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Bilberry
BilberryVaccinium myrtillus The dried berries can be added to cereal, desserts, muffins, and baking.Useful for Diabetes, eye conditions, varicose veins, poor circulation, diarrhoea, oedema, and urinary complaints.Other UsesBillberries are used to flavour and colour wines and liqueurs.Parts UsedBerriesActionsVasoprotective, astringent, antioxidant, anti- inflammatory, diuretic.
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Birch
BirchBetula alba Birch is mainly used for inflammation of the urinary tract in disorders such as cystitis and urethritis. It increases urine flow, preventing the formation of kidney and bladder stones.As a diuretic Birch is used in the treatment of rheumatism, arthritis, gout and oedema.Part UsedLeafActionsDiuretic, urinary antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, bitter.
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Bistort
Bistort/DimityBotanical Name: Persicaria affinis / Polygonum affine / Bistorta affinis Bistort is a tough perennial plant, growing to 75cm high by 90cm wide in ideal conditions. It has thin stems, with oblong or triangular, ovate bright blue-green leaves, alternatively described as lance shaped and extending up to 15cm or more. The pink summer flowers are reminiscent of thin bottlebrush flowers and extend up to 12 cm. Bistort is often identified from a distance, by the many stalks of pink flowers found within grassy clearings, in the northern hemisphere woods. The root is dark brown to blac...
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Black Cohosh
Black CohoshActaea racemosa syn. Cimicifuga racemosa Black Cohosh is used to treat hot fushes, mood swings and other menopausal symptoms. It is also useful for inflammatory arthritis and rheumatic problems. Black cohosh has an oestrogenic action and can be used for menstrual problems that are related to a high progesterone production.ActionsUterine stimulant, antirheumatic, ecpectorant, sedative.ContraindicationsAvoid in Hormone dependent cancer. Has been associated with liver problems.
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Black Horehound
Black HorehoundBotanical Name: Ballota nigra Black Horehound is an herbaceous perennial growing from 30 to 90 cm high and 80cm wide. It has stout, branching stems and a fibrous root system. It may be recognised by the clusters of hairy flowers, identified by the tubular calyx and two lipped corolla. The colour may range from reddish purple to an occasional white flower. Around 15-30 flowers are held in dense whorls with the stalk extending above the main plant. The leaves have a serrated edge and are oval lanceolate to heart shaped, ranging from 3-8cm long. They are a dull green colour, cov...
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Black Walnut
Black WalnutJuglans nigra Black walnut hulls are used to expel intestinal worms. The Chinese use it to kill tapeworms.Its depurative action helps to excrete wastes making it useful for constipation and chronic skin problems, it is also used externally for skin complaints such as excema, psoriasis and herpes. External applications have been known to kill ringworm.To make a decoction use 5g black walnut to 200ml water, bring to boil and simmer 20 min.Part UsedHullsActionsAnthelmintic, Anti-fungal, DepurativeContraindicationsNot for long term internal use.
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Bladderwrack
BladderwrackFucus vesiculosis Bladderwrack is a seaweed that gives a sweet salty taste to soups, stews and clambakes. Place in calico and remove before serving.Bladderwrack contains iodine, this makes it useful in hypothyroidism and obesity due to poorly functioning thyroid.ActionsAnti-goitreContraindicationsPregnancy, breast feeding, cardiac problems, hyperthyroidism. In thyroid illness seek professional advice.
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Blue Flag
Blue FlagBotanical Name: Iris versicolor Iris versicolour is a perennial herb growing from 60cm to 1 meter high. Large clumps are formed by the creeping rhizomes sending up erect stems. The basal leaves are broad, sword like and folded on the midribs so that they take on a flat fan like appearance. The flowers stalks are sent up from the base in summer with each clump producing 3-4 flowers. The blue- violet flowers are self-fertile and have a yellow and white splash at the base of the sepals.Iris Versicolour, also known as Blue Flag, has a number of other common names, such as, Harlequin Bl...
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Blue Flag
Blue FlagIris versicolor A decoction of Blue Flag is used internally for chronic skin problems such as psoriasis, eczema, acne and herpes. Blue Flag stimulates gallbladder and liver function and is used for associated problems such as migraine, fibroids, nausea with constipation. Blue Flag is also a good lymphatic cleanser.Part UsedRhizomeActionsCholagogue, laxative, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, alterative, emetic.ContraindicationsDo not take when pregnant. Large doses can cause vomiting.
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Boldo
BoldoPeumus boldus Boldo stimulates bile flow and liver function and is used as a remedy for gallstones and liver or gallbladder pain. Boldo has also been used for urinary tract infections and for intestinal parasites.Part UsedLeavesActionsCholeretic, diuretic, bitter, mild urinary antiseptic, anthelmintic
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