Allspice — also known as Jamaican pepper, pimienta, or newspice — is a single spice with a unique flavor profile described as a blend of up to four different spices, hence the name. Since it’s a spice, it’s usually consumed in small amounts. However, allspice has also been used in folk medicine due to its […]
Summary: There are more than 300 species of the aloe plant, but Aloe barbadensis (aka aloe vera) is the best known and is prized in the health and beauty worlds for its healing properties. The spiky succulent plant grows naturally in dry, tropical climates in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the southern and western parts of […]
Summary: Alfalfa leaf is known for its nutritious qualities. This flowering perennial is a member of the pea family and is cultivated worldwide. Medicago sativa has been used as a healthful tonic in American folk herbalism, a culinary food in India, and as digestive support in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Organic alfalfa leaf can be […]
Summary: The name agrimony comes from the Greek Argemone, which means a plant that is healing to the eyes, although Agrimony isn’t often used in this capacity. Eupetoria is a reference to a king who died in 63 BC and was renowned for his herbal skill and knowledge. It is also called church steeples for […]
Summary: Agar (or Agar Agar), sometimes referred to as kanten, is a gelling agent coming from a South East Asian seaweed. It is used for scientific purposes (in biology for instance), as a filler in paper sizing fabric and as a clarifying agent in brewing. Agar can also be used as a laxative (it’s 80-percent […]
Summary: The African Mango tree is native to the humid tropical forests of Nigeria, Southern Cameroon, Ghana and Congo. It grows to 130 feet tall. African Mango trees grow naturally in canopied jungles and rain-forests. Its edible mango fruits have two fruiting seasons from April to July and September to October. The fruits are processed […]
About Herbal Tinctures How To Use Tinctures Single Herbs Specialized Products Oils Essential Oils Emotional Flower Remedies Special Formulations Tincture Formulations References Glossary Click on a link below to view Tincture Formulations Herbal Description. AACN & SKN SPT ADD/ADHD SPT ADRNLS & HYPGLYCM SPT ALLRGS RLF ANEM RLF ANT-ANXTY […]
About Herbal Tinctures How To Use Tinctures Single Herbs Specialized Products Oils Essential Oils Emotional Flower Remedies Special Formulations Tincture Formulations References Glossary Click on a link below to view Special Formulations Herbal Description. 0-937TH WEEK PREGNANCY TEAAARNICA CALENDULA SALVE BB-SALVEBURN GEL CCAC TEA CALENDULA MARIGOLD SOAPCAT’S CLAW TEA, REGULARCAT’S CLAW […]
About Herbal Tinctures How To Use Tinctures Single Herbs Specialized Products Oils Essential Oils Emotional Flower Remedies Special Formulations Tincture Formulations References Glossary Click on a link below to view Emotional Flower Remedies Herbal Description A ACCEPTANCE & PEACEADD & ADHD BBLOCKAGE REMOVER CCALM & COLLECTEDCLARITYCOOPERATION DDEPRESSION GONEDON’T WORRY BE HAPPY […]
About Herbal Tinctures How To Use Tinctures Single Herbs Specialized Products Oils Essential Oils Emotional Flower Remedies Special Formulations Tincture Formulations References Glossary Click on a link below to view Essential Oils Herbal Description CCITRONELLA OIL CLOVE BUD OIL EEUCALYPTUS OIL LLAVENDER FLOWER OIL LEMON OIL OORANGE OIL OREGANO OIL PPATCHOULI […]
About Herbal Tinctures How To Use Tinctures Single Herbs Specialized Products Oils Essential Oils Emotional Flower Remedies Special Formulations Tincture Formulations References Glossary Click on a link below to view Specialized Products Herbal Description. A ACIDOPHILUS APPLE CIDER VINEGAR APPLE PECTIN BBEE POLLEN GRANULES BEE PROPOLIS BENTONITE CLAY a.k.a MONTMORILLONITE CLAY […]
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Absorbent: Attaches to other substances and either neutralizes or renders harmless Adaptogen: A plant property that increases the resistance to stress Alternative: Alters the existing nutritive and excretory processes and gradually restores normal body function Analgesic: A plant property that relieves pain Anodyne: Relieves pain externally Antacid: Corrects acid conditions in the stomach, bowels, and […]
Summary: Abuta is a woody, climbing rainforest vine with leaves up to 30 cm long. It produces inedible, dark, grape-sized berries. It belongs to the genus Cissampelos, of which thirty to forty species are represented in the tropics. Abuta vine is blackish-brown and tough; when freshly cut it has a waxy luster. Abuta is found […]
It is very easy to use tinctures; simply place drops under the tongue or in water, tea or juice. In general, a dose of 6-12 drops can be taken 3 or 4 times a day. In times of health crisis, you can take 30-60 drops each 1/2 hour until the crisis has passed, then resume […]
Why herbal tinctures? Taking fresh herbs is difficult for several reasons. First, it is nearly impossible to get or even find many of these herbs in fresh form. Second, you would have to consume massive quantities of the fresh herb to obtain significant results. And lastly, we must rely on our digestive systems to digest […]
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