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Explore the beneficial properties of various herbs from Estonia, including yarrow, dandelion, horsetail, and more. Learn about their uses in treating common ailments like colds, indigestion, inflammation, and minor injuries.
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Herbs from EstoniaHaapsalu Primary School Comenius project 2010 - 2012
Yarrow (Harilik raudrohi) Useful for: • Common cold/sore throat • Indigestion and heartburn • Inflammation • Minor injuries
Dandelion (Harilik võilill) Useful for a variety of purposes: Leaves: • Constipation • Indigestion and heartburn • Pregnancy support • Water retention Root: • Alcoholism • Constipation • Indigestion and heartburn • Liver support • Pregnancy support
Horsetail (Põldosi) Useful for: • Brittle nails • Osteoarthritis • Osteoporosis • Rheumatoid arthritis • Water retention
Calendula (Harilik saialill) Useful in the treatment of: • Eczema • Gastritis • Minor burns (includingsunburn) • Wound healing
Lemon Balm (Meliss) Useful for: • Cold and flu • Insomnia • Headache • Nervousness The crushed leaves help: • Heal wounds • Insect bites
Red Clover (Aasristik ehk punane ristik) Useful for: • Psoriasis • Cancer of the stomach • Whooping cough • Various spasms
St. John's Wort (Liht naistepuna) Useful for: • Anxiety • Depression • Inflammation of the skin • Blunt injuries • Wounds and burns • Recurrent ear infection • Being tested for AIDS
Hyssop (Iisop) It is used in : • Coughs, bronchitis and chronic catarrh • Anxiety states, hysteria and petit mal (a form of epilepsy)
Bedstraw (Hobumadar) Yellow bedstraw tea has been recommended for : • Epilepsy • Dropsy • As a calmative
Thyme (Aed- liivatee) Thyme makes a goodcarminative for use in: • Dyspepsia • Sluggish digestion It may be used in: • Bronchitis • Whooping cough • Asthma As a gentle astringent it has found use in: • Childhood diarrhea • Bed wetting
Peppermint (Piparmünt) Useful for: • Sore throat • Cold • Insomnia • Nerve disorders • Coughing • Dizziness
Simply Peppermint Tea Recipe • Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 • tablespoon of dried peppermint • leaves. • Steep for 10 minutes. • If desired, sweeten with honey or • sugar.