Traditionally used in eastern medicine for relief from arthritis, rheumatism, sprains, muscular aches and pains, catarrh, congestion, coughs, sinusitis, sore throats, diarrhea, colic, cramps, indigestion, loss of appetite, motion sickness, fever, flu, chills, and infectious disease.

Beneficial for digestive complaints, obesity, reducing water retention and cellulite. Its disinfectant properties make it popular for room freshening mists and cleaners.

Used for its anti-inflammatory and anti-viral properties. Commonly used to relieve respiratory symptoms such as bronchitis, common cold, sore throat, cough, and asthma. Historically used externally to treat burns, wounds, and other infections. Used to expel intestinal gas.

Used for respiratory complaints, asthma, bronchitis, headaches, migraine, liver ailments and skin conditions including burns, allergies and psoriasis. Used as a treatment for the discomfort of gallbladder conditions. Stimulates the production of bile causing reduction in the pain of spasms. Avoid if you have a blocked bile duct.

Its diuretic properties has the ability to increase the flow of urine making it a useful aid in the treatment of urinary infections and kidney stones. This diuretic effect may also be useful in lowering blood pressure. Do not use if you have kidney inflammation. Kidney damage can result from overdose and abuse.