Barberry
( Berberis Vulgaris)
Other Names:: : Common Barberry, European Barberry, Berberis
A bitter liver tonic,contains berberine, an antimicrobial and antifungal compound. Increases bile production and has been used to lower high blood pressure as it dilates blood vessels. By itself it's a weak antibiotic but extracting it's components displays significantly strong activity. Berberine is predominantly found in the roots. A perennial, deciduous shrub, up to 3 meters tall.
Large doses can cause vomiting. Should not be used while pregnant or breast feeding. Can interfere with liver of small infants. Adverse reactions with antibiotic tetracycline.
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
Properties::
Bitter
Triggers the gastrointestinal system to get ready to eat
Antiseptic
Removes toxins from the body and waste accumulations such as pus. prevent the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
Antimicrobial
Stimulates positive cellular forces (white blood cells). destroys germs
Anti-Fungal
Stops or inhibits fngal growth
Alterative
Gradually restoring healthy bodily functions - slow working, increase assimilation of nutrients.
Astringent
Constriction / knitting together of body tissues - good to reduce chronic inflammation of the bowels.
Ailments::
Vagina
Spleen
Sore Throat
Skin Problems
Rheumatism
Mouth Sores
Liver
Kidneys
Jaundice
Heartburn
Heart
Gums
Gas
Gall Stones
Gall Bladder
Fever
Douche
Digestive Disorders
Diarrhea
Constipation
Colon
Boils
Blood Purifier
Blood Pressure (high)
Bladder
Arthritis
Appetite (improve)
Anemia
Associated with ::
Kidneys
Heart
Sinuses
Digestive
Hepatic
Immune
Integumentary
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
