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Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a medicinal herb with antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antihemorrhagic properties. It can be used externally in the form of compresses or even masks, but it is also great internally - drunk as a tincture, tea, or even wine.
Peppermint has been found to ease symptoms associated with indigestion in many cases. It has a calming effect on the stomach muscles. It also creates better bile flow, which is critical for fat digestion. When you eat peppermint or drink it in tea form, food moves more quickly through your stomach. Peppermint has also been found to relieve the painful gas that is often associated with digestive issues.
The Catnip herb, known commonly as catmint or catswort, actually has the scientific name of Nepeta cataria, which comes from Nepeti, a town in the center of Italy where the herb was once cultivated. Although most people don’t realize, this treat, so commonly reserved for its sedative, calming effects on cats, also has extensive benefits for human beings. The most important health benefits of catnip include its ability to calm restless sleep, relieve anxiety and stress, soothe menstrual pain, eliminate eating disorders, and ease stomach discomfort.
