tumours, haemorrhoids, sore eyes and rheumatism The root is used for the remedy for the excess menstrual flow, nose bleeding and fever. References:Ody, Penelope, 1995, The complete Medicinal Herbal, TokyoAllardice, P., Bone, K., Hutchison, F., 1994, MAGIC and MEDICINE OF PLANTS, NSW Fisher, C., Painter, G., 1996, MATERIA MEDICA OF WESTERN HERBS FOR THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE, NSWName : Nami Matsumoto Student Number : 9050127101Herb For Melancholic:Common name:German ChamomileLatin name:Matricaria RecutitaTemperament:MelancholicReasons: The nature of Chamomile is hot and moist. It balances the cold and dry temperament of Melancholic.Medical Properties: German Chamomile is the herb with a large number of active constituents though much of its activity is attributed to the volatile oil and flavonoid fractions. German Chamomile tea is used as a sedative. The tea has anti-inflammatory properties, especially useful in allaying arthritis and other conditions characterised by pain, heat, redness and swelling. The volatile oil contributes an anti-inflammatory effect and reduce histamine-induced allergic reactions. Remedy for respiratory catarrh, bronchitis, sinusitis, asthma and high fever. One of the main systems to benefit given the actions of this herb is Gastrointestinal Tract. Chamomile treats the nervous dyspepsia, colic, irritable bowel syndrome, flatulence, diarrhoea, nausea due to nervous, indigestion, gastric and duodenal ulcers. Relieves the insomnia, nervous tension, digestive headaches, migraine and vertigo. Remedy for dysmenorrhoea, amenorrhoea due to psychological causes, morning sickness and mastitis. Treats the external inflammation, such as nappy rash, eczema, acne and wounds, etc.References:Ody, Penelope, 1995, The complete Medicinal Herbal, TokyoAllardice, P., Bone, K., Hutchison, F., 1994, MAGIC and MEDICINE OF PLANTS, NSW Fisher, C., Painter, G., 1996, MATERIA MEDICA OF WESTERN HERBS FOR THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE, NSWName : Nam...
