by Hilde Hemmes | Nov 12, 2019 | ASOHM NEWS, General Health, Herbal Medicine, Immune system, Respiratory Health
Plantain (Plantago lanceolate) is usually considered “only a weed”, as it is found growing in gardens, lawns, paddocks and along roadsides, all over the world. However, plantain is actually a very old herb whose healing powers are mentioned in literary...
by Hilde Hemmes | Oct 15, 2019 | ASOHM NEWS, Blood pressure, Digestive system, General Health, Kidneys, Respiratory Health, Skin disorders
The birch tree (Betula alba), also known as silver birch, gets its name from the Sanskrit word ‘bhurga’ meaning a tree whose bark is used for writing upon. Found growing wild through Europe in woods and mountain regions, this ornamental and...
by Hilde Hemmes | Jul 15, 2019 | ASOHM NEWS, General Health, Respiratory Health
What is horehound? Horehound or Marrubium vulgare is native to Europe and is a member of the mint family. It is a hardy plant and flourishes best in poor soil, so can often be found by roadsides, as well as in dry wastelands, fields and pastures. It can be propagated...
by Hilde Hemmes | 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....
