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Elecampane root has a long history of use as a tonic herb for the respiratory system and is specific to bronchial infections. It also supports digestive function and traditionally it was used for all sorts of digestive woes from intestinal parasites to stagnant digestion to imbalanced intestinal flora. Less common uses for elecampane are as a blood cleanser to support detoxification in skin conditions such as eczema and as a diuretic for urinary tract infections and oedema.

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A guide to Elecampane and its properties

Traditional Use

One explanation for the Latin name helenium comes from the legend of Helen of Troy (she of the face that launched a thousand ships) who was said to be wearing an elecampane flower in her hair when she was abducted from her homeland by the Trojan prince Paris which started the Trojan wars. The legend says that she was so heartbroken to be taken from Sparta that one of these plants emerged wherever her tears fell.
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Expectorant, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, antitussive, diaphoretic, antimicrobial, diuretic, carminative, vermifuge, emmenagogue
Indications

• Respiratory disorders including deep seated respiratory infections; persistent, congested, stubborn wet or dry coughs; post nasal drip, tuberculosis, bronchitis, whooping cough, the common cold, influenza and other respiratory infections, fever with chills, swollen lymph nodes
• Weak, stagnant digestion, to support healthy gut flora (prebiotic), excess gas, intestinal parasites, nausea, diarrhoea, peptic ulcer
• Urinary and pelvic stagnation
• Convalescence and malnutrition
Energetics

Warming, drying, pungent, bitter, sweet.
Use in Pregnancy

It is traditionally known as a uterine stimulant to promote menstruation so its use is not recommended in pregnancy.
Contraindications & Cautions

Should be avoided by those with sensitivity to other plants in the Asteraceae family.
Drug Interactions

Caution with central nervous system depressant drugs.
Dietary Information

Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free.
Substitutes

Adhatoda, Grindelia, Liquorice, Mullein, Red Clover, Thyme

31801

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Common Name

Golden Seal
Botanical Name

Hydrastis canadensis
Part Used

Root and Rhizome
Alcohol

60%
Dose

25 to 100mL weekly

Golden seal is a mucous membrane tonic used for digestive problems and catarrhal states. It is also beneficial for uterine conditions such as excessive menstruation.

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A guide to Golden Seal and its properties

Traditional Use

Golden seal is a traditional Native American medicine for wounds, ulcers, digestive disorders, cancer, skin and eye ailments.
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Anticatarrhal, mucous membrane tonic, antimicrobial, bitter tonic, anti-inflammatory, alterative, vulnerary, choleretic, antihaemorrhagic, uterine tonic, choleretic, antiviral, antiseptic, antiparasitic
Indications

• Upper respiratory catarrh.
• Digestive disorders such as indigestion, loss of appetite, colitis, gastritis, bloating, flatulence, intestinal dysbiosis, peptic ulceration
• To support normal menstruation, menorrhagia, dysmenorrhoea, post-partum haemorrhage.
• Topically for inflammation of the mouth and throat and skin conditions such as eczema and pruritus
Energetics

Cold
Use in Pregnancy

Contraindicated
Contraindications & Cautions

Use with caution in patients with high blood pressure, diabetes, glaucoma and a history of cardiovascular disease.
Drug Interactions

Caution with antimicrobial agents, cyclosporin (an immunosuppressant medication), digoxin (for heart conditions), midazolam (a benzodiazepine with sedative properties), tacrolimus (an immunosuppressive drug) and anticoagulant/antiplatelet (such as warfarin), antidiabetic, antihypertensive, central nervous system depressant drugs. There is a theoretical additive effect with antimicrobial agents making the combination beneficial.
Dietary Information

Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free.
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Barberry

57101

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/28/2022 - 15:54

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Echinacea
Botanical Name

60% E. purpurea/40% E. angustifolia
Part Used

Whole plant and root
Alcohol

45%
Dose

15 to 40mL weekly

Echinacea is primarily an immune stimulant, although many herbalists also consider it an immunomodulant, mainly encouraging non-specific immunity. It can also have an effect on allergies and autoimmune conditions.

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A guide to Echinacea and its properties

Traditional Use

The Eclectics, a group of practitioners who were prominent around the late 19th and early 20th Centuries in the United States, used E. angustifolia as one of their primary medicines for septicaemia and infected blood, wounds and mucous membranes. E. angustifolia was the only species of echinacea they used. The root of E. angustifolia is used and it is harder to grow so is therefore often more expensive to buy. The use of E. purpurea came about not only because it is easier to grow but due to intense German interest in the plant during the 1930s.
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Immunomodulator, modulates inflammation, sialagogue, antimicrobial, circulatory stimulant, lymphatic, alterative, antipyretic, antioxidant, vulnerary
Indications

• Viral, bacterial and parasitic infections
• Prevention and treatment of upper respiratory infections (especially with swollen glands) including the common cold, influenza, sinus, throat and lung infections
• Infected wounds, acne, boils, abscesses, dermatitis, psoriasis, septicaemia, mouth infections, herpes virus, warts, venomous bites
• Vaginal candidiasis, urinary tract infections
• Fevers
• Adjuvant therapy to reduce chemotherapy and radiation-associated side effects
Energetics

Cooling, drying
Use in Pregnancy

Generally considered safe when used in recommended doses.
Contraindications & Cautions

Echinacea is well tolerated although allergic reactions are possible in rare cases. It is contraindicated in people with allergies to the Asteraceae (Compositae) family of plants (e.g. chamomile, ragweed). Patients being treated for autoimmune diseases should be cautious due to echinacea’s immune-stimulating effects.
Drug Interactions

Avoid with antineoplastic (such as etoposide) drugs and asthma or atopic medication. Caution with cyclophosphamide (chemotherapy), warfarin and immunosuppressant drugs.
Dietary Information

Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free
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Thyme, Thuja, Garlic, Andrographis, Cat’S Claw, Calendula, Elderberry

49401

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/28/2022 - 15:51

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Common Name

Hemidesmus, Indian Sarsaparilla, Iramusu
Botanical Name

Hemidesmus indicus
Part Used

Root
Clinical Summary

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Monograph

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Alcohol

45%
Dose

20 to 50mL weekly

In stark contrast to its traditional use (see below), in Western herbal medicine the root of hemidesmus is regarded as immunosuppressive and it is advised that this plant be avoided in acute conditions because it could dampen the immune response. It is indicated in instances where the immune system is overactive and thus it is prescribed for autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and asthma where it is said to work well with low dose echinacea. This Western understanding of hemidesmus appears to be based on a 1986 study in sheep red blood cells where an ethanol extract of hemidesmus was found to suppress cell mediated and humoral components of the immune system. However it should be noted that animal studies cannot be extrapolated to human use and human clinical trials are needed. In her 2020 book, Advanced Clinical Medicine, experienced naturopathic clinician Leah Hechtman (via naturopathic clinician Angela Hywood who wrote the miscarriage chapter) echoes rural Sri Lankan women’s traditional use suggesting hemidesmus may be of benefit in autoimmune mediated miscarriage cases. According to the references this is based on the 1986 study above.

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A guide to Hemidesmus and its properties

Traditional Use

The root of hemidesmus is traditionally used to treat a wide variety of illnesses including rheumatism, asthma, digestive disorders, impotence, urinary tract and skin infections, female hormonal disturbance related disorders and for relieving symptoms of menopausal conditions. In Sri Lanka hemidesmus is a popular, refreshing, fragrant tea which helps with bad breathe but is commonly used as a healthy drink among people without health conditions. It is used for cooling, blood cleansing, detoxing (diaphoretic and diuretic) and to promote relaxation before bed. Women in rural Sri Lanka use hemidesmus root to reduce the possibility of a miscarriage and to promote a healthy pregnancy, and it’s used in arthritis which is very common due to all the hard work in the rice fields. In Ayurveda it is advised to seek medical help before consuming hemidesmus when one gets ill. This is because it may have a tendency to increase the amount of phlegm in the system as it is a coolant. The whole plant is used topically in hair products to promote hair growth and for acne, wounds and rashes.
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Anti-inflammatory, alterative, antioxidant, astringent, immunosuppressant, tonic, demulcent, diuretic, diaphoretic
Indications

• Inflammatory joint diseases, such as arthritis
• Autoimmune diseases
• Chronic skin diseases, such as atopic eczema, psoriasis, ulcers
• Prevention of chemical toxicity and liver damage
• Diarrhoea and digestive disorders
Energetics

Cold
Use in Pregnancy

No adverse effects documented
Contraindications & Cautions

Although safe and generally considered non-toxic, due to its potential for immune suppression, the herb should be discontinued in states of active infection.
Drug Interactions

Research has shown possible synergistic effects with antibiotics and hemidesmus may offer otoprotective effects (protection against ear damage by toxins) against gentamicin induced cochlear hair damage and prevent subsequent hearing loss/vestibular damage.
Dietary Information

Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free.
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Sarsaparilla

48201

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/28/2022 - 15:48

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Common Name

Nettle Root
Botanical Name

Urtica dioica
Part Used

Root
Clinical Summary

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Monograph

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Alcohol

45%
Dose

30 to 40mL weekly

Nettle root has long been used by herbalists to support prostate health and has been studied for its role in managing the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

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A guide to Nettle Root and its properties

Traditional Use

One of America's foremost authorities on herbal medicine, Susun Weed, uses nettle root as a hair and scalp tonic and an immune and lymphatic strengthener. For immune system stress, such as constant exposure to chemicals, Weed uses five to 30 drops up to three times a day “along with other Wise Woman wiles.” She says “those with thinning hair, dandruff, scalp infections and hair loss after chemotherapy and giving birth can try rubbing the scalp every morning and night with nettle root decoction or tincture”.
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Anti-inflammatory, antiprostatic, diuretic
Indications

• Benign prostatic hyperplasia
• Prostate cancer
• Prostatitis
• Inflammatory conditions of the urinary tract
Energetics

Cooling, drying
Use in Pregnancy

No adverse effects documented.
Contraindications & Cautions

No significant adverse effects documented.
Drug Interactions

Caution with lithium and warfarin. Monitor with antidiabetic and antihypertensive drugs.
Dietary Information

Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free
Substitutes

Saw Palmetto, Epilobium (Small Leafed Willow), Couchgrass, Crateva

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