source : pixabay BASIC INFORMATION Biological name (genus and species): Asperula odorata, Galium odoratum Parts used for medicinal purposes: Entire plant Chemicals this herb contains: Asperuloside Bitters Coumarin Oil Tannins KNOWN EFFECTS Stimulates gastrointestinal tract. Decreases thickness and increases fluidity of mucus from lungs and bronchial tubes. Interferes with absorption of iron and other minerals…
source : pixabay BASIC INFORMATION Biological name (genus and species): Chenopodium ambrosioides Parts used for medicinal purposes: Roots Berries/fruits Chemicals this herb contains: Ascaridol Calcium Cymene d-camphor l-limonene Saponin Terpene Vitamins A and C Volatile oils KNOWN EFFECTS Inhibits growth and development of germs. Decreases blood pressure. Decreases heart rate. Depresses central nervous system. Decreases…
source : pixabay BASIC INFORMATION Biological name (genus and species): Artemisia absinthium Parts used for medicinal purposes: Berries/fruits Leaves Chemicals this herb contains: Absinthol Thujone Volatile oils KNOWN EFFECTS Depresses central nervous system. Thujone causes mind-altering changes and may lead to psychosis. Increases stomach acidity. Miscellaneous information: Wormwood can be habit-forming, like ethyl alcohol. UNPROVED…
BASIC INFORMATION Biological name (genus and species): Achillea millefolium Parts used for medicinal purposes: Berries/fruits Leaves Chemicals this herb contains: Achilleic acid Achilleine Bitters Caledivain Tannins Volatile oils KNOWN EFFECTS Reduces blood-clotting time. Interferes with absorption of iron and other minerals when taken internally. UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS Acts as a mild sedative to cause drowsiness….
source : pixabay BASIC INFORMATION Biological name (genus and species): Thuja occidentalis Parts used for medicinal purposes: Leaves Chemicals this herb contains: Fenchone Pinipirin Tannins Thujetic acid Thujone Volatile oils KNOWN EFFECTS Stimulates central nervous system. Stimulates heart muscle to contract more efficiently. Destroys intestinal worms. Causes uterine contractions. Interferes with absorption of iron and…