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Medicinal Uses
of Herbs

Here is a list of herbs that are used as remedies for a variety of maladies. I have included only those that would have been used during the era which is the setting for Age of the Throne.

Depending on the affliction will determine how the remedy is admisistered. Internally it may be taken in the form of tea, mixed with honey or sugar, just a few drops of essential oils, tinctures, in food, inhalation. Externally it may be used in the form of ointments, oils, tonics, poultices and in bath water, for just a few examples.

HERBS AND THEIR MEDICINAL INDICATIONS
Allspice	Internal: indigestion, flatulence, diabetes External: bruises, muscle pain, toothache
Angelica	Internal: promotes circulation and energy External: carbuncles, boils, sores
Anise	Internal: asthma, bronchial spasms, cardiac fatigue, coughing, flatulence, migraines External: as an ointment or cream can be applied directly to the chest to stimulate the respiratory system
Basil	Internal: anxiety, mental fatigue, nervousness, dizziness, whooping cough External: insect bites and stings, inhalation for sinus, hair tonic blended with rosemary and lavender oils specifically for dark hair
Bergamot	Internal: acne, colic, fevers, indigestion, loss of appetite, psoriasis External: with rubbing alcohol or a base oil can be used to massage the stomach and intestinal areas to combat loss of appetite and indigestion
Borage	Internal: pyrexia, pulmonary disease External: eczema, inflammation
Camphor	Internal: bronchitis, colic, fevers, insomnia, shock External: acne, rheumatism, sprains, toothache
Cardamon	Internal: coughs, colds, flu, bronchitis, asthma, loss of taste, loss of voice, poor absorption, indigestion, dyspepsia, acid regurgitation, depression External: stings, bruising and sprains, low energy, convalescence, enuresis, spermatorrhea
Cedarwood	Internal: bladder infections, bronchitis, coughs, eczema External: alopecia (hair loss), eczema, falling hair
Chamomile	Internal: asthma, coughs, fevers, migraines, nervousness External: acne, bites, cold sores, conjunctivitis, inflammation, stings, teething, toothache, wounds
Cinnamon	Internal: colic, diarrhea, flatulence, infections, influenza External: bites, colds, coughs, lice, scabies, toochaches
Clary Sage	Internal: adrenal stimulant, depression, high blood pressure, nervousness, throat infections External: 1 drop rubbed on the temples result in light euphoria
Clove	Internal: asthma, colic, diarrhea, flatulence, gout, indigestion, measles, worms External: mosquito and moth repellent, scabies, teething, toothache, ulcers, wounds
Coriander	Internal: dyspepsia, loss of appetite, nervous debility External: rheumatic pain
Fennel	Internal: bronchitis, colic, flatulence, gastric pain, hiccups, loss of appetite, nausea, whooping cough External: bruises, flea repellent, sore eyes
Garlic	Internal: asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, colds, constipation, diarrhea, earache, headache, infections, sinusitis, sore throat, whooping cough, worms External: abscesses, boils, carbuncles, ear problems, sores, toothache
Ginger	Internal: loss of appetite, dyspepsia, impotence, scurvy External: rheumatic pains, sore throat, tonsillitis, angina
Hyssop	Internal: asthma, loss of appetite, dermatosis, rheumatism External: wounds, bruises, syphilides, eczema
Jasmine	Internal: apathy, breathing difficulties, bronchial spasms, cough, depression, uterine disorders External: dermatitis, insect bites, dry skin, stings, sunburn
Juniper	Internal: colic, fluid retention, gout, indigestion, rheumatism External: acne, cuts, dermatitis, wounds
Lavender	Internal: asthma, bad breath, coughs, earache, measles, migraine, worms External: acne, burns, cellulite, insect bites, psoriasis, sores, sprains, stress, sunburn
Mustard	Internal: fevers, colds, influenza, loss of appetite External: rheumatic pain, bronchitis
Neroli	Internal: bronchitis, diarrhea, indigestion, insomnia External: acne, enlarged pores, oily skin
Nutmeg	Internal: intestinal infections, bad breath, loss of appetite, gallstones External: rheumatic pains, toothpaste
Pennyroyal	Internal: colic, digestive disorders, fevers, flatulence External: bruises
Peppermint	Internal: asthma, bronchitis, colds, coughs, dermatitis, fainting, fevers, flu, gallstones, halitosis, hysteria, migraine, nausea, scabies, vomiting External: lumbago, headaches, rheumatism, shingles
Rose	Internal: inflammation, sore throat, stress External: chapping, abrasions, sores, ulcers, swelling, eye inflammation
Rosemary	Internal: asthma, baldness, colds, fainting, flu, gallstones, gout, headaches, hysteria, jaundice, migraine, whooping cough External: baldness, burns, dandruff, headaches, lice, migraines scabies, sores, stiffness, wounds
Saffron	Internal: weakness, convalescence, delayed menses, menopausal symptoms, impotence, infertility, anemia, depression External:
Sandalwood	Internal: gonorrhea, cystitis, impotence, chronic bronchitis External: impotence, frigidity, dry skin, chapped skin
Spearmint	Internal: halitosis, aerophagy, asthma, digestive atony, chronic bronchitis, colic, flatulence, food poisoning, indigestion, liver ailments, migraines, palpitations, paralysis, worms External: asthma, bronchitis, headaches, migraines, mosquitoes, scabies, sinusitis, sores, itching, headaches, acne, dermatitis, catarrh
Tarragon	Internal: anorexia, hiccough, flatulence, intestinal parasites External: toothache, headache, insomnia, cuts
Thyme	Internal: candida, colds, fatigue, influenza, kidney infections External: fatigue, headaches, lethargy, migraines, mouthwash, tiredness, wounds
Tumeric Turmeric	Internal: poor digestion, high cholesterol, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, cardiovascular support External: acne, insect bites, sore eyes, bruises, sprains
Ylang-Ylang	Internal: frigidity, hypertension, intestinal infections, lung trouble, tachycardia, impotence, purulent secretions External: acne, insect bites, irritated skin, oily skin