Herbs from Estonia Haapsalu Primary School Comenius project

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 retention Root:  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 carminative for use in:  Dyspepsia  Sluggish digestion It 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.