* Licorice (Glycyrrhiza spp.) Root tincture G. Glabra is used as anti-inflammatory arthritis and allergic disorders, digestive stimulant, for stomach inflammation or lung problems. Also root decoction drunk to reduce the acidity of the stomach ulcers. Increases CD4, a fraction of the defenses in the blood. Not to be taken in case of hypertension and those who consume drugs based on digoxin.* Ginkgo (Biloba gynkgo): the tincture of the leaves combined with tincture of linden for circulatory problems and real clover tincture of venous disorders. Prepare an infusion with 50 grams of dried leaves in 500 ml of water and drink one to three cups of tea per day against atherosclerosis and varicose veins. Also used as a bath for hemorrhoids and varicose ulcers. Its excess can cause skin problems and headaches.
* Purple sage (Salvia officinalis purpurea) for gingivitis and gum disorders are rinses with infusion of 20 grams of leaves in 50 milliliters of water, or 10 milliliters of tincture in a glass of water. A cup of tea or 10 milliliters of tincture a day is a good tonic for longevity. You can also reduce milk during weaning and alleviate night sweats in menopause. Also applied as compresses on wounds that are slow to heal. Should not be administered during pregnancy and / or epileptic patients.
* Elder (Sambucus nigra) flowers infusion or tincture is used for catarrh of the upper respiratory tract, colds and allergic rhinitis. It is inflammatory and expectorant. Also gargle or mouthwash with infusion against mouth ulcers, sore throat and tonsillitis. Should not be administered if the patient can worsen or if you lose more fluid during pregnancy.
* St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) for anxiety, nervous tension, irritability or emotional disturbances associated with menopause or premenstrual syndrome using the infusion of its aerial parts. They also wash the wounds, skin ulcers and bruising. Its tincture should be taken for at least two months to deal with ongoing stress that produces exhaustion and depression. Exposing the skin to the sun after the domestic consumption of the plant can cause dermatitis. Also if it makes contact with the plant at harvest or pruning the plant a day in the sun in a very humid place.
* White willow (Salix alba) bark is used only. The liquid extract is ideal for rheumatic conditions, headache and neuralgia. Its powder is administered mixed with a spoonful of honey in doses up to 10 grams for fever and headache. Its decoction is useful in cases of high fever and headache or as part of arthritis treatment.
* Anise (Pimpinella anisum): Used dry irritating cough and bronchial infections. It is expectorant, soothing, antiseptic and carminative. They take 1 or 2 ml of tincture three times daily or dilute 10 drops of essential oil in 25 milliliters of oil excipient for chest rubs.
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