12601

Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/27/2022 - 15:48
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  • Common Name

    Cornsilk, Maize

  • Botanical Name

    Zea mays

  • Part Used

    Stigma & style

  • Clinical Summary

    Click here

  • Alcohol

    25%

  • Dose

    15 to 170mL weekly

Corn silk is a soothing (demulcent), relaxing diuretic for acute inflammation and irritation in the organs of the reproductive and urinary systems. The diuretic action may help reduce fluid retention seen in high blood pressure and the detoxifying action may relieve gout and arthritis

Main Product Attributes
A guide to Cornsilk and its properties

  • Traditional Use

    Cornsilk has been used traditionally for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections. It is especially useful with excessively alkaline urine and for bladder irritation in children.

  • Actions

    Diuretic, anti-inflammatory, demulcent, urinary disinfectant

  • Indications

    •    Acute or chronic inflammation of the urinary system including:
    •    Cystitis
    •    Urethritis
    •    Prostatitis
    •    Nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting)
    •    Kidney stones
    •    Gout
    •    Diabetes mellitus

  • Energetics

    Bitter, sweet, astringent, cooling and both drying and moistening.

  • Use in Pregnancy

    Safe when consumed in food. When used orally in larger amounts it might have uterine stimulant effects.

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    None known

  • Drug Interactions

    Caution with anticoagulant/antiplatelet (such as warfarin), antidiabetic, antihypertensive, corticosteroid (such as prednisone) and diuretic (potassium depleting such as loop and thiazides) drugs.

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free

  • Substitutes

    Uva Ursi, Golden Rod, Juniper, Buchu, Celery, Parsley Root, Horsetail, Couchgrass, Crateva, Dandelion Leaf

12401

Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/27/2022 - 15:41
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  • Common Name

    Clivers, Cleavers

  • Botanical Name

    Galium aparine

  • Part Used

    Herb

  • Clinical Summary

    Click here

  • Alcohol

    25%

  • Dose

    25 to 80mL weekly

As a prime cleansing remedy clivers aids in the elimination of waste by gently moving the lymph. It is therefore one of the most important remedies for swollen lymph glands including tonsils, or swollen glands in the armpits, breasts and groin.

Main Product Attributes
A guide to Clivers and its properties

  • Traditional Use

    Clivers were written up as a remedy for chronic ulcers in the British Medical Journal 1883 and was used traditionally for chronic skin disorders, enlarged lymph glands, asthma and gout.

  • Actions

    Alterative, astringent, diuretic, lymphatic

  • Indications

    •    Skin disorders including acne, eczema, urticaria, boils and psoriasis
    •    Swollen lymph glands including tonsils and swollen glands in the armpits, breasts and groin. 
    •    Urinary tract infections

  • Energetics

    Cooling

  • Use in Pregnancy

    Insufficient reliable information available. Professional supervision recommended.

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    None known

  • Drug Interactions

    None known

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free

  • Substitutes

    Sarsaparilla, Echinacea, Yellow Dock, Poke Root, Calendula, Burdock, Red Clover, Dandelion Leaf, Heartsease

12301

Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/27/2022 - 15:34
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  • Common Name

    Chamomile, German Chamomile, Blue Chamomile, Camomile

  • Botanical Name

    Matricaria chamomilla

  • Part Used

    Flower

  • Clinical Summary

    Click here

  • Monograph

    Click here

  • Alcohol

    60%

  • Dose

    20 to 80mL weekly

Chamomile is one of the best herbs for early childhood conditions such as colic, teething, irritability and difficulty sleeping however its gentleness in children does not mean it is weak. It’s gentle yet powerful nature means it works superbly for both adults and children alike. Chamomile is a remarkable relaxant for the nervous system and digestion so it shines for digestive problems due to anxiety.

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A guide to Chamomile and its properties

  • Traditional Use

    Traditionally chamomile has been used for centuries as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, mild astringent and healing medicine.

  • Actions

    Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, mild sedative, relaxing nervine, cholagogue, bitter tonic (digestive), antispasmodic, carminative, mild sudorific, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, antiulcer, relaxant, antiallergic, anticatarrhal.

  • Indications

    •    Symptomatic treatment of gastrointestinal complaints such as bloating, minor spasms, dyspepsia, impaired digestion, colitis, colic, diverticulitis, constipation (children), Crohn’s disease, infantile colic and flatulence, diarrhoea
    •    Adjuvant in the treatment of inflammatory conditions of the gastrointestinal tract including irritable bowel syndrome, gastrointestinal spasms and gastric and duodenal ulcers
    •    Anxiety, restlessness, sleep disorders and mild cases of insomnia due to nervous disorders, menopausal tension, teething problems in children
    •    Migraine, vertigo
    •    Travel sickness
    •    Morning sickness, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea
    •    Asthma
    •    Relief of symptoms of the common cold, hay fever, sinusitis, bronchitis, nasal congestion
    •    To relieve eye strain
    •    Urinary infections
    •    External use:  Minor inflammation and irritations of the skin and mucosa such as superficial wounds, eczema, bruises, sunburn, insect bites, mouth ulcers and haemorrhoids. As an inhalation for symptomatic relief of irritations of the respiratory tract due to the common cold.

  • Energetics

    Bitter, pungent, cooling.

  • Use in Pregnancy

    Pregnant women may use chamomile herbal tea however for all other preparations there is a lack of data, therefore the use during pregnancy and lactation for all other herbal preparations is not recommended.

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    Contraindicated in patients with a known sensitivity or allergy to plants of the Asteraceae (Compositae) family. For patients after renal transplantation taking high dosages for longer periods (about two months) interactions based on effects on CYP450 have been reported. 

  • Drug Interactions

    Monitor with hormonal replacement therapy, oral contraceptives, anticoagulant/antiplatelet (such as warfarin) and antidiabetic drugs. Caution with central nervous system depressant drugs, including benzodiazepines (commonly prescribed to treat stress, anxiety or insomnia), and tamoxifen (used for certain types of breast cancer). 

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free.

  • Substitutes

    Lemon Balm, Passionflower, Peppermint, Lavender, Magnolia

12201

Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/27/2022 - 15:28
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  • Common Name

    Celery, Celery Seed

  • Botanical Name

    Apium graveolens

  • Part Used

    Seed

  • Clinical Summary

    Click here

  • Alcohol

    60%

  • Dose

    5 to 30mL weekly

Celery seed is considered to increase the excretion of acidic metabolites in the urine. This makes it useful for arthritic conditions associated with acidic accumulations and/or urinary infections or calculi.

Main Product Attributes
A guide to Celery and its properties

  • Traditional Use

    Celery seed has traditionally been used as a diuretic which helps the body remove toxins through increased urine output. Traditional sources recommend its use for rheumatism, arthritis and gout. 

  • Actions

    Anti-inflammatory, diuretic, antirheumatic, alterative, antiseptic, antispasmodic, emmenagogue, hypoglycaemic, sedative

  • Indications

    •    Rheumatism, arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis with mental depression, gout
    •    Inflammation of the urinary tract

  • Energetics

    Cold

  • Use in Pregnancy

    Avoid high-dose preparations in pregnancy.

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    Caution is advised during lactation and for patients with kidney disorders. There have been rare allergic reactions.

  • Drug Interactions

    Caution is advised with L-thyroxine (Levothyroxine) and lithium (psychiatric medication). 

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free.

  • Substitutes

    Parsley Root, Corn Silk, Juniper, Horsetail, Uva Ursi, Golden Rod, Juniper, Buchu, Couchgrass, Crateva, Dandelion Leaf, Hydrangea

12101

Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/27/2022 - 15:23
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  • Common Name

    Celandine, Greater Celandine

  • Botanical Name

    Chelidonium majus

  • Part Used

    Herb

  • Alcohol

    25%

  • Dose

    10 to 40mL weekly

A bitter cholagogue and antispasmodic herb, used to treat spasms of the gastrointestinal tract and bile duct, celandine is said to clean the gall bladder and stimulate bile flow in cases of hepatitis, jaundice and gall stones. 

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A guide to Celandine and its properties

  • Traditional Use

    Celandine is often used as an example of the doctrine of signatures, the concept that a plant resembles the condition or part of the body that it can heal, because the bright, yellowy, orange sap resembles bile. This sap is also used topically, twice daily, for viral warts and tinea. 

  • Actions

    Cholagogue, choleretic, antispasmodic, anthelmintic, bitter tonic, laxative (mild), anti-inflammatory, sedative, antiviral, vulnerary 

  • Indications

    •    Sluggish liver, to support healthy gallbladder function
    •    Indigestion, bloating and flatulence
    •    Insomnia, anxiety
    •    Rheumatism, gout
    •    Topically for warts, ringworm, herpes

  • Energetics

    Hot, dry

  • Use in Pregnancy

    Contraindicated

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    Excessive intake may cause nausea or gastrointestinal symptoms. Long-term use of high doses is associated with a low risk of a moderate idiosyncratic hepatotoxic reaction. Recommended for short-term use only. Discontinue if evidence of liver damage arises (clinical outcome likely to be favourable after discontinuation). Contraindicated in the case of biliary obstructions, existing or previous liver disease. In cases of gallstones the herb should not be used without professional advice. Use of this herb should not be combined with heavy alcohol consumption.

  • Drug Interactions

    Caution with hepatotoxic and immunosuppressant drugs

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free

  • Substitutes

    Wormwood, Mugwort, Black Walnut, Cloves, Golden Seal, Boldo, Barberry

12001

Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/27/2022 - 15:06
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  • Common Name

    Cascara Sagrada (Sacred Bark), Californian Buckthorn

  • Botanical Name

    Frangula purshiana

  • Part Used

    Bark

  • Clinical Summary

    Click here

  • Alcohol

    25%

  • Dose

    15 to 40mL weekly

Cascara sagrada may be used in chronic constipation as it encourages peristalsis and tones relaxed muscles of the digestive system.

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A guide to Cascara Sagrada and its properties

  • Traditional Use

    Cascara sagrada was used as a mild laxative acting principally on the large intestine. It was considered suitable for delicate and elderly people.

  • Actions

    Laxative, cholagogue, bitter tonic

  • Indications

    Constipation and conditions in which soft stool is desirable (such as anal fissure and haemorrhoids).

  • Energetics

    Bitter, cooling

  • Use in Pregnancy

    Contraindicated

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    For short term use only (one to two weeks). Not recommended for children under 12 years. Laxatives in large doses may trigger griping pain and diarrhoea, leading to fluid loss. It should be avoided in cases of intestinal obstruction, dehydration or inflammatory bowel disease.  

  • Drug Interactions

    Caution advised with corticosteroids (anti-inflammatory medicine), digoxin (cardiac glycoside), diuretics, warfarin (anticoagulant) and stimulant laxatives.

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free

  • Substitutes

    Rhubarb, Senna, Aloes, Butternut, Buckthorn

11901

Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/27/2022 - 14:59
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  • Common Name

    Calendula, Marigold

  • Botanical Name

    Calendula officinalis

  • Part Used

    Flower

  • Clinical Summary

    Click here

  • Monograph

    Click here

  • Alcohol

    60%

  • Dose

    10 to 20mL weekly

Calendula is generally used in the treatment of inflammatory skin disorders, or inflammation of the mucosa, and as an aid to wound healing. It is used both internally and topically for a variety of indications. 

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A guide to Calendula and its properties

  • Traditional Use

    In traditional medicine calendula is used for the treatment of inflammatory skin disorders or inflammation of the mucosa.

  • Actions

    Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, wound healing, vulnerary, cholagogue

  • Indications

    •    Enlarged or inflamed lymph nodes, sore throats and tonsillitis. 
    •    Inflammation and ulceration of the digestive tract.
    •    Female reproductive system problems such as irregular menstruation, menstrual cramps, breast lumps, vaginal dryness, fibroids, cervical eversion, cervicitis, endometriosis, excessive menstrual flow and pelvic infections.
    •    Topically for skin problems including for skin inflammations, acne, rashes, itchy skin, minor wounds and cuts, boils, nappy rash, burns, insect bites, eczema, mouth ulcers, sprains and bruises, leg ulcers, varicose veins, haemorrhoids and fungal skin infections. 

  • Energetics

    Bitter, pungent, cooling

  • Use in Pregnancy

    Insufficient reliable information available to assess safety.

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    People who are sensitive or allergic to foods or plants from the Asteraceae (previously Compositae) family should use calendula with caution.

  • Drug Interactions

    None known

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly.  Gluten and dairy free.

  • Substitutes

    Wild Indigo, Sarsaparilla, Echinacea, Yellow Dock, Poke Root, Burdock, Clivers, Red Clover

11701

Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/27/2022 - 14:52
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  • Common Name

    Butternut, White Walnut, Lemon Walnut

  • Botanical Name

    Juglans cinerea

  • Part Used

    Bark

  • Clinical Summary

    Click here

  • Alcohol

    25%

  • Dose

    25 to 120mL weekly

Traditionally used in constipation, to stimulate liver function in sluggish digestive disorders and skin diseases associated with congested bowel and/or liver.

Main Product Attributes
A guide to Butternut and its properties

  • Traditional Use

    Butternut has been used as a laxative, vermifuge and for hepatic congestion. 

  • Actions

    Laxative, anthelmintic, cholagogue, alterative

  • Indications

    Constipation, poor liver function, skin disorders

  • Energetics

    Cold, pungent

  • Use in Pregnancy

    Avoid using

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    Can cause diarrhea and gastrointestinal irritation.

  • Drug Interactions

    Caution advised with corticosteroids (anti-inflammatory medicine), digoxin (cardiac glycoside), diuretics, warfarin (anticoagulant) and stimulant laxatives.

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free.

  • Substitutes

    Cascara Sagrada, Rhubarb, Senna, Aloes, Buckthorn

11601

Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/27/2022 - 14:46
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  • Common Name

    Burdock

  • Botanical Name

    Arctium lappa

  • Part Used

    Root

  • Clinical Summary

    Click here

  • Alcohol

    30%

  • Dose

    10 to 120mL weekly

Burdock is the archetypal alterative herb, a revered blood cleanser and detoxifying remedy which accelerates elimination of toxins from the body. It is a classic liver herb which can be used to address chronic and acute skin rashes ranging from eczema and psoriasis to acne and boils, and other signs of liver troubles. Herbalists have long reached for burdock as an effective remedy for chronic inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, gout and rheumatism.

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A guide to Burdock and its properties

  • Traditional Use

    Traditionally burdock has been consumed as a vegetable and has also been used for dermatological disorders and as an antidiabetic remedy. In traditional Chinese medicine burdock is used to rid the body of toxins and as a "blood purifier." In the book Healing Wise, which sets forth the foundations of the Wise Woman Tradition, Susun Weed says longevity, steady energy, sexual vitality and freedom from chronic disease and cancer (it is in the famous purported cancer therapy from the 1920s, Essiac) are a few of the reported effects of long term, frequent use of burdock.

  • Actions

    Alterative, anti-inflammatory, diuretic (mild), laxative (mild), diaphoretic

  • Indications

    •    Acute and chronic skin rashes including eczema, psoriasis, acne, boils, hives 
    •    Gout, arthritis, rheumatism
    •    Anorexia nervosa
    •    Cystitis

  • Energetics

    Bitter, pungent, cooling, drying

  • Use in Pregnancy

    Avoid using

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    Avoid in patients with known sensitivity to plants in the Asteraceae (Compositae) family. 

  • Drug Interactions

    Caution with anticoagulant/antiplatelet (such as warfarin) and antidiabetic drugs.

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free.

  • Substitutes

    Sarsaparilla, Echinacea, Yellow Dock, Poke Root, Calendula, Clivers, Red Clover

11501

Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/27/2022 - 14:40
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  • Common Name

    Buckthorn, Alder Buckthorn

  • Botanical Name

    Rhamnus frangula

  • Part Used

    Bark

  • Clinical Summary

    Click here

  • Monograph

    Click here

  • Alcohol

    25%

  • Dose

    40 to 100mL weekly

Particularly useful in chronic constipation and as a digestive stimulant.

Main Product Attributes
A guide to Buckthorn and its properties

  • Traditional Use

    Buckthorn has been used in traditional European medicine as a laxative and cathartic, and also as a general tonic. 

  • Actions

    Laxative, digestive stimulant, cathartic 

  • Indications

    Constipation (short to medium term use)

  • Energetics

    Cold, bitter

  • Use in Pregnancy

    Contraindicated due to its action on the bowel and potential to trigger uterine contractions.  

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    Long term use or large doses should be avoided. Laxatives in large doses may trigger griping pain and diarrhoea, leading to fluid loss. It should be avoided in cases of intestinal obstruction, dehydration or inflammatory bowel disease.  The bark contains active constituents that, when metabolised, can turn the urine red or orange which is considered transitory and harmless.

  • Drug Interactions

    Caution advised with corticosteroids (anti-inflammatory medicine), digoxin (cardiac glycoside), diuretics, warfarin (anticoagulant) and stimulant laxatives.

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free.

  • Substitutes

    Cascara Sagrada, Rhubarb, Senna, Aloes, Butternut

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