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...
Baptisia tinctoria  – Wild Indigo

Baptisia tinctoria – Wild Indigo

PARTS USED: Root USES: Respiratory Especially valuable for treatment of infections and mucous buildup in ear, nose, throat Laryngitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, sinus infections TB Immune stimulant Lymphatic Hepatic, cholagogue Antimicrobial Enhances macrophage...
Viola odorata – Sweet Violet

Viola odorata – Sweet Violet

PARTS USED: Leaf, flower, seeds, root USES: Respiratory – Especially children Strong expectorant Cough, particularly asthma and bronchitis-related Upper respiratory catarrh Whooping cough Good as a chest plaster Pleurisy (anti-inflammatory) Integumentary: Eczema...
Verbascum thapsus – Mullein

Verbascum thapsus – Mullein

PARTS USED: Dried leaf, flower Root USES: Respiratory Tones mucous membranes Expectorant Mucilage helps coat surfaces – good for any hard coughing Colds, flu, bronchitis, asthma TB Whooping cough Laryngitis Tonsillitis Tracheitis Ears Mullein oil (flower) for earache...