Mark Tierno's Medicinal Herbs Database |
Hyssop, Hedge |
Botanical Name |
Gratiola officinalis |
System Affected |
eczema, scrofula, jaundice, dropsy |
Properties |
chronic eczema, scrofula, jaundice, dropsy |
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Notes |
use with medical supervision |
Toxicity |
violent prugative |
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Hyssop |
Botanical Name |
Hyssopus offucinalis |
System Affected |
asthma, blood pressure, eyes, excretory, bruises, HIV |
Properties |
excellent for asthma, blood pressure eyes, liver, yellow jaundice coughs, colds, pulmonary tuberculosis w/ pickled figs cleans intestinal tract, reduces lymphatic fluid bruises, cuts (apply direct w/ wine & warm water) epileptics general body cleaner HIV Hyssop-leaf Thoroughwort: bladder, kidney, skin, uterus, stomach |
Description |
whole plant, but usually leaf |
Origin |
europe, mid east |
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Toronjil Morado (Toronjil Rojo) |
Botanical Name |
Agastache mexicana |
System Affected |
digestion, weight control, nervous system |
Properties |
digestion relieves flatulence, indigestion, and dyspepsia improves appetite weight control, anorexia central nervous system disorders fevers |
Description |
red purple flowers, lemon-scented leaves |
Origin |
Mexico |
Notes |
also called: Mexican Hyssop |
Toxicity |
safe for children |
Dosage |
can be used as a tea |
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