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Counterattack - Illness Defense
HERB: Angelica ORIGIN: Europe
Angelica is an important medicinal plant with health promoting properties that is used to treat many disorders. In traditional herbal medicine, the root of this plant is used to promote blood flow, to treat anemia, and is used as sedative or tonic agent. Angelica is a warming and tonic remedy, having a role to play in a wide range of illnesses. All parts of the plant will help relieve indigestion, gas, and colic.
HABITAT
Angelica grows in temperate regions in western Europe, Siberia, and the Himalayas.
HARVEST
Leaves and stems are harvested in early summer, seeds as they ripen in late summer, and roots in late Autumn.
KEY CONSTITUENTS
Flavonoids, coumarins, sterols, volatile oils, sugar, silica, terpenes
KEY ACTIONS
Antispasmodic, carminative, diuretic, expectorant, promotes sweating, stimulates gastric secretions.
ENERGETICS AND TASTE
Warming, earthy, woody, bitter
PARTS USED
The roots are used for medicine, the stems are often used for added flavor to candies and the leaves are edible.
HERBAL USES
Angelica’s warming, aromatic, pungent taste helps to move the fluids throughout the body whether it’s blood circulation, stimulating bile, menstruation, or phlegm in the respiratory tract. Also helps to alleviate colic, bloating, flatulence and/or indigestion.
CAUTIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
Avoid during pregnancy or if trying to become pregnant. Women who experience heavy menstrual bleeding should also avoid during menstruation. Avoid using with any blood thinning drug like warfarin, salicylates, and anticoagulants.
HERB: Boneset ORIGIN: Europe
Boneset, also known as the “sweat plant” can be used to alleviate fevers by inducing sweat. When the body sweats, it will begin to cool down as well as release harmful toxins through the skin. Boneset is one of the best remedies for the relief of symptoms that accompany influenza. It will speedily relieve aches and pains and help the body deal with any fever present. Boneset may also be used to help clear the upper respiratory tract of mucus congestion.
HABITAT
Native to eastern North America
HARVEST
Found in meadows and marshlands. Gathered when in flowers in the summer.
KEY CONSTITUENTS
Sesquiterpene lactones, immunostimulatory polysaccharides, flavonoids.
KEY ACTIONS
Diaphoretic, bitter, laxative, tonic, antispasmodic, carminative, astringent
ENERGETICS AND TASTE
Cold, dry, & bitter taste
PARTS USED
Aerial part such as tops and leaves.
HERBAL USES
Allergic rhinitis with mucus, colds, flu, fevers, high fevers, influenza, malaria, laxative effect, rheumatic illness, skin conditions, and worms.
CAUTIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
Boneset may cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to plants in the Asteraceae family.
HERB: Calendula ORIGIN: Egypt
Calendula is a Swiss Army knife in the herbal world. Not only superb for external use on sores and wounds, but it can also be taken internally to help treat stomach problems, gall bladder problems, and for detoxification.
HABITAT
Native to southern Europe, is cultivated in temperate regions around the world.
HARVEST
Flowers are harvested as they open in early summer, and dried in the shade.
KEY CONSTITUENTS
Triterpenes, resins, bitter glycosides, volatile oil, phytosterols, flavonoids, mucilage, carotenes.
KEY ACTIONS
Anti-inflammatory, muscle spasms, astringent, prevents hemorrhaging, heals wounds, detoxifying.
ENERGETICS AND TASTE
Bitter, sweet, salty.
PARTS USED
Dried flower heads are used in tinctures, infused oil, ointment, and creams.
HERBAL USES
Athlete’s foot, bites & stings, breast tenderness and sore nipples, digestive infections, inflamed skin rashes, diaper rash, hives, varicose veins, wounds & bruises, and fevers.
CAUTIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
May cause allergic reaction in people sensitive to plants in the Asteraceae family.
HERB: Echinacea ORIGIN: United States
Echinacea has a potent ability to counter infection and to aid the clearance of toxins from the body. It is commonly taken as a preventative and treatment of upper respiratory illness such as colds, flu, and coughs. Echinacea is loaded with antioxidants that help defend your cells against oxidative stress.
HABITAT
3 species are native to central parts of the U.S.
HARVEST
The leaves and flowers are gathered during flowering. The roots of a 4-year-old plants are lifted in autumn.
KEY CONSTITUENTS
caffeic acid, aklomides, phenolic acids, rosmarinic acid, and polyacetylenes
KEY ACTIONS
Immune modulator, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, detoxifying
ENERGETICS AND TASTE
Cooling. Acrid, numbing, earthy.
PARTS USED
Flower – is occasionally used for infection.
Roots – of all three species have valuable immune-stimulating properties.
HERBAL USES
Acne & boils, bites & stings, chilblains, cold sores, coughs & bronchitis, earache, flu, sore throat & tonsillitis, canker sores, urinary & fungal infections.
CAUTIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
Echinacea may cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to plants in the Asteraceae family. Theoretically, it may interfere with immunosuppressant therapy.
HERB: Elderberry ORIGIN: Europe
Elderberry is packed with antioxidants and vitamins, Elderberry is one of the most used medicinal plants in the world. High in Vitamin C, fiber, phenolic acids, a good source of flavanols, and rich in anthocyanins. Elderberry extract helps reduce the severity of common illnesses.
HABITAT
Native to Europe, elder thrives in woods, hedges, and in open areas. Found mostly in temperate regions.
HARVEST
The flowering tops are harvested in late spring and the berries are picked in early autumn.
KEY CONSTITUENTS
Flavonoids, anthocyanins, lectins, vitamins A & C
KEY ACTIONS
Illness defense, clears mucus, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, increases sweating.
ENERGETICS AND TASTE
Cooling / Pungent, slightly astringent, and slightly sweet.
PARTS USED
Flowering tops – reduces fevers and helps with coughs, colds, and flu.
Berries – are nutritious and may be used as a mild laxative.
HERBAL USES
Allergic rhinitis, including hay fever, colds, flu, fevers, colds & congestion in children, earache due to chronic congestion.
CAUTIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
No side effects or drug interaction have been reported.
HERB: Ginger ORIGIN: India
Ginger provides a range of applications for digestion, circulation, the reproductive system, and as a general anti-inflammatory. Ginger may help prevent or treat liver conditions by reducing oxidative stress on the liver, decreasing insulin resistance, and inhibiting inflammation. Ginger may help protect liver from toxic effects of drugs and slow down aging-related liver damage.
HABITAT
Native to Asia. Ginger flourishes in fertile soil and need plenty of water.
HARVEST
The rhizome is unearthed when the plant is 10 months old.
KEY CONSTITUENTS
Volatile oil (1-3%) – zingiberene (20-30%), oleoresin (4-7.5%) – gingerol, shogaols
KEY ACTIONS
Anti-inflammatory, circulatory stimulant, antiemetic, digestive stimulant, illness defense.
ENERGETICS AND TASTE
Warming, drying. Pungent, bittersweet
PARTS USED
Rhizome – contains high levels of a volatile oil that is warming and stimulating.
HERBAL USES
Chilblains, fevers, cold sores, constipation, digestive upsets, gas, colic, high blood pressure & arteriosclerosis, morning sickness, nausea & motion sickness
CAUTIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
May interact with anticoagulant drugs, antacids, and platelet aggregation inhibitors. Consult a naturopathic doctor before use if you suffer from gastroesophageal reflux and other gastric diseases. Other contraindications may exist.
HERB: Yarrow ORIGIN: Europe
Yarrow has many health benefits, which include the ability to dilate the pores and blood vessels under the skin, with in turn can help our bodies get rid of toxins. Helps alleviate inflammation and can be taken for sore throat, stomachache, and some respiratory conditions.
HABITAT
Native to Europe and western Asia. Found growing in temperate regions throughout the world.
HARVEST
The aerial parts are picked in summer when in flower.
KEY CONSTITUENTS
Volatile oil with variable content, sesquiterpene lactones, flavonoids, alkaloids, triterpenes, phytosterols, tannins.
KEY ACTIONS
Antispasmodic, astringent, bitter tonic, increases sweating, lowers blood pressure, reduces fever, mild diuretic, stops internal bleeding.
ENERGETICS AND TASTE
Cooling, dry. Bitter, pungent/aromatic.
PARTS USED
Aerial parts – contain flavonoids, which are thought to give yarrow its antispasmodic properties.
HERBAL USES
Healing wounds, reduces heavy menstrual bleeding, cleansing wounds, colds & flu, digestive infections, fever, varicose veins.
CAUTIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity to yarrow and other plants in the Asteraceae family has been reported.