Harness the Healing Power of Plants. Find out their remarkable properties from Susanne Fischer-Rizzi, naturopath, herbalist, and author of the bestselling Complete Aromatherapy Handbook. She offers hundreds of her own personal, detailed remedies (plus some great classics), as well as tips on using, growing, harvesting, and cooking with plants. Angelica strengthens your resistance to flu, while Chicory lowers blood sugar levels. Chamomile is a good remedy for irritated skin ailments like eczema. Ground Ivy's anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and astringent properties are based on the wealth of tannins, bitter compounds, and essential oils that it contains. It's readily available as a starter plant and propagates quickly. These marvelous plants can heal and restore us.