Blessed Thistle
( Cnicus Benedictus)
Other Names:: : Holy thistle, ladys thistle, carduus cardin, St benedicts thistle
Used for centuries to increase breast milk. Works to tonify the liver and cleanse the blood. Stimulates overall circulation to treat simple headaches and help brain stimulation and decrease foggy thinking.
Large doses can cause vomiting. Use with caution if have allergies in the Aster Family, do not use while pregnant
Energetics::
Drying
Remove excess fluid from tissue, causing it to become more firm and dense, relieve conditions of dampness and sweling.
Cooling
Sedate or slow down metabolism to decrease energy production while cooling or soothing irritation and redness
Warming
Stimlate or speed up metabolism; increase energy production and warmth; bring blow flow and vitality to tissues that are pale and cool
Properties::
stimulant
Raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body
Nervine
Calm the body, mind, spirit. fortify frayed nerve endings that result from chronic stress and unrest.
Galactagogue
Increase breast milk production
Carminative
Relieve gas by suppressing the formation of gas in the intestines and promoting expulsion of gas.
Bitter
Triggers the gastrointestinal system to get ready to eat
Alterative
Gradually restoring healthy bodily functions - slow working, increase assimilation of nutrients.
Ailments::
Appetite (improve)
Arthritis
Constipation
Digestive Disorders
Fever
Gall Bladder
Gas
Headaches
Hormones (female)
Kidneys
Lactation
Leucorrhea
Liver
Lungs
Menstrual Cramps
Migraine Headaches
Urinary Disorders
Associated with ::
General muscle aches
Respiratory System
Sinuses
Heart
Intestines
Gastrointestinal
Goldenrod is noted for the ability to heal respiratory tract conditions; amazing for upper infectious conditions and for the coughs + colds of lower tract conditions. As an anti-allergy herb, we often include Goldenrod in an anti-allergy formula, especially in autumn.
It is an amazing healer for skin or epithelial issues:bites, stings, cuts and other skin conditions, as well as internally for inflammatory conditions of the digestive tract (e.g. ulcers, colitis, diverticulitis)
Goldenrod is renowned for healing urinary tract conditions. It facilitates detoxification throughout the urinary tract.
It is excellent for prostate inflammation and for the ability to help with the elimination of uric acid. It is a helpful pain reliever, in these cases. Goldenrod contains chemicals that increase urine flow and have anti-swelling (anti-inflammatory) effects.
Goldenrod is an excellent lymphatic and depurative. It detoxes primarily through both urinary + lymphatic systems. As a detoxifying herb, as well as an anti-inflammatory, it can be very helpful in cases of gout, arthritis & joint pain. It is used for both chronic + acute inflammation of lymph nodes as well as edema.
It is also a mild bitter and cholagogue so is extremely supportive for liver health.
Goldenrod is a very good diaphoretic ~ supports good peripheral circulation.
as well as excellent vascular tonic (which supports heart health and cardiovascular system health)
Do not use if retaining fluid because of kidney or heart disorder. People can be allergic so use with caution
Energetics::
Drying
Remove excess fluid from tissue, causing it to become more firm and dense, relieve conditions of dampness and sweling.
Warming
Stimlate or speed up metabolism; increase energy production and warmth; bring blow flow and vitality to tissues that are pale and cool
Properties::
Anti-Allergenic
Not aggravating an allergy
Anti-Fungal
Stops or inhibits fngal growth
Anti-Inflammatory
Helps control inflammation
anticatarrhal
Reduces inflammed mucous membranes of the head and throat and often reduces phlegm
Antioxidant
Protects cells from damage
Antirheumatic
Helps ease pain of rheuatism and inflammation of joints and muscles
Antiseptic
Removes toxins from the body and waste accumulations such as pus. prevent the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
Antispasmodic
Quick relief of pain and spasms, muscle and or gastrointestinal.
Astringent
Constriction / knitting together of body tissues - good to reduce chronic inflammation of the bowels.
Expectorant
Facilitates removal or secretions and phlegm
Hemostatic
Coagulation, wound healing
Kidney Tonic
Strengthens and tones the kidneys
Nervine
Calm the body, mind, spirit. fortify frayed nerve endings that result from chronic stress and unrest.
Vasodilator
Widening of blood vessels
Antimicrobial
Stimulates positive cellular forces (white blood cells). destroys germs
Ailments::
Appetite (improve)
Prostate Gland
Urinary Disorders
Associated with ::
Immune System
Musculoskeleton
Gall Bladder
General muscle aches
Urinary
Respiratory
Integumentary
Celery Seed
( Apium Graveolens)
Other Names:: : Wild celery
Used to treat rheumatic conditions and gout. Help the kidneys dispose of urine and unwanted waste products. Useful for arthritis, helpful to detoxify the body and improve blood circulation of blood to muscles and joints. Effective in treating systitis. Disinfects bladder and urinary tubules. Celery stalk are good for urinary problems, rheumatism and gout.
Avoid if there is a history of kidney inflammation. Use cautiously during pregnancy or while lactating.
Energetics::
Drying
Remove excess fluid from tissue, causing it to become more firm and dense, relieve conditions of dampness and sweling.
Warming
Stimlate or speed up metabolism; increase energy production and warmth; bring blow flow and vitality to tissues that are pale and cool
Properties::
Antirheumatic
Helps ease pain of rheuatism and inflammation of joints and muscles
Anti-Inflammatory
Helps control inflammation
Antioxidant
Protects cells from damage
Ailments::
Arthritis
Circulation
Detoxification
Help the body get rid of unwanted toxins
Gout
Rheumatism
Urinary Disorders
Associated with ::
Urinary
Musculoskeletal
Agrimony
( Agrimonia eupatoria)
Other Names:: : Church steeples, Cocklebur, Sticklewort
A perennial herb with yellow flowers, commonly used in traditional medicine for its astringent properties. An Astringent that helps stop urinary bleeding and diarrhea. Has an energetic effect on the nervous system and can help relieve emotional tension. Helpful for urinary tract infections and cystitis. Relaxes blood flow to the liver. In traditional Chinese medicine it helps constricted liver chi.
SPECIFIC INDICATIONS: Atonic conditions of the urinary apparatus. Improves the tone of all mucous membranes.
Decoction: 4 -8 oz 4 times a day. Tincture: 5 drops - 3ml 3 times a day. Glycerite: 1/4 - 1 teaspoon, 3 times a day. Topically: Apply as needed a salve, ointment, or compress.
Energetics::
Drying
Remove excess fluid from tissue, causing it to become more firm and dense, relieve conditions of dampness and sweling.
Relaxing
Relax muscle cramps and spasms, relieving excess tension in the tisues. promotes easier flow and movement and can help increse deficient secretion.
Properties::
Anti-Inflammatory
Helps control inflammation
Astringent
Constriction / knitting together of body tissues - good to reduce chronic inflammation of the bowels.
Hemostatic
Coagulation, wound healing
Ailments::
Anxiety
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
Bladder
Bladder Infection
Bladder Weakness
Liver
Mucous Membranes
Stress
Tension
Urinary Disorders
Yeast Infection
Associated with ::
Gastrointestinal
Liver
Urinary