Archives: 2009 July

Broccoli

Latin Name: brassica oleracea italica
Forms Available: leaf, flower, extract
Broccoli – brassica oleracea italica – a vegetable, rich in nutrients such as calcium, chlorophyll, iron, potassium, and vitamins A, C and K. The vitamin K helps prevent colon and stomach cancer. The calcium content helps prevent the effects of bone loss and osteoporosis.

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Broom

Latin Name: genista scoparius syn. cytisus scoparius,sarothamnus scoparious
Alternative Name: scotch broom, banal, basam, besom, bisom, bizzon, Breeam, broom tops, brum, genista green broom, irish tops, link, irish broom.
Forms Available: flowering twig, seed.
Broom – genista scoparius syn. Cytisus scoparius and Sarothamnus scoparious – Also known as Scotch Broom, and Irish broom. A Druid Sacred Tree, it [...]

Bugleweed

Latin Name: lycopus virginicus
Alternative Name: gypsy weed, water horehound, gypsy wort, horehound, sweet bugle
Forms Available: root
Bugleweed – lycopus virginicus – this herb is used to treat hyperthyroidism, it decreases the level of thyroid stimulating hormones and slows the pulse. It is also has astringent and sedative properties.
Caution: do not use if pregnant or suffering hypothyroidism.

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Burdock

Latin Name: arctium lappa
Alternative Name: hurr-burr, thorny burr, cocklebur, lappa, cockle buttons
Forms Available: root, extract
Burdock – arctium lappa – this herb aids the liver, kidney, and bowels – it is a great detoxifier and cleanser. It is also used as a diuretic. It can be used both internally and externally in the relief of herpes, [...]

Buttercup

Latin Name: ranunculus acris
Alternative Name: gold cup, mao chin, meadow buttercup
Forms Available: flower, leaf
Buttercup – ranunculus acris – The buttercup, crushed in a poultice and applied to the chest is relief for colds. The scent of the flowers and leaves is a headache remedy. Used externally for relief of rheumatism.

Aromatherapy & Health Uses: The buttercup, [...]

Butterfly Weed

Latin Name: asclepias tuberosa
Alternative Name: pleurisy root, silkweed, tuber root, colic root, canada root, flux root, milkweed
Forms Available: root, flower, leaf
Butterfly Weed – asclepias tuberosa – this plant is also known as “pleurisy root”: it is considered to have expectorant qualities that loosen and remove phlegm as well as relieving the pain of pleurisy [...]

Cajeput

Latin Name: melaleuca leucadendron
Forms Available: essential oil, leaf, bud
Cajeput – melaleuca leucadendron – steam distilled leaf/bud, Indonesia. Its scent is peculiar, musty, sweet, penetrating, camphor-like. As part of the Melaleucas, it has great value in skin care and for wound cleansing. It is analgesic, antiseptic, expectorant, and stimulant. Stimulates the mind and assists with getting [...]

Calamus

Latin Name: acorus calamus
Alternative Name: sweet sedge, sweet grass, sweet root, myrtle grass, cinnamon sedge, rat root, gladdon, flagroot, beewort
Forms Available: essential oil, CO2 extraction
Calamus – acorus calamus – Calamus is mentioned frequently in the Old Testament. This particular variety doesn’t contain asarone which is considered a skin sensitizer and is known to cause skin [...]

Calendula

Latin Name: calendula officinalis
Alternative Name: calendula, holigold, pot marigold, bride of the sun, drunkard, goldes, husbandman’s dial, Marybud, marygold, mary gowles, ruddes, oculis chrisi, ruddles, spousa solis, summer’s Bride
Forms Available: CO2 extraction, leaf, powder, flower
Calendula is Marigold – calendula officinalis – A Druid sacred herb, this cheerful annual or perennial has hairy leaves and golden-orange [...]

California Poppy

Latin Name: eschscholzia californica
Alternative Name: gold poppy, poppy
Forms Available: flower, leaf, root
California Poppy – eschscholzia californica – antispasmodic, sedative and analgesic. Also a diuretic that promotes perspiration. The sap has been used to relieve toothache.

Aromatherapy & Health Uses: Used to treat nervous tension, insomnia and anxiety. Also believed to help stop bedwetting. A diuretic, [...]