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.
Achiote, Annato: (Bixa orellana – Bixaceae): – Measles (ground seeds applied to bath) – Buccal sores (seeds steeped in water, as rinse) – Condiment and food colouring Aguacate: (Avocado, Persea americana): – Intestinal worms (grate 8 to 10 grams of fresh avocado-pit rind into a
I have been asked a few times about herbal formula for cleaning the bowels, and gastrointestinal tract in general. Below are a list of formula I have gathered from some of the more effective herbalists of the past and today. The formula are listed as
What is circulation Circulation refers to the blood’s ability to move freely throughout the body. It is “the movement of blood through the vessels of the body induced by the pumping action of the heart”. Why is it important Circulation is important because the blood,
Health is our natural state of being. Period! ‘Disease’ is an unnatural concept, in fact, what if I told you there was no such thing as ‘diseases’. Â OK, don’t run for the hill… and no, I am not going crazy! Â Believing in the concept of
Antacid Herbs Antacid herbs are those that neutralise excess acids in the stomach and intestines. Many also have demulcent properties to protect the stomach lining. People tend to use antacids when there is discomfort after eating,  such as, acid-reflux, bloating, heartburn and general feelings of
Below are a list of actions, therapeutic effects and definitions relating to herbs, medicine and the body. abortifacient an agent that can induce abortions alkaloid a nitrogenous, basic, and often medicinal, plant compound allergen a compound that produces an allergic reaction alterative a compound that
Packing Your Own Capsules It is a definite advantage to learning how to pack your own capsules – I simply believe we should all learn how to, even if we still decide to buy pre-packaged formula. There are a few things to bear in mind
Common Name Parts Used Latin Name Family Properties & Uses Chemical Constituent Abelmosk seeds Hibiscus moschatus Malvaceae nervine, perfume, aphrodisiac, demulcent Acacia gum resin Acacia senegal, A. vera Leguminoseae gum, sweets, adhesives, demulcent gums, tannins Alfalfa leaves, sprouts Medicago sativa Leguminosae nutritive protein Allspice seeds
Below is a list of places online that herbs can be sourced from. At the moment this is just part of the information as I will continue to add to the list – both online and local stores / herbs farms where you can access