Herbs

Burdock Root Latin Name: Arctium lappa Other Common Names:  Bardane, Clotburr, Beggars Buttons, Gypsy Rhubarb, Gobo, and Burr Effect:  Diuretic; Depilatory; Alterative Traditional Uses:           Lymphatic, strong tissue and blood purifier,...

Cayenne Latin Name: Capsicum annuum Other Common Names:  Red Pepper, Spanish Pepper, Bird Pepper, Pod Pepper, Chilies, and African Pepper Effect: Pungent; Stimulant; Tonic; Sialagogue; Alterative Traditional Uses: Speeds circulation,...

Chamomile Latin Name: Matricaria recutita Other Common Names: Common Chamomile, Hugarian Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, German Chamomile, English Chamomile, Sweet Chamomile, True Chamomile, and Wild Chamomile Effect: Alterative; Carminative; Febrifuge; Nervine;...

Ginger Latin Name: Zingiber officinalis Other Common Names: Black Ginger, Race Ginger, African Ginger Effect: Stimulant; Carminative; Aromatic; Sialagogue; Diaphoretic Traditional Uses: Circulatory system, nausea, cramps, dizziness, digestion, saliva, indigestion,...

Slippery Elm Bark Latin Name: Ulmus fulva Other Common Names: Red Elm, Moose Elm, Indian Elm, and Winged Elm Effect: Demulcent; Emollient Traditional Uses: Mucus, lungs, labor, digestion, sore throat,...