Anise is a diuretic (increases urine) and carminative herb, useful for expelling gas, eliminating colic, relieving abdominal pain, sweetening a sour stomach, preventing nausea, and improving digestion. Anise soothes a hacking cough, helps clear congestion, and relieves cold symptoms. When taken by nursing mothers, it stimulates and improves milk production, and may—with just a few sips—help ease a colicky baby. When permitted to dissolve in the mouth, anise candy fights motion sickness. (more…)
Friday, April 25th, 2008
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Fri 25 Apr 2008
Burdock is a valuable blood purifier and immune system stimulant with the potential to aid liver and gallblader function. It settles an upset stomach and stimulates the production of digestive juices. Burdock has been used to relieve gout since medieval times. When used externally as a wash, burdock is beneficial for skin conditions, including eczema, psoriasis, and canker sores. It also soothes itchy, irritated hemorrhoids. (more…)
