During medieval times much use was made of herbs to treat
medical conditions. The below list is Offered as historical
information, we make no medical claims

~ Garlic: Killed worms in children~
~ Horseradish: Was used to treat kidney conditions~

~ Hyssop: Cured jaundice and dropsy~

~ Lemon Balm: Used as a calming tea, to cleanse foul sores, and to polish wood~

~ Lovage: Chewing on the roots was supposed to keep one alert~

~ Marsh Mallow: Was used to treat stomach problems, gonorrhea,
  leukorrhea, and mouth infections~

~ Mint: Cured indigestion~

~ Mustard: Is a time honored cure for the congested chest~

~ Mugwort: A crown of mugwort leaves worn on St. John's Eve
  protected the wearer from evil possession~

~ Myrrh: Was used for sore throats, and gums, and for mouth
  ulcers. When burned it repels mosquitos~

~ Onion: To cure baldness, rub onion juice on your head then
  lie in the sun~

~ Oregano: A decoction of the leaves " Ease the such as are
  given over much to sighing." ~

~ Parsley: Repels head lice~

~ Plantain: The crushed leaves soothe bee stings~

~ Sage: Was used to stop perspiration~

~ Thyme: Stuffed in pillows was thought to cure epilepsy and
  melancholy~

~ Valerian: Was used as a tranquilizer~

~ Vervain: Used with lard it helps pain in the secret parts~

~ Violets: Was used in lozenges against bronchitis~

~ Willow: Was used for fever, pain, and inflammation~

~ Witch Hazel: Was made into a tea and used for ulcers and
  hemorrhoids~

~ Complied by Barbara Morris~

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