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gastric contractions, inhibition of prostaglandin PGF 2a synthesis. (PGA 2a stimulates contraction of sooth muscle. ? The ability to act as an anti-emetic and has proved to be more effective than a pharmaceutical antihistamine in reducing the vomiting and vertigo of motion sickness. ? Giving the heart a better force of contraction. ? Act as an anti-platelet aggregation agent and as an anti-inflammatory. ? Can be anticonvulsant and hypocholesterolaemic. ? Prescribed for coughs, colds, flu and hangovers. ? Believed to strengthen the lungs and kidneys in China. ? Zinger oil is used for a traditional treatment for spinal and joint problems in Japan. ? Zinger compresses are used in many parts of the world to relieve sinus congestion, kidney problems, menstrual cramps and various other

aches and pains. ? Has stimulative, rubefacient and carminative properties. ? Taken internally for respiratory ailments and has been found to be effective for travel sickness. References:Ody, Penelope, 1995, The complete Medicinal Herbal, TokyoAllardice, P., Bone, K., Hutchison, F., 1994, MAGIC and MEDICINE OF PLANTS, NSW Fisher, C., Painter, G., 1996, MATERIA MEDICA OF WESTERN HERBS FOR THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE, NSW Name : Nami Matsumoto Student Number : 9050127101 Herb For Phlegmatic: Common name: Thyme Latin name: Thymus Vulgaris Temperament: Phlegmatic Reasons: ?Thyme has hot and dry properties to overcome the cold and moist properties of Phlegmatic temperament.?Thyme is used as the remedy for Asthma and coughing which is the symptoms of imbalance of Phlegmatic humor. Medical

Properties: ? Traditionally, Thyme has been used to relieve spasms and coughing. ? Potent antiseptic which does not however cause irritation. ? Increases mucus secretion. ? The volatile oil in Thyme is strongly anti-microbial and is taken up through the lungs and kidneys where it is able to exert this effect. ? The high content of tannin in the volatile oil has the relaxing effects. ? Has a primary role in treating respiratory tract problems especially in the lower tract. ? The anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties give the herb a role in infectious conditions. ? Relaxing expectorant that can reduce spasmodic muscular activity. ? Remedy for bronchitis, pertussis, aspergilloisis, coughs, pleurisy, laryngitis, dry coughs, asthma, bronchial catarrh and nervous coughs. ? The

bitter properties of Thyme are valued and it is used for liver disorders, in France. ? Remedy for Cystitis and enuresis in children. ? Treats the infected skin conditions, fungal infections, emphysema, tonsillitis, oral thrush and vaginal thrush. ? As historical uses, used to aid to labour and delivery; to bring on menstruation. Promote perspiration for colds and fever. References:Ody, Penelope, 1995, The complete Medicinal Herbal, TokyoAllardice, P., Bone, K., Hutchison, F., 1994, MAGIC and MEDICINE OF PLANTS, NSW Fisher, C., Painter, G., 1996, MATERIA MEDICA OF WESTERN HERBS FOR THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE, NSW Name : Nami Matsumoto Student Number : 9050127101 Herb For Choleric: Common name: Mullein Latin name: Verbascum Thapsus Temperament: Choleric Reasons: ?The nature of the

Mullein is cold and moist which balances the Choleric hot and dry temperament. Medical Properties: ? Prescribed for respiratory ailments. ? Smoking Mullen leaves is an old folk remedy for coughs and asthma. ? Treat cystitis and a decoction to cure diarrhoea. ? Mullein leaf or flower tea was given for chest colds and bronchitis. ? Relieve inflammations; in laboratory tests extracts of Mullein show strong anti-inflammatory activity. ? Oil from the flower is also said to be good for earache. ? The saponins stimulate expectoration and make the mucus more fluid. ? In Respiratory Tract, acts as a mucous membrane tonic. Effects on bronchitis, tracheitis, respiratory catarrh, common, colds, coughs especially hard, persistent ones, haemoptysis, tuberculosis, pleurisy and whooping cough. ?

Soothes and helps relax the bronchial musculature. ? Aqueous extracts of the flowers are active against the influenza virus. ? Behaves like an astringent without tannins. ? As historical use, roots were used for lasks and fluxes of the belly; ruptures; cramps and convulsions. And as gargle for toothache; as diuretic. Flowers (oil) for piles; frost bile; for gout; warts (externally); belly-ache and colic; tumours; swellings; inflammation of troat. Leaves (sun-dried) for irritation of respiratory tract. References:Ody, Penelope, 1995, The complete Medicinal Herbal, TokyoAllardice, P., Bone, K., Hutchison, F., 1994, MAGIC and MEDICINE OF PLANTS, NSW Fisher, C., Painter, G., 1996, MATERIA MEDICA OF WESTERN HERBS FOR THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE, NSW Name : Nami Matsumoto Student Number :