Arthritis, asthma, Blood Pressure, Bruises, Healing Herbs, Lungs, Pain, Sprains
Lobelia: This herb is a powerful poison that doesn’t belong on the home medicine shelf. That might be because it’s also referred to as “puke weed.” (Ugh!) Similar to nicotine, Lobelia is also called “Indian Tobacco” and has been...
Ayurvedic Medicine, Blood Pressure, Nervous Disorders, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Gotu Kola Uses include: Gotu kola is traditionally used for high blood pressure and to treat nervous disorders. Chinese research suggests that it slows heart rate as well as lowers blood pressure. It also has some antibacterial activity. Gotu kola extract (as titrated...
Blood Pressure, Culinary Herbs, Health Issues
Basil herbs — not without reason called l’herbe royale — these versatile herbs have a great affinity for tomatoes, fish and egg dishes, but are good in almost all savory dishes. It has a mild, sweet flavor. It is said that basil herbs help control...