 Rosemary (Rosmarinum officinalis)... Whenever you’re weak, cook the leaves in clean water take a shower with the water and you’ll shine. If you often smell this water you’ll remain young. Herbário de Banckes (1525) |
The rosemary was cultivated for the first time by Phillippa de Hainault, Eduardo the III’s wife in the XV century.There are 4 kinds: The one that comes from the woods, ( very used for smoking) , from the garden, the mountains and from the beach,It’s a bush that can reach 1and a half meter high and grows in solar places. The leaf is the part that is made use of. Its therapeutic properties are diuretic, astringent, anti-depressive, anti-spasmodic, nervous system tonic, anti rheumatic, against the indigestion and fatigue.It’s tincture is used as a stimulating tonic, when combined with oats it’s useful to combat depression.It can also be applied in compresses (hot infusion) for headaches and twisting. In this cases the applications should be alternated with ice sacks. In the language of the flowers it means "remember me" and in India it’s conserved to keep the memory of the loved one who is away alive.The rosemary is easy to take care.(needs little water) and is part of a basic group of medical plants for first aid at home, as well as for food sauce.A good treatment against cellulite is to drink a decoction of 50 grams of rosemary leaves in 400CC of water twice a day. |
 Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) The chamomile is very adequate for the human nature and good when a person is under stress. William Turner (1551) |
The name in spanish (manzanilla) means "floor apple". As it was called by the greek due to its smell. It’s also called fever few for its gynecological properties. There are two kinds: The Roman Chamomile and the german Chamomile , both with similar properties and applications. It grows in humid and fertile soil just with light. Its active principal is found in the flower. If the tea is made only with the flowers, it has good flavor. That’s the reason why the egyptians used to let their thumb nails grow, so that they could cut them near the stem . The medieval herbalist developed a variety with twosome flower. The therapeutically properties are anti –spasmodic, sedative, anti-emetic and anti-pyretic.It’s also used for the sun burning treatment, babies allergies and for the cleaning of their head crust.Internal use: In case of intestinal or stomach colic; fever; bronchial problems and worms:Take 3 cups of infusion a day. The infusion is made by boiling one tea spoon of flower in a water cup. Leave it for some minutes and then filter it. External use: In case of conjunctivitis (wash the eyes with the infusion ) In case of insect bites (pass it over the affected area.) For mouth infection rinse the mouth.Due to its calming and refreshing properties it’s advisable to make a tea , filter , let it cool up and pass it over the face with some cotton. Leave it for approximately 20 minutes, and wash it up with cold water. According to the alchemists, it’s a solar plant and it’s associated to constancy in the popular tradition. |
 Mint (Mentha piperita) ."If someone is able to relate the mint properties, there is no doubt that will also know the amount of fish that swim in the Indic Ocean." Wilafried de Strabo (século XI) |
It’s a creeping herb 30 to 60 cm high. It has many varieties. The most common is the pepper. It grows in any kind of soil but prefers fertile and humid soil. Its therapeutically properties are digestive carminative, in cases of a flu or a cold, and for seasickness. The infusion is prepared (in cases of flatulency, indigestion and fever.) This infusion consists of putting a spoon of mint leaves in ¼ a liter of hot water. Cover it for 10 minutes (filter and take small sips along the day. ) The tincture may also be used. In case of nasal block, it’s used in inhalation. Put some leaves of mint in boiled water and inhale the vapor.Another interesting application is putting 50 grams of leaves in 1 liter of boiled water. Let it boil for 3 minutes low flame, filter and mix it in the shower water. It’s good to be taken in the morning, for it’s stimulating. This herb is also used in food pastry and syrup. A delicious combination is to put some mint leaves in pineapple juice . |
 Marigold (Calêndula officinalis) "Just look at the marigold flowers and your eyesight will get better and you’ll be fulfilled with happiness." ... Culpeper |
The golden marigold flowers are among the favorites of the naturalistic. It’s an herb of 20 to 50 centimeters high originated in the Mediterranean. It’s active principal resides in the flower which opens up when the sun rises and closes when the sun goes down. It’s therapeutically properties are antiseptic, cicatrizing, vessel dilatation, menstrual regulating, skin tonifying, and anti-inflammatory. Its infusion is used for the menstrual irregularities, gastritis, menopause and esophagus inflammation. Its tincture is used for hepatic problems and heavy digestion. In compresses, it’s applied for wounds that delay in healing, For gum diseases rinse the mouth. Its cream and unguent are excellent for sun burning and babies allergies. This beautiful flower is also used for decoration of the dishes. In 1597, the herbalist and doctor Gerard recommended its jelly as preventive in times of plague. |
 Aloe (Aloe vera) "There are many uses but it’s mainly used to relax, the entrails , being almost the only laxative that is at the same time stomach tonic..." Plinio 77 d.c. |
The plant has fleshy leaves with spines and their end has sharp points of 60 cm to 1.50 meters high. It’s a plant that beauties our garden. Its origin is from Africa where it’s used as antidote against the poisonous arrows. The greek and the romans used them. The therapeutic properties are: Sedative, in case of burning, bacterial healing in case of wounds, laxative and stomach tonic and capillary. Way to use it: cut a piece of the leaf, take away the cover , extract the gel that is found inside and apply straight over the affected area. In case of constipation, take 2 tea spoons of this gel , mixing in a water cup or juice twice a day. It shall not be taken in case of pregnancy. In India they prepare a tonic wine, with a Aloe gel, fermented honey and spices that is called "kumaryasava". Is used in case of anemia and digestive and hepatic disturbance. |
 
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