Horsemint: Monarda Punctata
Part used: Leaves and tops
Aromatic, pungent, bitter, carminative, stimulant, nervine, diuretic, diaphoretic, antiseptic
New drug from Monarda Punctata for athlete’s foot, psoriasis, ringworm and impetigo.
Hyssop: Hyssopus officinalis
Part used: Whole plant
Aromatic, sudorific, pectoral, expectorant, febrifuge, anthelmintic, aperients, stimulant, carminative, tonic
An old Bible remedy. Increases circulation, reduces blood pressure. Kills body lice and hair lice. Expels worms. Used in jaundice, dropsy, for the spleen. Removes discoloration of bruises. Excellent for fevers and for wash for the eyes. Used in quinsy and sore throat, asthma and coughs, fevers and spasms of infants. Cold infusion is a good tonic and stimulant.
