| Mugwort | Artemisia vulgaris | Used to promote menstrual flow and to expel intestinal worms. A good bitter for general stomach upsets. used to promote lucid dreaming, in tea form or used to stuff a pillow. In earlier times, was used for epilepsy and fits. A leaf stuck up the nose is reputed to cure headache. |
| Nettle | Urtica dioica | A stimulating tonic; drunk in tea form it will ease asthma. Has been used for internal bleeding, and a tiny piece of cloth soaked in nettle juice or infusion will staunch nosebleed. The infusion is soothing and healing for burns. |
| Parsley | Carum petroselinum | Rich in iron and vitamins. In tea form, can be used for cramps, colic and jaundice and as a remedy for gallstones. Will act as a good diuretic, and is mildly sedative. Works on kidneys and liver. Externally, crush leaves and apply to insect bites to soothe. |
| Pennyroyal | Mentha pulegium | The tea is a remedy for colds, and will promote menstrual flow but should be taken with care as large doses are poisonous. Drunk as a remedy for headaches and dizziness. Was used by the ancients as a blood purifier. Useful as a carminative and stimulant. |
| Rose | Rosa spp. | The tea can be drunk for headaches, as a tonic for the kidneys, and to heal melancholy and low spirits. |
| Rosemary | Rosemarinus officinalis | |
| Rue | Ruta graveolens | Stimulating and antispasmodic. Promotes menstrual flow and eases cramps. Chewing a leaf is said to cure a headache. Drinking the tea will expel worms. |
| Sage | Salvia officinalis | The tea aids digestion, can be drunk to relieve the discomfort of measles. Will aid in fighting colds and fever and ease nervous headache. An infusion with honey makes a good gargle for a sore and infected throat and sore mouths. A good remedy, when drunk in small frequent doses, for nervous disorders, mild confusion and dizziness. A strong infusion will ease skin irritations, ulcers, rashes and dandruff. Is taken as a stimulant tonic in cases of weakness of the digestive tract or nervous system. The ancients thought sage promoted longevity. Sage leaves rubbed regularly over the teeth will whiten and clean them. Added to the bath it is toning and a reputed aphrodisiac. |
| Southernwood | Artemisia abronatum | Also known as Lad's Love. |
| St. Johns Wort | Hypericum perforatum | |
