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Anti-Viral (Flu)

Specific for Influenza

Dosage:: Tinctures: Individual or together. 60 drops (2ml) every hour or so with fresh ginger juice tea.

Preparations:
Tincture
Liquid medium (usually mixture of alcohol and water) used to extract herbs medicinal constituents)
Addressing Ailments
Flu
Parts
Herbs
Action
4.00
Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)

Skullcap ( Scutellaria lateriflora)

Skullcap is a perennial herb with blue flowers. It is used in traditional medicine as a mild sedative and nervine tonic.

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.
Properties::
Analgesic
Relieves pain
Antispasmodic
Quick relief of pain and spasms, muscle and or gastrointestinal.
Nervine
Calm the body, mind, spirit. fortify frayed nerve endings that result from chronic stress and unrest.
Sedative
Exerts soothing, tranquilizing effect
Soporific (Hypnotic)
Induce drowsiness or sleep
Anxiolytic
Anticonvulsant
Febrifuge
Reduce fever
Ailments::
No Ailments set
Parts::
No Parts Set
Associated with ::
Nervous
Musculoskeletal
Cardiovascular
Key
The primary action desired for the formula. Can be the action of the herb or an affinity the herb has for particular organs or systems.
3.00
Boneset (Eupatorium Perfoliatum)

Boneset ( Eupatorium Perfoliatum)

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
Diaphoretic
Induce sweating
Emetic
Causes vomiting
Laxative
Gentle movement of the bowels
Antipyretic
Immunostimulant
Anti-Inflammatory
Helps control inflammation
Ailments::
Colds
Coughs
Fever
Flu
Parts::
No Parts Set
Associated with ::
Immune
Respiratory
Supporting
Support or enhance actions of the key herbs. Also can be used to fill in effects wanted for the formula .
2.00
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

Licorice ( Glycyrrhiza glabra)

Licorice is known for its sweet flavor and medicinal properties. It is often used to soothe sore throats and digestive issues.

Avoid in individuals with high blood pressure or kidney disease.

Energetics::
Moistening
Increase moisture content of tissues: lubricate and soften dry, brittle or hardened tissues
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::
Adaptogen
Treat the endocrine system and stress. Modulate and rewire response to cortisol needs, increase and improve our reaction to stress
Anti-Inflammatory
Helps control inflammation
Antitussive
Prevent or relieve a cough
Demulcent (Mucilant)
Relieve inflammation or irritation of tissues: gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts. good for coughs or pain from breathing
Hypertensive
High blood pressure
Demulcent
Expectorant
Facilitates removal or secretions and phlegm
Laxative
Gentle movement of the bowels
Antiviral
Opposes the action of a virus
Immunomodulatory
Nourishing
Ailments::
No Ailments set
Parts::
No Parts Set
Associated with ::
Digestive System
Respiratory System
Constitutional
Respiratory
Digestive
Supporting
Support or enhance actions of the key herbs. Also can be used to fill in effects wanted for the formula .
2.00
Red Root (Ceanothus americanus)

Red Root ( Ceanothus americanus)

A shrub native to North America, historically used by indigenous peoples for its astringent and lymphatic-supporting properties.

Not recommended for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Energetics::
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.
Lymphatic tonic
Alterative
Gradually restoring healthy bodily functions - slow working, increase assimilation of nutrients.
Antimicrobial
Stimulates positive cellular forces (white blood cells). destroys germs
Ailments::
No Ailments set
Parts::
No Parts Set
Associated with ::
Lymphatic
Circulatory
Supporting
Support or enhance actions of the key herbs. Also can be used to fill in effects wanted for the formula .
1.00
Lomatium (Lomatium dissectum)

Lomatium ( Lomatium dissectum)

A perennial herb with yellow flowers, native to western North America. It has been used in traditional medicine by indigenous peoples for its immune-stimulating properties.

Energetics::
Cooling
Sedate or slow down metabolism to decrease energy production while cooling or soothing irritation and redness
Properties::
Antiseptic
Removes toxins from the body and waste accumulations such as pus. prevent the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
Antiviral
Opposes the action of a virus
Immunostimulant
Antimicrobial
Stimulates positive cellular forces (white blood cells). destroys germs
Expectorant
Facilitates removal or secretions and phlegm
Ailments::
No Ailments set
Parts::
No Parts Set
Associated with ::
Immune
Supporting
Support or enhance actions of the key herbs. Also can be used to fill in effects wanted for the formula .
1.00
Isatis (Isatis tinctoria)

Isatis ( Isatis tinctoria)

Isatis is a biennial herb native to Europe and Western Asia. It has blue-green leaves and small yellow flowers. Used traditionally for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Not recommended for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. May cause gastrointestinal upset in some individuals.

Energetics::
Cooling
Sedate or slow down metabolism to decrease energy production while cooling or soothing irritation and redness
Properties::
Antimicrobial
Stimulates positive cellular forces (white blood cells). destroys germs
Anti-Inflammatory
Helps control inflammation
Immunomodulatory
Ailments::
No Ailments set
Parts::
No Parts Set
Associated with ::
Immune
Respiratory
Supporting
Support or enhance actions of the key herbs. Also can be used to fill in effects wanted for the formula .