Tag: anti-inflammatory
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Kava kava
Kava kava plant is often used as a relaxant for anxiety without the alteration of alertness.
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Mullein
Verbascum thapsus Respiratory, Urinary tract, Ear ache, Anti-inflammatory Respiratory – dry cough, expectorant, bacterial lung infections, asthma, bronchitis, lung congestion, inflammation of trachea, laryngitis Urinary tract – bladder weakness (root), cystitis, diuretic Ear ache – infused warm mullein flower oil with combination of garlic oil – always treat both ears Anti-inflammatory – eyes, skin, sunburn…
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Shepherd’s Purse
Capsella bursa-pastoris Hemostatic, Gastrointestinal (Gi), Urinary tract, Uric Acid, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-bacterial Hemostatic – can stop heavy bleeding (high vitamin K content) – heavy uterine bleeding, hemorrhage of the urinary tract, postpartum hemorrhage, Gi hemorrhage, lung & kidney bleeding, hemorrhoids bleeding; Tincture is used primarily, tea from dry plant is not as potent – double the…
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Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis Anti-inflammatory, Neuroprotective, Circulation, Gastrointestinal Anti-inflammatory – gut inflammation, nerve pain, joint pain, arthritis (pain and swelling – use in combination with other herbs) Neuroprotective – (carbonic acid) improves memory and concentration, dementia, alzheimer’s disease (combine with sage and/or ginkgo) Circulation – used for poor circulation (cold hands and feet) – cardiovascular support, lethargy,…