Tag: tincture
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Valerian
Valerian root is relaxant, gastrointestinal, pain and circulatory aid herb. It is primarily known to be used for insomnia. This warming plant has also other uses.
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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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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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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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Solomon’s Seal
Polygonatum biflorum Tendons, Muscles, Bones & Ligaments Aid, Arthritis, Wounds/Skin, Gastrointestinal (GI), Respiratory, Reproductive, Neuroprotective, Blood glucose Tendons, Muscles, Bones & Ligaments Aid – stimulates tissue repair, tendonitis, joints, stretched (overused) muscles or ligaments. Apply root tincture to the area 2-3 times a day. Wounds/Skin – stimulates tissue repair, dry skin, wounds, boils, hemorrhoids, acne,…
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