GUMI, ELVIRA B.

BSN-2D

NAME OF HERBAL PURPOSE PREPARATION

PLANTS
Cowberry The leaves are antiseptic, astringent, Recipe for a
Scientific Name: diuretic, refrigerant. They are used cowberry tea:
Vaccinium Vitis in the treatment of gonorrhoea,
arthritis, rheumatism, diabetes and Pour 250ml of
diarrhoea. The leaves are gathered in boiling water over a
early summer and dried for later use. heaped teaspoon of
The mature fruits are eaten fresh or cowberry
dried as a remedy for diarrhoea and leaves (without the
as a treatment for sore throats, flowers), steep for
coughs and colds. The juice has five minutes and
been gargled as a treatment for sore enjoy. The tea made
throats from the cranberry
leaves has a good
taste and is
particularly healthy
due to the ingredients

Fruit: raw or cooked.

Quite pleasant to eat.
A tea is made of
leaves. This should
not be drunk on a
regular basis because
it contains the toxin
“arbutin”.
Lemon Grass
Scientific Name:
Lemongrass as steps
Cymbopogon Citratus 1. Relieving anxiety
to brew their tea:
Many people find sipping hot tea to
 cut the stalks
be relaxing, but lemongrass tea may
into 1- to 2-
offer further anxiety-reducing
inch pieces
properties.
 boil a cup of
According to the Memorial Sloan water
Kettering Cancer Center, smelling
 pour the
 boiling water
lemongrass may help people over the
with anxiety. Although some people lemongrass
already inhale lemongrass essential stalks to steep
oil to relieve stress and anxiety,
 leave the
researchers still need more evidence
stalks in the
to be able to confirm this benefit.
water for at
least 5
2. Lowering cholesterol
minutes

According to an articleTrusted  strain the

Source in the Journal of Advanced liquid from
Pharmaceutical Technology & the stalks and
Research, consuming lemongrass pour into a
extracts appears to teacup
lower cholesterol in animals.

The study notes that the reaction is

dose-dependent. This means that
larger quantities of lemongrass
might lower cholesterol further.

3. Preventing infection

According to the Memorial Sloan

Kettering Cancer Center, study
results suggest that lemongrass may
have some infection-preventing
capabilities.

For example, the herb seems to

reduce the incidence of thrush, a
fungal infection that commonly
affects people with weakened
immune systems, such as those
with HIV.

4. Boosting oral health

In many countries where the

lemongrass plant is native to the
area, people will take the
lemongrass stalks and chew on them
as a way to improve dental health
and keep the mouth feeling clean.

The Food Chemistry journal
published a study confirming these
findings. The authors looked at 12
herbs and found that lemongrass
herbal extracts were one of the most
potent inhibitors of bacterial growth
in lab samples. They used bacteria
that can cause cavities in the mouth,
including Streptococcus sanguinis.

5. Relieving pain

According to one studyTrusted

Source, lemongrass may be able to
block pain. This means that drinking
lemongrass tea could potentially
help to prevent a person from
sensing pain.

6. Boosting red blood cell levels

The results of a 2015 study suggest
that drinking lemongrass tea
infusions daily for 30 days can
increase hemoglobin concentration,
packed cell volume, and red blood
cell count in the body.

The researchers took blood tests

from 105 human subjects at the start,
and then at 10 and 30 days into the
study. They concluded that drinking
lemongrass tea boosts the formation
of red blood cells.

While they did not identify precisely

how lemongrass does this, they did
suggest that the
tea’s antioxidant properties could
play a role.

7. Relieving bloating

Drinking lemongrass tea can have

diuretic effects, which means that it
stimulates the kidneys to release
more urine than usual.

According to a small-scale study in

the Journal of Renal Nutrition,
drinking lemongrass tea increases
urine output more than other
beverages.
 This diuretic effect on the body can
be beneficial in cases where water
retention leads to bloating. This is a
common symptom of premenstrual
syndrome (PMS)
Ginger  Anti-inflammatory
Scientific Name: and antibacterial
Zingiber Officinale properties
 Contains
Antioxidants
 Nausea Relief and
Aiding Digestion
 Improves blood
circulation
 Can reduce muscle
pains and soreness
Fill a medium pot
with 2 cups of water.
Place the ginger
slices in the water
and let boil gently for
10 to 20 minutes,
depending on how
strong and spicy you
like your tea.
Remove from heat.
Add lime or lemon
juice and honey (or
agave) to taste, if
desired

 Lower blood sugar

levels & cholesterol
levels

 Decreases the risk of

heart disease

 and even contains

anti-cancerous
properties

Peppermint peppermint is promoted for irritable For peppermint oil

Scientific Name: bowel syndrome (IBS), other 1. Crush or
Mentha x piperita digestive problems, the common muddle
cold, sinus infections, headaches, fresh
and other conditions. Peppermint oil peppermint
is promoted for topical use (applied leaves in a
to the skin) for problems like glass jar
headache, muscle aches, joint pain, with a tight
and itching. lid.
2. Cover the
leaves with
olive or
grapeseed
 oil. Close
the jar and
shake.
3. Store for
three days.
Strain into
a bowl and
discard the
leaves.
4. Pack the
jar with
fresh
leaves,
pour the
oil back in
the jar and
cover with
fresh oil
For peppermint tea:
1. Boil 2 cups of
water.
2. Add 15-20
fresh mint
leaves.
3. Turn off the
heat,and steep
10-15 minutes
or until
desired
strength is
achieved.
4. Strained
leaves ( or
chew them if
you don’t
mind the
texture and
they are
small) and
serve warm
with a drizzle
of honey and
squeeze of
lemon.
Rosemary  Rosemary is a rich To make rosemary
Scientific Name: source of tea:
Salvia Rosmarinus antioxidants and anti- 1. Bring 10
inflammatory ounces
compounds, which are (295 ml) of
thought to help boost water to a
the immune system boil.
and improve blood 2. Add 1
circulation. teaspoon
 Rosemary is of loose
considered a cognitive rosemary
stimulant and can help leaves to
improve memory the hot
performance and water. ...
quality. It is also 3. Strain the
known to boost rosemary
alertness, intelligence, leaves
and focus. from the
 The aroma of hot water
rosemary has been using a
linked to improving mesh
mood, clearing the strainer
mind, and relieving with small
stress in those with holes, or
chronic anxiety or remove
stress hormone them from
imbalances. the tea
 The oil of rosemary infuser. ...
has been known to 4. Pour your
promote hair growth rosemary
prevent baldness, slow tea into a
graying, and treat mug and
dandruff and dry scalp. enjoy.
 Rosemary is often
used
for digestion problems,
including heartburn,
intestinal gas, liver and
gallbladder
complaints, and loss of
appetite.
 Rosemary is
specifically powerful
against
bacterial infections.
It is linked to
preventing staph
infections.
 The nutrients in
rosemary help protect
skin cells from damage
often caused by the
sun and free radicals.