Chewing Leaves

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Chewing Leaves

Common name	Latin name	Traditional use

Alfalfa	Medicago sativa	A sweet, astringent, diuretic, cooling herb that is thought to control bleeding, soothe the stomach and cleanse toxins from tissue. Also thought to lower cholesterol. Not used in people with autoimmune diseases.
Artichoke	Cynara scolymus	Believed to detoxify and regenerate the liver.Also thought to stimulate the gallbladder, thus reducing cholesterol and blood sugar, hence its use to treat diabetes.
Bearberry	Arctostaphylos uva-ursi	An astringent antibacterial used as a urinary antiseptic to treat cystitis and vaginitis. Irritant. Do not use if you are pregnant; do not give to children or people with kidney disease; do not use for more than one week at a time - if symptoms persist, consult your G.P.
Boldo	Peumus boldus	Bitter, improves liver and gall function. Has been used to expel worms! Mild urinary antiseptic. Often added to slimming formulas.
Buchu	Agathosma betulina	Used to cleanse the urinary system through its antiseptic & diuretic properties.
Ginkgo biloba	Ginkgo biloba	It has anti-oxidant activity, and is thought to stimulate the brain and blood circulation, which could help the symptoms of Raynaud’s disease. Also used as a remedy for the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and senile dementia.
Lemon balm	Melissa officinalis	Historically used as a cooling sedative that lowers fever and aids digestion. It has antiviral/ antibacterial effects and is used to treat herpes. It is a restorative and some people prefer to drink a tea made from lemon balm in preference to coffee.
Lemon thyme	Thymus citridorus	Used as a decongestant and relaxant.
Lemon verbena	Aloysia triphylla	Traditionally taken to aid digestion.
Mate	Ilex paraguariensis	A stimulant, mild analgesic and diuretic, which allegedly clears toxins and reduces appetite. Thought to be good for tension headaches etc.
Mullein	Verbascum thapsus	Professed to be good for coughs, colds and bronchitis. Its analgesic and antiseptic properties are believed to promote healing. Also used as an expectorant and a diuretic, .
Nettle Leaf	Urtica dioica	Used as a tea to help with osteoporosis and anaemia, due to its natural mineral content.
Peppermint	Mentha piperita	Customarily made into a tea, which has antiseptic and decongestant properties, in addition to improving digestion. Helps fight nausea and morning sickness as well as reducing the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Do not give to infants.
Plantain	Plantago major	Historically used for a variety of functions such as to promote healing, help to fight diarrhoea and piles in addition to soothing coughs!
Rooibos	Aspalanthus linearis	Used to aid digestion; it is thought that it may relieve eczema.
Savory	Satureia hortensis	Believed to aid digestion, relieve nausea and sore throats. Allegedly is an aphrodisiac! Do not use if you are pregnant.
Senna	Cassia augustifolia	A cooling, laxative herb that smells like tea and has antibacterial properties. Do not use if you are pregnant or have colitis/spastic constipation. Avoid excess!
Stevia	Stevia rebaudiana	Used as a sweetener to replace sugar. It may reduce blood sugar levels. Do not use if you are pregnant or are a diabetic.
Violet	Viola odorata	It has cooling antiseptic properties and may also have anticancer properties. Good for coughs and colds, mouth and throat infections.
Witch hazel	Hamamelis virginiana	Used to soothe excessive periods, diarrhoea and stomach upsets. Use externally to treat bruises, burns, varicose veins etc.

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