Dandelion Leaf

Dandelion Leaf

Summary: Although it’s often dismissed as little more than a stubborn lawn weed, dandelion has been used in many forms of traditional medicine for centuries. While Taraxacum officinale is the most common type, many other dandelion species exist. Not only can the leaves, roots, and flower add a pop of color to your plate, but […]

Cayenne Root

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb:  CAYENNE ROOT Botanical name:  Capsicum minimum Origin:  India Therapeutic actions:  Anesthetic; Anti-Hemorrhoidal; Anti-Bacterial; Alterative; Astringent; Antispasmodic; Anti-Rheumatic; Antiseptic; Carminative; Diaphoretic; Digestive; Emetic; Irritant; Pungent; Rubefacient; Sialagogue; Stimulant; Stomachic;:Sudorific; Tonic Nutrients:  Amino Acids, Calcium, Essential Fatty Acids, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, C, E and […]

Cascara Sagrada Bark

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb:  CASCARA SAGRADA BARK Botanical name:  Rhamnus purshiana Origin:  USA Therapeutic actions:  Laxative; Purgative; Tonic Nutrients:  Calcium, Choline, Copper, Essential Fatty Acids, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, Silicon, Zinc, Vitamins A, B1, B2 and C Drug interactions: Interacts with Digoxin,Thiazide, Diurectics, Antiarythmics, Digitalis Glycosides and Indomethacin. Description:  One of the best herbs for the entire […]

Valerian Root

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: VALERIAN ROOT Botanical name: Valeriana officinalis Origin: USA/Croatia Therapeutic actions: Antispasmodic; Anodyne; Cathartic; Carminative; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Hypnotic; Nervine; Sedative; Stimulant; Tonic. Nutrients: Calcium, choline, essential fatty acids, iron, magnesium, manganese, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, zinc, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3 and C. Drug Interactions: No known Drug Interactions. Description: It is known […]

Uva Ursi Leaf

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: UVA URSI LEAF Botanical name: Arctostaphylos uva ursi Origin: Spain/Albania Therapeutic actions: Antiseptic; Astringent; Birthing aid; Disinfectant; Diuretic; Hypnotic; Kidney; Lithontriptic; Mucilage; Nephritic; Poultice; Skin; Tonic. Nutrients: Calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, zinc, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3 and C. Drug Interactions: Interacts with Acetaminophen with Codeine, Atropine, Cardec […]

Turkey Rhubarb Root a.k.a Rhubarb Root

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: TURKEY RHUBARB ROOT a.k.a RHUBARB Botanical name: Rheum palmatum Origin: China Therapeutic actions: Anti-cholesterolemic; Antiseptic; Anthelmintic;; Antispasmodic;;Anti-tumor; Aperient; Antibilious; Astringent; Cholagogue; Cathartic; Demulcent;; Diuretic; Hepatic; Laxative; Peristaltic;; Purgative; Sialagogue; Stomachic; Tonic; Vulnerary. Nutrients: Calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sulfur, zinc, vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, C and E. Description: This herb […]

Thyme Leaf

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: THYME LEAF Botanical name: Thymus vulgaris Origin: Morocco/Spain Therapeutic actions: Anthelmintic; Antiseptic; Antispasmodic; Aromatherapy; Carminative; Deodorant; Diaphoretic; Disinfectant; Emmenagogue; Expectorant; Sedative; Tonic; Vulnerary. Nutrients: Amino Acids, calcium, essential fatty acids, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc , vitamins B1, B2, B3 and C. Drug Interactions: No known Drug Interactions. Description: Thyme is […]

Tansy Leaf

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: TANSY LEAF Botanical name: Tanacetum vulgare Origin: Hungary Therapeutic actions: Anthelmintic; Abortifacient stimulant; Anti-venomous; Antispasmodic; Carminative; Diaphoretic; Depurant; Detergent; Emmenagogue; Sedative; Tonic; Vulnerary. Description: Tansy is valuable in exhausting diseases. Internal uses: It may be used to promote menstruation, flatulence, measles, tuberculosis, leprosy, insect, snake bites, hysteria, jaundice, dropsy, kidney weakness, stomach spasms, […]

Gravel Root a.k.a Queen of the Meadow

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: GRAVEL ROOT a.k.a QUEEN OF THE MEADOW Botanical name: Eupatorium purpureum Origin: USA Therapeutic actions: Astringent; Diuretic; Nervine; Relaxant; Stimulant; Tonic. Description: Its main use is to treat urinary infections and stones/gravel. Internal uses: Used by the native American Indians as a diaphoretic to induce perspiration and break a fever. It is toning […]

Nettle Root

Summary: Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica L.) is a wild herbaceous perennial blooming plant that is commonly known as stinging nettle. It’s a common, multi-purpose crop that’s sometimes overlooked. Europe, Asia, North Africa, and North America are all home to stinging nettle. It is a plant that’s edible and has nutritional and medicinal properties. Young leaves […]

Nettle Leaf

Summary: Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica L.) is a wild herbaceous perennial blooming plant that is commonly known as stinging nettle. It’s a common, multi-purpose crop that’s sometimes overlooked. Europe, Asia, North Africa, and North America are all home to stinging nettle. It is a plant that’s edible and has nutritional and medicinal properties. Young leaves […]

Juniper Berries

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: JUNIPER BERRIES Botanical name: Juniperus communis Origin: Albania/Croatia Therapeutic actions: Antiseptic; Aromatic; Anodyne; Carminative; Decongestant; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Digestive; Emmenagogue; Rubefacient; Stimulant; Stomachic; Tonic. Nutrients: Calcium, chromium, iron, magnesium, manganese, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, zinc vitamins A, B1, B2, B3 and C. Drug interactions: Interacts with loop and Thiazide diuretics, Spironolactone, Triamterene. Description: […]

Irish Moss Seaweed

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: IRISH MOSS SEAWEED Botanical name: Chondrus crispus Origin: Canada Therapeutic actions: Alterative; Anti-tussive; Emollient; Mild Laxative; Mucilant; Nutritive; Demulcent; Relaxing expectorant; Tonic. Nutrients: Calcium, iron, iodine, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, vitamins B1, B2, B3 and C. Description: Irish Moss is a seaweed. This is a nourishing food for those recovering from […]

Burdock Root

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: BURDOCK ROOT Botanical name: Arctium lappa Origin: USA/China Therapeutic actions: Alterative; Anti-scorbutic; Anti-bacterial; Anti-fungal; Anti-rheumatic; Antibiotic; Anti-phlogistic; Aperient; Blood purifier; Carminative; Cholagogue; Depurative; Demulcent; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Hypoglycemic; Mild Laxative; Stomachic; Tonic. Nutrients: Amino acids, calcium, chromium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, zinc vitamins A, B1, B2, B3 and C. Drug […]

Bugleweed

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: BUGLEWEED Botanical name: Lycopus virginicus Origin: China Therapeutic actions: Anti-dandruff; Antithyroid; Astringent; Bitter; Cardiac; Diuretic; Emmenagogue; Hemostatic; Hypoglycemic; Narcotic; Sedative; Tonic. Nutrients: Calcium, potassium, phosphorus, vitamins A and C. Drug interactions: Interacts with thyroid hormones. Description: It has been used to treat an overactive thyroid gland and the racing heartbeat that often accompanies […]

Buckthorn Bark

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: BUCKTHORN BARK Botanical name: Rhamnus frangula Origin: Hungary/Poland Therapeutic actions: Alterative; Anthelmintic; Bitter; Cathartic; Cholagogue; Depurative; Diuretic; Emetic; Laxative (the fresh bark is violently purgative); Tonic, Vermifuge. Drug interactions: Interacts with Digoxin and any type of Diuretics. Check with doctor if on Oral Corticosteroids. Nutrients: Buckthorn contains moderate amounts of calcium, phosphorus and […]

Buchu Leaf

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: BUCHU LEAF Botanical name: Barosma betulina Origin: S. Africa Therapeutic actions: Anti-lithic; Antiseptic; Astringent; Antispasmodic; Carminative, Diuretic; Diaphoretic; Lithotriptic; Stomachic, Sudorific; Stimulant; Tonic. Nutrients: Calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, zinc, vitamins B1, B2, and B3. Drug interactions: Interacts with Loop Diuretics, Spironolactone, Thiazide Diuretics, and Triamterene. Description: Lessons the inflammation […]

Borage Leaf

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: BORAGE LEAF Botanical name: Borago officinales Origin: Hungary/Canada/USA Therapeutic actions: Aperient; Anti-rheumatic; Bitter; Demulcent; Diaphoretic; Depurative; mild diuretic; Emollient; Expectorant; Febrifuge; Laxative; Lenitive; Pectoral; Sudorific; mild sedative; Stimulant; Tonic. Nutrients: Calcium, choline, essential fatty acids, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, vitamins B1, B2, B3 and C. Drug interactions: No known drug interactions. Description: […]

Blue Vervain Root

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Herb: BLUE VERVAIN ROOT Botanical name: Verbena hastata Origin: USA Therapeutic actions: Alterative; Analgesic; Anti-inflammatory; Anti-pyretic; Astringent; Anti-periodic; Antispasmodic; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Emetic; Emmenagogue; Expectorant; Galactogogue; Nervine; Parasiticide; Relaxant; Stimulant; Tonic; Vermifuge; Vulnerary. Nutrients: Calcium, manganese, vitamins C and E. Drug interactions: No known drug interactions. Description: A natural tranquilizer and counteracts periodic disorders of […]

Blue Lotus, Egyptian

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A.K.A Blue Lotus, Egyptian Flower, Blue Lily Botanical name: Nymphaea caerulea Origin: Egypt Therapeutic actions: Aphrodisiac; Stimulant; Tonic. Nutrients: Taurine, vitamins B3, B5, B6 and B12. Drug interactions: No known drug interactions. Description: It has been used in ancient Egypt as a key to good health, sex and re-birth. It has been said to […]
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