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Liquorice

(Glycyrrhiza glabra) Description This herb has been used since ancient times to treat a variety of common ailments. It is sweet to taste and is often used as a gentle and effective laxative.  Chinese and Western herbalists also use liquorice root as a cough...

Lemongrass

(Cymbopogon citratus) Description Lemongrass is not only a great tasting addition to your cooking, it has been used for many years by the South Americans. These people made teas from blades of lemongrass and used this as a remedy for fevers, gastrointestinal and...

Lavender

(Lavandula officinalis) Description  This is a very popular herb with Aromatherapists as it possesses a pretty fragrance. As well as having a nice scent, the herb also possesses wonderful medicinal properties and can also be used near clothes to keep the moths...

Kola

(Cola vera) (or Cola nitada)  Description The seeds of the Kola tree supply the flavouring of the world’s most popular soft drink. Kola is a stimulant that is often prescribed for overall mental fatigue or depression.  It is also used to treat...

Kelp

(Fucus sp).  Description Kelp contains many nutrients that are beneficial to our whole system. It is a type of seaweed, rich in iodine which is vital for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland.  Kelp is particularly good for the hair, skin and...

Kava

(Piper methysticum) Description Kava is used to make a popular drink used in the Pacific Island region. In the west, kava is frequently prescribed as an antidepressant, for treating anxiety and tension.  It has a diuretic effect and because of this, it is also...
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