? Treat cystitis and a decoction to cure diarrhoea.
? Mullein leaf or flower tea was given for chest colds and bronchitis.
? Relieve inflammations; in laboratory tests extracts of Mullein show strong anti-inflammatory activity.
? Oil from the flower is also said to be good for earache.
? The saponins stimulate expectoration and make the mucus more fluid.
? In Respiratory Tract, acts as a mucous membrane tonic. Effects on bronchitis, tracheitis, respiratory catarrh, common, colds, coughs especially hard, persistent ones, haemoptysis, tuberculosis, pleurisy and whooping cough.
? Soothes and helps relax the bronchial musculature.
? Aqueous extracts of the flowers are active against the influenza virus.
? Behaves like an astringent without tannins.
? As historical use, roots were used for lasks and fluxes of the belly; ruptures; cramps and convulsions. And as gargle for toothache; as diuretic.
Flowers (oil) for piles; frost bile; for gout; warts (externally); belly-ache and colic; tumours; swellings; inflammation of troat.
Leaves (sun-dried) for irritation of respiratory tract.
References:Ody, Penelope, 1995, The complete Medicinal Herbal, TokyoAllardice, P., Bone, K., Hutchison, F., 1994, MAGIC and MEDICINE OF PLANTS, NSW Fisher, C., Painter, G., 1996, MATERIA MEDICA OF WESTERN HERBS FOR THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE, NSW
Name : Nami Matsumoto Student Number : 9050127101
Herb For Choleric:
Common name: Chickweed
Latin name: Stellaria Media
Temperament: Choleric
Reasons: ?The nature of the Chickweed is cold and moist which balances the Choleric hot and dry temperament.?It is used the treatment for excess menstrual flow that is one of the symptoms of the Choleric imbalance.
? Stimulates peristalsis and gastric secretion
? Provokes circulatory stimulation.
? Effective in the control of nausea and vomiting following operations and that associated with pregnancy.
Medical Properties:
? In modern practice mainly in its external applications.
? Treat both internal and external inflammations.
? Treat for eczema and skin inflammation
? As Historical uses, externally applied to liver inflammation, cramps, eye inflammation and convulsions palsy to heal sinews.
Internally for hydrophobia ( in combination); scurvy; constipation; coughs; hoarseness; obesity.
Has long been prescribed by herbalists as a tonic to restore the strength of the frail and sickly.
The remedy for colds, coughs, tumours, haemorrhoids, sore eyes and rheumatism
? The root is used for the remedy for the excess menstrual flow, nose bleeding and fever.
References:Ody, Penelope, 1995, The complete Medicinal Herbal, TokyoAllardice, P., Bone, K., Hutchison, F., 1994, MAGIC and MEDICINE OF PLANTS, NSW Fisher, C., Painter, G., 1996, MATERIA MEDICA OF WESTERN HERBS FOR THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE, NSW
Name : Nami Matsumoto Student Number : 9050127101
Herb For Melancholic:
Common name: German Chamomile
Latin name: Matricaria Recutita
Temperament: Melancholic
Reasons: ? The nature of Chamomile is hot and moist. It balances the cold and dry temperament of Melancholic.
Medical Properties:
? German Chamomile is the herb with a large number of active constituents though much of its activity is attributed to the volatile oil and flavonoid fractions.
? German Chamomile tea is used as a sedative.
? The tea has anti-inflammatory properties, especially useful in allaying arthritis and other conditions characterised by pain, heat, redness and swelling.
? The volatile oil contributes an anti-inflammatory effect and reduce histamine-induced allergic reactions.
? Remedy for respiratory catarrh, bronchitis, sinusitis, asthma and high fever.
? One of the main systems to benefit given the actions of this herb is Gastrointestinal Tract. Chamomile treats the nervous dyspepsia, colic, irritable bowel syndrome, flatulence, diarrhoea, nausea due to nervous, indigestion, gastric and duodenal ulcers.
? Relieves the insomnia, nervous tension, digestive headaches, migraine and vertigo.
? Remedy for dysmenorrhoea, amenorrhoea due to psychological causes, morning sickness and mastitis.
? Treats the external inflammation, such as nappy rash, eczema, acne and wounds, etc.
References:Ody, Penelope, 1995, The complete Medicinal Herbal, TokyoAllardice, P., Bone, K., Hutchison, F., 1994, MAGIC and MEDICINE OF PLANTS, NSW Fisher, C., Painter, G., 1996, MATERIA MEDICA OF WESTERN HERBS FOR THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE, NSW
Name : Nami Matsumoto Student Number : 9050127101
Herb For Melancholic:
Common name: Oats
Latin name: Avena Sativa
Temperament: Melancholic
Reasons: ? The nature of Oat is hot and moist. It balances the cold and dry temperament of Melancholic. ? The Oat is used for anti-depression. The depression is the most common symptom of Melancholic imbalance.
Medical Properties:
? Has traditionally been considered as easily digestible food for convalescing patients.
? Used as an antidepressant.
? Modern folk healers mention Oats for nervous exhaustion and also advocate it as an antispasmodic.
? Helps to heal skin disorders.
? Treats the eczema.
? Good effect for dry skin, wounds, burns and neuralgia.
? Acts as a tonic or restorative to the nervous system and at the same time inducing a feeling of well-being.
? Acts as a tonic for the heart.
? Remedy for depression, melancholia, general debility, menopausal neurasthenia, neuralgia, neuritis, shingled and insomnia.
? As historical uses, used to treat conditions like leprosy, “the itch” and fistulas; prepared with vinegar as a means of getting rid of freckles and spots.
Bibliography
References:Ody, Penelope, 1995, The complete Medicinal Herbal, TokyoAllardice, P., Bone, K., Hutchison, F., 1994, MAGIC and MEDICINE OF PLANTS, NSW Fisher, C., Painter, G., 1996, MATERIA MEDICA OF WESTERN HERBS FOR THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE, NSW