[Tilia europea] Deciduous tall tree with the pale yellow flowers used herbally. Lime contains flavonoids, acids, mucilage, tannins, volatile oil and traces of benzodiazepine-like compounds. The flavonoids improve circulation. As mucilage is a soothing agent for the gut, it is therefore useful for colic. Lime reduces tension and has a sedative action. In humans it can reduce headaches, helps to calm the mind, therefore assisting in a restful night’s sleep. Feed one handful or add 1 cup of hot water, brewing for at least 10 minutes, then as for lemon verbena, add a teaspoon of raw honey and pour the lot into the feed. A cool horse will result in no time. For the rider, two teaspoons per cup of water made into a tea, add sugar or honey as desired.
LIMETREE FLOWERS
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TURMERIC POWDER
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Known as the vibrant yellow ingredient used liberally in Indian curries, turmeric has a long history of use...
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BILBERRY LEAF
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Improves impaired peripheral blood flow, used to treat fluid retention and pain. As capillary function is improved, healing...
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WOOD BETONY
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A significant Anglo-Saxon herb, wood betony has been praised by classical and medieval physician-herbalists for its healing of...
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PSYLLIUM HUSK
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The husk of the psyllium seed is one of those plant remedies which demonstrates “the ingenuity of nature”...
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HAWTHORN BERRIES
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(Crataegus oxycantha & C. monogyna) From the time of the ancient Greeks to the present day hawthorn has been...
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BEETROOT POWDER
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BEETROOT – powder Beetroot contains folate, potassium and manganese. It is believed the red pigmentation contains certain anti-cancer...
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DEVILS CLAW
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A native of South and Eastern Africa. Used for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, it is useful for...