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Anti-Allergy

Reduces allergic reactions to hay fever, itchy eyes, sinus issues. Can be made in capsule form or mixed into a tincture, glycerite, or as a tea. NOT effective for Anaphylaxis.

Dosage:: Capsule: (2-4 as needed). Tincture: 1 dropper (or standard infusion) as needed, not more than 3 times a day.

Preparations:
Capsule
Pill form
Infusion
Used with soft ingredients (leaves, flowers etc), steeps for only a couple of minutes to extract the vitamins and volatile ingredients
Tincture
Liquid medium (usually mixture of alcohol and water) used to extract herbs medicinal constituents)
Addressing Ailments
Allergies
Parts
Herbs
Action
4.00
Eye Bright (Euphrasia Officinalis)

Eye Bright ( Euphrasia Officinalis)

A small annual herb with white or purple flowers, traditionally used to alleviate eye irritation and improve vision. Often prepared as an eyewash or taken internally for sinus congestion.

Easily mistaken for Euphorbia Hypericifolia which is poisonous. Euphorbia is much larger (30-60cm high), has purple, many branched and prostrate stems and yields an acrid milky juice when broken.

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 Constricting
Slightly - 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
Properties::
Anti-Allergenic
Not aggravating an allergy
Anti-Inflammatory
Helps control inflammation
Astringent
Constriction / knitting together of body tissues - good to reduce chronic inflammation of the bowels.
Ocular tonic
Ailments::
No Ailments set
Parts::
No Parts Set
Associated with ::
Respiratory
Ocular
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.
4.00
Nettle (Urtica Dioica)

Nettle ( Urtica Dioica)

Nettle is a highly nutritious herb rich in vitamins and minerals. It is commonly used to support overall health and well-being.

Live plant cause skin irritation if handled without gloves

Energetics::
Neutral
Neither warm nor cold; do not have a strong effect on circulation or cellular metabolism
Nourishing
Provide essential nutrients that aid tissue healing, improving tissue structure and function.
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.
Warming
Stimlate or speed up metabolism; increase energy production and warmth; bring blow flow and vitality to tissues that are pale and cool
Properties::
Alterative
Gradually restoring healthy bodily functions - slow working, increase assimilation of nutrients.
Antiseptic
Removes toxins from the body and waste accumulations such as pus. prevent the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
Astringent
Constriction / knitting together of body tissues - good to reduce chronic inflammation of the bowels.
Diuretic
Increase urine excretion
Expectorant
Facilitates removal or secretions and phlegm
Galactagogue
Increase breast milk production
Hemostatic
Coagulation, wound healing
Nutritive
Provides nutrition and is often high in vitamins and minerals
Anti-Allergenic
Not aggravating an allergy
Anti-Inflammatory
Helps control inflammation
Antihistamine
Resist histamine release. prevent or ease allergic reactons
Mast Cell Stabilizer
Anti-histamines
Tonic
Increases systemic strength and tone
Ailments::
No Ailments set
Parts::
No Parts Set
Associated with ::
Kidneys
Blood
Immune System
Immune
Urinary
Integumentary
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.
1.00
Blessed Thistle (Cnicus Benedictus)

Blessed Thistle ( Cnicus Benedictus)

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.
Hepatic
Relating to the liver
Galactagogue
Increase breast milk production
Febrifuge
Reduce fever
Diuretic
Increase urine excretion
Diaphoretic
Induce sweating
Cholagogue
Aid discharge of bile
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.
Bitter tonic
Digestive stimulant
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
Parts::
No Parts Set
Associated with ::
General muscle aches
Respiratory System
Sinuses
Heart
Intestines
Gastrointestinal
Supporting
Support or enhance actions of the key herbs. Also can be used to fill in effects wanted for the formula .
2.00
Burdock (Arctium Lappa)

Burdock ( Arctium Lappa)

Bitter herb used for skin conditions and general liver issues. Stimulates bile function and strengthens liver. Helps indigestion, clears up acne and other skin irritations. Leaves may be used as poultice for infected sores. Strong decoction of the root used in baths for itching. Helps stabilize mast cells which reduces allergic reactions.

Pregnant or diabetic should not use. Can be confused with common cocklebur - toxic, has rough leaves instead of burdocks velvety

Energetics::
Cooling
Sedate or slow down metabolism to decrease energy production while cooling or soothing irritation and redness
Moistening
Increase moisture content of tissues: lubricate and soften dry, brittle or hardened tissues
Nourishing
Provide essential nutrients that aid tissue healing, improving tissue structure and function.
Properties::
Alterative
Gradually restoring healthy bodily functions - slow working, increase assimilation of nutrients.
Anti-Cancer
Used in cancer treatment
Bitter
Triggers the gastrointestinal system to get ready to eat
Cholagogue
Aid discharge of bile
Diaphoretic
Induce sweating
Diuretic
Increase urine excretion
Hepatic
Relating to the liver
Lymphatic
Relating to lymph nodes
Mast Cell Stabilizer
Anti-histamines
Ailments::
Acne
Blood Purifier
Cancer
Digestive Disorders
Itching
Liver
Skin Problems
Skin Rash
Parts::
No Parts Set
Associated with ::
No Body Associations Set
Supporting
Support or enhance actions of the key herbs. Also can be used to fill in effects wanted for the formula .
2.00
Golden Rod (Solidago virgaurea, S. canadenis)

Golden Rod ( Solidago virgaurea, S. canadenis)

Goldenrod is noted for the ability to heal respiratory tract conditions; amazing for upper infectious conditions and for the coughs + colds of lower tract conditions. As an anti-allergy herb, we often include Goldenrod in an anti-allergy formula, especially in autumn. It is an amazing healer for skin or epithelial issues:bites, stings, cuts and other skin conditions, as well as internally for inflammatory conditions of the digestive tract (e.g. ulcers, colitis, diverticulitis) Goldenrod is renowned for healing urinary tract conditions. It facilitates detoxification throughout the urinary tract. It is excellent for prostate inflammation and for the ability to help with the elimination of uric acid. It is a helpful pain reliever, in these cases. Goldenrod contains chemicals that increase urine flow and have anti-swelling (anti-inflammatory) effects. Goldenrod is an excellent lymphatic and depurative. It detoxes primarily through both urinary + lymphatic systems. As a detoxifying herb, as well as an anti-inflammatory, it can be very helpful in cases of gout, arthritis & joint pain. It is used for both chronic + acute inflammation of lymph nodes as well as edema. It is also a mild bitter and cholagogue so is extremely supportive for liver health. Goldenrod is a very good diaphoretic ~ supports good peripheral circulation. as well as excellent vascular tonic (which supports heart health and cardiovascular system health)

Do not use if retaining fluid because of kidney or heart disorder. People can be allergic so use with caution

Energetics::
Drying
Remove excess fluid from tissue, causing it to become more firm and dense, relieve conditions of dampness and sweling.
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-Allergenic
Not aggravating an allergy
Anti-Fungal
Stops or inhibits fngal growth
Anti-Inflammatory
Helps control inflammation
anticatarrhal
Reduces inflammed mucous membranes of the head and throat and often reduces phlegm
Antioxidant
Protects cells from damage
Antirheumatic
Helps ease pain of rheuatism and inflammation of joints and muscles
Antiseptic
Removes toxins from the body and waste accumulations such as pus. prevent the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
Antispasmodic
Quick relief of pain and spasms, muscle and or gastrointestinal.
Aperient
Mild laxative
aperitive
Stimulates the appetite
Astringent
Constriction / knitting together of body tissues - good to reduce chronic inflammation of the bowels.
Cholagogue
Aid discharge of bile
Diaphoretic
Induce sweating
Diuretic
Increase urine excretion
Expectorant
Facilitates removal or secretions and phlegm
Febrifuge
Reduce fever
Hemostatic
Coagulation, wound healing
Hypotensive
Low blood pressure
Kidney Tonic
Strengthens and tones the kidneys
Lymphatic
Relating to lymph nodes
Nervine
Calm the body, mind, spirit. fortify frayed nerve endings that result from chronic stress and unrest.
Relaxant
Induces relaxation
Vasodilator
Widening of blood vessels
Vulnerary
Treats wounds
Antimicrobial
Stimulates positive cellular forces (white blood cells). destroys germs
Ailments::
Appetite (improve)
Prostate Gland
Urinary Disorders
Parts::
No Parts Set
Associated with ::
Immune System
Musculoskeleton
Gall Bladder
General muscle aches
Urinary
Respiratory
Integumentary
Supporting
Support or enhance actions of the key herbs. Also can be used to fill in effects wanted for the formula .