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 retentionRoot: 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 (including

sunburn) 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 good carminativefor use in: Dyspepsia Sluggish digestionIt 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.