Purely plant-based herbal tea, tinctures, and salves
Origanum vulgare
Leaf
Immune
Antiseptic; antispasmodic; bitter; carminative; diaphoretic; emmenagogue; expectorant; rubefacient
Traditionally as a gargle/mouthwash for tonsillitis, mouth and throat irritations. Indicated for colds and flus, sore throat, bronchitis and asthma. Aids digestion. Promotes menstruation. Used topically for infected cuts/wounds and insect bites, as well as arthritis, sore joints and headaches. ^2.
Root, leaves
Skin; gastrointestinal; respiratory
Anti-inflammatory; anti-rheumatic; astringent; connective tissue tonic; demulcent; emollient; expectorant; homeostatic; vulnerary
Internal use is indicated for the treatment of diarrhea, dysentery, and inflammation of the GIT, which respond to the demulcent, vulnerary, astringent and anti-hemorrhagic, and anti-inflammatory properties of the plant. Astringent action reduces hemorrhage associated with ulcers and colitis and excessive mucous from bronchial irritation and irritated coughs. Indicated externally for a variety of conditions such as sore muscles, bone fractures, sprains, bruises, varicose veins, lesions, warts, insect bites, ligament tears, and any damage to aching joints. Known to help ‘knit connective tissues back together’.
*Caution should be taken when using on open/dirty wounds as comfrey leaf heals skin rapidly and may seal in infection. ^1. 2.
Fruit
Cardiovascular; circulatory; digestive
Analgesic; antimicrobial; antioxidant; carminative; antispasmodic; circulatory stimulant; diaphoretic; febrifuge; hemostatic; rubefacient
One of the purest of all known stimulants and the most useful of stimulating diaphoretics – increases body temperature and aids in infections and general bodily cleansing. Regulates blood flow, strengthens the heart, arteries, capillaries and nerves and will aid in poor peripheral circulation causing cold hands and feet. Used in flatulent dyspepsia and colic, and as a circulatory stimulant will increase blood supply to the digestive organs (enhancing their activities – secretions, regular contractions). Used topically as a rubefacient (to reduce fever), to increase circulation and aid in problems such as rheumatic pains. Used to relieve pain associated with Herpes, arthralgia and headaches. ^1. 2.
Flowers
Muscular; skeletal
Anodyne/analgesic; anti-inflammatory; antimicrobial; anti-neuralgic; anti-rheumatic; rubefacient; vulnerary
*Topical use only. Useful for sprains, bruises, hematomas, edema, fractures, over areas of phlebitis and thrombosis, arthralgia and rheumatic joint pains, and inflamed insect bites. Used as a massage oil to help relieve muscle soreness and tension. Specific for bruises. ^2.
Eleutherococcus senticosus
Root
Endocrine
Adaptogen; adrenal tonic; anti-coagulant; anti-inflammatory; antioxidant; anti-viral; bitter; chemo-protective; immune-modulator; immune-stimulant; circulatory-stimulant; hepatoprotective; hypertensive; hypoglycaemic; neuro-protective; tonic
Adaptogenic (especially adrenal) properties have been shown to increase both mental alertness and physical endurance. Inhibits hypertrophy of adrenal and thyroid glands by reducing the extent of the fight or flight reaction; reduces the exhaustive effects of long term stress. Used in the treatment and prevention of infections and cancer. Will treat chronic fatigue and illness, alleviate chronic stress, and reduce damage from heavy metal and pesticide toxicity. May lessen the side-effects of radiation and chemotherapy, including nausea, dizziness, and loss of appetite. ^1. 2.
