Ethereal oil from the seeds of the fennel has relaxing, anti-spastic, and diuretic effects. Stimulates appetite and digestion. Used for bloatedness, gastro-intestinal disease, colic, and diarrhoea. Also used as a mouthwash and an eye cleanser.
Seeds of this herb are used for severe inflammation, asthma, sinusitis, fever, lung- and eye problems. Has laxative effect and lowers the cholesterol level. Insect repellent.
Herbal mixture used for tensions in the small occipital muscles or muscle tension in general. Also for light headache, tension headache, migraine attacks, muscular tensions and muscle pain. Also effective in reducing symptoms of whiplash injuries.
Profylactic herb against migraine, inflammation and allergy. Dilates the blood vessels. Probably most effective against migraine headaches if the migraine is of the kind that is relieved by applications of hot, moist compresses.
Fibres (including pectin) reduce the cholesterol level and stabilize the blood sugar. Fibres prevent constipation, haemorrhoids, obesity, and intestinal cancer. Fibres have no nutritional value but maintain the natural bacterial flora of the intestines.
Seeds used for female hormonal disorders, catarrh, digestive problems, inflammation, biliary colic, and tumours. Promotes the circulation and cardiac function, and strengthens the nails, bones, teeth, and skin.
Herb-iron-product prepared from extracts of flowers, fruits, and berries with a high content of organically bound iron. Is available both as a mixture and as tablets.
Beverage made from the pulverized root of the plant Herba hydrocotyle asiatica minor and guru nuts. Guru nuts contain caffeine and the beverage can replace tea and coffee as a stimulant against tiredness.