and parts of Asia. It is also found in North America. The flowers, leaves and finer stems are used in herbal medicine. It is often called the herbalists ‘bicarbonate of soda’ due to its antacid action.

Medicinal Properties of Meadowsweet

This herb contains a variety of compounds including flavanol glycosides (quercitin in particular), phenolic glycosides, 0.2% volatile oil and polyphenols (tannins). The volatile oil contains a range of salicylates which are broken down in the body to form salicylic acid, a compound very similar to the pain killer – aspirin. It has mild analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as antacid, diuretic, astringent and stomich (relieves stomach pain) benefits.

Tags: Arthritis, Cold, Cystitis, Digestion, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Flu, Gastritis, Heart, Heartburn, Indigestion, Influenza, Pain, Rheumatism, Stomach, Ulcers, Water Retention

Is a bog-plant that is native to Britain and Europe, but is now naturalised in the United States. Used in Europe for over 2000 years as a medicine, especially for soothing digestive and respiratory tracts. The Marshmallow roots and leaves are used medicinally. The root extract is sometimes used to make confectionery.

Medicinal Properties of Marshmallow

The root contains a substance called mucilage which has demulcent (soothing) properties, up to 11% of this active constituent exists, and it protects, lubricates and heals inflamed or irritated tissue and mucous membranes. It also contains flavanoids, tannins, phenolic acids and 37% starch,11% pectin, 10% sucrose, 1.7% fat and up to 2% asparagine. It is thought that the mucilage in this herb may also have immune stimulating and blood sugar-lowering properties. Topically it acts as an emollient (skin softening and soothing).

Tags: Asthma, Boils, Chilblains, Cold, Colitis, Cough, Crohn’s Disease, Cystitis, Diarrhoea, Digestion, Dyspepsia, Eczema, Gastritis, Gastroenteritis, Hernia, Indigestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Skin, Sore, Stomach, Throat, Ulcers, Wound

Liquorice grows in southern Europe and south-western Asia and is a herb used frequently in Chinese medicine. The roots of three to four years old Liquorice plants are used medicinally and in the manufacture of confectionery due to its flavour and natural sweetness. The Liquorice plant is commercially cultivated in many places and was introduced to England by monks during the 16th century.

Medicinal Properties of Liquorice

Liquorice is one of the most biologically active herbs known.

It contains many compounds, but of prime importance are glycyrrhizin, flavonoids, coumarins and sterols.

Glycyrrhizin has anti-inflammatory actions and supports adrenal gland function.

The flavonoids have Antioxidant activity and have potent healing properties.

Tags: Arthritis, Constipation, Cystitis, Diarrhoea, Dysmenorrhoea, Fibroids, Flu, Gallstones, Gastritis, Hepatitis, Liver, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Rheumatic, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Stomach, Ulcers

Also known as lions foot, it is a common wild plant that readily grows in Britain and Europe. The whole aerial parts are used orally as a medicine, and the root is used in topical preparations. It gets its name from a Middle Ages dedication to the Virgin Mary as it was seen as a herb for women of all ages.

Medicinal Properties of Lady’s Mantle

This herb contains a 6%-8% tannins consisting of glycoside, ellagic acid. It also contains some salicylic acid. It is a powerful astringent and styptic (stops bleeding), as well as having haemostatic and regulating effects of female hormone health.

Lady’s Mantle Herbal Remedies

Historically Lady’s Mantle has been used to treat a number of conditions including:

Tags: Bleeding, Colitis, Diarrhoea, Gastritis, Menstrual, Nose Bleeds, Periods, Stomach, Thrush, Ulcers, Vaginal

Chamomile grows throughout Europe and Asia, but is cultivated on a large scale for medicinal use. This attractive and aromatic member of the daisy family has been used since Roman times. The dried and fresh flowers of German Chamomile are most commonly used in herbal medicine. Both German and Roman Chamomile are used in Aromatherapy.

Medicinal Properties of Chamomile

Chamomile flowers contain volatile oils, the most important of which are proazulenes, alpha-bisabolol and spiroether, together with ioflavanoids and Quercetin. This complex mix is anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic, and accounts for its 2,000 year history in the treatment of digestive problems.

Chamomile used topically demonstrates anti-inflammatory, healing and soothing properties to the skin.

Chamomile Herbal Remedies

Chamomile has been used for the following disorders:

Tags: Anxiety, Colic, Digestion, Gastritis, Headaches, Heart, Heartburn, Indigestion, Insomnia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Lactation, Nervous, Skin, Stomach, Ulcers, Wound

Mastic gum (mastic or gum) is the gummy extract from the stem and main leaves of the shrub-like tree, Pistachia Lentiscus, which grows mainly in Greece and Turkey. The tree originates from the Greek island of Chios. Mastic gum has been used for around 3,000 years, and today it is widely used as a food ingredient and medicine – especially in the Mediterranean region.

Medicinal Properties of Mastic Gum

This herb (and supplement) is mostly composed of resinous gum and volatile oils. Its properties are not fully understood, but the mastic gum appears to protect gastric and duodenal cells, and tissues, by inhibiting the bacteria Helicobacter Pylori. Mastic is therefore antibacterial, but has also demonstrated cytoprotective (cell protective) and mild anti-secretary properties.

Tags: Cancer, Digestion, Gastritis, Heart, Heartburn, Indigestion, Infections, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Skin, Stomach, Ulcers

Goldenseal is a perennial herb native to eastern North America, but is now cultivated due to over harvesting in the wild. Native Indians used it for respiratory problems and as a clothing dye. The knotty yellow rhizome and roots are used in herbal medicine.

Medicinal Properties of Goldenseal

Goldenseal contains high levels of berberis alkaloids, namely berberine and hydrastine. These compounds have potent anti-microbial and antibiotic actions and can destroy bacteria, protozoa and fungi. It also improves blood supply to the spleen, which influences immune function. In addition, it is a uterine tonic, liver stimulant and potent detoxifier.

Goldenseal Herbal Remedies

Our herbalists recommend Goldenseal for the following disorders:

Tags: Acne, Candidiasis, Cold, Cystitis, Detox, Diarrhoea, Digestion, Flu, Gastritis, Indigestion, Infections, Lactation, Liver, Migraine, Parasites, Psoriasis, Sinus, Sore, Thrush, Ulcers, Urethritis, Urinary, Vaginal

Gentian is a meadow plant native to Europe and Turkey and is one of the most potent herbs for digestion. The root is used medicinally.

Medicinal Properties of Gentian

Gentian contains compounds called bitters, which are powerful liver and pancreas stimulants. The two main bitters are amarogentin and gentiopicrin, which also act on the digestive juices in the mouth and stomach. Gentian is anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antiemetic and encourages red blood cell production.

Gentian Herbal Remedies

Our herbalists recommend Gentian for the following disorders:

Anaemia
Post Partum Haemorrhage

Tags: Anaemia, Appetite, Digestion, Gastritis, Haemorrhage, Heart, Heartburn, Hernia, Indigestion, Liver, Nausea, Stomach, Ulcers

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