With special thanks to Melina Gutierrez Latin Name: Solidago VirgaureaFamily: Asteraceae Part used: Flowers and leavesEnergetics: pungent, astringent, dry, warm and cool (depending on species).Iris: All typesInteractions: Please check with your Healthcare Provider. CONTRA-INDICATIONS...
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Latin Name: Stellaria mediaFamily: Caryophyllaceae Part used: The herbEnergetics: Sweet and saltyIris: All typesInteractions: Please check with your Healthcare Provider. CONTRA-INDICATIONS Known allergic hypersensitivity, otherwise none known The leaves contain saponins, which in excess can...
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Latin Name: Galium aparineFamily: Rubiaceae Part used: Entire aerial plant.Energetics: Bitter, Sweet, salty, cold, dryIris: All typesInteractions: Please check with your Healthcare Provider. CONTRA-INDICATIONS None known - can be given over long...
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Latin Name: Syzygium aromaticum (aka Eugenia caryophyllata)Family: Myrtaceae Part used: Flower buds, oil distilled from budsEnergetics: Pungent, Warming, StimulantIris: All typesInteractions: Please check with your Healthcare Provider. Safe alongside Herb Aciclovir Glipizide Metformin CONTRA-INDICATIONS Inflammatory...
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Latin Name: Cordyceps sinensisFamily: Ophiocordycipitaceae Part used: fruiting bodyIris: All typesEnergetics: warm and moist in natureInteractions: Please check with your Healthcare Provider. CONTRA-INDICATIONS Caution with hormone-dependent cancers (prostate and breast) due to increased...
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Latin Name: Viburnum opulusFamily: Caprifoliaceae Part used: Branch barkEnergetics: Bitter, astringent, coolingIris: All typesInteractions: Please check with your Healthcare Provider. CONTRA-INDICATIONS Safe for general use. Caution: Do not use Cramp Bark with aspirin sensitivities. ACTIONS...
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Latin Name: Turnera diffusaFamily: Turneraceae Part used: Leaves and stemsEnergetics: Pungent, bitter, neutral, dryIris: LymphaticInteractions: Please check with your Healthcare Provider. Safe alongside Herb Glipizide Metformin CONTRA-INDICATIONS Caution: Take Damiana away from food, due to...
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Latin Name: Taraxacum officinalis radixFamily: Asteraceae Part used: Root and leafEnergetics: salty & sweet, cold & dryIris: AllInteractions: Please check with your Healthcare Provider. CONTRA-INDICATIONS Bile duct obstruction Stomach ulcers Gilbert’s syndrome...
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Latin Name: Harpagophytum procumbensFamily: Pedaliaceae (Sesame) Liquid extract: 1:1 25% 2ml in water 1-2x daily. Dried root: 3g per 500ml, sipped throughout the day. Dried extract: 350-500mg 2x daily.Part used: Rhizome.Energetics: Bitter, cooling.Iris: All types.Interactions:...
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Latin Name: Angelica sinensisFamily: Apiaceae Part used: Root.Energetics: Sweet, bitter, spicy, warming.Iris: Hematogenic Interactions: Please check with your Healthcare Provider. Safe alongside Herb Enalapril Unsure alongside Herb Esomeprazole Avoid alongside Herb Warfarin CONTRA-INDICATIONS Pregnancy (estrogenic)...
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Latin Name: Echinacea angustifolia/ purpureaFamily: Asteraceae Part used: rhizome/root & whole plant.Energetics: Pungent, cool, dry.Iris: All types.Interactions: Please check with your Healthcare Provider. Safe alongside Herb Adalimumab Amitriptyline Clomipramine Cyclophosphamide Etravirine Imipramine...
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Latin Name: Sambucus nigraFamily: Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle) Part used: Flower, berries.Energetics: a bit pungent, sweet & bitter, neutral with cooling effect.Iris: All typesInteractions: Please check with your Healthcare Provider. Safe alongside Herb Furosemide Glipizide Metformin...
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Latin Name: Inula heleniumFamily: Asteraceae/Compositae Part used: Root & rhizomeEnergetics: Sweet, pungent, dry, warming, bitterIris: LymphaticInteractions: Please check with your Healthcare Provider. CONTRA-INDICATIONS Avoid when known to be sensitive to members of the...
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Latin Name: Euphrasia officinalisFamily: Scrophulariaceae Part used: Whole plant.Energetics: Pungent, bitter, cool, dry.Iris: Lymphatic.Interactions: Please check with your Healthcare Provider. CONTRA-INDICATIONS None Known. ACTIONS Anti-inflammatory Antihistamine Anti-catarrhal Astringent Tonic Bitter Cholagogue Alterative Ophthalmic...
Gabrielle Forrester |