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Bloodroot (𝘚𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘢 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴)

BLOODROOT
𝘚𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘢 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴

Tincture of dried rhizome (1:10 herb/extract ratio).

Actions: Stimulates mucous membrane secretions; expectorant. Topical antifungal.

Uses: Sluggish mucous membranes; general atonic conditions of sinuses, lungs and bronchi, (especially in harsh, dry coughs). Sluggish capillary circulation of skin, and cold extremities. Topically applied to treat ringworm or warts.

Dose: Take 10 to 20 drops in half-cup of water, 2 to 4 times per day. (These doses are based on the 1:10 extract only.)

Topically, wet wart or fungus area several times a day, but avoid applying to surrounding healthy skin.

Cautions: Do not take undiluted tincture internally. Lower dosage or discontinue use if stomach irritation, nausea, vomiting or other distressful symptoms occur. Do not take during pregnancy or nursing.

If topical use causes irritation, discontinue use.

This information has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is for educational and research purposes only.

Image Credit: 𝘚𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘢 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴, American medical botany (Pl. VII), Jacob Bigelow [Author] https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:American_medical_botany_(Pl._VII)_BHL2955660.jpg - Public Domain Mark 1.0 https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

#Bloodroot #Sanguinariacanadensis #HerbalMedicine #BotanicalMedicine #Expectorant #RespiratoryHerbs #DryCoughHerbs #MucousMembraneSupport #TopicalAntifungal #RingwormSupport #WartSupport #NorthAmericanHerbs by @herbal_ed

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4 months ago

Arnica (𝘈𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘢)

ARNICA
𝘈𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘢

Tincture of dried flowers
(1:10 herb/menstruum ratio).

Actions: Increases nerve force. Anti-inflammatory, resolvent and deobstruent. Promotes dispersion and absorption of tissues destroyed by traumatic injury or over-exertion.

Uses: Traumatic injury, bruises, and sore strained joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons; tensive backache; concussion; stroke; heart strain and debility of heart muscle due to over-excitement or over-activity; postpartum discomfort and muscular soreness; reduces pain and bleeding after surgery, and facilitates recovery.

Emotional trauma (e.g., sudden bad news, terror, violence). Sadness and depression.

Poor blood circulation, and urinary incontinence due to weak nerve force.

Topically apply over strained sore areas, and insect bites and stings. Gargle for sore throat or laryngitis.

Dose: Take 5 to 10 drops in a full cup of water, 1 to 3 times per day. Best given in small, well-diluted doses. (These doses are based on the 1:10 extract.)

Topically apply cotton cloth wetted with mixture of 1 teaspoon extract and a cup of cool water. Reapply every 1 or 2 hours.

As a gargle, mix 5 to 10 drops in half-cup water and gargle several times per day.

Cautions: Avoid or moderate use in excitement of the nervous system, irritation of stomach and intestines, acute inflammation, high fever or asthma. Excessive doses can cause nervous excitement, and throat and stomach irritation. Prolonged topical use, or application to broken skin may cause skin irritation. Discontinue use if these symptoms appear.

This information has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is for educational and research purposes only.

#HerbalMedicine #Phytotherapy #Arnica #ArnicaMontana #AntiInflammatory #NaturalHealing #BruiseRelief #MuscleRecovery #PainRelief #Homeopathy #BotanicalMedicine #Herbology #PlantBased #NaturalRemedies #TraditionalHerbs #IntegrativeMedicine #HolisticHealth #Wellness #NaturalPainRelief #HealingHerbs by @herbal_ed

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2 years ago

Butcher's Broom (𝘙𝘶𝘴𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘴)

BUTCHER’S BROOM
𝘙𝘶𝘴𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘴

Tincture of dried rhizome

Actions: Anti-inflammatory tonic for the veins and venous circulation. Reduces capillary fragility and permeability. Enhances sluggish venous circulation.

Uses: Extremities and Skin: varicose veins, varicose ulcers and phlebitis, painful veins, leg edema, and cramps (especially during pregnancy); frostbite, chilblains, purpura, and Raynaud’s disease.

Anorectal: reduces swelling, pain, heat and itching of hemorrhoids and anal fissures.

Retina: diabetic retinopathy and retinal bleeding.

Gynecological: vein disorders related to oral contraceptives; premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

Post-Operative: taken before and after surgery to prevent or minimize postoperative thrombosis (especially where anticoagulant therapy is contraindicated).

Dose: Take 30 to 40 drops in 2 to 4 ounces of water, 3 to 5 times per day.

For compress, wet cloth with mixture of 1 teaspoonful of tincture in half-cup water. Renew compress every 1 or 2 hours. Topical use is enhanced when tincture is also taken internally.

Cautions: None known

This information has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is for educational and research purposes only.

Image credit: "Butcher's Broom" by katunchik is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/]
https://www.flickr.com/photos/katunchik/14866227509/

#HerbalMedicine #Phytotherapy #ButchersBroom #RuscusAculeatus #AntiInflammatory #VenousHealth #VaricoseVeins #CirculatorySupport #HemorrhoidRelief #LegCramps #RetinalHealth #PMSRelief #NaturalHealing #BotanicalMedicine #HolisticWellness #TraditionalHerbs #PlantBasedRemedies #IntegrativeMedicine #NaturalCirculationSupport by @herbal_ed

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2 years ago

St. John's Wort (𝘏𝘺𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘮 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘮)

ST. JOHN'S WORT
𝘏𝘺𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘮 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘮

Tincture of fresh flowering & budding tops.

Actions: Increases life and potentiates effects of neurotransmitters. Nerve tonic; mild sedative and antidepressant. Antiviral against HIV and hepatitis C. Vulnerary (especially to inflamed or injured nerves).

Uses: Nervous debility, anxiety and mental depression; anorexia. Nerve injury, inflammation and pain: brain concussion, shock or injury of spine or soreness of spinal area; sciatica; multiple sclerosis; shingles (taken internally and topically). Topically to treat trauma soreness, wounds, bruises, contusions and shingles.

Dose: Take 30 to 40 drops, 2 to 5 times per day. Topically apply full-strength extract if well tolerated, or dilute with 1 or 2 parts water.

Cautions: Avoid intense or prolonged exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light while taking St. John's Wort extract.

#StJohnsWort #HypericumPerforatum #HerbalMedicine #BotanicalMedicine #Phytotherapy #NaturalRemedies #PlantMedicine #NerveTonic #Antiviral #MentalHealth #HerbalHealing #AlternativeMedicine #HolisticHealth #NaturalHealth by @herbal_ed

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2 years ago

Please join me and my dear friend, Rosemary Gladstar as she interviews me on her excellent podcast series, Voices of Our Herbal Elders.

We talk about my founding of Herb Pharm and my experiences with Dr. John Christopher, Dr. Ann Wigmore of Hippocrates Health Institute, ayahuascero Don Salvador Moreno, and other herbal luminaries who have had a strong influence on my life as a medical herbalist.

You can subscribe to Rosemary’s podcast on YouTube or Spotify.

The video link to this interview is on my biolink page.

#Herbalism #HerbalMedicine #PlantMedicine #NaturalHealing #Curandero #HerbalEd #RosemaryGladstar #HerbPharm #UnitedPlantSavers #NaturalRemedies #BotanicalMedicine #HolisticHealth #HerbalCommunity #PlantWisdom #TraditionalHerbalism #HealingPlants #SustainableLiving by @herbal_ed

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2 years ago

Cactus Grandiflorus (𝘚𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘶𝘴 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘶𝘴)

CACTUS GRANDIFLORUS
𝘚𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘶𝘴 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘶𝘴

Tincture of fresh succulent stem & flower

Actions: Excellent heart and nerve tonic (contains no cardiac glycosides). Normalizes heart rhythm and strengthens contractile force.

Uses: Cardiac weakness (especially with feeble, irregular pulse). Nervous disorders with weak heart beat, poor circulation, mental depression and fear. Poor memory, and erectile dysfunction due to inadequate circulation. Nervous heart, hot flashes and general melancholy during menopause. Hypochondria with fear of death.

Dose: Take 30 to 40 drops in 2 to 4 ounces of water, 2 or 3 times per day.

Best results are seen when combined with Hawthorn and Avena, and taken for several months.

Cautions: Not reliable in emergency cardiac cases.

This information has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is for educational and research purposes only.

Image credit: Ed Smith

#SelenicereusGrandiflorus #CactusGrandiflorus #NightBloomingCereus #HerbalMedicine #CardiacWellness #NerveTonic #HeartHealth #NaturalRemedy #BotanicalMedicine #MentalWellness #MenopauseSupport #HypochondriaRelief #Ethnobotany #Pharmacognosy #Phytotherapy #HolisticHealing #AppliedMedicalScience by @herbal_ed

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2 years ago

Dandelion (𝘛𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘹𝘢𝘤𝘶𝘮 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘦)

DANDELION
𝘛𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘹𝘢𝘤𝘶𝘮 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘦

Tincture of fresh whole flowering plant with root.

Actions: Alterative. General tonic for digestive system; improves appetite and digestion. Mild-acting cleanser and decongestant to liver and gallbladder; enhances bile flow. Promotes regularity of bowel movements. Diuretic and kidney cleanser.

Uses: Retrograde metabolism. Liver congestion, bile duct obstruction or deficient bile secretion. Chronic dyspepsia and indigestion. Chronic constipation. Many maladies associated with liver derangement can benefit from Dandelion (especially gout and skin disorders).

Dose: Take 30 to 40 drops in 2 to 4 ounces of water, 2 to 4 times per day. Best results are seen after several weeks of use.

Cautions: Large doses may produce colic in cases of gallstones or obstruction of bile ducts or intestines.

This information has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is for educational and research purposes only.

#TaraxacumOfficinale #Dandelion #LiverHealth #DigestiveTonic #NaturalDiuretic #GallbladderCare #BileFlow #ChronicConstipation #Pharmacognosy #HerbalTherapy #NaturalProducts #Ethnobotany #Phytotherapy #HerbalMedicine #HolisticWellness Dandelion (𝘛𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘹𝘢𝘤𝘶𝘮 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘦) by @herbal_ed

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2 years ago

CALENDULA
𝘊𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘢 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴

Tincture of dried flowers.

Actions: Excellent vulnerary that promotes healing of skin; anti- inflammatory. Topical antibacterial and antiviral.

Uses: Cuts, abrasions and burns; bacterial and viral infections of the skin; ulcerations and sores of the mouth, throat or skin; herpes; varicose veins and hemorrhoids; pain, swelling and itching of insect stings; bruises and “black eye."

Dose: Take 30 to 40 drops in 2 to 4 ounces of water, 2 to 5 times per day. As a dressing or wash use full-strength tincture if well tolerated, or dilute with 1 to 2 parts water.

This information has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is for educational and research purposes only.

#CalendulaOfficinalis #Skincare #NaturalHealing #AntiInflammatory #HerbalRemedies #WoundCare #TopicalAntibacterial #OralHealth #VaricoseVeins #HerpesTreatment #HerbalMedicine #Phytotherapy #NaturalProducts #BotanicalExtracts #Pharmacognosy #Ethnobotany by @herbal_ed

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2 years ago

CALIFORNIA POPPY
𝘌𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘻𝘪𝘢 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢

Tincture of fresh whole flowering plant with root.

Actions: Tincture contains sedative alkaloids similar to the Opium Poppy alkaloids, yet it is very safe and non-addictive. Antispasmodic, analgesic (quiets pain) and soporific (induces sleep).

Uses: Anxiety, restlessness and insomnia. Headache, toothache, and general neuropathies. Is tolerated well by children, and is especially indicated in bed-wetting associated with nervousness.

Dose: Take 30 to 40 drops in 2 to 4 ounces of water, 2 to 5 times per day.

Cautions: Consult a qualified midwife or physician before taking during pregnancy.

This information has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is for educational and research purposes only.

Image credit: Ed Smith

#HerbalMedicine #Phytotherapy #EschscholziaCalifornica #CaliforniaPoppy #NaturalRemedies #PlantBasedMedicine #Sedative #Antispasmodic #Analgesic #Soporific #AnxietyRelief #InsomniaTreatment #Neuropathies #ChildFriendly by @herbal_ed

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2 years ago

Black Cohosh (𝘊𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘨𝘢 𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘢)

BLACK COHOSH
𝘊𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘨𝘢 𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘢

Tincture of dried rhizome & rootlets.

Actions: Antispasmodic and anti-rheumatic. Isoflavones (phytoestrogens) bind to estrogen receptors and have a mild estrogen-like action. Promotes effectual labor contractions, relieves false labor pains, and facilitates postpartum recovery.

Uses: Dull, aching, contractive muscle pains (especially rheumatic and myalgic pains). Low estrogen conditions. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS); painful, weak, irregular or delayed menstruation. Menopause. Weak, irregular labor contractions; relief of false labor pains; postpartum uterine soreness.

Dose: Take 30 to 40 drops in 2 to 4 ounces of water, 2 to 4 times per day. During labor take 30 to 40 drops in hot water every 20 to 30 minutes if needed.

Cautions: Consult a qualified midwife or physician before taking during pregnancy or labor. Excessive dosage may cause nausea and headache.

This information has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is for educational and research purposes only.

Image credit: 𝘊𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘨𝘢 𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘢 (Black Cohosh), Giorgio Rossi [Author] - https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/black-cohosh-white-efflorescence-482549476

#BlackCohosh #CimicifugaRacemosa #HerbalTincture #NaturalRemedies #Phytoestrogens #Phytotherapy #HerbalMedicine #PMSRelief #MenopauseSupport #NaturalLaborSupport #HerbalDosing #PlantBasedMedicine #HolisticHealth by @herbal_ed

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2 years ago

Ashwagandha (𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘢 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘯𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘢)

ASHWAGANDHA
𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘢 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘯𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘢

Tincture of dry root.

Actions: Adaptogenic tonic that promotes vitality and vigor. Sexual tonic. Nervine sedative. Promotes restful sleep.

Uses: Tiredness and general debility; nervous and sexual debility; lack of concentration and memory loss; drug burnout. Headache. Excellent during physical and athletic training.

Dose: Take 30 to 40 drops in 2 to 4 ounces of water, 2 or 3 times per day. Often taken with warm milk in Traditional Ayurvedic Medicine.

Cautions: Consult a qualified midwife or physician before taking during pregnancy.

This information has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is for educational and research purposes only.

#Ashwagandha #WithaniaSomnifera #HerbalMedicine #Phytotherapy #AyurvedicMedicine #Adaptogen #SexualTonic #NervineSedative #RestfulSleep #TirednessRelief #MentalClarity #AthleticTraining #DrugBurnout by @herbal_ed

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2 years ago

Burdock (𝘈𝘳𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘶𝘮 𝘭𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘢)

BURDOCK
𝘈𝘳𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘶𝘮 𝘭𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘢

Blended tinctures of dried 2nd-year root & mature seed.

Actions: Excellent blood and lymph alterative (purifier). Promotes elimination of metabolic waste (especially for skin, mucous membranes and kidneys). Promotes and enhances immune system function. Soothing and cleansing diuretic.

Uses: Various skin maladies, including hives, psoriasis, eczema, acne and boils (especially with greasy skin). Ulcerations of skin and mucous membranes. Chronic glandular enlargements. Arthritis and gout. Irritation of bladder and urethra. Compromised or weak immune system.

Dose: Take 30 to 40 drops in 2 to 4 ounces of water, 3 or 4 times per day.

Cautions: Excessive doses may cause aching in kidneys and lower back due to over-active cleansing. Lower dosage or discontinue use if this happens.

This information has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is for educational and research purposes only.

Image credit: 𝘈𝘳𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘶𝘮 𝘭𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘢 (Asteraceae), Botanical Garden Bern, Switzerland, MurielBendel [Author] - CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en

#Burdock #Arctiumlappa #HerbalMedicine #Phytotherapy #NaturalProducts #Detox #SkinHealth #ImmuneSupport #Ethnobotany #Arthritis #Gout #NativeAmericanHealing #EclecticMedicine by @herbal_ed

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2 years ago