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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: Gotu Kola ORIGIN: Sri Lanka
Gotu Kola is believed to promote longevity and is considered a potent elixir of life. Gotu kola protects the brain from the harmful effects of free radicals. Free radical damage, also known as oxidative stress, occurs when unattached oxygen molecules attack cells. Antioxidants neutralize damaging free radicals, rendering them harmless. Gotu kola activates the release of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that acts like fertilizer for your brain, encouraging new brain cell formation. It works by encouraging dendrite branching, increasing brain plasticity, and facilitating communication between brain cells. It also increases nerve growth factor (NGF), a protein which stimulates the growth of new nerve cells and safeguards existing ones.
HABITAT
Native to India and the southern U.S. Also, in tropical and subtropical parts of Australia.
HARVEST
Usually gathered wild, Gotu Kola can be cultivated from seed in spring. Aerials are harvested throughout the year.
KEY CONSTITUENTS
Triterpenoid saponins, alkaloids, bitter principles.
KEY ACTIONS
Wound healer, tonic, anti-inflammatory, sedative, peripheral vasodilator.
ENERGETICS AND TASTE
Cooling. Bitter
PARTS USED
Aerial parts – have valuable tonic and cleansing properties.
HERBAL USES
Wounds healing, brain function, eczema, maintaining vitality.
CAUTIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
Although side effects are rare, some people may experience upset stomachs, headaches, and drowsiness.
HERB: Marshmallow ORIGIN: Italy
Marshmallow is a popular natural skin care ingredient due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Used for skin conditions including infection of the hair follicle, eczema, and other dermatitis. Externally, the herb is often used as an ingredient in drawing ointments for abscesses and boils and as an emollient for varicose veins and ulcers.
HABITAT
Native to Europe and naturalized in the Americas.
HARVEST
The aerial parts are gathered in summer and the root is unearthed in autumn
KEY CONSTITUENTS
37% starch, 11% mucilage, 11% pectin, flavonoids, phenolic acids, sucrose, and asparagine.
KEY ACTIONS
Demulcent, emollient, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, expectorant.
ENERGETICS AND TASTE
Cooling, moistening. Sweet.
PARTS USED
Roots – counters excess stomach acid, peptic ulceration, and gastritis. The root is used in an ointment for boils and abscesses, and for inflammation. Leaves – treat cystitis and frequent urination. Bring relief to dry coughs, bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, and pleurisy. Flowers – are applied to help soothe inflamed skin.
HERBAL USES
Acute respiratory disease, gastroenteritis, peptic ulcer, cystitis, urethritis, inflammation of the mouth and throat, inflamed hemorrhoids and wounds, burns and scalds, bed-sores, abscesses, boils, and skin ulcers.
CAUTIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
Marshmallow may delay absorption of other drugs taken at the same time.