Memory enhancement

Decoct stem & drink x1-2 teaspoons several x/day.

Cancer

Boil leaves in water, steep 30 min, filter & drink 1 teaspoon x 3/day for 1 mth.

Arteriosclerosis

Boil ground roots in water for 5 min & drink x2 cups/day for 14 days.

Chilblains

Strike fresh stem & leaves against skin.

Heart disease

Decoct aerial parts & drink daily.

Strengthen blood circulation

Decoct roots & drink hot x4/day for 1 mth.

Eczema/ itchy skin

1. Dry leaves in sun + germander sage (Teucrium creticum) leaves, grind, mix + olive oil & apply to affected area.
2. Apply fresh leaves/ twigs to affected area x1/ day.

Hair loss

1. Decoct leaves & apply to hair.
2. Prepare infusion of aerial parts + flowers & spread over scalp x1/ day.

Open boil

Crush fruits, wet + water & spread over cloth; apply as bandage to boil.

Skin allergy

Apply fresh stem to affected area once when needed.

Constipation

Decoct aerial parts & drink 1-2 teaspoons x3 /day.

Indigestion

Decoct aerial parts & drink 1-2 teaspoons x3/ day.

Stomach ulcer

Boil leaves in water, stand for a while, filter & drink x1 cup mornings for 15 days.

Anaemia

Boil ground roots in water for 5 min & drink x2 cups/ day for 14 days.

Urinary tract infection

Decoct leaves + common mallow (Malva sylvestris) leaves; add decoction to bath & use as a wash.

Male Infertility

Mix 1 teaspoon seeds + 2 teaspoons honey & eat 1 teaspoon x3/day for 40 days.

Back pain

Grind dried aerial parts to powder & apply to affected area x1/week.

Joint pain/ rheumatism/ arthritis/ inflammation

1. Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 cup evenings until well. (B)
2. Rub fresh leaves over affected area until well.(B)
3. Boil leaves in water & apply as poultice to affected area. (B)
4. Decoct leaves + common mallow (Malva sylvestris) leaves, add to bath & bathe. (B)
5. Decoct leaves, filter & immerse affected area.(B)
6. Decoct leaves & stems & immerse feet x3 /day until well.(B)
7. Decoct aerial parts in water & apply to body (externally). (Z)

Osteoporosis

Boil leaves in water, steep 1 hr & drink 1 teaspoon x3/day for 40 days.

Cough/ catarrh

1. Boil aerial parts in hot water, steep 30 min & drink x2 cups/day until well.
2. Decoct ground aerial parts & drink 1 cup x2/day for 57 days (if catarrh).

Bleeding from womb

Boil ground roots in water for 5 min & drink x2 cups/day for 14 days.

Menstrual pain

1.Decoct leaves & twigs & drink x1-2 teaspoons several times /day.
2. Eat raw plant twigs x1-2 teaspoons several x/day.
3. Boil dried ground leaves in water for 5 min & drink x1-2 teaspoons several x/ day.

Female fertility

1. Decoct leaves & twigs & drink x1-2 teaspoons several x/day.
2. Eat fresh plant & twigs.
3. Grind dried leaves + flowers, boil in water 5 min & drink x1-2 teaspoons, several x/day.

Burn

1. Decoct leaves & apply as poultice to affected area.
2. Apply fresh leaves as poultice to affected area.

Wound inflammation

Decoct leaves + malva leaves, add to bath & bathe.