LAVENDER
Source:
Flowers.
Content:
Essential oil, geraniol, linalol, 1-linalyl acetate.
Uses:
Recommended for: burns, headaches, psoriasis, skin problems, stress, depression. Beneficial for the skin.
LEMON-GRASS
Source:
Various parts.
Content:
Essential oils, citronellal, methylneptenone, terpene, terpene alcohol.
Uses:
Astringent. Tonic. Good for skin and nails.
LICORICE
Source:
Roots.
Content:
Asparagine, biotin, choline, fat, folio acid, glycyrrhizin, gum, inositol, lecithin, manganese, pantothenic acid, para-aminobenzoic acid, pentacyclic terpenes, phosphorus, protein, sugar, yellow dye, vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, and E.
Uses:
Recommended for: allergic disorders, asthma, chronic fatigue, depression, emphysema, fever, herpes virus infection, hypoglycemia, inflammatory bowel disorders, colon cleansing, decreasing muscular spasms, increasing fluidity of mucus in the lungs and bronchial tubes, promoting adrenal gland function. Has estrogen- and progesterone-like effects; may change the pitch of the voice. Stimulates the production of interferon.
LOBELIA
(INDIAN TOBACCO)
Source:
Flowers, leaves, seeds.
Content:
Alkaloids, chelidonic acid, isolobeline, lobelic acid, lobeline, selenium, sulfur.
Uses: