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Acacia (Acacia nilotica) – vermifuge, eases diarrhea and internal bleeding, also used to treat skin diseases.
Aloe vera – worms, relieves headaches, soothes chest pain, ulcers and for skin diseases and allergies.
Basil (Ocimum basillicum) – excellent for heart
Balsam apple (Malus sylvestris) or Apple of Jerusalem – laxative, skin allergies, soothes headaches, gums and teeth, for asthma, liver stimulant, weak digestion.
Bayberry (Myrica cerefera) – stops diarrhea, soothes ulcers, shrinks hemorrhoids, repels flies.
Belladonna – pain reliever; camphor tree-reduces fevers, soothes gums, soothes epilepsy.
Caraway (Carum carvi; Umbelliferae) – soothes flatulence, digestive, breath freshener.
Cardamom (Eletarria cardamomum; Zingiberacae) – Used as spice in foods, digestive, soothes flatulence.
Colchicum (Citrullus colocynthis) – also known as “Meadow Saffron”, soothes rheumatism, reduces swelling.
Common Junniper tree (Juniperis phonecia; Juniperis drupacea) – digestive, soothes chest pains, soothes stomach cramps.
Cubeb pepper (Piper cubeba; Piperaceae)- urinary tract infections, larynx, and throat infections, gum ulcers and infections, soothes headaches.
Dill (Anethum graveolens) – soothes flatulence, relieves dyspepsia, laxative and diuretic properties.
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) – respiratory disorders, cleanses the stomach, calms the liver, soothes pancreas, reduces swelling.
Frankincense (Boswelia carterii) – throat and larynx infections, stops bleeding, cuts phlegm, asthma, stops vomiting.
Garlic (Allium sativa) – gives vitality, soothes flatulence and aids digestion, mild laxative, shrinks hemorrhoids, rids body of “spirits” (note, during the building of the Pyramids, the workers were given garlic daily to give them the vitality and strength to carry on and perform well).
Henna (Lawsonia inermis) – astringent, stop diarrhea, close open wounds (and used as a dye).
Honey – was widely used, a natural antibiotic and used to dress wounds and a base for healing ungaunts, as was castor oil, coriander, beer and other foods.
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) – mild laxative, expels phlegm, soothes liver, pancreas and chest and respiratory problems.
Mustard (Sinapis alba)- induces vomiting, relieves chest pains.
Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) – stops diarrhea, relieves headaches, soothes gums, toothaches and backaches.
Onion (Allium cepa) – diuretic, induces perspiration, prevents colds, soothes sciatica, relieves pains and other cardiovascular problems.
Parsley (Apium petroselinum) – diuretic.
Mint (Mentha piperita) – soothes flatulence, aids digestion, stops vomiting, breath freshener.
Sandalwood (Santallum Album) – aids digestion, stops diarrhea, soothes headaches and gout (used, of course in incense).
Sesame (Sesamum indicum) – soothes asthma.
Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) – laxative.
Thyme (Thymus/Thimbra) – pain reliever.
Tumeric (Curcumae longa) – close open wounds (also was used to dye skin and cloth).
Poppy (Papaver somniferum) – relieves insomnia, relieves headaches, anesthetic, soothes respiratory problems, deadens pain. (“Ancient Egyptian Medicine,” n.d.).