herbs from estonia haapsalu primary school comenius project 2010 - 2012
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Yarrow (Harilik raudrohi)
Useful for: Common cold/sore throat Indigestion and heartburn Inflammation Minor injuries
Dandelion (Harilik võilill)
Useful for a variety of purposes:Leaves: Constipation Indigestion and heartburn Pregnancy support Water retentionRoot: Alcoholism Constipation Indigestion and heartburn Liver support Pregnancy support
Horsetail (Põldosi)
Useful for: Brittle nails Osteoarthritis Osteoporosis Rheumatoid arthritis Water retention
Calendula (Harilik saialill)
Useful in the treatment of: Eczema Gastritis Minor burns (including
sunburn) Wound healing
Lemon Balm (Meliss)
Useful for: Cold and flu Insomnia Headache Nervousness The crushed leaves help: Heal wounds Insect bites
Red Clover (Aasristik ehk punane ristik)
Useful for: Psoriasis Cancer of the stomach Whooping cough Various spasms
St. John's Wort (Liht naistepuna)
Useful for: Anxiety Depression Inflammation of the skin Blunt injuries Wounds and burns Recurrent ear infection Being tested for AIDS
Hyssop (Iisop)
It is used in : Coughs, bronchitis and
chronic catarrh Anxiety states, hysteria
and petit mal (a form of epilepsy)
Thyme (Aed- liivatee)
Thyme makes a good carminativefor use in: Dyspepsia Sluggish digestionIt may be used in: Bronchitis Whooping cough Asthma As a gentle astringent it has found use in: Childhood diarrhea Bed wetting