Woodruff stimulates the gastrointestinal tract. It also decreases the thickness and increases the fluidity of mucus from lungs and bronchial tubes. It interferes with absorption of iron and other minerals when taken internally. Woodruff is used as a flavoring agent in May wine. It is also popular in sachets for its pleasant odor. Grieve: The dried herb may be kept among linen, like lavender, to preserve it from insects. In the Middle Ages it used to be hung and strewed in churches, and on St. Barnabas Day and on St. Peter's, bunches of box, Woodruff, lavender and roses found a place there. It was also used for stuffing beds.

Rosemary is a traditional meat preservative, and is an essential ingredient in many meat dishes, soups, souffles and breads. Rosemarys traditional role in herbal medicine is confirmed by modern research. The volatile oil, including eucalyptol (cineole), has been shown to have potent antibacterial effects and to relax smooth muscles in the lungs. Rosmarinic acid has antioxidant activity. Another ingredient of rosemary, known as carnosol, inhibits cancer formation in animal studies. The German Commission E monograph suggests a daily dose of rosemary leaf, taken as a tea or tincture. A medicinal wine can be prepared by combining about 4 teaspoonfuls with 1 liter of wine; let stand for 5 days, shaking occasionally. Animal tests have demonstrated Rosemarys ability to control spasms in the gallbladder and upper intestine, improve the flow of blood to the heart, and strengthen the action of the heart muscle. This has a toning and calming effect on the digestion, especially where psychological tension is present. Useful for appetite loss, flatulent dyspepsia, headache or depression associated with debility and blood pressure problems. Grieve: Oil of Rosemary has the carminative properties of other volatile oils and is an excellent stomachic and nervine, curing many cases of headache. An infusion of the dried plant (both leaves and flowers) combined with borax and used when cold, makes one of the best hairwashes known. It forms an effectual remedy for the prevention of scurf and dandruff.

This beautiful herb has many uses, culinary, cosmetic and medicinal. It is used as an infusion, decoction and bath additive. It is an effective herb for headaches, especially when they are related to stress. The German Commission E approved the internal use of lavender for restlessness or insomnia and nervous stomach irritations. The German Standard License for lavender tea lists it for restlessness, sleeplessness, lack of appetite, nervous irritable stomach, meteorism, and nervous disorders of the intestines. The volatile or essential oil of lavender contains many medicinal components, including perillyl alcohol, linalool, and geraniol. The oil is calming and thus can be helpful in some cases of insomnia. One study of elderly persons with sleeping troubles found that inhaling lavender oil was as effective as tranquilizers. A lavender bath before bedtime is soothing to rheumatism and sleeep-inducing. Grieve: Lavender was used in earlier days as a condiment and for flavouring dishes 'to comfort the stomach.' Gerard speaks of Conserves of Lavender being served at table. It has aromatic, carminative and nervine properties. Though largely used in perfumery, it is now not much employed internally, except as a flavouring agent, occurring occasionally in pharmacy to cover disagreeable odours in ointments and other compounds. A tea brewed from Lavender tops, made in moderate strength, is excellent to relieve headache from fatigue and exhaustion, giving the same relief as the application of Lavender water to the temples.