Medicinal use of Yerba Mansa: Yerba mansa was widely employed by the native North American Indians to treat a wide variety of complaints. It is little used in modern herbalism. The whole plant is analgesic, antiperiodic, antiphlogistic, blood purifier, disinfectant, diuretic, laxative, stomachic and vulnerary. The plant is infused and used to bathe aching muscles…

Health Benefits of Yerba Mate Yerba Mate acts as a diuretic, tonic and stimulant that helps to lower fatigue, aids gastric function and also suppress appetite. It is used as a depurative that promotes elimination of waste. The bitter qualities found in Yerba Mate supports digestion. It is useful for nervous depression, weight loss, psychogenic,…

Yerba santa is an herb. The leaf is used to make medicine. Yerba santa is used for respiratory conditions including coughs, colds, tuberculosis, asthma, and chronic bronchitis. It is also used for fever and dry mouth. Some people use it to relieve muscle spasms, to loosen phlegm, and as a tonic. Yerba santa is sometimes…

This supplement has been used in connection with the following health conditions: Erectile Dysfunction 5 to 10 drops three times per day, under a doctor's supervision Yohimbe appears to increase blood flow and dilate blood vessels. Obesity Take under medical supervision: enough to supply 5 mg of yohimbine four times per day Yohimbine, a chemical…

St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a flowering plant in the Hypericaceae family named for its bright yellow flowers that were said to bloom for the first time around St. John the Baptist's birthday. The word "wort" means "plant" in Old English. Commonly Known As St. John's wort Saint John's wort Hypericum (from the scientific…

Queen’s delight scientifically known as Stillingia sylvatica, commonly known as Stillingia , nettle potato, marcory , cockup-hat , Indian flea root, Queen’s Delight, Queen’s Root, Silver Leaf, Yaw Root, Albero Del Sego, Sevo Vegetal, Racine Royale, Raíz de la Reina, Stillingia, Stillingia sylvatica, Stillingia tenuis is a perennial herb, belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae. History…

Collinsonia Root Health Benefits As the name suggests, the root of the Collinsonia plant is most often utilized, but the leaves are also associated with health benefits. Collinsonia leaves are traditionally used as a poultice to treat sprains, burns, bruises, ulcers, and other wounds, as it may improve capillary function and support speedy healing. Historically,…

The whole plant is antiseptic, astringent, emmenagogue, galactogogue and odontalgic. It has been used to regulate the menstrual cycle. A tea made from the leaves has been used as a nerve tonic and is slightly astringent. A poultice made from the dried powdered leaves mixed with oil has been used to treat open sores. A…

Therapeutic and Traditional Uses of Sunflower Active Ingredient and Substances: Sunflower oil and oil cakes are used extensively in the food industry as a high-quality energy food. These days, there are numerous sunflower breeds, grown for oil production and their voluminous forage. Oil is made of two types of seed: small black seeds that deliver…

Properties Reference: Dravya – Substance, Rasa – Taste, Guna – Qualities, Veerya – Potency, Vipaka – Post-digesion effect, Karma – Pharmacological activity, Prabhava – Therepeutics. Dravya Rasa Guna Veerya Vipaka Karma Prabhava Prevent infections Laboratory studies show that Sutherlandia has antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal effects. However in a study of HIV patients, two cases of…

Family: Caprifoliaceae (honeysuckle family) Parts Used: primarily root (although some American herbalists have suggested that the seed is also of value) Energetics: bitter, pungent, slightly warming Actions: bitter tonic, yang tonic, tonifies the ‘essence,’ nourishes sinew and bone, hemostatic Uses: Dipsacus sylvestis, the European native, was used to tease wool, but was only recently introduced…

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