Also known as curled or curly dock. Yellow dock combines really well with other herbs for supporting different body systems and aids the body in absorbing their properties and nutrients. Rumex crispus Family: Polygonaceae - buckwheat Parts used: root Actions Antimicrobial​ Alterative Anti-Inflammatory Astringent Cholagogue Hepatic Laxative Nutritive Tonic Energetics/Body Systems Affected Cooling Drying Bitter Liver Kidney Uses Liver and gallbladder strength and support. Impro

There are over 500 species in the viola family, including pansies, all are medicinal. Odorata is a wild variety. Viola odorata (many species) Family: Violaceae – violet, pansy Parts used: flowers, leaves Actions Antioxidant Antitussive Anticancer Cathartic Emollient Laxative Nervine Nutritive Energetics/Body Systems Affected Cooling Pungent Nervous Lymph Immune Uses Lymph cleanser and support Immune support Female breasts and reproductive system support Blood cleansing Infect

As a spring sprouting perennial, red clover is well known for its cleansing properties, from the blood to lymph, lungs and digestive tract. As it cleanses it eliminates toxins by increasing the flow of urine and bile as well as moving mucus out of the lungs and other areas of the body. Because of its cleansing property this is a great herb for treating different chronic conditions and mystery illnesses. Trifolium pratense Family: Fabaceae - Legume, pea, bean Subfamily: Tri

Oregon grape, also known as mountain grape, grows all over the Rocky Mountain area I live in. It has many of the same properties as goldenseal that grows in the Eastern United States but unlike goldenseal is not endangered, in fact, it is the opposite of endangered. It can be a substitute for goldenseal in formulas. Mahonia/Berberis aquifolia Family: Berberidaceae – barberry Parts used: roots Actions Antibacterial Antimicrobial Antifungal Antiviral Anti-Inflammatory Antioxi

Nettle has such a wide range of healing due to the high amounts of absorbable vitamins and minerals. It makes a nutrient dense food and potent medicine but also packs a sting if you aren’t protected when harvesting. Urtica dioica Family: Urticaceae – nettle, meaning "burn" Parts used: leaves and roots Actions Astringent Alterative Diuretic Hemostatic Hypotensive Nutritive Tonic Energetics/Body Systems Affected Cooling Bitter Respiratory Urinary Uses Enhance immunity, protect

Elder is one of the two for one plants, giving the healing power of the flower in the summer and the illness fighting power of the berry in the fall, just in time for winter. I refer to elder as the Illness Herb, because it is used for whatever may ail you. Super powerful in combination with echinacea. Sambucus nigra, s. Canadensis Family: Adoxaceae (Viburnaceae) Parts used: flower, berry There has been much disputing about the family, it began in the Honeysuckle family then

Also known as purple coneflower, echinacea has been used for centuries for stimulating the immune system to fight off illness or infection. Echinacea angustifolia (purpurea) Family: Asteraceae - daisy, sunflower Parts used: whole plant but the root has the most potency Actions Alterative Antibacterial Antiseptic Antifungal Anti-Microbial Anti-Inflammatory Anti-Viral Anti-Catarrhal Diaphoretic Immunostimulant Sialagogue Energetics/Body Systems Affected Cooling Drying Stimulati

Cleavers is a cleansing herb. Cleaning house throughout the body, especially the lymph system. As the body is cleansed, all types of issues can clear up as well, including many skin conditions. Galium aparine Family: Rubiaceae - coffee Parts used: aerial parts; leave, blossoms, stems Actions Antibacterial Anti-Inflammatory Astringent Alterative Diuretic Diaphoretic Lymphatic Febrifuge Vulnerary Tonic Energetics/Body Systems Affected Cooling Drying Cleansing Uses Lymphatic sys

Chickweed has very tiny flowers that close when overcast. It is one of the first plants to appear in early spring, full of nutrients and first aid healing properties. She is also known as Starweed because of her beautiful tiny, and I mean tiny, white flowers that resemble little stars. There are 25 species that grow in America and 100 species worldwide. Stellaria media Family: Caryophyllaceae - carnation, pinks Parts used: aerial parts (leaves and blossoms) Related species:

Arcticum lappa Family: Asteraceae - sunflower, daisy Parts used: roots (and leaves) Actions Alterative Anti-inflammatory Antioxidant Demulcent Diuretic Hepatoprotective, Lymphatic Prebiotic Energetics/Body Systems Affected Cooling Moistening Liver Skin Uses Blood purifier Moves stagnant lymph Skin tonic, helps clear up eczema, psoriasis, rashes, boils and acne (internal) Liver and kidney support, helps process toxins Joint pain and inflammation (leaf poultice externally while

Also known as Mormon tea, both names stemming from the use of this plant by the Utah pioneers. Ephedra viridis (other species) Family: Ephedraceae Parts used: leaves, stems, twigs Actions Anti-inflammatory Antihistamine Antiseptic Astringent Diuretic Expectorant Energetics/Body Systems Affected Drying Lung Kidney Bladder Uses Lung issues such as asthma, hay fever, bronchitis, and coughs Cold and flu Fever Allergies Digestive tonic Joint pain and inflammation Purifies the blo

Borago officinalis Family: Boraginaceae - comfrey, forget me not Parts used: leaves, stems, flowers Actions Anti-inflammatory Astringent Demulcent Diuretic Diaphoretic Emollient Energetics/Body Systems Affected Cooling Moistening Adrenal Liver Kidney Skin Uses Cleanse and detox, rids the body of toxins Supports the liver and kidneys Induces sweating which can lower fever Blood purification Renew and revive adrenal glands Coughs and colds Softens skin, varicose veins, bruises,

In addition to making choices to avoid toxins and chemicals there are several herbs that can aid the body in cleaning out toxins through the blood, where they tend to build up. I have used this blend for family and friends for a variety of reasons including; tumors, chemo treatments, adverse medication reactions, poison ivy, and cell phone radiation reactions to name a few. This blend can be used as a tea, capsules, or extract. Ingredients 5 parts red clover 2 parts red ra

Also known as: blood purifiers, depuratives, or anti-scorbutics Alteratives gradually restore healthy body function by helping it assimilate nutrients, eliminate waste, and correct underlying imbalances. Rather than working quickly, they slowly and steadily cleanse the bloodstream while toning the organs responsible for clearing impurities from it. What they do: Improve overall health through better nutrient absorption Cleanse the blood and support the organs of elimination G