Parsnip ( Siqaqal Misri )

The seeds are credited with acrid, alexipharmic, anodyne, appetiser, aromatic, astringent, bitter, cardiac tonic, carminative, depurative, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, febrifuge, fragrant, liver tonic, stimulant, stomachic, sudorific and thermogenic properties and are prescribed for the treatment of indigestion, vomiting, biliousness, abdominal pains, halitosis and rectal diseases.

It is useful in nervous disorders of women. Chamomile generally acts as an analgesic (mild), anodyne, antibacterial, anticonvulsant, antifungal, antihistamine, antiinflammatory, antioxidant, antiperiodic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aromatic, bitter, calmative, carminative, demulcent, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emetic, emmenagogue, emollient, ferbrifuge, insecticide, nervine, relaxant, sedative (mild), stimulant, stomachic, tonic and vermifuge. Useful in arthritis, rheumatism, gout, sciatica, dyspepsia, flatulence, colic, general debility, hysteria and dysmenorrhoea. Apigenin contained in chamomile prevents heart diseases. It also relieves mastitis, painful periods and premenstrual tension.

Borage (Beebread, Bee Plant, Borago Officinalis) is endemic to the Mediterranean region but has spread from there to other parts of Europe and North America. The herb has for ages been cultivated as a garden plant for its ornamental value, health benefits, medical effects and as a source of nectar for bees.