Tag: plant
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Comfrey
(Symphytum officinale) Russian Comfrey (Symphytum uplandica) Musculoskeletal, Skin, GI, Pain, Mastitis Musculoskeletal – bones, ligaments, tendons – breakage, sprains, pulls, strains (best to start right after the injury) Skin – (allantoin) – bruises, sores, abscesses, cuts, shallow wounds (without infection) diaper rash, insect bites, burns, dandruffs, wrinkles GI – mouth, gastric, and duodenal ulcers Pain…
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Astragalus
Astragalus membranaceus Immunity, Cardiovascular, Renal, Tonic Immunity – raises WBC count and reverses T cells abnormalities; best to use for longer time; especially useful for lingering illnesses; bacterial and viral infections; respiratory, urinary, and GI infections; sepsis; viral hepatitis, myasthenia gravis, lupus; chronic fatigue syndrome, suppressed immunity due to steroids, radiation, chemotherapy, chemicals, aging and…
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Ginkgo Biloba
Circulation, Neuroprotective, Antioxidant, Respiratory, Anti-inflammatory Circulation – blood vessel dilator – Raynaud’s disease, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, some headaches and migraines, erectile dysfunction, low libido, eye support, hearing support, tinnitus, hair growth, stroke Antioxidant – (flavonoids, terpenoids) – neuropathy, eye sight, cardiovascular, aging Neuroprotective – memory, learning, cognition, tiredness, dementia, Alzheimer, stress, anxiety, depression, Respiratory –…
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Lyreleaf sage
Salvia lyrata Infection, Skin conditions, Gastrointestinal (Gi), Respiratory, Anti-anxiety Infection – mouth, sore throat (gargle tea or chew leaves) Skin conditions – sores, wounds, burns, cuts, warts- salve from the root, insect bites – poultice (crushed leaves), skin cancer – use root salve (plant is also called cancer weed, cancer root) Gi – laxative Respiratory…
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Hawthorn
Crataegus spp. Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Mood Lifting, Memory Cardiovascular – strengthens the heart muscle, chest pain (angina), coronary artery disease, improves blood circulation, regulates heart rhythm, regulates BP, lowers cholesterol, varicose veins Anti-inflammatory – Antioxidant Mood Lifting – grieving, sadness, mild depression – tincture from the fresh plant and berries Memory – improves memory due to…
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Motherwort
Leonurus cardiaca Cardiovascular, Nervous system, PMS & Menopause Cardiovascular – strengthens stressed heart (for physically and emotionally stressed heart); cardiac tonic; racing heart; irregular heart beats; palpitations; tachycardia (fast heart beat); improves blood circulation; lowers BP; prevents calcification of arteries; high cholesterol; Nervous system – relaxing herb with sedative effect (best to use regularly) –…
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Dandelion
Taraxacum officinale DETOXIFIER; Gastrointestinal (Gi), Cleanser, Antioxidant, Skin, Osteoporosis, Blood sugar, Anemia, Blood pressure, Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Lactation, Anti-inflammatory Gi – roots – bitter, rich in inulin, used for GI (acts as prebiotic, stimulant – take before meal); liver (stimulates bile production that aid in fat digestion and toxin removal and electrolyte restoration); non-alcoholic jaundice; fatty…
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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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Spiderwort:
Small-Leaf Spiderwort Tradescantia fiumiensis – White flowers Virginia Spiderwort Tradescantia virginiana – Purple flowers Ohio Spiderwort Tradescantia ohiensis – Purple Flowers Purple Heart Tradescantia pallida – all purple even the leaves – Not edible Detoxification, Skin, Female reproductive, Gastrointestinal (Gi), Cancer Detoxification – aid to kidneys – blood circulation and diuresis Gi – Protects and…
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Chickweed
Stellaria media Arthritis, Skin, Nerve pain, Gastrointestinal (Gi), Blood cleanser Arthritis – tea or tincture, bath soak – relieves inflammation and pain from arthritis Skin – rashes, roseola, dermatitis, eczema, hives, shingles, varicose veins – crushed leaves poultice , bath soak Nerve pain GI – constipation (strong decoctions have purgative action), eases digestive pain Cleanser…
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