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Pain Relief & Anti-Inflammatory Remedies
* Willow Bark (Salix alba) – Contained salicin, the precursor to aspirin, used for pain and fever.
* Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) – Another source of natural aspirin.
* Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum) – Used in extreme cases for pain relief (though controversial in medieval Christian Europe).
* Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) – Tea or poultice for pain, relaxation, and inflammation.
* Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger) – A powerful and dangerous sedative, used sparingly.
Stomach & Digestion Aids
* Peppermint (Mentha piperita) – Used to ease indigestion and nausea.
* Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) – Chewed or brewed into tea for bloating and digestion.
* Ginger (Zingiber officinale) – Imported but prized for nausea and stomach upset.
* Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) – Used to expel intestinal parasites.
* Caraway (Carum carvi) – A common medieval remedy for gas and bloating.
Respiratory & Cold Remedies
* Horehound (Marrubium vulgare) – A main ingredient in cough syrups.
* Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) – Used to ease coughs and congestion.
* Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) – Brewed into syrups to treat colds and fevers.
* Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) – Soothing for sore throats.
* Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) – Used for lung ailments and asthma-like symptoms.
Women’s Health & Midwifery Herbs
* Raspberry Leaf (Rubus idaeus) – A common tea for easing pregnancy and childbirth.
* Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) – Used to regulate menstruation but also for dreams and protection.
* Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) – Used for menstrual issues but dangerous in high doses.
* Lady’s Mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris) – Used for fertility and childbirth recovery.
Mental Health & Sleep Aids
* Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) – A medieval sedative used for anxiety and insomnia.
* Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) – Calming, used in baths and sleep satchels.
* Saint John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) – Used to treat melancholy (medieval term for depression).
* Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) – Associated with memory and clarity of mind.
Plague & Protection Remedies
* Rue (Ruta graveolens) – Considered protective against the plague and bad air.
* Angelica (Angelica archangelica) – Used as a plague preventative.
* Vinegar of the Four Thieves – A legendary herbal vinegar with garlic, rosemary, thyme, and other antiseptic herbs, supposedly used by thieves during plagues.
Skin & Beauty Treatments
* Rosewater – Used as a toner and perfume.
* Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) – Astringent for blemishes and cuts.
* Cucumber & Aloe Vera – Used for soothing sunburns and softening skin.
Preparation Methods in Medieval Herbalism
* Teas & Infusions – Herbs steeped in hot water.
* Decoctions – Boiling tougher plant parts like roots and bark.
* Poultices – Crushed herbs applied directly to wounds or sore areas.
* Tinctures – Herbs soaked in alcohol or vinegar for preservation.
* Salves & Ointments – Herbs mixed with fats, beeswax, or oils.
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