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  • Rosa gallica L. Rosaceae Distribution: S & C Europe, Western Asia. Culpeper: “Red roses cool, bind, strengthen both vital and animal virtue, restores such as are in consumptions, strengthen. Notes: Rose water and distilled oil of roses have been used in herbal medicine for over a thousand years, and are still used in aromatherapy. Photographed in the Medicinal Garden of the Royal College of Physicians, London.
  • Chamaemelum nobile (L.) All. Asteraceae. English, Roman or garden chamomile Distribution: Europe, Mediterranean. Culpeper (1650): “... assuage swellings, inflammations of the bowels, dissolve wind, are profitable given in clysters or drink, to such as are troubled with colic or [renal] stone.” The leaves are pleasantly fragrant, hence its use as a lawn plant, but also in aromatherapy. A ‘tea’ made from the flowers is apparently used to lighten hair colour. Chamomile contains sesquiterpene lactones, and these are known to possess allergenic properties. Hypersensitivity reactions have been reported in this and other members of the Compositae (Asteraceae) and cross sensitivity reactions may occur (Medicines Control Agency, 2002). Analgesic, and used for cramps and spasms (Quincy, 1718). Chamomile tea is used to help sleep, but may cause uterine contractions so avoid in pregnancy (US National Institutes of Health advice). Photographed in the Medicinal Garden of the Royal College of Physicians, London.
  • [Illustrated order form for The Chelsea Herbalist's (Worthing, west Sussex) bags of dried herbs and pot pourri].
  • [Illustrated order form for The Chelsea Herbalist's (Worthing, west Sussex) bags of dried herbs and pot pourri].
  • [Illustrated order form for The Chelsea Herbalist's (Worthing, west Sussex) bags of dried herbs and pot pourri].
  • [Illustrated order form for The Chelsea Herbalist's (Worthing, west Sussex) bags of dried herbs and pot pourri].
  • Rose flowers (5 varieties). Coloured engraving by H. Fletcher, c. 1730, after J. van Huysum.
  • Sandalwood (Santalum album): flowering and fruiting stem. Chromolithograph by Leighton Brothers, c. 1887, after I. Sinclair.
  • Services at the Positive Place : Winter 1994/95 : a centre in South East London for the support and care of people affected by HIV and AIDS / The Positive Place.
  • Services at the Positive Place : Winter 1994/95 : a centre in South East London for the support and care of people affected by HIV and AIDS / The Positive Place.
  • Services at the Positive Place : Winter 1994/95 : a centre in South East London for the support and care of people affected by HIV and AIDS / The Positive Place.
  • Services at the Positive Place : Winter 1994/95 : a centre in South East London for the support and care of people affected by HIV and AIDS / The Positive Place.
  • Services at the Positive Place : Winter 1994/95 : a centre in South East London for the support and care of people affected by HIV and AIDS / The Positive Place.
  • Services at the Positive Place : Winter 1994/95 : a centre in South East London for the support and care of people affected by HIV and AIDS / The Positive Place.
  • Lavandula augustifolia (Lavender)