Cascara sagrada, also known as Rhamnus purshiana, is a plant that has been used medicinally for a long time, specifically as a laxative. The indigenous peoples of North America have utilised cascara sagrada for centuries as a natural remedy for… Read More »4 Cascara Sagrada Preparation for Cleansing and Strengthening the Bowel
Arnica is a type of plant that is part of the Asteraceae family. It is found in Europe, Siberia, and North America and is known for its yellow-orange flowers. Traditionally, arnica has been used for medicinal purposes, especially in herbal… Read More »Arnica Poultice
Herbal teas have been a popular home remedy for centuries, and for good reason. Alkaline herbal teas can be soothing and beneficial during cold and flu season. Here are a couple of reasons why: Warmth and hydration: The simple act… Read More »8 Simple Alkaline Cold and Flu Herbal Teas Recipes
Lady’s Slipper’s Herb Summary Ladies’ Slipper: Natural order, Orchidaceae. Latin Name: Cypripedium Pubescens. Common Names: Yellow moccasin flower, American Valerian, Umbel, Noah’s Ark, nerve root. Habitat: North America, in rich woods and meadows, flowering in May and June. It grows… Read More »Lady’s Slippers Plant – It’s Benefits & Many Uses
Botanical Name: Scutellaria lateriflora Common Name: Mad-dog Skullcap, Virginia Skullcap, Hood-wort, Helmet flower, Blue Pimpernel, Side-flowering Skullcap, Hooded Willow-herb, Mad-weed, Mad-Dog Weed Actions: Neurotrophorestorative, anxiolytic, nerve tonic, anti-spasmodic, sedative, analgesic, anti-convulsive, anti-seizure, tonic, slightly astringent. Traditional Use(s): Traditionally, it has… Read More »Scullcap Herbal Formula To Help You Relax
Research shows that methanolic extract of the leaves of Hyssopus officinalis has exhibited remarkable activity against what they are calling ‘both wild type and resistant strains of HSV’, in vitro. The extract, also, significantly inhibited plaque formation of both of… Read More »Hyssopus Officinalis is Effective In Vitro Replication of Herpes Simplex Virus
The Oregan Grape falls into the category of alterative. It belongs to the order Berberidaceae. Latin name: Berberis Aquifolium. Synonyms: (or common names) Rocky Mountain grape, Holly leaved barberry, California barberry and Trailing mahonia. Habitat: Grows along the western coast… Read More »Oregon Grape Root Benefits and Uses
Herbal Materia Medica, Fifth edition by Michael Moore Outlines of over 500 major botanical medicines, with the preferred forms and methods of their preparations, strengths, solutions, the most common adult dosages environmental status, and potential dangers. [embeddoc url=”https://italisvital.info/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/MatMed5.pdf” viewer=”google”]
Actions of Flaxseed The actions of flaxseeds include demulcent, emollient, anti-cough, nutrient body-builder, antispasmodic (stomach and bowel). An expectorant. Source of polyunsaturated fatty acids, mucins and minerals. Rich in linoleic acid for breaking down cholesterol deposits, and to produce specific… Read More »Flaxseed (Linseed) Formula for Tumours & Injuries
Ingredients: 4 ounces barberry bark (cut) 3 pints of distilled water Instruction: 1. Put the bark in the water and let stand for 1 hour. 2. Boil slowly until the water barely covers the Herb. 3. Strain through a cloth… Read More »Decoction of Barberry Bark (Anemia and Malnutrition )
Herbal Formula For High Blood Pressure (Infusion) Ingredients: 1 teaspoon cut Rue Herb 1 teaspoon cut European Golden Rod Leaves 3 teaspoons cut German Valerian Root 3 teaspoons cut Liquorice Root (Sweetwood) 6 teaspoons cut Buckthorn (Alder) Bark 4 teaspoons… Read More »Herbal Formula For High Blood Pressure
Scientific name: Trifolium pratense Common name: Red Clover, Purple Clover, Trefoil, Wild Clover Natural order: Leguminosae Habitat: The plant is indigenous to Europe, central Asia, northern Africa and is naturalized in many other parts of the world. Flower and Fruit:… Read More »Red Clover
