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Shepherd's Purse
I always loved this "weed" as a child because I love hearts and this particular plant has heart shaped seed pods that I always thought were the leaves. I find it interesting that the main use of Shepherd's purse is for stopping bleeding of all types when the seed pods are shaped like the heart which pumps blood. Capsella bursa-pastoris Family: Cruciferae – cabbage Parts used: aerial parts, leaves, blossoms Actions Astringent Detergent Diuretic Hemostatic Styptic Vulnerary En


Sagebrush
Sagebrush grows all over the Rocky Mountains where I live. This plant is a relative of wormwood and will carry all the healing benefits of that plant, but with more potency. Artemisia tridentata Family: Asteraceae - daisy, sunflower Parts used: leaves, stems, blossoms, seeds Actions Antibacterial Antifungal Anti-Inflammatory Antiviral Antitumor Antiparasitic Antiseptic Antibiotic Energetics/Body Systems Affected Warming Drying Respiratory Immune Uses Fungal problems such as n


Rosemary
Rosmarinus means “mist of the sea”. Isn’t that beautiful? I have loved rosemary long before I even knew what to do with it. I love to just rub my fingers along the sprigs and inhale deeply the aromatic essence that immediately calms and lifts my spirit. Rosmarinus officinalis Family: Laminaceae – mint Parts used: leaves and blossoms Actions Antibacterial Antimicrobial Antiviral Anti-Inflammatory Antidepressant Antiseptic Antifungal Antioxidant Antispasmodic Astringent Carmina


Adrenal Formula (Dr. Christopher)
Adrenal glands produce essential hormones the body needs to function optimally. They regulate metabolism, stress response, blood pressure and the salt to water balance in the body. This formula provides nutrition to support the adrenals and correct imbalance. This formula can be made into the herbal preparation of your choice. Due to the effect upon sleep hormones take in the morning so it does not interfere with sleep. Equal parts: Mullein Licorice Siberian ginseng (eleuther
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