Latin Name: Mentha Spicata The vapors from boiling the fresh leaves was used to cleanse the face and pores. An infusion of the leaves was used to relieve toothaches in North Africa. The aroma from the freshly crushed leaves were used for respiratory ailments.
Latin Name: Tagetes Minuta Native to Africa its best known for its skin care remedies. Ailments such as calluses, bunions, and fungal infections were treated with a diffusion from the leaves and flowers made into a wash or cream applied to the area. An Infusion of the leaves was also used as...
Latin Name: Melaleuca Altemifolia Best known for its ability to strengthen the immune system, the remedies that incorporate tea tree were used to fight infections, such as lung, sinus, mouth and skin conditions. It was also used in remedies to treat chicken pox and the flu.
Latin Name:Vetiveria Zizanoides A root decoction was used to treat asthma and flu. Steam from the root decoction was inhaled to treat malaria. It also was drank as a medicinal tea. The root decoction was applied to the skin to treat acne, wounds, calluses, and to ease muscular pains. Because...