MOUSE EAR / Hieracium pilosella. Britain & Europe. *Used originally to temper steel. Actions: Astringent & Expectorant. Cultivation: A small herb that grows in sandy places. Product: the Leaves are used. 

    Used to Treat: Lung Conditions: as an Astringent & Expectorant. Skin: as a Salve. Whooping Cough: as an Astringent & Expectorant. 

MUGWORT / Artemisia vulgaris. Britain. One of the most popular Women's remedies. Actions: Diuretic & Diaphoretic. Cultivation: A small herb that profusely seeds itself and spreads by Rhizomes and grows to 90 cm, with deeply incised deep green leaves above and greyish white below. Product: the Leaves are used. 

    Used to Treat: Menstrual Conditions: as a Diuretic & Diaphoretic to bring on the Menses. Nervous System: One of the most important Nervine herbs used to balance as well as to treat any damage to it.        

    Horses: Stringhalt: used to correct.   

MUIRA - PUAMA / Liriosma ovata / Brazil. Actions: One of the strongest and most reliable Aphrodisiacs known and a Stimulant of extraordinary quality. Cultivation: A considerable sized tree. Product: the Roots are used. 

    Used to Treat: Ageing: assists to prolong Virility. Debility: Specific for Women. Impotency: Nervous Exhaustion: Specific for Women.  

MULBERRY / Morus nigra. Asia / Europe. 

    Used to Treat: Bleeding: to staunch. Circulatory Conditions: Digestive Conditions: Gout: Mouth Conditions: as a Gargle. Stomach Conditions:  

MULLEIN / Aaron's Rod / Verbascum thapsus. Wild Herb / Europe. Actions: Astringent, Demulcent, Expectorant, Pectoral & Sedative. Cultivation: A tall perennial plant of cylindrical growth with a tower of yellow flowers. Product: the Leaves & Flowers are used / the whole herb above the ground. Oil: steep the Flowers in Oil in the Sunlight for 3 weeks and then strain out the Flowers and add fresh ones to the Oil and repeat 2 - 3 times. 

    Used to Treat: Bronchitis Spasm - Tubes: Specific as an Infusion or use the Oil or Tea. Bruises: Externally the Oil from the Flowers is used. Colds & Flu: Cough - Dry - Painful - Hard: use the Oil or Tea. Ear - Ache: with the Oil used to relieve pain. Emphysema: Haemorrhoids: Externally the Oil from the Flowers is used. Laryngitis: Lung Inflammation: Specific as an Infusion. Rash - Nappy: Externally the Oil from the Flowers is used. Respiratory Conditions: Specific as an Expectorant & Sedative. Throat - Inflammation: use the Oil or Tea. Warts: Externally the Oil from the Flowers is used. 

MULTIFLORA ROSE / Rosa multiflora. Used to Treat: Mouth - Dry: Swelling: 

MUSKSEED / Hibiscus abelmoschus. India. Actions: strong Aromatic. Cultivation: A small shrub of bold appearance. Product: the Seeds are used. Used to Treat: Insecticide: to rid the Body of Lice & Scabies.  

MUSTARD / White Mustard / Brassica alba -  Black Mustard / Brassica nigra. Northern Hemisphere. (Use the English one.) 

    Actions: Diuretic, Powerful Emetic & Irritant, Rubefacient & Stimulant. Powder Seeds: are excellent Rubefacients to warm the Skin & Flesh and reduce pain. Cultivation: A short growing annual herb with bright yellow flowers. Product: the Seeds are used. Condiment: for negating the effects of Fatty Foods. Paste or Powder: by adding water. Plaster: add sufficient tepid water and flour to 1 Tablespoon of crushed Mustard Seeds to make a thick paste and place the mixture in a folded cloth and apply to the painful area. If the Skin is delicate or dry, massage the area with Olive Oil first and do not leave the Plaster on for more then 5 minutes and check the Skin is not unduly reddened or burned. 

    Used to Treat: Arthritis - Arthritic Pain: with an embrocation or in a bath to relieve. Feet: use a Mustard bath to revive cold and wet Feet and ward off a chill. Blend 3 Tablespoons of Mustard Powder with a little water and add to a bowl of hot water large enough for both Feet and soak for 15 minutes. Hypothyroidism: Internal Inflammations: with an Embrocation or in a bath to relieve or use a Poultice to encourage Blood flow towards the surface. Neuralgia: with an Embrocation or in a bath to relieve or use a Poultice to encourage Blood flow towards the surface. Raynaud's Disease: Rheumatism - Rheumatic Pain: with an Embrocation or in a Bath to relieve or use a Poultice to encourage Blood flow towards the surface. Sciatica: with an Embrocation or in a Bath to relieve or use a Poultice to encourage Blood flow towards the surface. 

MYROBALANS / Terminalia chebula. India. Actions: Astringent & Cathartic. *Also used to tan leather. Cultivation: A moderate to large sized tree. Product: the Fruit is used.  

MYRRH / Giant Chervil / Sweet Chervil / Sweet Cicely / Commiphora molmol / myrrha. - Burseraceae Family. Arabia & East Africa. * Immune System herb and good for the Digestive Tract. 

    Actions: Anti - Catarrhal, Anti Microbial, Anti - Septic, Astringent, Expectorant, Healing, Stimulant & Vulnerary. Cultivation: A large shrub of irregular growth. Product: the Resinous hardened Gum is used that contains Essential Oils. Externally: Combine with Witch Hazel. Infusions & Decoctions: are hard to produce, as the Resin does not dissolve easily. Internally: For the Immune System.

    Used to Treat: Boils: by applying it locally for it's Anti - Microbial action. Cuts: by applying it locally for it's Anti - Microbial action. Canker Sores: Powdered is used for mild Inflammation of the Mouth & Throat as it contains high amounts of Tannin - Tannic Acid - that gives foods an Astringent taste and it is also Anti - Septic with a broad spectrum Anti - Bacterial & Anti - Viral action. Can be obtained in Capsules that can be opened and dab directly on the Sore and as a Tea it is high in Tannin and the used bag can be placed directly on the Sores. Other herbs high in Tannin that can be made into Teas are Bearberry, Eucalyptus, Liquorice, Peppermint, Raspberry, Sage & St. John's Wort. Colds: combine with Echinacea and also use as a Gargle and then swallow after. Flu: combine with Echinacea. Fungal Infections: to immediately ease. Gingivitis: as a Mouth - Wash. Glandular Fever: combine with Echinacea and also use as a Gargle and then swallow after. Infections: combine with Echinacea. Laryngitis: combine with Echinacea and also use as a Gargle and then swallow after. Mouth - Sores: to immediately ease caused by Allergy, Bacterium, Fungus or Viruses. Mouth - Ulcers: as a Mouth - Wash. Mouth Wash: by adding a few drops of Tincture to Sherry to cleanse. (Very Bitter.) Pharyngitis: combine with Echinacea and also use as a Gargle and then swallow after. Pyorrhoea: as a Mouth - Wash. Sinusitis: combine with Echinacea and also use as a Gargle and then swallow after. Skin Conditions: by applying it locally for it's Anti - Microbial action. Throat - Sore: by adding the Tincture to water and use as a Gargle or Mouth - Wash. Tooth - Ache: apply the Tincture. Tooth - Cavity - Decay: combine Myrrh, Salt & Vinegar to relieve. Tooth Paste: Used in Toothpaste in health shops. Ulcers: dissolve the Tincture in Alcohol - 1 to 4ml x 3 times a day. Wounds: by applying it locally for it's Anti - Microbial action.  

MYRTLE / Myrtus communis / Europe in warmer areas. Cultivation: A strong bushy shrub. Product: the Leaves are used. 

    Used to Treat: Consumption: Specific. Cramps - Night: used as a Balm. 

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