Aspirin-like substances were first isolated in the 19th century from meadowsweet. The herb has some of the characteristic properties of aspirin, notably a mild anti-inflammatory activity, but unlike aspirin, meadowsweet is a key remedy for healing acid-related problems such as heartburn and gastric ulcer.
14.2.10
Eucalyptus / Eucalyptus globulus
A key aboriginal remedy of Australia, eucalyptus can be used to treat everything from colds and chest infection to skin conditions and fever.
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Eyebright / Euphrasia officinalis
Eyebright may have gained its name from its flowers, thought to resemble the human eye. More probably, experience taught that the herb was good for the eyes, hence the name. Although little researched, it contains constituents known to have a tonic effect on mucous membranes, including those of the eyes.
10.2.10
Californian poppy / Eschscholzia californica
Although a close relative of the opium poppy, Californian poppy is safe and non-addictive, and
makes a gentle and effective sedative for children.
8.2.10
Siberian ginseng / Eleutherococcus senticosus
First brought into prominence in the West by Soviet research, Siberian ginseng has been
routinely given to Russian cosmonauts to aid endurance in space. Similar to Korean ginseng, Siberian ginseng improves the ability to adapt to all kinds of stress, physical and mental.
6.2.10
Clove
Eugenia caryophylatta syn. Syzygium aromaticum Originally from the Spice Islands of Indonesia, cloves hold a revered place in oriental herbal medicine and cuisine. A potent antiseptic, cloves added to food help prevent foodborne infection and food poisoning. The essential oil is an excellent first aid remedy for mouth ulcers, toothache, and nerve pain in general.
4.2.10
Echinacea
Echinacea angustifolia, E. purpurea, E. pallida A plant from the plains of North America, echinacea is thought to powerfully stimulate the body’s ability to resist infection and counter toxicity. Taken mainly as a treatment or preventative for common cold, flu, and viral infections, the herb also helps heal skin disorders such as eczema and acne.
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Wild yam / Dioscorea villosa
Increasingly taken as a remedy to relieve menopausal symptoms, wild yam has traditionally been used to ease cramps and muscle pain, especially menstrual pain and colic, throughout the body. A further key use has been in the treatment of inflammatory arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis.
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