The herb has been used for centuries to “restore the joy of life to even the most melancholy” and will not only alleviate stress and anxiety, but is said to improve memory and mental function. Try Lemon Balm for a good night’s sleep. It also helps to relieve indigestion, cramps and combat cold sores.
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The root of Lady’s Slipper is called “Nature’s Tranquilizer” and is used primarily as a gentle tonic to calm the nerves and ease tension, anxiety and stress. Often called the American Valerian, it is also thought to relieve depression, recurring headaches and hyperactivity in children.
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It’s not just a garnish for your lemonade. Try our Lemon Peel for natural good health. Its high nutritive content (especially ascorbic acid) helps to build the body’s immune system and ward off infection, and its digestive qualities help to ease indigestion, colic and nausea Lemon Peel may also halt vomiting.
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Lemongrass is a mild sedative. Try it for your insomnia, or when you are under stress, or even if you need help to calm a nervous or upset stomach. The herb is also said to relieve headaches, lower intermittent fevers and rid the lungs of mucus. Lemongrass also acts as an effective antimicrobial, antifungal and antibacterial.
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Linseed provides all eight essential amino acids and a wealth of nutrients, including Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids, digestive enzymes, protein, vitamins, and minerals. Linseed is said to help lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels, improve circulation and immune function, and also treat inflammatory disorders.
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Delicious Licorice will help lo keep your lungs clear, your digestive tract calm, your colon cleansed and your adrenal gland functioning properly. Alexander the Great gave his soldiers Licorice to boost their energy before a battle, so why not try some if you are feeling exhausted and stressed? Licorice is a reliable and pleasant way to soothe a sore throat.
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Lesser Celandine has been primarily used for many years as a treatment for piles. Its astringent and soothing properties are said to both shrink and relieve the pain of hemorrhoids, and the herb is also used to alleviate the discomforts caused by episiotomies after childbirth.
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Lovage is primarily used as a diuretic that helps relieve difficult urinary problems, clear gravel and stones from the kidneys and eliminate excess retained water. It is also a bittersweet aromatic that is used to relieve colic, indigestion and flatulence. It will even sweeten your breath!
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Lobelia is an old and controversial herb with an interesting past as a “cure-air and a bright future. Recent experiments have claimed that the herb may be helpful to smokers who wish to “quit the habit” and have tried all other remedies without success It is believed to make the taste of nicotine repulsive. At the same time, Lobelia is also supposed to calm the nerves and relax the muscles of the body. Many people say it even helps to ease mild depression.
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In Chinese medicine Magnolia Bark has been associated with the stomach, lungs, spleen and large intestine for over two thousand years and has been used to treat abdominal bloating, gas, nausea, diarrhea, menstrual cramps and indigestion. Recent studies have found that the herb inhibits the production of Cortisol (the substance that encourages fat storage) and may be effective in weight loss programs.
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