Third Age Herb Gardens

Fenugreek
Reduces urine sugar levels.
Aids digestion and if you have e3xcess seeds from your crop it makes great sprouts.

Borage
The leaves act as an adrenal tonic and the oil from the seed is excellent for rheumatic disorders. The oil can also be applied externally for eczema.

Aloe vera
Used externally the gel from the leaves is amazingly soothing to many skin conditions.
Carefully used and avoiding the 'bitters' it settles some digestive dis-orders

Elder
The whole plant is useful. The berries are full of vitamin A and C, The leaves are useful as a tea for gout and rheumatic disorders, The root eases blood pressure and the flowers are stimulant.