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PAPAW / Papaya / Melon Tree / Carica papaya. Sub - Tropical regions. Cultivation: A tall tree to 25" / 8 metres high with boldly serrated leave with only the Female tree producing the Fruit. Product: the Leaves and Fruit. Also used to tenderize Steak. Used to Treat: Amenorrhoea: Corns: Debility: Used in Invalid foods. Digestive System: produces the finest Digestive known. Duodenal Ulcers : clears up. Heart - Burn: Indigestion: Intestinal Parasites: Peptic Ulcers: clears up. Warts: Worms:

PARAGUAY SWEET HERB / Stevia rebaudiana: See Stevia.

PARAGUAY TEA / Mate Tea / Ilex paraguensis. South America. Actions: sometimes used as an Aphrodisiac and also has excellent Stimulant properties. Cultivation: A dense shrub. Product: the Leaves. Constituents: Caffeine content is high. Mostly used as an Infusion and to make a pleasant Tea. Used to Treat: Arthritis: Specific to relieve. Rheumatism: Specific to relieve.

PARSLEY: Cultivation: One of the first plants to appear in Spring and flowers and seeds in its second year and is a Biennial plant with a thick taproot and a rosette of tightly curled, serrated Aromatic Leaves on long petioles in the first season. The stalks bear umbrella - like clusters of small yellow - white flowers and green - brown seeds in the second Summer. Plant the Seed in the Spring or Autumn in humus rich, well drained soil in full Sun or semi - shade and also self sows easily. Remove the Flowers to promote Leaf growth and pick the Leaves and dry quickly throughout the year and collect the Root in Autumn from 2 year - old plants. (Curled 20 - 30cm high, Italian 40 - 50cm high, Hamburg 50 - 6-cm high.) Requires well drained rich soil with the moisture retained and sow the seeds direct in short rows in Spring, Summer or early Autumn in rows 20cm apart and thin the seedlings to 5 - 7cm apart. The seeds usually take 3 - 4 weeks to germinate so keep the soil there damp and when established use Nitrogen fertilizers or Liquid feeds to promote leafy growth. Chop the Leaves and young Leaf Stalks to flavour Fish, mashed Potatoes, Mornays, Omelettes, Pastas, Poultry, Salads, scrambled Eggs, Soups and Vegetable dishes. Use fresh Sprays as a garnish and can be mixed with Chervil, Chives and Tarragon and the Fresh Roots of Hamburg can be grated into Salads or cooked as a Vegetable. Product: the whole herb above the ground, Leaves, Oil, Root and Seed. Used for Culinary flavouring and can be chopped onto Fish. Scrub: 2 Tablespoons of fresh Parsley, chopped, 50gm, Almond Meal, 50gm Fuller's Earth, 150ml water, Infuse the Parsley in boiling water for 30 minutes, cool, strain and mix the liquid with the Almond Meal and Fuller's Earth to form a Paste. Apply the mixture to damp Skin with light, circular movements and rinse the Skin thoroughly and pat dry with a soft towel. Tea: Pour 1 x cup of boiling water onto 1 - 2 teaspoons of Leaves or Root and Infuse for 5 - 10 minutes in a closed container. Dosage: 1 cup 3 x times a day. Tincture: Take 2 - 4ml 3 x times a day. Used to Treat: Amenorrhoea: as an Emmenagogue. Anaemia: as a long - term dietary supplement as it is a Culinary herb containing Copper in addition to being rich in Iron and rich in Vitamin A and C. Angina: contains compounds that act like Calcium channel blockers with similar compounds in other plants found in the Carrot Family, such as Angelica, Carrots, Celery, Fennel and Parsnips and all could be juiced in water and Spices added. Arthritis: due to defective Kidney eliminations. Asthma: Fresh Juice: 1 x teaspoon with 1 /2 cup of water or warm Milk first thing in the morning. Bladder Infections: Specific to treat all kinds of Kidney disorders, as it is one of the most beneficial of all the Diuretic herbs. Breath - Freshener: contains one of the highest levels of Chlorophyll of any herb. Bruises: by crushing wet Leaves to make a soothing dressing. Colic Pains: as a Carminative. Debility: as a long - term dietary supplement. Digestion: Stimulates the whole System to perk up the appetite. Dysentery: to cure Kidney Conditions accompanying this Condition. Fevers: Fresh Juice: 1 x teaspoon every 2 hours for Intermittent Fevers. Flatulence: as a Carminative. Fluid Retention: removes excess water from the Body. Fresh Juice: 1 x teaspoon with 1 /2 cup of water or warm Milk first thing in the morning. Gout: Specific to treat all kinds of Kidney disorders, as it is one of the most beneficial of all the Diuretic herbs. Gravel: used to eliminate. Grazes: by crushing wet Leaves to make a soothing dressing. Hay Fever: due to its anti - Histamine action. Hives: due to its anti - Histamine action. Infections: as it flushes them out of the System. Inhibited Sexual Desire in Women: is Oestrogenic used to promote Menstruation and Milk production, facilitating Childbirth and increasing Female Libido. Insect Bites: by crushing wet Leaves to make a soothing dressing. Kidney Tonic / Calculi Stones: Specific to treat all kinds of Kidney Conditions, as it is one of the most beneficial of all the Diuretic herbs. Combine 14ml of this herb with 1:1 fluid Extract of 14ml Corn Silk, 14ml Dandelion, 14ml Uva Ursi and add 28ml to 600ml of distilled water and simmer for 20 minutes. Dosage: 1/2 - 1 cup of Tea 3 times a day after meals. Menstrual Process: stimulates. Oedematous / Fluid Retention: as a Strong Diuretic. Osteoporosis: the dark green garnish is endowed with Boron with 3 ounces of dried herb providing 3mg to raise Oestrogen levels and it is among the highest food source of Fluorine (for Bone strength.) Pregnancy / Lactation: Used to promote and simmered in Wine used for Sore Breasts. Urinary Infections: Specific to treat all kinds of Kidney Conditions, as it is one of the most beneficial of all the Diuretic herbs. Rheumatism: as a remedy. Skin Conditions / Itchy / Pimples / Reddened: Internally, and also applied Externally. Sprains: infused in Oil to bind. Stones: used to eliminate. System Infections / Toxins: to flush out. Tooth - Ache: using a wad of cotton wool soaked in cooled Tea. Toxins: as it flushes them out of the System. Vascular Spasms: Visceral Spasms: Voice - Loss: Horses: N.B: As it stimulates the Uterine region it should not be fed to Pregnant Mares. Used to rehabilitate those sick or injured together with a selection of other herbs such as Sage and Yarrow.

PARSLEY PIERT / Breakstone / Alchemilla arvensis. Europe. Cultivation: A low growing herb with tiny green flowers that is not related to common Parsley. Product: the Leaves are used and also for Culinary purposes. Used to Treat: Bladder: Specific - most effective treatment known. Kidney Conditions: Specific - most effective treatment known. Kidney Stones: surest way of dissolving.

PARSNIPS: Used to Treat: Angina:

PARTRIDGE BERRY / Mitchella repens. Used to Treat: Pregnancy:

PASSION FLOWER / May Pop / Purple Passionflower / Wild Apricot / Wild Passionflower / Passiflora incarnata / Passifloraceae. Warm Climates. N.B: Do not use if Pregnant or Breast Feeding. Actions: Anti - Spasmodic, Hypnotic, Quick Narcotic, Cultivation: A strong climbing plant, which requires a slight acid soil in a warm, sunny position with seeds sown in the Spring or or by semi - ripe cuttings in the Summer or layering. Requires a trellis and mulch well and prune as required in the Spring. The Fruits are about 3" long. Product: Dried Leaves, Flowers and Stems are harvested in Mid to Late Summer. Fruit used for Conserves and Flavouring. Dosage: N.B: Use only 1/2 teaspoon a day. Used to Treat: Anxiety: Asthma / Spasmodic: due to it being anti - Spasmodic. Brain: A Nervine herb, which is used to trigger the Sleep center. Convulsion: Digestive Conditions: Epilepsy: Head - Aches: to relieve. Insomnia: Specific and combines well for this with Valeriana and Humulus. Migraines: to relieve. Neuralgia: to relieve. Nervousness: Parkinson's Disease: Rest for Women: due to its rest inducing properties. Restlessness / Pain: to relieve. Shingles:

PASQUE FLOWER / Wind Flower / Anemone pusatilla. Rare in the Wild. NB: Do not use the Fresh Plant. N.B: Dosage: very low dose required so consult a Professional Herbalist or buy a commercial preparation. Actions: Anti - Spasmodic painkiller, Bactericidal and Sedative. Cultivation: Beautiful Medicinal herb with vivid purple flowers among grey foliage in the Spring. Product: the Dried Leaves and Flowers. Used to Treat: Genital Organs: Used for all types of pain affecting both Male and Female with or without an element of agitation or tension. Reproductive System: Has affinity with the Reproductive Organs.

PATCHOULI / Pogostemon patchouli. Malaysia. Cultivation: A tree with large crenated Leaves. Product: the Leaves. The Fresh Leaves are bruised and spread on floors to arouse erotic feelings. Also used as a Cosmetic: as a perfume.

PAU D'ARCO / Tabcubuia. Used to Treat: Fungal Infections: Yeast Infections:

PAWPAW / see Papaya / Carica papaya. Used to Treat: Digestion Conditions: Specific.

PEACH / Prunisa persica. Used to Treat: Morning Sickness:

PEANUT / Arachis hypogaea. Used to Treat: Allergies: Breast Feeding: Diabetes: Endometriosis: Heart Disease: Macular Degeneration: Premenstrual Syndrome: Tooth - Decay:

PEAR: Used to Treat: Herpes Virus: HIV Infection: Shingles:

PEAS / Green Garden. Constituents: abundance of Chlorophyl. Used to Treat: Blood: Sweetens the Blood and improves the Blood quality allowing it to flow easier. Piles: Varicose Veins:

PELLITORY / Anacyclus pyrethrum. Spain / South of France. Cultivation: A small prostrate plant. Product: the Root. Used to Treat: Neuralgia: as a Tincture. Tooth Ache: as a Tincture.

PELLITORY OF THE WALL / Parietaria officinalis. Europe. Cultivation: Medium height herb with small greenish flowers. Product: the Leaves alone used. Actions: Diuretic and Mild Laxative. Used to Treat: Gravel as a Diuretic with powerful results. Pregnancy: used as a Mild Laxative. Urinary Conditions: as a Diuretic with powerful results.

PENNYROYAL / Pudding Grass / Organie / see Mint / Mentha pulegium. Europe. N.B: Do not take the Tea or Oil during Pregnancy. Actions: Mainly used for its Emmenagogue qualities, a Diaphoretic and Gentle Stimulant. Cultivation: A small pungent easy to grow low growing herb with dainty and elegant appearance with circlets of mauve flowers in Spring with small smooth Leaves and a fresh sweet scent and makes a delightful ground cover. Products: the Leaves and Oil. Used to Treat: Amenorrhoea: Coughs: as an Infusion. Indigestion: as an Infusion. Insect Repellent: as it repels Fleas as an Oil or the Oil neat or diluted can be rubbed on the Skin against Mosquitoes or dabbed on shelving to repel Moths from clothes or in the pantry against Ants. 200ml of Olive or Apricot Kernel Oil in a non - Aluminium saucepan and cook until the Oil is well heated and stir in a heaped teaspoon of Dried Pennyroyal and simmer over a low heat for 40 minutes. Filter out the herb and bottle the Oil and apply to exposed Skin. Menstruation / Obstructed: Specific as the best and most reliable. Mouth Wash: as an Infusion on a daily basis. Skin / Inflammation / Pimples / Rashes: as a mashed Paste made from the Leaves to soothe. Teeth: the Oil is used in natural Fluoride free toothpastes. Throat / Hoarseness: as an Infusion.

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