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Echinacea angustifolia

Echinacea, purple coneflower

Asteraceae

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Parts Used

Whole plant

Parts Used

North America

Parts Used

Tincture, extract, infusion, decoction

  • Esters

    • echinacoside

    • cichoric acid

  • Alkylamides

  • Polysaccharides

  • Polyacetylenes

  • Essential oils


alterative

anticatarrhal

anti-inflammatory

antimicrobial

immunomodulator

vulnerary




  • Cold & flu support

  • Immune system function


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  • May cause allergic reaction in those who are allergic to other plants in the Asteraceae family


Eucalyptus radiata

Eucalyptus

Myrtaceae

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Parts Used

Leaves

Parts Used

Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania

Parts Used

Essential Oil

  • Oxide

    • 1,8 cineole (60-70%)

  • Monoterpenols

    • alpha-terpineol

    • (Z)-Piperitol

    • Geraniol

  • Monoterpene

    • Limonene

    • Piperitone

    • alpha-pinene


absorption enhancer

analgesic

anthelmintic

antibacterial

antidandruff

antifungal

antineuralgic

antirheumatic

antiseptic

antispasmodic

antiviral

decongenstant

deoderant

depurative

diuretic

expectorant

febrifuge

insecticide

pediculicide

stimulant

vermifuge

vulnerary




  • Skin issues (abscesses, blisters, skin infections, shingles, dandruff)

  • Cold & flu symptoms (cough, respiratory infection, sinusitis, sinus infection)

  • Rheumatism & arthritis

  • Vaginitis

  • Diabetes support

  • Viral infections (chicken pox, influenza, herpes)

  • Fungal infections


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  • Skin patch test is required for topical use

  • Contraindicated for epilepsy, hypertension, gastrointestinal inflammation, and liver issues

  • May cause interactions with prescription amphetamine, zoxazolamine, pentobarbital, and aminopyrine

  • Children over the age of 6 can use topically and aromatically


Note: Eucalyptus radiata is considered the "safer" alternative to Eucalyptus globulus because of a reduced 1,8 - cineole content. It should still be used under proper supervision and never on children younger than 6.


Matricaria recutita

German Chamomile, chamomile, wild chamomile

Asteraceae (formerly Compositae)

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Parts Used

Flowers

Parts Used

Temperate regions of Asia & Europe

Parts Used

Infusion, Essential oil, Extract, Tincture

  • Organic Acids

    • 4 Primary metabolites

    • 22 secondary metabolites

  • Flavonoids

    • Quercetin

    • Apigenin

    • Luteolin

    • Rutin

  • Coumarins

  • Volatile Oils

  • Monoterpenes, Sesquiterpenes, Diterpenes & Triterpenes


analgesic

antiallergy

antibacterial

anticancer

antidepressant

antidiarrheal

antiflammatory

antifungal

antihypertensive

antimicrobial

antioxidant

antispasmodic

antithrombotic

cosmetic

diuretic

gastroprotective

genitoprotective

hepatoprotective

hypoglycaemic

hypolipidaemic

nephroprotective

nervine

neuroprotective

organoprotective

pulmoprotective

sedative




  • Weight management

  • Cardiovascular disease

  • Immune system support

  • Nervous system support

  • Diabetes management

  • Allergies

  • Stomach issues (gas, digestive support)

  • Skin support

  • Muscle support (stiffness, ache)


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  • GRAS safety rating

  • May cause an allergic reaction

  • Limited information regarding safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding

  • Possible interaction with warfarin


Melaleuca alternifolia

Tea Tree

Myrtaceae

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Parts Used

Mature leaves

Parts Used

New South Wales, China

Parts Used

Essential Oil

(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.


analgesic

antibacterial

anticarcinogenic

antifungal

anti-inflammatory

antimicrobial

antiparasitic

antipruritic

antiseptic

antiviral

antizymotic

deoderant

diaphoretic

exanthematous

expectorant

fungicidal

germicidal

immune stimulant

insecticide

vulnerary


  • 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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  • 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


Rosmarinus officinalis

Rosemary, Compass Weed, Old Man

Lamiaceae

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Parts Used

Flowering tops, steam, and leaves

Parts Used

Mediterranean, Spain, Tunisia, France, USA, Morocco

Parts Used

Essential oil, infusions, extract, tincture

  • Varies by chemotype

  • Primarily 1,8-cineole, Camphor, and Alpha-pinene


analgesic

antiarthritic

antibacterial

antibilious

antidepressant

antiemetic

antifungal

antimicrobial

antineuralgic

antioxidant

antiseptic

antispasmodic

aphrodisiac

astringent

bactericidal

calefacient

carminative

cephalic

cholagogue

cordial

diaphoretic

digestive

diuretic

emmenagogue

expecgtorant

fungicidal

insecticide

hepatic

hypertensive

hypocholesterolemic

nervine

neuroprotective

restorative

rubefacient

spasmolytic

stimulant

stomachic

sudorific

tonic

vasodilator

vermifuge

vulnerary




  • Skin issues (acne, dandruff, dermatitis)

  • Hair (oily and growth)

  • Digestive issues

  • Cold & flu symptoms

  • Lymphatic congestion

  • Libido

  • Fatigue (physical and mental)


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  • Skin patch test recommended for topical use

  • Chronic asthma, epilepsy, and hypertension can be aggravated in high amounts

  • Not for use in 1st trimester of pregnancy

  • Do not use on children younger than age 4


Salix Alba

Willow bark

Salicaceae

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Parts Used

Bark

Parts Used

Europe, North Africa, Western/Central Asia

Parts Used

Tincture, decoction, extract, salve

  • Phenolic glycosides

    • Salicin

    • Salicylic acid

  • Lower amounts of tannins, catechin, p-coumaric acid & flavonoids


analgesic

anti-inflammatory

tonic



  • Fevers

  • Gout

  • Sore muscles

  • Rheumatism


Note: Willow bark is considered the natural version of aspirin; therefore it may have several of the same applications, but it is much slower to work.


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  • Theoretical concerns regarding antiplatelet effects and interaction with salicylate-containing drugs but research has shown little to no effect.

  • No information regarding pregnancy or lactation


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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