Overview of Lobelia Lobelia is an herb that opens you up. For the person without air, without a voice, who feels deflated or suspects a deflation deep within themselves — Lobelia inflata is a powerful and helpful herb. Its name, inflata, is derived from the way in which the flowers inflate into puffy pods upon constructing their seeds. Just […]
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Family: LamiaceaeParts used: leaves, flowers(+steam-distilled Essential Oil – Leaves, flowers, twigs) Rosemary Phytochemistry Volatile oils c1%((1% of the plant is composed of volatile oils) (containing 2-5% esters, mainly borneol acetate and 10-18% free alcohols including borneol and linalol)), alpha & beta pinene, camphor, camphene, 1,8 cineole, and verbenoneFlavonoids (diosmin, apigenin, diosmetin, genkwanin, 6-methoxygenkwanin, hispidulin, sinensetin, luteolin and
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Family: FabaceaeParts used: RootsName origin: Greek – Glykys (sweet) + rhiza (root). Glabra is latin, meaning smooth or bald. Licorice Phytochemistry Triterpenoid saponins (glycyrrhizin/glycyrrhicic acid) (2-6%) Glycyrrhetinic acid (metabolised from glycyrrhizin) Sterols (inc. beta-sitosterol) Phytoestrogens (inc. glabrene, isoliquiritigenin) FlavonoidsBitter principle (glycyrmarin)Volatile oil Licorice Energetics: Sweet, neutral to warm, moistening, harmonizing, tonifying. Embark on The
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Overview of Rose There are thousands of species of Rose, most of which possess similar medicinal qualities. If you find a rose, or its hip, you can for the most part assume that the rosehips will be rich in vitamin C and other nutrients, and that the petals will serve as a confection (enhance taste)
Overview of Great Mullein Mullein manifests in the shape of a spine, and in accordance with this doctrine of signature, the root is distinguished for its ability to improve spinal complaints. But primarily Mullein is a lung herb, having a relaxing, soothing, coating, and expectorant action on trapped mucous within the lungs and throat. Mullein’s
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Overview It was once a ubiquitous practice in the daily life of most North Americans to consume Dandelion leaves in the early Spring, as they are one of the first edible plants to appear as the lasts snows melt. And what a sadness it is for us today to have lost such a tradition. For
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Overview: Raspberry leaf has three primary uses: during pregnancy, gynecological complaints, and cases of diarrhea. Many of the brambles (e.g. blackberry root (raspberry is also a bramble)) have a slowing effect on over-stimulation of the bowels, because they contain high amounts of tannins and act as astringents. For the same reasons, raspberry leaf is good for
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Overview of Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) Excellent CNS herb, fantastic herb for skin problems exacerbated by stress, as well as a great blood mover (circulatory). Gotu Kola acts as a remedy during times of stress, for brain regeneration and CNS in general. Powerful spiritual herb. Most people in the West would benefit from this herb,
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Overview of Lavender (Lavandula officinalis) A beloved and revered herb throughout history. Very effective herb for anxiety. The essential oil of Lavender may be more effective for short-term anxiety, but the whole flower is better long-term. Cooling herb. A powerful anti-convulsive herb, as well as for insomnia in some people. Great for workaholics with tension
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Overview of Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) Any herb which acts as a vermifuge (expels worms), has a powerful and sometimes weakening action on the general health of our entire body. This is a potent herb, but a highly beneficial one for most people, as it positively impacts the stomach, liver, and digestive system. For remedies of
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