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         <title><![CDATA[Cayenne]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Cayenne (Capsicum annuum) is the red chilli peppers you would be most familiar with for cooking curries and other hot dishes.&#160; Like other hot spices, it is what Herbalists refer to as a circulatory stimulant which simply means it increases blood flow through the blood vessels right through to the small capillaries in the hands and feet. As such, it also a 'diaphoretic' which means it enhances fever through sweating. It also increases gastric secretions including saliva. These actions make...<br />
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         <title><![CDATA[Devil's Claw]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) is very common in southern parts of Africa where it was first prized for it's anti-inflammatory properties. It was given it's name due to the unsual design of the seed pod but it actually the tuber which possesses medicinal properties. It is predominately used for inflammatory conditions of the joint such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and gout. It can also be used for muscle pain (myalgia) and lower back...<br />
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         <description><![CDATA[Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) has the greatest affinity for the stomach and it is historically referred to as the 'normaliser of the stomach'. Although this refers to the pH, due to it's analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, it is an effective treatment for peptic ulcer, gastritis, dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux. It is also effective for other types of gastrointestinal distress such as irritable bowel syndrome and diarrhoea.
This herb is perhaps the best example of the...<br />
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         <description><![CDATA[Sage (Salvia Officinalis) has two main uses. It has anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties (due to the presence of diterpenes) which, along with it's astringent and mucous busting properties (due to the presence of thujone), make it an ideal gargle for mouth and throat infections such as tonsilitis. Sage also contains estrogen-like substances which, with it's ability to stem perspiration, make it a perfect herb for treating menopause.
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Reference
Bone, K (2007) The Ultimate...<br />
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         <title><![CDATA[Turmeric (Curcuma Longa)]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[    Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is best known as the rich yellow spice used in curries but it's culinary use doesn't come close to showcasing the properties of this multi-talented herb. In medical terms it is referred to as a Non Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID) which basically means it is a potent anti-inflammatory agent but without the nasty side-effects of the pharmaceutical anti-inflammatories. As such, it it is indicated for inflammatory conditions of the joints such as rheumatoid and...<br />
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         <pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thyme (Thymus vulgarus)]]></title>
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Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is an excellent herb for conditions of the lung. Because of its mucolytic properties (ie ability to break down mucous) it is ideal for conditions such as bronchitis and asthma. It is considered a relaxing expectorant so whilst it creates a productive cough it also has the ability to reduce bronchial spasm. Additionally, Thyme is anti-microbial so whilst reducing the severity of the symptoms of respiratory infections it concurrently kills the micro-organism causing the...<br />
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         <title><![CDATA[Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) ]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Although Valerian is most known for it's use as a sedative, it has a strong history of use or other nervous conditions such as heart palpitations.
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&#160;Valerian contains 	a volatile oil component&#160; (valerianic acid) which gives it the distinctive odour, volatile alkaloids 	(eg valerianine) and valepotriates, which are compounds called iridoids and are responsible 	for the sleep inducing property of the herb. It has a tranquilising effect on the central nervous system without being...<br />
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         <pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[St John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum)]]></title>
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Hypericum perforatum, commonly known as St John’s Wort is traditionally, empirically and scientifically used to address depression in the individual, a condition caused by a disturbance of brain neurotransmitters (eg serotonin) responsible for mood. St John’s Wort has the ability to normalise this disturbance with similar efficacy than the commonly prescribed conventional antidepressants and with fewer side effects. The herb does demonstrate other activities such as antiviral (Pengelly,...<br />
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