Bitter Herbs can dramatically improve appetite by stimulating secretions by the salivary glands and digestive organs. They can strengthen the overall function of the digestive system, improving digestion and absorption of nutrients. Bitter Herbs Burdock – Articum lappa Holy Basil – Ocimum sanctum L. orOcimum tenuiflorum
Discutient herbs are used to eradicate or diffuse tumors, cysts and other unnatural growths. Discutient Herbs Burdock – Articum lappa
Laxative herbs are used to relieve constipation and are more gentle than pharmaceutical remedies. Laxative Herbs Burdock Seed – Articum lappa
Anti-inflammatory herbs reduces inflammation and swelling. Anti-inflammatory Herbs Burdock – Arctium lappa Horsetail – Equisetum arvense St. John’s-Wort – Hypericum perforatum
Aperient herbs are used to relieve constipation as they are mildly laxative in nature. Aperient Herbs Burdock – Arctium lappa
Diuretics increase the amount of water and salt expelled from the kidneys through urination. Diuretic Herbs Burdock – Arctium lappa Horsetail – Equisetum arvense
Vulnerary herbs are used to heal wounds and inflammation. Depending upon the specific herb and how it’s used it will either contain tannins which create an impervious layer externally to protect while it heals, or it will have a mucilage effect internally which stimulates the growth and division of cells to speed the healing of …
Stimulant herbs stimulate nervous system. I hesitate to make a general statement on stimulant herbs, as different stimulant herbs can effect different systems of the body. We will delve deeper as we study the herbs which contain this herbal action. Stimulant Herbs Calendula – Calendula officinalis L
Lymphatic herbs increase the lymphatic flow. When lymph drainage become congested and lymph nodes become swollen, the use of these herbs can remove stagnation and help the body fight infection and relieve inflammation. Lymphatic Herbs Burdock – Arctium lappa Calendula – Calendula officinalis L
Hepatic herbs can aid the liver by toning and strengthening this vitally important organ. Hepatic Herbs Burdock – Articum lappa Calendula – Calendula officinalis L
Every month we explore one herb. Throughout the month we will learn about the benefits of the herb, it's herbal actions and uses. We will turn our knowledge into herbal recipes and concoctions to gain a fuller understanding of how these herbs actually work.
