the World of Herbs - Medicinal Uses


H-P (Haemorrhage - Psoriasis)

Haemorrhage

Bleeding

Haemorrhoids

Hair loss

Hay fever

Headaches

Heartburn

Burning pain in the center of the chest.

Hepatitis

Inflammation of the liver.

Herpes

A variety of conditions characterised by an eruption of small painful blisters on the skin.

Hyperacidicy

Excess stomach acid.

Hypercholestromlemia

The presence of excessive amounts of cholesterol in the blood.

Hypertension

- see Blood pressure, high

Hysteria

Unusual or inappropriate behaviour that does not seem consistent with the situation.

Indigestion

Infections

The establishment of bacteria, virus or fungus in the body.

Infections, bronchial

Infections, mouth and gum

Infections, throat

Influenza (the Flu)

An infection that causes fever, headache, muscle ache, weakness and cold-like symptoms.

Insect bites/stings

Insect repellant

Insomnia

Trouble sleeping or the inability to sleep.

Intestinal parasites

Irritation, stinging nettle

Jaundice

Yellowing of the skins and whites of the eyes.

Jellyfish sting

Kidney Disorders

Lactation

Laryngitis

Inflammation of the voicebox resulting in hoarseness.

Leprosy

A chronic bacteria infection that damages nerves.

Liver disorders

Malaria

A serious parasitic disease spread by mosquito bites.

Mastitis

Inflammation of the breast tissue.

- see Swollen glands

Menopausal complaints

Menstruation complaints

Menstruation, excessive

Migraine

A severe headache lasting 2 hours to 2 days, accompanied by vision problems and/or nausea and vomiting.

Muscle pains

Nausea

- see Vomiting

Nervous disorders

Nervous indigestion

Neuralgia

Pain caused by irritation or damage to a nerve.

Nosebleeds

Peptic Ulcer

A raw area in the digestive tract.

Perspiration, excess

Post nasal drip

Premenstrual syndrome

- see Menstruation complaints

Psoriasis

- see Dermatitis


A-G (Abscesses - Gout)

Q-Z (Rheumatism - Wounds)