by Felicity | Apr 2, 2019 | ASOHM NEWS, Circulation, General Health, Herbal Medicine, Respiratory Health
Garlic (Allium sativum) is a member of the onion family, also known as “Poor Man’s Treacle” and “Stink Plant”. Cultivated world-wide, it is one of the strongest flavoured perennial plants used in food. Bulbs consist of numerous bulblets,...
by Hilde Hemmes | Aug 21, 2017 | Anti-cancer, ASOHM NEWS, General Health, Immune system, Leukaemia, Respiratory Health, Urinary Tract
The immune system in our body is one of the most important functions. Without its proper functioning, without a good defence mechanism, we couldn’t survive as we are constantly subjected to the attacks of millions of germs. These can multiply and cause damage in the...
by Hilde Hemmes | Aug 2, 2017 | Arthritic and rheumatic complaints, ASOHM NEWS, Eyes, General Health, Inflammatory conditions, Respiratory Health, Skin disorders
Elder flower (Sambucus nigra) has been used in traditional medicine all over the world in many different cultures due to its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. The most common uses are for colds and flu, sinus infections, and other respiratory disturbances....
by Hilde Hemmes | Mar 12, 2017 | ASOHM NEWS, General Health, Muscular pain, Respiratory Health, Skin disorders
Inhalations with herbs: Steam inhalations combine the benefit of steam and antiseptic herbs to effectively clear nasal congestion and relieve the symptoms of colds, flu, hayfever and sinusitis. To prepare a steam inhalation, place 50 g of dried herbs in a bowl or...
by Hilde Hemmes | Jan 20, 2017 | Anti-cancer, ASOHM NEWS, Circulation, Respiratory Health, Skin disorders
Red clover tea (Trifolium pratense) has a strong metallic flavour as a result of its high concentration of iron and copper salts, which make it a vital blood tonic as well as an important blood cleanser. If taken over a prolonged period, red clover will improve the...
by Hilde Hemmes | Jan 11, 2017 | ASOHM NEWS, Intestinal Health, Respiratory Health, Skin disorders
Every household with a baby should have a packet of camomile tea or teabags in the herbal pantry as it is a gentle, calming herb that can be safely given to infants. It is an excellent herb for babies at teething time or when they have ear infections,...
