Salix alba – White Willow

Salix alba – White Willow

PARTS USED: Bark; occasionally leaves USES: Salix contains an ingredient called salicin, which your body makes into another chemical substance called salicylic acid. Similar to acetylsalicylic acid (ASA, a synthesized version developed in 1897 by the Bayer company...
Rosa Canina – ROSEHIPS

Rosa Canina – ROSEHIPS

PARTS USED: Berries USES: Antioxidant Anti-inflammatory Rheumatoid arthritis Osteoarthritis Anti-obesity (seeds in particular) Astringent – nosebleeds, etc. Cardiovascular Antioxidants reduce capillary fragility Varicose veins (topical or internal) Atherosclerosis...
Rhodiola rosea – RHODIOLA, ROSEROOT

Rhodiola rosea – RHODIOLA, ROSEROOT

PARTS USED: Root USES: Note: there has been a lot of studies done on Rhodiola around the world – approximately 50 animal and 25 human studies – but many were poorly undertaken. Results have been unreliable and non-replicatable in many cases, and that could have...
Pulsatilla vulgaris – PASQUE FLOWER, ANEMONE

Pulsatilla vulgaris – PASQUE FLOWER, ANEMONE

PARTS USED: Aerial parts; root is used in Eastern medicine USES: Analgesic/Anti-inflammatory Chronic pain and inflammation Diuretic Nervous System Good for mental health problems that are related to emotional issues – weeping, despondent, etc. OCD (Studies) Rests an...
Paeonia officinalis –  PEONY

Paeonia officinalis – PEONY

PARTS USED: Root USES: Anaphrodisiac in men Antioxidant – particularly for liver, renal, and neuro Anticoagulant Abortifacient Anti-allergy – Reduces itchiness and mass cell degranulation in topical allergies Alterative Antispasmodic Whooping cough Asthma Acute...