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| Common name | Latin name | Traditional use |
| Alfalfa | Medicago sativa | Germinate seeds for 8 days and wash thoroughly before eating –these are a good source of vitamin K and antioxidant activity. Also has been used to aid where there is hormone imbalance (PMT, pain etc) Not for people with auto-immune disease e.g. Rheumatoid arthritis |
| Aniseed | Pimpinella anisum | Aids digestion; soothes coughs and colds. Traditionally an aphrodisiac. |
| Celery seed | Apium graveolens | Used as a tonic that reduces blood pressure, aid digestion and helps urinary tract infection. It is also believed to help rheumatism, osteo-arthritis and gout. Use small amounts. |
| Cocoa butter | Theobroma cacao | Historically is taken to aid the heart and is a bitter, stimulant diuretic. |
| Garuana | Paullinia cupana | This herb has been used as a stimulant. Try roasting the seeds first. Avoid it if you have hypertension or a heart condition! |
| Linseed (Flax) | Linum usitatissimim | Customarily used as a laxative, to aid digestion, and soothes gastric complaints. Also used to ease colds, coughs, and sores throat. |
| Milk thistle | Silybum marianum | Used as a tonic to protect the liver from damage such as cirrhosis. Alleged to reduce alcohol (and other drug) effects on the liver. |
| Psillium husks | Plantago psyllium | Traditionally taken to soothe irritation of bowels, absorb digestive toxins and help lessen appetite. |
| Radish | Raphanus sativus | Used to treat bronchitis. It is believed to have antibacterial and antifungal effects. |
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