Black Cohosh has been used by Native Americans for more than two hundred years, after they discovered the root of the plant helped relieve menstrual cramps, moderate menstruation and reduce ill symptoms during menopause.
Mediterranean calendula or pot marigold has been used for medicinal purposes since at least the 12th century in Europe though now it is grown as an ornamental plant throughout the world.
As a medicinal plant, lemon balm has traditionally been employed against conditions such as bronchial inflammation, earache, fever, flatulence, headaches, high blood pressure, influenza, mood disorders, palpitations, toothache and vomiting.