Hamamelis virginiana Salve
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Hamamelis virginiana
Witch Hazel, Winter bloom, spotted alder
Hamamelidaceae
Parts Used
Leaves, bark, young twigs
Parts Used
North America
Parts Used
Topical applications, tincture, decoction, infusion, extract
Primary Constituents
Leaves & Bark
Flavonoids
quercetin
kaempferol
astragalin
myricitin
Tannins
Gallic acid
Bitter principles
Trace Essential oil
Bark
Hamamelitannin
Therapeutic Actions
anti-inflammatory | antiviral | astringent | cancer protective |
hemostatic | sedative | styptic | tonic |
Common Uses
Women's health (heavy periods, miscarriage)
Mouth health
Ulcers
Hemorrhoids
Skin support (burns, bruises, insect bites)
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Contraindications & Safety
Safe when used appropriately
Stomach irritation may occur
Tannins have been shown to cause liver damage, but cases were isolated
Lavandula angustifolia or Lavandula officinalis
Lavender, True Lavender, European Lavender, Garden Lavender, common lavender
Lamiaceae (formerly Labiatae)
Parts Used
Stalks & Flowers
Parts Used
Southern French Alps
Parts Used
Essential Oil
Primary Constituents
Esters
Linalyl acetate
Monoterpenes
Beta-ocimene
Monoterpenol
Linalool
Each type of lavender has varying constituents and are highly dependent on where it's grown. True lavender essential oil is ONLY grown in the French Alps between 2,296 and 3,609 feet above sea level. Farmed lavender in the US and other countries does effect the constituents and their levels.
Therapeutic Actions
analgesic | antibacterial | antidepressant | antimicrobial |
antiseptic | antispasmodic | aromatic | bactericidal |
carminative | cholagogue | diuretic | emmenagogue |
hypotensive | insecticide | nervine | neuroprotective |
sedative | stimulant | stomachic | vulnerary |
Common Uses
Cold & flu symptoms
Burns
Infections
Emotional support (depression & anxiety)
Alzheimer's disease
Tootheaches/teething
Pain management
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Contraindications & Safety
May cause skin sensitivity and rashes, especially if oxidized
Skin patch test is recommended
Endocrine disruptor in children
Melaleuca alternifolia
Tea Tree
Myrtaceae
Parts Used
Mature leaves
Parts Used
New South Wales, China
Parts Used
Essential Oil
Primary Constituents
(There are 3 different chemotypes, and each one yields different amounts of constituents.)
Monoterpenols
Terpinen-4-ol
Alpha-terpinene (reduces with autoxidation)
Monoterpenes
Camma-terpinene
Oxide
1,8 cineole
Note: If borneol or camphene are found on the GC/MS report, adulteration of the oil is likely.
Therapeutic Actions
analgesic | antibacterial | anticarcinogenic | antifungal |
anti-inflammatory | antimicrobial | antiparasitic | antipruritic |
antiseptic | antiviral | antizymotic | deoderant |
diaphoretic | exanthematous | expectorant | fungicidal |
germicidal | immune stimulant | insecticide | vulnerary |
Common Uses
Viral infections (herpes, cold sores)
Fungal infections (thrush, Candida, Chicken pox, athlete's foot, ringworm)
Cold & flu symptoms (soar throat, coughs)
Skin issues (abscesses, acne, cracked skin, warts, wounds, dandruff)
Ingrown toenails
Arthritis
Asthma
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Contraindications & Safety
NOT considered GRAS by the FDA - avoid internal use
Children under the age of ten should not use it topically
Can be diffused in 15-minute intervals up to 4 times per day for children under 10
Skin patch test is required before topical application
Oil that is oxidized has been shown to irritate the skin
For educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.