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Herbs
Medicinal herbs
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03/07/2013

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Term
CHLOROPHYLLIN
Definition

(SODIUM COPPER CHLOROPHYLLIN, CHLOROPHYL "JJ")

1 SCANT TEASPOON IN A GALLON OF WATER, 2-6 OUNCES TO 3X A DAY.

WARNING: THIS WILL COLOR FECES A FESTIVE GREEN.

STATUS: C

Term
ABIES
Definition

Tsuga canadensis, Canada Balsam, Hemlock Spruce) Bark.

External: Weak Decoction.

Internal: Weak Decoction, 1-3 fluic ounces. Tincture[1:5, 50% alcohol] 5-20 drops. Essential Oil, 2-5 drops.

Status: W/LA

Term
Acacia Senegal
Definition

Gum Arabic

One Tbspn dissolved in 4 oz. water, flavored w/vanilla, cinnamon, etc.

Gum Arabic Mucilage, 1-2 teaspoons as needed.

Status: W/A

Term
Achlys
Definition

Vanilla Leaf

Whole leaf. A simple steeped tea for occasional use only.

A potential anti-coagulant

Status: W/LA

Term
Aconitum Columbianum
Definition

Aconite, Western Monkshood

Flowering herb. Fresh hreb tincture, 1:4, topical in moderation, internal 1-5 drops to 4x a day.

Dried root. Tincture [1:10, 70% alcohol] For Topical Use Only.

Dangerous in Larger Doses.

Status: W/LA

Term
Actaea Rubra
Definition

A. arguta, Baneberry

Root. Fresh or Dry tincture, [1:2, or 1:5, 80% alcohol], 10-20 drops to 3x a day

Status: W/A

Term
Aesculus Californica
Definition

California Buckeye

Bark and Fruit.

Use with Care.

Status: W/LA

Term
Aesculus Glabra
Definition

Ohio Buckeye

Bark and Fruit. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 5-15 drops.

Use with Care.

Status: W/LA

Term
Agrimonia
Definition

Agrimony

Herb. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol, or Fresh Plant, 1:2] 1/4 to 1 teaspoon as needed.

Status: W/A

Term
Alpinia
Definition

Galangal

Dried root. Tincture [1:5, 65% alcohol} 30-90 drops as needed. 1-2 #00 capsules to 3x a day.

Status: C

Term
Anagallis
Definition

Scarlet Pimpernel

Herb. Fresh plant tincture [1:2] 5-15 drops.

Not for extended use.

Status: W/A

Term
Anaphalis Margaritacea
Definition

Pearly Everlasting

Flowering herb. Standard infusion, as needed. Rubbed leaves mixed with hot water for poultice.

Status: W/A

Term
Anisum
Definition

Anise Seed

Seed. Standard infusion, 2-4 ounces. Spirit of Anise, 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon, Oil of Anise, 1-5 drops, all as needed

Status:C

Term
Apium
Definition

Celery

Seed. Simple infusion, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of seeds in cup of hot water.

Status: C

Term
Aristolochia Californica
Definition

Calif Snakeroot, Calif. Dutchman's Pipe

Whole plant. Fresh plant tincture [1:2] 5-20 drops to 3x a day.

Status: W/LA(?)

Term
Armoracia
Definition

Cochlearia, Horseradish

Fresh root. Grated root, 1/2 to 1-1/2 tspn. (w/some honey if needed)

Status: W/C

Term
Artemisia Vulgaris
Definition

Mugwort, California Mugwort

Herb. Tincture [1:5, 50% alc.] 10-25 drops. Acetum tincutre [1:5, in vinegar] as needed externally. Standard infusion (drunk hot) for diaphoretic, Cold infusion as tonic.

Status: W/C

Term
Asafetida
Definition

Ferula asafetida, Devil's Dung, Stinkasant

Gum. Tincture [1:5, 85% alcohol] 5-20 drops

Status: W(rare)/C

Term
Asarum
Definition

Wild Ginger, Canada Snakeroot

Root. Tincture [Fresh root 1:2, Dry root, 1:5, 60% alcohol] 20-50 drops in hot water. Herb. Standard infusion or simple tea as needed.

Status: W/LA

Term
Astragalus Membranaceus
Definition

Huang-Chi

Sliced root. cold infusion, 2-3 ounces to 3X a day. Fluidextract [1:1, 55%alcohol] 10-15 drops to 3x a day. Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol] 30-60 drops, 4x a day.

Status: W/C

Term

Balsam of Peru

 

Definition

Myroxylum pereirae, Peruvian Balsam

Resin (Dark Brown, syrupy). External: Mix one part balsam with two parts of lanolin or lard.

Internal: 5-10 drops in capsule, taken with a little food.

Status:U

Term
Balsamorhiza
Definition

Balsam Root

Root. Tincture [Fresh Root, 1:2, Dry root, 1:5, 65% alcohol], 20-50 drops in hot water, to 4x a day. Leaves. Powdered, with water as poultice.

Status: W/LA

Term
Barosma
Definition

Agothasma, Buchu

Leaves. Cold infusion (rewarmed) 1-3 ounces. Tincture [1:5, 80% alcohol], 30-60 drops in water. Both forms to 4x a day

Status: U

Term
Betula
Definition

Birch

Bark. Strong decoction, 1-2 ounces, to 4x a day. External wash. Leaves. Standard infusion as bath or wash, as needed.

Status:W/A

Term
Bursera Microphylla
Definition

Elephant Tree, Torote

Gum. Tincture [1:5, 80% alcohol], 5-20 drops, and diluted for mouth wash. Twigs/Leaves. Fresh plant tincture [1:2], 10-3- drops.

Status: W/LA

Term
Calendula Officinalis
Definition

European Marigold

Flowers. Tincture [Fresh flowers, 1:2, dry flowers, 1:5, 70% alcohol] 5-30 drops, to 4x a day. Dilute with several parts of water for topical use.

Status: W/C

Term
Campsis Radicans
Definition

Trumpet Creeper

Herb. Cold or Standard infusion as needed externally, 1-3 ounces internally.

Status: W/C

Term
Capsella Bursa-Pastoris
Definition

Sherpherd's Purse

Whole Plant. Tincture [Fresh plant, 1:2, recent dry plant, 1:5, 50% alcohol] 20-60 drops

Status: W/A

Term
Carthamus Tinctoria
Definition

Safflower, American/Mexican/Bastard "Saffron"

Flowers. Standard infusion 4-8 ounces.

Status:W/LA/C

Term
Caryophyllus
Definition

Cloves

Unripe buds. Essential oil: 1:4 drops in capsule, taken with food. A piece of oil-moistened cotton on or in a tooth, avoiding gums if possible.

Status: C

Term
Castanea
Definition

Chestnut

Leaves. Standard infusion, 1-4 ounces.

Status: W/C

Term

Castela Emoryi

 

Definition

Holacantha emoryi, Chaparro Amargosa

Herb. Tincture [Fresh Plant, 1:2, Dry plant, 1:5, 50% alcohol] 20-50 drops, usually in formula context.

Status: W/LA

Term
Chamaelirium
Definition

Helonias, Unicorn root

Rhizome and Root. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 10-40 ddrops. Best in lower doses in a formula context.

Status: W/Rare

Term
Chilopsis Linearis
Definition

Desert Willow, Mimbre

Bark and Twigs. Strong Decoction or cold infusion, 3-6 ounces to 3x a day, Whole plant. The powder for topical application.

Status: W/LA

Term
Argemone
Definition

Prickly Poppy, Cardo Santo

Herb. Cold Infusion, 2-3 ounces, to 3x a day.

For short duration of use only.

Status: W/A

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