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.

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

Sweet smelling, extremely deep rooted perennial with weak reclining stems. up to 60 cm tall. leave divided into 3 oblong leaflets, sharply tooted on upper half. Flowers deep purple to bluish (rarely white), slender, pea like 7-10 mm long, in dense 2-4 cm heads. Once established it grows abundantly and returns each year. Roots will spread underground and keep sprouting new plants each year. Rich source of vitamins, minerals, trace minerals, and other nutrients. Goof tor the pituitary glad, mild alterative and blood purifier; Has been used for arthritis, poor appetite, general weakness, and mineral deficiencies. Good mixed with peppermint for digestive issues.

Large amounts can cause bloating, blood-clotting disorders and contains canavanine which is potentially toxic and may cause recurrence of lupus in patients with the disease.

A seaweed, contains iodine, alginic acid, and fucoidan. Iodine is an essential mineral for the thyroid, uterus, breasts, and prostate. Alginic acid is a type of fiber to help acid reflux and acts as an appetite suppressant. Fucoidan is shown to reduce inflammation and improve arthritis, diabetes, and inflammatory conditions.

NOT for use with hyperthyroidism or Graves' disease. Use with caution for Hashimoto's thyroiditis and during pregnancy.

Seed oil is high in GLA, type of fatty acid. Internally for inflammation, skin conditions, and arthritis. Leaf supports adrenal function and lifts sadness and depression.

The herb (not seed) contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids and should be used with caution. Not for use during pregnancy.

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.

Has an estrogenic effect. Relief of menopausal symptoms. Relieves anxiety and muscle tension - often used as a relaxant and anti-spasmodic. Relieves rheumatism and inflammatory pain. Breaks up mucus in lungs and aides eliminatory secretions of the kidneys, liver and lymphatic system.

Decoction: 2 - 4 oz 3 times a day. Tincture :: 3 - 30 drops (.1 - 1ml) 3 times a day. Glycerite :: 6 drops - 1ml 3 times a day.

Large doses can cause, headaches, dizziness, irritation of central nervous system, nausea, vomiting. Should NOT be used during first trimester of pregnancy. At full term pregnancy can used helpful to initiate and regulate labor contractions.

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

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.