Bayberry
( Morella cerifera)
Other Names:: : wax myrtle, waxbery, candleberry, tallow bush, vegetable tallow
The species vary from 1 m shrubs up to 20 m trees; some are deciduous, but the majority of species are evergreen. The roots have nitrogen-fixing bacteria which enable the plants to grow on soils that are very poor in nitrogen content. The leaves are spirally arranged, simple, oblanceolate with a tapered base and broader tip, and a crinkled or finely toothed margin. The flowers are catkins, with male and female catkins usually on separate plants (dioecious). The fruit is a small drupe, usually with a wax coating.
The type species, Myrica gale, is holarctic in distribution, growing in acidic peat bogs throughout the colder parts of the Northern Hemisphere; it is a deciduous shrub growing to 1 m tall. The remaining species all have relatively small ranges, and are mostly warm-temperate.
Has an affinity for the cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal system when they are overburdened by hardened mucus. Within the cardiovascular system it works as an astringent and vessel toner, steadily increasing circulation and creating a positive outward flow of blood. In the gastrointestinal system it works as a tonic to resole damp conditions and promote healthy breakdown and absorption.
Inhibits or slows bleeding, arrests diarrhea and loosens phlegm to aid discharge.
Warms the body, enabling body systems to work effeciently.
Use with caution during pregnancy
Energetics::
Constricting
Increase the tone or tension within muscles and other tissues; stop excess flow and secretion. tone up tissues that have become overly relaxed or weak or leaking or secreting fluids such as blood or mucus
Drying
Remove excess fluid from tissue, causing it to become more firm and dense, relieve conditions of dampness and sweling.
Slightly Warming
Slightly - Stimlate or speed up metabolism; increase energy production and warmth; bring blow flow and vitality to tissues that are pale and cool
Warming
Stimlate or speed up metabolism; increase energy production and warmth; bring blow flow and vitality to tissues that are pale and cool
Properties::
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
stimulant
Raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body
Tonic
Increases systemic strength and tone
Antimicrobial
Stimulates positive cellular forces (white blood cells). destroys germs
Ailments::
Colds
Coughs
Flu
Inflammation
Sinus Congestion
Associated with ::
Mouth
Gall Bladder
Gastrointestinal
Respiratory
Circulatory
Immune
Boneset
( Eupatorium Perfoliatum)
Other Names:: : Thoroughwort, Indian sage
Aromatic and bitter herb used for colds, fevers, and flu. Stimulates white blood cells. Helpful for flu's with achy muscles. Warm tea promotes perspiration and acts as an emetic. Cold tea (standard infusion left to cool) acts as a bitter tonic and mild laxative. Combined with mint it can relieve vomiting and bloating. With ginger and anise to aid coughs.
Use extreme caution during pregnancy. Not for long term use.
Energetics::
Cooling
Sedate or slow down metabolism to decrease energy production while cooling or soothing irritation and redness
Drying
Remove excess fluid from tissue, causing it to become more firm and dense, relieve conditions of dampness and sweling.
Slightly Relaxing
Slightly - relax muscle cramps and spasmsl relieving excess tension in the tisues. promotes easier flow and movement and can help increse deficient secretion.
Properties::
Bitter
Triggers the gastrointestinal system to get ready to eat
Laxative
Gentle movement of the bowels
Anti-Inflammatory
Helps control inflammation
Ailments::
Colds
Coughs
Fever
Flu
Associated with ::
Immune
Respiratory
Black Cohosh
( Actaea racemosa, Cimicifuga racemosa)
Other Names:: : snake root, squar root, rattle root, bugbane, macrotys, tall bugbane, bugwort, rattleweed
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.
Energetics::
Cooling
Sedate or slow down metabolism to decrease energy production while cooling or soothing irritation and redness
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::
Alterative
Gradually restoring healthy bodily functions - slow working, increase assimilation of nutrients.
Anti-Arrhythmic
Suppress abnormal heart rhythms
Anti-Depressant
Helps prevent, cure or alleviate mental depression
Antirheumatic
Helps ease pain of rheuatism and inflammation of joints and muscles
Antispasmodic
Quick relief of pain and spasms, muscle and or gastrointestinal.
Antivenomous
Treat certain venomous bites and stings
Astringent
Constriction / knitting together of body tissues - good to reduce chronic inflammation of the bowels.
Bitter
Triggers the gastrointestinal system to get ready to eat
Emmenagogue
Regulates, induces normal menstruation
Expectorant
Facilitates removal or secretions and phlegm
stimulant
Raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body
Anti-Inflammatory
Helps control inflammation
Ailments::
Arthritis
Asthma
Bee Stings
Blood Pressure (high)
Blood Purifier
Bronchitis
Circulation
Convulsions
Coughs
Cramps
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Headaches
Heart
Hormones (female)
Hot Flashes
Insect Bites
Kidneys
Liver
Lumbago
Lungs
Menopause
Menstruation
Nervous Disorders
Rheumatism
Skin Problems
Smoking
Snake Bite
Thyroid
Uterus
Associated with ::
General muscle aches
Musculoskeleton
Skin
Sinuses
Heart
Liver
Immune System
Endocrine
Reproductive
