Belladonna (Bell. or deadly nightshade) Pattern of symptoms: sudden appearance and disappearance of symptoms, violent throbbing pain, dilated pupils, sweat, shock; symptoms worsened by movement and often worst around 3am and 3pm. Common uses: burning fever in children, throbbing headaches, swollen glands, intolerance to light, fever associated with chickenpox, measles, mumps or scarlet fever, sunstroke, teething and sore throats,earache , Read More
Belladonna
Belladonna (Bell. or deadly nightshade) Pattern of symptoms: sudden appearance and disappearance of symptoms, violent throbbing pain, dilated pupils, sweat, shock; symptoms worsened by movement and often worst around 3am and 3pm. Common uses: burning fever in children, throbbing headaches, swollen glands, intolerance to light, fever associated with chickenpox, measles, mumps or scarlet fever, sunstroke, teething and sore throats,earache , Read More
Bergamot
Bergamot Citrus bergamia Properties: A powerful antiseptic, diuretic, antitoxic, deodorant and insecticide. Usage What it’s good for Massage or compress Skin complaints (acne or oily skin), cellulite, chest infections and sore throats. It can relieve the pain associated with shingles and chickenpox and can be used as an insect repellent. Added to bathwater or vaporiser/burner Alleviates feelings of anxiety, Read More
Bioflavonoids
Bioflavonoids Uses in the body: assist with the uptake and use of vitamin C in the body and help to maintain the integrity of the walls of blood vessels. Some are also potent antioxidants. Sources: this group of organic pigments (originally referred to as vitamin P) occur naturally in plants. They include anthocyanidins, rutin, quercetin, hesperidin, myricetin, nobiletin, proanthocyanidins, Read More
Biotin
Biotin Biochemically this vitamin is involved in one reaction by which pyruvic acid (derived from glucose as described above) is further metabolised. It is also required for fatty acid synthesis. The most commonly recommended allowance is 150-300mcg per day. Like other B Vitamins, biotin is recommended for several conditions, like skin troubles, muscle pains, depression and baldness. These connections are Read More
Black Cohosh
Black Cohosh Cimicifuga racemosa Also known as: squaw root Source: fresh or dried roots. Actions: promotes menstrual flow, sedative, anti-rheumatic. Therapeutic uses: traditional Native American remedy for menstrual pain and menopausal hot flushes. Also used to ease arthritic and rheumatic pain due to inflammation and to treat high blood pressure, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), asthma and whooping cough. Typical Read More
Boost your immunity
Increase your resistance to minor ailments and allergies. There are many things you can do to help boost your immune system. Not only will this increase your resistance to minor ailments and allergies, it can also improve your general health and wellbeing. # Stop smoking. # Decrease intake of junk and processed foods and increase intake of fresh fruit and Read More
