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: Smilax ornataFamily: Melanthiaceae Part used: Dried root & rhizome.Energetics: Warming, sweet, astringentIris: Haematogenic, Mixed.Interactions: Please check with your Healthcare Provider. CONTRA-INDICATIONS Avoid during pregnancy. ACTIONS Blood tonic Alterative Anti-inflammatory Anti-arthritic Anti-itch...
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Latin Name: Serenoa repensFamily: Arecaceae Part used: Fruit.Energetics: Sweet, pungent, astringent, warm & dry.Iris: Lymphatic.Interactions: Please check with your Healthcare Provider. CONTRA-INDICATIONS Avoid a few weeks prior to surgery. ACTIONS Anti-neoplastic Anti-inflammatory Galactagogue...
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Latin Name: Schisandra chinensisFamily: Schisandraceae Part used: Berries.Energetics: All 5 flavours: sweet, pungent, bitter, sour and salty tastes.Iris: Hematogenic.Interactions: Please check with your Healthcare Provider. Safe alongside Herb Diazepam Paracetamol Talinolol Unsure alongside...
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Latin Name: Asparagus racemosaFamily: Asparagaceae Part used: Root.Energetics: Bitter/ sweet, cooling, salty, moist.Iris: All types.Interactions: Please check with your Healthcare Provider. CONTRA-INDICATIONS None known. As it is an adaptogen, it is safe to...
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Latin Name: Lentinula edodesFamily: Marasmiaceae Part used: Fruiting body.Iris: All types.Interactions: Please check with your Healthcare Provider. CONTRA-INDICATIONS None Known. ACTIONS Aphrodisiac Immune-modulator Hepato-protective Hypolipidemic Anti-viral Anti-inflammatory Anti-bacterial Anti-platelet Anti-fungal Main Constituents...
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Latin Name: Eleutherococcus senticosusFamily: Araliaceae Part used: Root.Energetics: Pungent, slightly dry, warmingIris: All typesInteractions: Please check with your Healthcare Provider. CONTRA-INDICATIONS None known. Siberian ginseng may cause over-stimulation in some people, in which...
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Latin Name: Scutellaria laterifloraFamily: Lamiaceae Part used: The herb.Energetics: Bitter, sweet, astringent, cool, dry.Iris: Lymphatic.Interactions: Please check with your Healthcare Provider. CONTRA-INDICATIONS Acute liver injury. Large doses may cause giddiness.Allergies: Individuals who are...
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Latin Name: Mitchella repensFamily: Rubiaceae Part used: leaves and stem.Energetics: Cooling, drying.Iris: All types.Interactions: Please check with your Healthcare Provider CONTRA-INDICATIONS Early pregnancy Breastfeeding (do not take it internally) Allergy to the Rubiaceae...
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Latin Name: Thymus vulgarisFamily: Lamiaceae Part used: Whole herb. Dried leaves and flowering tops.Energetics: Pungent, bitter, astringent, warm, dry.Iris: Lymphatic.Interactions: Please check with your Healthcare Provider CONTRA-INDICATIONS Avoid in pregnancy Interestingly Thymol volatile oil is...
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Latin Name: Valeriana officinalisFamily: Caprifoliaceae Part used: Rhizome.Energetics: Bitter, sweet, pungent, cooling, dry.Iris: Lymphatic.Interactions: Please check with your Healthcare Provider. CONTRA-INDICATIONS None at the correct dose - see drug interactions Take a break...
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Latin Name: Verbena officinalisFamily: Verbenaceae Part used: Dried herb.Energetics: Bitter, pungent, cool, neutral.Iris: All typesInteractions: Please check with your Healthcare Provider. CONTRA-INDICATIONS Pregnancy, but use immediately before labour or to prevent threatened miscarriage. ACTIONS...
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With special thanks to Sanna Sumner Latin Name: Peonia lactifloraFamily: Paeoniaceae (Peony family) Part used: Roots of white peony. After removal of the bark and rootlets, it is boiled in water for...
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White willow eases pain, reduces inflammation, supports joint health, and is a natural source of salicin (like aspirin).
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