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HERB: Cramp Bark ORIGIN: India
Cramp Bark (Viburnum Opulus) shows promising potential to relieve pain and promote healthy kidney function. Cramp Bark has also been touted for the prevention and treatment of muscle tension headaches.
HABITAT
Grows in woodlands, hedges, and thickets in Europe and eastern North America.
HARVEST
Bark from the branches is collected in spring and summer when the plant is in flower.
KEY CONSTITUENTS
Hydroquinone, coumarins, tannins, proanthocyanidins, polysaccharides
KEY ACTIONS
Antispasmodic, sedative, astringent, relaxant
ENERGETICS AND TASTE
Cool, drying. Bitter astringent
PARTS USED
Bark is peeled off the tree in strips during spring and summer. Care must be taken to leave enough bark for the tree to stay alive.
HERBAL USES
Muscle relaxer, improves blood flow, back pain, breathing difficulties, cramps & muscle spasms, period pain, poor circulation to hands & feet, spastic constipation, stomach spasm
CAUTIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
No side effects or drug interactions 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. Conduct research or email CorpsVigilance if you have further questions or concerns.
HERB: Skullcap ORIGIN: United States
Skullcap is a medicinal plant with long historical use. It is widely known for its gentle, relaxing effects, particularly for anxiety and other nervous conditions. Skullcap has also been used to relieve tension headaches by relaxing the muscles, more specifically the ones located on the neck and back of spine.
HABITAT
Native to North America and grows in Canada.
HARVEST
The aerial parts of 3–4-year-old plants are harvested in the summer.
KEY CONSTITUENTS
Flavonoids, bitter iridoids, volatile oil, tannins.
KEY ACTIONS
Sedative, nervine tonic, antispasmodic, mild bitter.
ENERGETICS AND TASTE
Cooling, drying. Bitter.
PARTS USED
Aerial parts – are harvested in summer for use in a number of calming preparations.
HERBAL USES
Anxiety, depression, tension, migraine, panic attacks & headaches. Supports and nourishes the nervous system, and calms and relieves stress and anxiety.
CAUTIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
Skullcap can potentiate the effects of sedative medications.
HERB: Valerian ORIGIN: United States
Valerian contains a substance called Valerenic acid. Valerenic acid is known to have a sedative and relaxing effect on the brain which has been shown to relieve migraine headache symptoms. Valerian helps relieve stress and has become an increasingly popular remedy in recent years. It is a safe, nonaddictive relaxant that reduces nervous tension and anxiety and promotes restful sleep.
HABITAT
Native to Europe and northern Asia, Valerian grows wild in damp conditions.
HARVEST
The root and rhizome of 2-year-old plants are unearthed in autumn.
KEY CONSTITUENTS
Volatile oil, iridoids, alkaloids
KEY ACTIONS
Sedative, relaxant, relieves muscle spasms, relieves anxiety, lowers blood pressure.
ENERGETICS AND TASTE
Warming, slightly drying. Bitter.
PARTS USED
Root and rhizome – are harvested in autumn when they contain the highest level of active ingredients.
HERBAL USES
Chronic anxiety, insomnia, nervous exhaustion, premenstrual syndrome, sleeplessness due to backache.
CAUTIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
No side effects or drug interactions have been reported.
HERB: Vervain ORIGIN: Bulgaria
Vervain has many benefits including anti-inflammatory, anti-anxiety relaxant, cardioprotective, and even boost gum health. Inflammation is the root cause of most diseases so decreasing inflammation in the body can improve many different common health concerns, including migraines and tension headaches.
HABITAT
Grows wild throughout Europe, North Africa, China, and Japan.
HARVEST
The aerial parts are harvested in summer when the plant is in flower.
KEY CONSTITUENTS
Bitter iridoids, volatile oil, alkaloids, triterpenes, flavonoids.
KEY ACTIONS
Nervine, tonic, mild bitter, mild antidepressant.
ENERGETICS AND TASTE
PARTS USED
Aerial parts – have a tonic effect on the nervous system and digestion and have been used medicinally for thousands of years in Europe and China.
HERBAL USES
Headaches, migraines, nervous exhaustion, premenstrual syndrome, digestive disorder, mild antidepressant.
CAUTIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
No side effects or drug interactions have been reported.