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

There are more than 10,000 varieties of cultivated roses and thousands of wild varieties. They are not only beautiful to look at and fragrant to smell, but as a bonus, they are loaded with healing properties. Rose is a two for one plant, with petals during the summer and hips in the fall and winter. Rosa, many species Family: Rosaceae - rose, apple Parts used: petals, fruits (hips) Best species for medicinal use. They should have a strong fragrance with no pesticides or chemi

There are about 115 species of the pine family throughout the world. They are commonly referred to as conifers due to the cones, which are the fruits and flowers of a pine tree. Many share these same healing properties although the White Pine (Pinus strobus) is the most studied and used. Pinus variety of species Family: Pinaceae - pine, fir, spruce Parts used: leaf (needles), inner bark, sap (resin) Actions Antibacterial (Sap)​ Antioxidant Antiseptic Antiviral Analgesic A

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

White Oak is preferred by herbalists, but Western scrub oak and English oak are similar in properties. One of the best astringents herbs available. Quercus alba (other species as well) Family: Fagaceae - beech Parts used: inner bark (main use), leaves Actions Astringent Alterative Antiseptic Anito-Inflammatory Antioxidant Antimicrobial Antiparasitic Diuretic Hemostatic Laxative Prebiotic Vulnerary Energetics/Body Systems Affected Cooling Drying Respiratory Urinary Digestive U

Also known as lime tree, common lime and American basswood (wild species). Even though linden has no immune boosting actions, it does have an effect on the body's resistance to infection. I believe this is because of the positive, uplifting properties that affect the mood, which in turn affect the immune system. Just standing under the tree in bloom and inhaling the fragrance uplifts the spirit. Here are some other great benefits of using linden. Tilia platyphyllos (europea

Juniper has long been known as a full body cleanser, physically and emotionally (use aromatics), scrubbing out and removing filth. Combine with a demulcent herb to prevent irritation, such as marshmallow, alfalfa, or purslane. Juniperus communis Family: Cupressaceae - cypress Parts used: berries Actions Antibacterial Antimicrobial Antiseptic Antispasmodic Astringent Carminative Diuretic Emmenagogue Rubefacient Sedative Vulnerary Energetics/Body Systems Affected Warming Dryin

Also known as mayflower for in England it flowers in May, this is the same plant the pilgrim's ship was named for. Well known as one of the best heart supporting plants out there. It is best used as a long-term tonic to be taken every day as a nourishing "food" for the heart. Diet and nutrition play a critical role in heart health as well. Crataegus sp. (over 800 species) Family: Rosaceae - rose Subfamily: Almond - Apple, fleshy fruit, five-pointed star on bottom. There are