Usnea spp. – Usnea, Old Man’s Beard, Tree Moss

Usnea spp. – Usnea, Old Man’s Beard, Tree Moss

PARTS USED: Whole plant USES: Anti-inflammatory Inhibits pro-inflammatory cytokines Antioxidant Free radical scavenger CV Reduces calcium deposition in the aorta, helping to alleviate Aortic Stenosis Anticholesterolemic Respiratory Bronchitis, asthma – opens airways...
Tabebuia – Pau D’arco

Tabebuia – Pau D’arco

PARTS USED: Inner bark USES: Anti-inflammatory – reduces pro-inflammatory markers and prostaglandin release Antioxidant Detoxifying agent Neuro Possibly helpful in depression (animal studies) CV May help reduce atherosclerosis Blood tonic GI Improves inflammatory...
Styrax benzoin – GUM TREE

Styrax benzoin – GUM TREE

PARTS USED: Resin The branches and stems are edible USES: Anti-inflammatory Oral Tooth extractions Gingivitis Oral sores (Including Herpes) Topical Arthritis Muscle issues Gout Antioxidant Anti-tumour Cytotoxic activity Anodyne Immune system Regulatory effects of T...
Scutellaria Baikalensis – Baikal Skullcap, Golden Root

Scutellaria Baikalensis – Baikal Skullcap, Golden Root

PARTS USED: Root USES: Antioxidant Neuro Neuroprotective Helps reduce neuroinflammation, responsible for Dementia/Alzheimer’s Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Fibromyalgia Parkinson’s May stimulate brain tissue regeneration in tincture form Helps reduce damage after ischemic...
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...