NUTRITIONAL RESOURCES
source : pixabay BASIC INFORMATION Biological name (genus and species): Rumex crispus Parts used for medicinal purposes: Leaves Roots Chemical this herb contains: Potassium oxalate KNOWN EFFECTS Irritates skin when handled. Stimulates gastrointestinal tract. Miscellaneous information: Is used as food in salads. UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS Temporarily relieves constipation. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Don’t take if you:…
source : pixabay BASIC INFORMATION Biological name (genus and species): Cypripedium pubescens Parts used for medicinal purposes: Roots Chemicals this herb contains: Resin Tannins Volatile acid Volatile oils KNOWN EFFECTS Irritates mucous membranes. Stimulates gastrointestinal tract. Increases perspiration. Miscellaneous information: Hairs on stems and leaves irritate body when touched. May produce skin eruption similar to…
source : pixabay BASIC INFORMATION Biological name (genus and species): Ilex paraguariensis St. Hill Parts used for medicinal purposes: Leaves Chemical this herb contains: Caffeine KNOWN EFFECTS Stimulates central nervous system. Helps body dispose of excess fluid by increasing amount of urine produced. Causes hallucinations. UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS Is used as a laxative. Increases perspiration….
source : pixabay BASIC INFORMATION Biological name (genus and species): Eriodictyon californicum Parts used for medicinal purposes: Leaves Chemicals this herb contains: Formic acid Pentatriacontane eriodicytyol Resin Tannic acid Tannins KNOWN EFFECTS Masks taste of bitter medicines. Decreases thickness and increases fluidity of mucus from lungs and bronchial tubes. Interferes with absorption of iron and…
source : pixabay BASIC INFORMATION Biological name (genus and species): Corynanthe yohimbe Parts used for medicinal purposes: Bark Chemical this herb contains: Yohimbine, also called quebrachine, aphrodine OR corynine KNOWN EFFECTS Blocks responses of parts of autonomic nervous system. Increases blood pressure. Acts as a local anesthetic. Inhibits monamine oxidase and may cause alarming blood-pressure…