Solomons Seal
( Polymonatum Multiflorum)
Other Names:: : David's Harp, Lady's Seals, Sealwort
Helps adjust tension on ligaments and tendons, fantastic anti-inflammatory, both topically and internally. Aids healing and repairing connective tissues. Most reliable remedy for osteroarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
Decoction: 2 - 4 oz, 3/day. Tincture: 5 drops - 3ml 3/day. Salve works amazingly well. You can also apply the tincture or decoction as a compress. Kava kava and solomons seal decoction co
Energetics::
Balancing
Normalize tissues that are either damp or dry, helping to blance the amount of moisture and solids (minerals) with the tissues
Cooling
Sedate or slow down metabolism to decrease energy production while cooling or soothing irritation and redness
Properties::
Anti-Inflammatory
Helps control inflammation
Demulcent (Mucilant)
Relieve inflammation or irritation of tissues: gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts. good for coughs or pain from breathing
Emollient
Softens and soothes the skin
Tonic
Increases systemic strength and tone
Astringent
Constriction / knitting together of body tissues - good to reduce chronic inflammation of the bowels.
Ailments::
Arthritis
Polymyalgia rheumatica
An inflammatory disorder that causes muscle pain and stiffness, especially in the shoulders and hips
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease that causes inflammation around the body and commonly presents with pain in the joints. It can cause severe damage to the joints and their surroundin
Associated with ::
Musculoskeletal
A natural pain killer. Contains THP that acts similar to opium poppy but much milder. Central nervous system depressant and appropriate for pain from any cause. Traditionally used to treat pain associated with rheumatism, arthritis, and menstruation. Can also be an aid for sleep and anxiety.
Decoction: 3 - 8 oz as needed (tastes horrible but effective!) Tincture: 1 - 5ml as needed.
Not for use during pregnancy.
Energetics::
Relaxing
Relax muscle cramps and spasms, relieving excess tension in the tisues. promotes easier flow and movement and can help increse deficient secretion.
Warming
Stimlate or speed up metabolism; increase energy production and warmth; bring blow flow and vitality to tissues that are pale and cool
Drying
Remove excess fluid from tissue, causing it to become more firm and dense, relieve conditions of dampness and sweling.
Properties::
Sedative
Exerts soothing, tranquilizing effect
Soporific (Hypnotic)
Induce drowsiness or sleep
Antispasmodic
Quick relief of pain and spasms, muscle and or gastrointestinal.
Ailments::
Anxiety
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
Arthritis
Menstruation
Pain
Polymyalgia rheumatica
An inflammatory disorder that causes muscle pain and stiffness, especially in the shoulders and hips
Rheumatism
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease that causes inflammation around the body and commonly presents with pain in the joints. It can cause severe damage to the joints and their surroundin
Associated with ::
Analgesic
Nervous System
Jamaican Dogwood
( Piscidia erythrina, P. piscipula)
Other Names:: : Piscidia erythrina, Fish Poison Bark
Mild narcotic and anodyne. Potent sedative known as a remedy for migraine headaches, neuralgia, treatment of insomnia caused by pain, nervous tension, and stress. Anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic, useful for painful menstrual cramps. Combined with other herbs to treat musculoskeletal pain of arthritis and rheumatism. Mixes extremely well with Corydalis for pain relief.
Tincture: 10 drops to 3ml every 4 hours.
Use very cautiously with pregnant women or hypotension. May increase effectiveness of sedative medication.
Energetics::
Cooling
Sedate or slow down metabolism to decrease energy production while cooling or soothing irritation and redness
Relaxing
Relax muscle cramps and spasms, relieving excess tension in the tisues. promotes easier flow and movement and can help increse deficient secretion.
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-Inflammatory
Helps control inflammation
Antispasmodic
Quick relief of pain and spasms, muscle and or gastrointestinal.
Narcotic
A drug that in moderate doses dulls the senses, relieves pain, and induces profound sleep but in excessive doses causes stupor, coma, or convulsions
Sedative
Exerts soothing, tranquilizing effect
Soporific (Hypnotic)
Induce drowsiness or sleep
Ailments::
Cramps
Headaches
Inflammation
Menstrual Cramps
Menstruation
Migraine Headaches
Muscle ache
Muscles - Back or neck
Tight and tense neck or back pain, or dealing with a condition that causes muscle spasms
Neuralgia
A sharp, shocking pain that follows the path of a nerve and is due to irritation or damage to the nerve
Pain
Polymyalgia rheumatica
An inflammatory disorder that causes muscle pain and stiffness, especially in the shoulders and hips
Rheumatism
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease that causes inflammation around the body and commonly presents with pain in the joints. It can cause severe damage to the joints and their surroundin
Stress
Tension
Associated with ::
Neurological
Musculoskeletal
