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Achillea millefolium

Yarrow, bloodwort, nosebleed

Asteraceae (formerly Compositae)

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Parts Used

Flowers & Leaves

Parts Used

Asia, Europe, North America

Parts Used

Fluid extract, decoction, juice, infusion, essential oil, powder, tincture

  • Volatile oil (azulene, cineol, borneol, and others)

  • Bitter Alkaloids

    • Achillein

    • Achilleic acid

  • Tannins

  • Minerals

    • Copper Nitrates

    • Phosphates

    • Potassium

    • Potash


antibacterial

anti-inflammatory

antimicrobial

antiseptic

antispasmodic

antiviral

astringent

cholagogue

diaphoretic

diuretic

emmenagogue

expectorant

hemostatic

hpatic

sedative

skin rejuvenating

stimulant

stomachic

styptic

vulnerary


  • Bleeding

  • Skin infections

  • Cold & flu symptoms (coughs, bronchitis, fevers)

  • Kidney disorders

  • Nosebleeds

  • Diabetes support

  • Gastrointestinal support


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  • Contraindications during pregnancy and breastfeeding are debated between publication sources

  • Essential oil contains thujone

    • Can contribute to thujone toxicity and theoretically should be avoided when using Oakmoss (Evernia prunastri), cedar (Thuja occidentalis), wormwood (Artemisia absinthium), sage (Salvia officinalis), and Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare)

  • Excessive doses may interfere with:

    • hypo- and hypertensive therapies

    • diuretic effects

    • anticoagulants


Essential oil should be avoided by those diagnosed with asthma.


Calendula officinalis

Calendula, marigold

Asteraceae (formerly Compositae)

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Parts Used

Flowers

Parts Used

Southern Europe

Parts Used

Fluid extract, infusion, oil infusion, tincture

  • Essential oils

    • Carotene

    • Calenduline

    • Lycopine

  • Saponins

  • Glycosides

  • Acids

  • Mucins

  • Resins

  • Pigments

  • Minerals

    • Potassium

    • Sodium

    • Calcium sulfate

  • Glucosides

  • Sesquiterpene oligoglycosides


antifungal

anti-inflammatory

antimicrobial

antioxidant

antipholgisitc

antiseptic

antispasmodic

anti-tumor

aperient

astringent

cholagogue

detergent

diaphoretic

emollient

febrifuge

hepatic

hyptensor

resolvent

sedative

vulnerary


  • Skin conditions (boils, cold sores, varicose veins, warts, wounds)

  • Hemorrhoids

  • Muscle soreness & tension

  • Cold & flu symptoms

  • Cigarette smoke protection

  • Skin issues related to radiation therapy

  • UV exposure


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  • Possible skin irritation when applied topically

  • Not recommended if infection is present - Calendula promotes healing and could internalize the infection

  • When taking internally, should not take with other sedatives or anesthesia


Hypericum perforatum

St. John's Wort

Hypericaceae

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Parts Used

Dried flowering tops

Parts Used

Europe, Southwest Asia, Northern Africa

Parts Used

Tincture, extract, decoction, encapsulated herb, infusion, infused oil

  • Hypericin

  • Hyperforin


Topically

anti-inflammatory

antineuralgic

astringent

vulnerary





Internally

analgesic

antibacterial

antidepressant

anti-inflammatory

antimicrobial

antioxidant

antiviral

dermatoprotective

neuroprotective





  • Topically

    • Wounds/infection

    • inflammation

    • Sciatica

    • Hemorrhoids

  • Internally

    • Emotional stability (depression/anxiety)

    • Women's health (Menopuause/PMS)


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  • Photosensitivity - do not use while undergoing UV therapy

  • May decrease plasma levels of a wide range of medications

  • Should not be taken with other anxiety or depression medications


For educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.

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