Salix Alba Salve
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Echinacea angustifolia
Echinacea, purple coneflower
Asteraceae

Parts Used
Whole plant

Parts Used
North America

Parts Used
Tincture, extract, infusion, decoction
Primary Constituents
Esters
echinacoside
cichoric acid
Alkylamides
Polysaccharides
Polyacetylenes
Essential oils
Therapeutic Actions
alterative | anticatarrhal | anti-inflammatory | antimicrobial |
immunomodulator | vulnerary |
Common Uses
Cold & flu support
Immune system function
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Contraindications & Safety
May cause allergic reaction in those who are allergic to other plants in the Asteraceae family
Eucalyptus radiata
Eucalyptus
Myrtaceae

Parts Used
Leaves

Parts Used
Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania

Parts Used
Essential Oil
Primary Constituents
Oxide
1,8 cineole (60-70%)
Monoterpenols
alpha-terpineol
(Z)-Piperitol
Geraniol
Monoterpene
Limonene
Piperitone
alpha-pinene
Therapeutic Actions
absorption enhancer | analgesic | anthelmintic | antibacterial |
antidandruff | antifungal | antineuralgic | antirheumatic |
antiseptic | antispasmodic | antiviral | decongenstant |
deoderant | depurative | diuretic | expectorant |
febrifuge | insecticide | pediculicide | stimulant |
vermifuge | vulnerary |
Common Uses
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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Contraindications & Safety
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)

Parts Used
Flowers

Parts Used
Temperate regions of Asia & Europe

Parts Used
Infusion, Essential oil, Extract, Tincture
Primary Constituents
Organic Acids
4 Primary metabolites
22 secondary metabolites
Flavonoids
Quercetin
Apigenin
Luteolin
Rutin
Coumarins
Volatile Oils
Monoterpenes, Sesquiterpenes, Diterpenes & Triterpenes
Therapeutic Actions
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 |
Common Uses
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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Contraindications & Safety
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

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
Rosmarinus officinalis
Rosemary, Compass Weed, Old Man
Lamiaceae

Parts Used
Flowering tops, steam, and leaves

Parts Used
Mediterranean, Spain, Tunisia, France, USA, Morocco

Parts Used
Essential oil, infusions, extract, tincture
Primary Constituents
Varies by chemotype
Primarily 1,8-cineole, Camphor, and Alpha-pinene
Therapeutic Actions
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 |
Common Uses
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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Contraidications & Safety
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

Parts Used
Bark

Parts Used
Europe, North Africa, Western/Central Asia

Parts Used
Tincture, decoction, extract, salve
Primary Constituents
Phenolic glycosides
Salicin
Salicylic acid
Lower amounts of tannins, catechin, p-coumaric acid & flavonoids
Therapeutic Actions
analgesic | anti-inflammatory | tonic |
Common Uses
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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Contraindications & Safety
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.













