Herbal Materia Medica, 5th Edition

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HERBA L MATERIA MEDICAf if t h ed it io n

BYMICHAEL MOORE

Out lines of over 5 0 0 major bot anical medicines, wit hthe preferred forms and methods of their preparations,

strengths, solutions, the most common adult dosagesenvironment al st at us, and pot ent ial dangers

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HERBAL MATERIA MEDICAfifth edition

by MICHAEL MOOREA brief outline of major medicinal plants,giving

preferred media, strengths, and common dosage rangesCopyrigh t 1995 by Michael Moore

FORMAT EXPLANATION

* LATIN NAME. These plants are not ap propriate in pregnancy , either because

of their effect on the u terus or the hyp othalamus/ pituitary axis, their toxicpotential, or my ow n conservative attitud e about herbs in p regnancy. Severalp lants, such as Podophyllum, may actually cause birth defects.

LATIN NAME . These plants are potentially toxic , or are only safe in smalldosages

LATIN NAME. This is the primary listing, and reflects a combination of extant,older pharmaceutical, and recent Latin. Leptandra is Veronicastrum in current

botany, but the first name still is widely used by herbalists and is how I list ithere. Many p lants are listed simp ly by genus (such as Arnica) because I feel somany species are the equivalent of the official one or are so singular that I onlyuse one name to define them. Others are carefully specified by species becauseof d istinctly d ifferent aspects between them. Tarragon and Sagebru sh are bothArtemisias but I wou ld hate to taste Sagebrush Chicken.

OTHER NAMES. Other Latin and comm on nam es, indexed at the end.

PARTS USED.These are listed in UPPER CASE. The herb is p resum ed to be

used d ry. All fresh p lant uses are specified. An Infusion or Decoction is alwayspresum ed to be from a d ry botanical.

PREFERENCES: Under each plant part, I list each method of use in thedescend ing order of their value. Some herbs are better used as an infusion, and Ilist that first. I list fresh tincture ahead of dry tinctures most of the time (if bothforms are app ropriate for the herb) based on my own experience, althou gh theymay not always be available in commerce. My preferences also tilt toward sthose method s of using h erbs that makes the greatest use of the least amount of p lant mass. I have gathered many of these plants and have developedpreferences about their use. When you have picked or grown your herbs, youqu ickly learn how to get the most from the least. Some botanicals are onlyavailable in commerce, and I rely on the many sources for extraction principles:older Pharm acopaeas, Formularies and Dispensatories. For plants never listed ,their constituents usually give clear indications for solubilities and media.


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Whenever in d oubt, I have followed my ow n inclinations or the observations of the best plant p harm acist of the mod ern era, John Uri Lloyd.

DOSAGE: These are all given for ADULTS; give kids simple stu ff. Beconservative with older folks, the chronically ill, and nu rsing moth ers. Alwayshonor the basic premise of using herbal medicines; they work best on acute self-limiting p roblems and subacute or su b-clinical d isease.I have also been free with warnings, contra- indications and observations . Ihave used and picked most of these plants and when I haven't, I have gone bythe book.

STATUS OF PLANT: Since many plants are under environmental or gatheringstress, I have add ed th is to the format. I have tried to view th is globally. Bear inmind that even such a widely dispersed genus as Arnica will have some sp eciesor varieties that are endangered .

W/A (wildcrafted and abundant)

W/LA (wildcrafted and locally abu nd ant in one biosphere or global area)

W/Rare (wildcrafted or p oached and rare; use alternatives when possible)

W/C (wildcrafted and cultivated)

C (cultivated), and finally

U (unkn own...at least to m e)

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ABIES (Tsuga canadensis, Canada Balsam, Hemlock Spruce)BARK. EXTERNAL: Weak Decoction.INTERNAL: Weak Decoction, 1-3 flu idounces. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol]5-20 d rop s. Essential Oil, 2-5 d rop s.STATUS : W/LA

ACACIA GREGGII (Catclaw Acacia)PODS/ LEAVES. Stand ard Infusion, 2-4 flu id ounces

STATUS : W/LAACACIA SENEGAL (Gum Arabic)

One Tbspn d issolved in 4 oz. water, flavored w/ van illa, cinnamon, etc.Gum Arabic Mucilage, 1-2 teaspoons as needed .STATUS : W/A

ACHILLEA (Yarrow, Milfoil, Plumajillo)WHOLE FLOWERING PLANT.Tincture [FRESH 1:2, DRY 1:5, 50% alcohol]10 to 40 d rops. Stand ard Infusion, 2-4 ounces.ROOT. Fresh Root Tinctu re, top ical to gums as needed .

STATUS : W/A*ACHLYS (Vanilla Leaf)WHOLE LEAF. A simp le steeped tea for occasional u se only.A potential anti-coagulant.STATUS : W/LA

*ACONITUM COLUMBIANUM (Aconite, Western Monkshood)FLOWERING HERB. Fresh Herb Tinctu re, 1:4, top ical in m oderation ,internal 1-5 d rops to 4X a d ay.DRIED ROOT. Tinctu re [1:10, 70% alcohol] FOR TOPICAL USE ON LY.

DANGEROUS IN LARGER DOSES.STATUS : W/LA*ACONITUM CARMICHAELI (CURED)(Fu-tse, Fo-tzu)

CURED CHINESE ROOT-SLICES. 1/ 4 to 1 slice, eaten or boiled , to 2X a d ay.DANGEROUS IN LARGER DOSES.STATUS : C

ACORUS CALAMUS (Calamus, Sweet Flag)RHIZOME/ ROOT. Tinctu re [FRESH 1:2,DRY 1:5,60% alcohol], 15-45 d rops,to 4X a day. The dr ied leaves make a tasty simple tea.

STATUS : W/C*Acta RUBRA (A. arguta, Baneberry)ROOT. Fresh or Dry Tinctu re, [1:2, or 1:5, 80% alcohol] 10-20 d rops to 3X aday.STATUS : W/A

ADIANTUM (Maidenhair Fern)DRIED HERB. Standard Infusion, 1-3 fluid ounces; 8 ounces as hair rinse.STATUS : W/LA

*ADONIS VERNALIS (Pheasant's Eye)RECENT DRIED H ERB. 1-2

GRAINSto 4 X a day. In reality, it p resents

little ad vantage over p harm aceutical Digitalis or Strophanthus .USE WITH CARE, AND NOT CONCURRENT W/OTHER DRUGSSTATUS : W/LA

*AESCULUS CALIFORNICA (California Buckeye)BARK and FRUIT. Sam e as Aesculus glabra .


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USE WITH CARE. STATUS : W/LA

*AESCULUS GLABRA(Ohio Buckeye)BARK and FRUIT. Tinctu re [1:5, 50% alcohol] 5-15 d rops.USE WITH CARE.STATUS : W/LA

*AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM (Horse Chestnut)BARK and FRUIT. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 3-10 drops.USE WITH CARE.STATUS : W/A

AGAR AGAR. Powdered or flaked refined mucilage from several seaweeds.Infusion, 1/ 2 to 2 tablespoons in w ater or fruit ju ice.

AGAVE (Century Plant, Maguey, American or False Aloe, Lechuguillla)Tinctu re [Fresh Leaf, 1:2, Dried Root, 1:5, 50% alcohol] 30-60 drop s, to 4X ad ay. The fresh leaf can ind uce a rash in some folks; test on arm first.STATUS : W/C

AGRIMONIA (Agrimony)HERB. Stan dard Infu sion, 2-4 ounces. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol, or FreshPlant, 1:2], 1/ 4 to 1 teaspoon as needed.STATUS : W/A

AGROPYRON REPENS (Triticum repens, Couchgrass)RHIZOME/ STEMS. Cold Infu sion, 2-4 fl. oz. Tinctu re [ 1:5, 50% alcohol] 30-60 d rops to 5X a day. Fluidextract [1:1, 50% alcohol] 10-30 d rops to 5X a d aySTATUS : W/A

AILANTHUS ALTISSIMA (Tree of Heaven)BARK, FRUIT. Cold Infusion, 1-2 ou nces, to 5X a d ay.STATUS : W/A

ALCHEMILLA (Ladies Mantle)WHOLE PLANT. Standard Infusion, as neededSTATUS : W/LA

ALETRIS FARINOSA (Star Grass. "True"(properly "False") Unicorn Root)RHIZOME. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 30-60 drops to 3X a d ay. ColdInfusion, 1-3 ounces.STATUS : W/Rare

ALLIUM SATIVUM (Garlic) BULB. Fresh Juice, 1/ 4 to 1 teaspoon. FreshTincture [1:2] 15-40 drops.STATUS : C

ALNUS SERRULATA (Tag Alder)BARK, fresh or recent only. Stron g Decoction, 1/ 2 to 2 tablespoons. Weak Decoction for external use.STATUS : W/LA

*ALOE (Aloes Socrotine, etc.)DRIED JUICE. Capsu les, a single #0 or # 00. Tinctu re [ 1:10, 50% alcohol] 15-60 d rops. Use with antispasmodic such as Acorus or Angelica.STATUS : W/C

ALPINIA (Galangal)DRIED ROOT. Tincture [1:5, 65% alcohol] 30-90 d rop s as needed . 1-2 #00capsu les to 3 X a d ay.STATUS : C


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ALTHEA (Marshmallow or Hollyhock)ROOT. Cold Infusion or Fresh Tincture [1:2] as neededHERB. Cold Infusion as needed , or moistened for pou ltice.STATUS : W/C

AMARANTHUS (Pigweed, Alegra)WHOLE PLANT. Stand ard Infusion as needed.STATUS : W/A

AMBROSIA (Ragweed, Bursage, Yerba del Sapo)HERB. Standard Infusion, 1-2 ounces. Fresh Tinctu re [1:2] 20-40 drop s, bothto 4X a d ay.STATUS : W/A

AMMI MAJUS (Bishop's Weed)DRIED SEEDS. 4-6 grams a day, suspended in w ater or in capsule.STATUS : W/A

AMMI VISNAGA (Khella, Bishops's Weed)SEEDS. Tinctu re [1:5, 60% alcohol], 60-120 d rops to 4X a day.

Not advisable for extended use . Whole seed CVS uses are rath er inferior tothe refined constituen ts, bu t qu ite adequate for smooth-muscle relaxation.STATUS : W/C

*AMYGDALIS PERSICA(Peach Tree)FRESH TWIGS. Cold Infusion, 1-2 oz. Tincture [1:2], 30-90 d rop s, both ad lib.STATUS : C

*ANAGALLIS (Scarlet Pimpernel)HERB. Fresh Plant Tincture [1:2] 5-15 d rops.Not for extended use .

STATUS : W/AANAPHALIS MARGARITACEA (Pearly Everlasting)FLOWERING HERB. Standard Infusion, as needed .Rubbed leaves mixedwith hot w ater for p oultice.STATUS : W/A

*ANEMONE HIRSUTISSIMA (Pulsatilla ludoviciana, Pasque Flower)FRESH PLANT. Tincture [1:2] 3-10 drops, to 4X a d ay.Use with care .STATUS : W/LA

*ANEMONE TUBEROSA (Desert Anemone, Desert Pasque Flower)Same as previous.STATUS : W/LA

ANEMOPSIS (Yerba Mansa, Lizard Tail)ROOT. Tinctu re [Fresh Root, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 60% alcohol] 20-60 d rops to5X a day. Cold Infusion, 2-4 ounces similarly.HERB. Stand ard or Cold Infusion as need ed.STATUS : W/LA

ANGELICAROOT. Tincture [Fresh Root, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 65% alcohol) 30-60 d rops, to4X a day . Stron g Decoction, 1-2 ounces similarly.SEED: Tinctu re (as previous), 10-30 drops, or several seeds chew ed .STATUS : W/C

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day,chew ed and swallowed .Tincture [1:5, 70% alcohol] 5-20 d rop sCapsules, #0, 1 to 3 a d ay.STATUS : W/C

ANISUM (Anise Seed)SEED. Stand ard Infusion, 2-4 ounces. Spirit of Anise, 1/ 4 to 1/ 2 teaspoon,Oil of Anise, 1-5 d rops, all as neededSTATUS : C

ANTENNARIA (Cat's Paw, Pussy Toes, Mountain Everlasting)WHOLE PLANT. Standard Infusion, 3-6 ounces to 4X a day.STATUS : W/A

ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (Roman Chamomile)FLOWERING HERB. Cold Infusion (bitter tonic), Standard Infusion(diap horetic), both 2-4 ounces.STATUS : C

APIUM (Celery)SEED. Simp le Infusion, 1/ 2 to 1 teaspoon of seeds in cup of hot water.

STATUS : C*APOCYNUM CANNABINUM (Dogbane, Canada Hemp)ROOT. Tinctu re [1:5, 50% alcohol] 5-20 drops, to 3X a d ay.USE CAREFULLY! STATUS : W/A

ARALIA HISPIDA or SPINOSA (Dwarf Elder, Hercules Club, Devil'sWalking stick)

ROOT or BARK. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 5-25 drops, to 3X a d ay.STATUS : W/LA

ARALIA NUDICAULIS ("American Sarsaprilla")ROOT. Cold Infusion 2-4 ounces. Tinctu re [1:5, 60% alc.] 15-30 drops, both upto 3X a d ay.STATUS : W/A

ARALIA RACEMOSA [including A. californica ] (Spikenard, Calif.Spikenard)ROOT.Tinctu re [Fresh Root,1:2, Recent Dry Root,1:5, 50% alcohol] 10-30d rop s. Strong Decoction or Cold Infusion, 2-4 ounces.STATUS : W/LA

ARBUTUS (Madrone)

LEAVES. Sam e as Arctostaphylos spp .STATUS : W/LAARCTIUM (Burdock)

ROOT Cold Infusion , 2-4 ounces. Flu idextract [1:1, 60% alcohol] 15-30 d rops.Tincture [Fresh Root,1:2, Dry Root,1:5, 60% alcohol] 30-90 drops,all 3X a d ay.SEED. Tinctu re [1:5, 60% alcohol] 10-25 d rops.STATUS : W/C

ARCTOSTAPHYLOS (Uva Ursi, Manzanita, Bearberry)LEAVES. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 30-60 drops in 8 oz . of water, to 3X ad ay. Standard Infusion 3-4 ounces to 3X a day. For sitz bath , 8-12 ouncesStand ard Infusion in warm water; sit in it morn ing and evening.STATUS : W/LA

ARGEMONE (Prickly Poppy, Cardo Santo)HERB. Cold Infusion , 2-3 ounces, to 3X a d ay. For short d uration of u se only .STATUS : W/A


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ARISAEMA (Jack-in-the-Pulpit)CORM. Tinctu re [Fresh Corm , sligh tly wilted, 1:2, 50% alcohol] 2-10 drops.STATUS : W/LA

*ARISTOLOCHIA CALIFORNICA (Calif Snakeroot, Calif. Dutchman's PipeWH OLE PLANT. Fresh Plan t Tincture [1:2] 5-20 d rops to 3X a day.STATUS : W/LA (?)

*ARISTOLOCHIA SERPENTARIA(Virginia Snakeroot, Serpentaria )ROOT and HERB. Tincture [Fresh Plan t, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 70% alc.) 5-20d rops to 3X a d ay. For extended use, only low doses, and within a formu la. STATUS : W/LA (?)

*ARISTOLOCHIA WATSONII (Indian Root, Raz del Indio)Same as previous, but safer for extend ed use, as is A. californica.STATUS : W/LA

ARMORACIA (Cochlearia, Horseradish)FRESH ROOT. Grated root, 1/ 2 to 1-1/ 2 tspn. (w/ some honey if needed )STATUS : W/C

*ARNICA (A. montana, A. cordifolia, A. latiflora, etc.)WHOLE PLANT. Fresh p lant, flower or root tincture [1:2], dry flowers orherb tincture, [1:5, 50% alcohol] and d ry root tinctu re [1:5, 60% alcohol].EXTERNAL is diluted with one or two parts of water, applied as needed .INTERNAL use 3-10 d rop s.TAKE INTERNALLY WITH CARE STATUS : W/C

*ARTEMISIA ABSINTHIUM (Wormwood)HERB. Cold Infusion, 1-3 ounces.

STATUS : W/C*ARTEMISIA TRIDENTATA (Sagebrush)HERB. Cold Infusion , 1-2 ounces.STATUS : W/A

*ARTEMISIA VULGARIS (Mugwort, California Mugwort)HERB. Tinctu re [1:5, 50% alc.] 10-25 d rops. Acetum Tinctu re [1:5, in vinegar ]as needed externally. Stand ard Infusion (d ru nk hot) for d iaphoretic, ColdInfusion as tonic.STATUS : W/C

ASAFETIDA (Ferula asafetida, Devil's Dung, Stinkasant)GUM. Tinctu re [1:5, 85% alcohol] 5-20 drops.STATUS : W(rare) /C

ASARUM (Wild Ginger, Canada Snakeroot)ROOT. Tincture [Fresh Root 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 60% alcohol] 20-50 d rops inhot water. HERB. Standard Infusion or simple tea as need ed.STATUS : W/LA

*ASCLEPIAS ASPERULA(Inmortal, Antelope Horns, Spider Milkweed)ROOT. Tinctu re [1:5, 50% alcohol] 5-30 drops, Capsules, #00, 1-2, to 3X a d ay.

STATUS : W/LA*ASCLEPIAS CORNUTA (Common Milkweed)ROOT. Sam e as above.STATUS : W/A

*ASCLEPIAS INCARNATA (Swamp Milkweed)ROOT. Sam e as above. STATUS : W/A


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*ASCLEPIAS SUBULATA (Desert Milkweed)ROOT. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 10-20 d rops in hot water , to 3X a day.STATUS : W/LA

*ASCLEPIAS TUBEROSA(Pleurisy Root)ROOT. Cold Infusion , 2-4 ounces. Tincture [Fresh, 1:2, Dry, 1:5, 50%alcohol] 30-90 drops. Capsu les, #00, 1-3, all to 3X a d ay.STATUS : W/C

ASPARAGUS OFFICINALEROOT. Tincture [Fresh , 1:2, Dry, 1:5, 50% alcohol], 30-60 drops in water , 3X aday.STATUS : W/C

*ASPIDIUM (Dryopteris filix-mas, Male Fern)OLEORESIN,ROOT.Oleoresin in capsules, 2 gram s; powdered root incapsu les 10-15 gram s. Prepare with epsom salt purgative in the evening,take capsu les in m orning, have a light lun ch, and another p urgative inevening. WARNING: Consume no oils, fats or alcohol the day thecapsules are taken,and the light lunch should contain NO fatty foods.USE WITH CARE. STATUS : U

ASPIDOSPERMA (Quebrache Bark)BARK. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 15-30 d rops, to 3X a d ay.STATUS : W/LA

ASTRAGALUS MEMBRANACEUS (Huang-Chi)SLICED ROOT. Cold Infusion, 2-3 ounces to 3X a d ay. Flu idextract [1:1, 55%alcohol] 10-15 d rops to 3X a day.Tinctu re [1:5, 60% alcohol] 30-60 d rops, 4X

a day.STATUS : W/CAVENA (A. sativa, A. fatua, Oats, Wild Oats.)

UNRIPE FRESH SEED, w/ "Milky" center. Fresh Tincture [1:2], 10-20 d rop s,to 4X a day. STRAW (dry but green stems). Standard Infusion , 4-8 ounces.STATUS : W/C

BALSAM OF PERU (Myroxylum pereirae, Peruvian Balsam)RESIN (Dark Brow n, syru py).EXTERNAL: Mix one part balsam with tw oparts of lanolin or lard .

INTERNAL: 5-10 d rop s in capsu le, taken with a little food .STATUS : UBALSAM OF TOLU. (Myroxylum toluiferum)

RESIN. (Light Brow n, syru py, aromatic).TINCTURE: One part resin in fiveof ethanol; take 15-30 d rop doses or add to boiling H 20 for steam inhalation.STATUS : U

BALSAMORHIZA (Balsam Root)ROOT. Tincture [Fresh Root, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 65% alcohol], 20-50 drops inhot.water, to 4X a d ay. LEAVES. Powd ered, with water as pou ltice.

STATUS : W/LABAPTISIA (Wild Indigo Root)ROOT. Tincture [1:5, 65% alcohol], WH OLE PLANT. Fresh Tinctu re [1:2],both taken 10-25 drops, to 3X a d ay.USE WITH CARE; better long term in formulasSTATUS : W/A


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BAROSMA (Agothasma, Buchu)LEAVES. Cold Infusion (rew armed) 1-3 ounces. Tincture [1:5, 80% alcohol],30-60 drops in water. Both forms to 4X a d ay.STATUS : U

BERBERIS VULGARIS(Common Barberry)ROOT. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 10-60 d rops. Cold Infusion, 1-3 ounces.Cap su les, #00, 1-3. All to 3X a day. See MAHONIA (Oregon Grap e) as well.STATUS : W/A

BETULA (Birch)BARK. Stron g Decoction, 1-2 ounces, to 4X a d ay. External wash.LEAVES. Stand ard Infusion as bath or wash, as needed .STATUS : W/A

BIDENS (Tickseed, Spanish Needles, T de Coral)HERB. Cold or Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces.Tinctu re [Fresh ,1:2, Dry, 1:5,50% alcohol] 45-90 d rops.STATUS : W/A

BRICKELLIA (Prodigiosa, Hamula)HERB Standard Infusion , 2-4 ou nces, to 2X a day. Tincture [1:5, 50%alcohol], 30-60 d rop s to 3X a day. Use the infusion for Typ e II d iabetes,tincture as tonic.STATUS : W/LA

*BRYONIA (Bryony)ROOT. Tinctu re [Fresh Root, 1:2, recent Dry Root, 1:5, 50% alcohol], 2-10d rops to 3X a d ay.USE WITH CARE; better in small, frequent doses.

STATUS : W/LABURSERA MICROPHYLLA(Elephant Tree, Torote)GUM. Tincture [1:5, 80% alcohol], 5-20 drops, and d ilu ted for mouth wash.TWIGS/ LEAVES. Fresh plant tincture [1:2], 10-30 d rop s.STATUS : W/LA

*CACALIA DECOMPOSITA(Odontotrichum decompositum, Maturn,Maturique)

ROOT. Tincture [Fresh Root 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 70% alcohol), 15-30 d rops.Usually for acute hyp erglycemic episodes; I wouldn't advise extended u se .

STATUS : W/LA (?) CAFFEA ARABICA (Coffee)ROASTED BEANS. Black, freshly brew ed or cold infusion , 4-12 ounces.STATUS : (gimme a break!!)

CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (European Marigold)FLOWERS. Tinctu re [Fresh Flow ers, 1:2, Dry Flowers, 1:5, 70% alcohol] 5-30drop s, to 4X a day. Dilu te with several par ts of water for topical use.STATUS : W/C

CAMPSIS RADICANS (Trumpet Creeper)HERB. Cold or Standard Infusion as needed externally, 1-3 ounces internally.STATUS : W/C

CANNABIS SATIVA (Marijuana, Hemp)FLOWERING TOPS.Tincture [Fresh Herb, 1:2, Dry H erb, 1:5, 95% alcohol]5-30 d rops.Smokers need higher dose. ILLEGAL TO POSSESS PRESENTLYSTATUS : W/LA/C


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*CAPSELLA BURSA-PASTORIS(Shepherd's Purse)WH OLE PLANT. Tincture (Fresh Plant, 1:2, recent Dry Plan t, 1:5, 50%alcohol] 20-60 drops.STATUS : W/A

CAPSICUM (Cayenne, African Bird Peppers)FRUIT. Tincture [1:5, 95% alcohol] 5-15 d rops. Cap sules, #0, 1-2.STATUS : W/C

CARDAMOMUM (Cardamom Seeds)SEEDS. Tinctu re[1:5, 50% alcohol]5-10 drops, or chew a couple seeds, alread ySTATUS : W/LA/C

CARTHAMUS TINCTORIA (Safflower, American/Mexican/Bastard "Saffron")FLOWERS. Standard Infusion 4-8 ounces.STATUS : W/C

CARUM (Caraway Seed)SEED. Spirit of Caraway (1 part essential oil, 10 parts ethanol) 10-20 dropsin water, or some chewed seeds or simple tea for ind igestion.

STATUS : W/CCARYOPHYLLUS (Cloves)UNRIPE BUDS. Essential Oil: 1:4 drop s in capsule, taken with food . A pieceof oil-moistened cotton on or in a tooth, avoiding gu ms if possible.STATUS : C

*CASSIA MARILANDICA (American Senna)LEAVES. Stand ard Infusion, 3/ 4 Senna, 1/ 4 Coriand er Seed (antispasmodic),4-8 ounces. Take in even ing for morning effect.STATUS : W/LA

CASTANEA (Chestnut)LEAVES. Standard Infusion, 1-4 ounces.STATUS : W/C

CASTELA EMORYI (Holacantha emoryi, Chaparro Amargosa)"HERB". Tinctu re [Fresh Plan t, 1:2, Dry Plan t, 1:5, 50% alcohol] 20-50 d rops(as anti-microbial), 5-10 drop s (as bitter tonic).STATUS : W/LA

*CAULOPHYLLUM (Blue Cohosh)RHIZOME / ROOT. Tinctu re [1:5, 60% alcohol] 5-20 d rop s, usually in

formu la context.STATUS : W/LACEANOTHUS (Red Root, New Jersey Tea)

ROOT.Cold Infusion, 2-4 ou nces. Tincture [Fresh Root, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5,50% alcohol] 30-90 d rops, to 4X a d ay.STATUS : W/A

CENTAURIUM (Erythraea, Centaury)WHOLE PLANT. Fresh Plant Tincture [1:2] 10-20 drops before meals.Cold Infusion 1-2 ounces, also before meals.

STATUS : W/LACENTELLA ASIATICA (Hydrocotyle asiatica, Gotu Kola, Brahmi)HERB. Fresh Plant Tinctu re [1:2], 15-30 d rop s to 3X a d ay. Standard Infusion,1-2 ou nces. Dry Herb Tinctu re [1:5, 50% alcohol] 20-40 d rops, to 4X a day.STATUS : W/LA/C


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CENTHRANTUS RUBER(Red Valerian)SAME AS ValerianaSTATUS : W/C

CEPHALANTHUS (Button Bush)BARK and TWIGS. Tincture [Fresh Plant, 1:2, Dry Plant, 1:5, 50% alcohol]10-30 drops, to 3X a d ay. Best for short term use .STATUS : W/A

CERCOCARPUS (Mountain Mahogany, Poil)TWIGS and STEMS. Strong Decoction, 2-3 ounces to 3X a day.STATUS : W/A

CEREUS GRANDIFLORUS (Selenicereus, Peniocereus, Night-BloomingCereus)

FRESH STEMS. Fresh Tinctu re [1:2], 5-15 d rops ( Selenicereus spp .) ; 10-25drops, (Peniocereus greggii ). Either one to 4X a d ay.STATUS : W/LA

CETRARIA (Iceland Moss)DRY SEAWEED. 2-4 gram s boiled in 8 oz. of fru it ju ice, drunk WARM.STATUS : W/semiC

CHAMAELIRIUM (Helonias, Unicorn Root )RHIZOME and ROOT. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 10-40 d rop s.Best in lower doses in a formula context.STATUS : W/Rare

CHELIDONIUM (Greater Celandine)WHOLE PLANT. Fresh Plant Tincture, [1:2] 10-25 d rop s. Alone, for shor tterm use; safe for extend ed use as a low dose formula constituent.

STATUS : W/ACHELONE (Balmony, Turtlehead)HERB. Tincture [fresh p lant, 1:2], 10-20 d rop s to 3X a d ay. Cold Infusion,1-3 ou nces, to 3X a day. Dry Plan t Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol], 30-60 d rops,to 4X a d ay.STATUS : W/LA

*CHENOPODIUM (Epazote, Wormseed)SEEDS. As Vermifuge: take laxative in evening, fast tw elve hou rs thefollowing day, take 2 grams of seeds [3 or 4 #00 capsu les] with a sooth ing

tea, such as Althea or Ulmu s, wait 2 hou rs, follow with a full dose of CastorOil. HERB: As Emm enagogu e: Standard Infusion, 2-3 ounces.USE BOTH SEEDS and HERB WITH CARE.The herb, used to sp ice beans, is perfectly safe.STATUS : W/C

CHILOPSIS LINEARIS (Desert Willow, Mmbre)BARK and TWIGS. Stron g Decoction or Cold Infusion , 3-6 oz. to 3X a d ay,WHOLE PLANT. The pow der for top ical app lication.STATUS : W/LA

CHIMAPHILA (Pipsissewa, Prince's Pine)HERB. Tincture [Fresh Plant, 1:2, Dry p lant, 1:5, 50% alcohol), 20-50 drops,to 4X a day. Stand ard Infusion 4-8 ounces.STATUS : W/LA

CHIONANTHUS (Fringetree)BARK. Cold Infusion, 2-4 ounces. Tincture [Fresh Bark, 1:2, Dry Bark, 1:5,


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65% alcohol] 30-60 d rops. LEAF. Cold Infusion, 2-4 ounces.STATUS : W/LA

CHOROGALUM (Amole Lily)FRESH BULB. Grate 2-4 tablespoons in cheesecloth , rub into a froth in acup , of water, and wash or sham poo.STATUS : W/LA

CHLOROPHYLLIN (Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin, Chlorophyl "JJ")1 scant teaspoon in a gallon of water, 2-6 ounces to 3X a d ay.WARNING: this will color feces a festive green.STATUS : C

CHRYSANTHEMUM PARTHENIUM (Tanacetum , Pyrethrum, Feverfew)HERB. Cold Infusion 2-4 ounces. Tinctu re [Fresh p lant, 1:2, Dry herb, 1:5,50% alcohol] 30-60 d rops, to 4X a d ay.STATUS : W/C

CICHORIUM (Chicory)ROOT. Stron g Decoction, 3-6 ounces, up to 4X a day.

STATUS : W/C*CIMICIFUGA RACEMOSA (Macrotys, Black Cohosh)RHIZOME and ROOT. Tincture [Fresh Root, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 80%alcohol], 10-25 drops. Cap sules, #00, 1-2, both to 3X a d ay.STATUS : W/LA

*CINCHONA (Peruvian Bark, Quinine Bark)BARK. Cold Infusion, 2-3 ou nces, to 3X a day.USE WITH CARE.STATUS : W/C

CINERARIA (Senecio cineraria, Dusty Miller)Sterile Ju ice, as a pharmaceutical preparation, from a homeopath ic sup plieror as a p rescription from Walker Pharmacals, St. Louis, MO.STATUS : W/C

CINNAMOMUM (Cinnamon, Canela)BARK. Standard Infusion 2-4 ounces. Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol, 5% glycerin]20-50 d rop s, both to 4X a day. ESSENTIAL OIL. 2-5 d rop s in capsule.STATUS : W/LA/C

CISTUS (Helianthemum, Rock Rose)

FLOWERING HERB. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] dilu ted for top ical use withtwo to four p arts of water.STATUS : W/A

CLEMATIS (Virgin's Bower)RECENT HERB. Stan dard Infusion, 2-6 ounces, to 2X a day. Tincture [1:5,50% alcohol] 10-40 d rops, to 3X a d ay.STATUS : W/A

CNICUS BENEDICTUS (Blessed or Holy Thistle)FLOWERING HERB. Cold Infusion, 4-6 ounces. Tincture [Fresh Herb, 1:2,Dry Herb, 1:5, 60% alcohol] 20-40 d rop s in hot w ater , both to 3X a d ay.STATUS : W/C

COLA NITIDA (Kola Nut)SEED. Strong Decoction, 2-6 ounces, to 4X a day.STATUS : W/C


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COLLINSONIA (Stone Root, Horse Balm)ROOT and HERB. Tincture [Fresh Plant, 1:2] 20-40 d rops to 3X a day.Tinctu re [Dry Root, 1:5, 60% alcohol] 45-60 d rop s to 4X a d ay (inferior).STATUS : W/LA

COMMIPHORA (Myrrh Gum)RESIN. Tincture [ 1:5, 95% alcohol] 5-20 d rops. Cap sules, #0, 1-2, both to3X a day. Topically, d ilu te tincture w ith water as needed.

STATUS : UCONDALIA (Lotebush, Tecomblate)

ROOT AND BARK. Stron g Decoction, 2-4 ounces to 4X a day, as need edwhen u sed topicallySTATUS : W/LA

*CONVALLARIA (Lily of the Valley)ROOT. Tinctu re [Fresh Root, 1:2, recent Dry Root, 1:5, 65% alcohol] 5-20drops. USE WITH CARE. STATUS : W/LA

COPAIFERA (Copaiba)ESSENTIAL OIL. 5-10 d rop s in capsule, taken with food . Top ically, dilutewith three par ts of ethanol before app lying.STATUS : U

COPTIS (Gold Thread)ROOT and HERB. Tincture [Fresh p lant, 1:2, Dry root, 1:5, 50% alcohol]30-60 d rops, to 3X a day. Topically as needed , either diluted , or as a StrongDecoction.STATUS : W/C

CORALLORHIZA (Coral Root, Crawley)ROOT. Tincture [Fresh Root, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 60% alcohol] 30-90 d rops inhot water. Cold Infusion 3-6 ounces, reheated .STATUS : W/LA

CORIANDRUM (Coriander, Cilantro)SEED. Tincture [1:5, 65% alcohol] 10-20 d rop s. Seeds chew ed as need ed .STATUS : C

CORNUS (Dogwood, Red Osier, Bunchberry)ROOT, STEM, BARK. Cold or Stand ard Infusion, 3-6 ounces, to 3X a day.

STATUS : W/A*CORYDALIS AUREUS(Golden Smoke)HERB. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 10-40 drops; small, frequent doses are best.STATUS : W/A

*CORYNANTHE (Pausinystalia Johimbe, Yohimbe)BARK. Tinctu re [1:5, 65% alcohol] 5-30 d rops. USE WITH CARE.STATUS : U

CRATAEGUS (Hawthorn)BERRIES, FLOWERING BRANCHES. Tincture [Fresh Plan t, 1:2, Dry Berries,1:5, 60% alcohol] 10-30 drop s, to 3X a d ay.Cold Infusion (berr ies) 1-2 oun ces, to 2X a d ay.STATUS : W/C

*CROCUS (True Saffron)STIGMAS. Tinctu re [1:5, 95% alcohol] 5-20 d rops.STATUS : C


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CUBEBA (Piper cubeba, Cubeb Berries)UN RIPE FRUIT. Tinctu re [1:5, 80% alcohol] 10-30 d rops. Capsu les, #00, 1-3.To 3X a day, for u p to a week.STATUS : W/LA/C

CUPRESSUS(Cypress)GREEN FOLIAGE. EXTERNAL: Tincture [Fresh Herb, 1:2] straigh t, ord iluted with two parts water.INTERNAL: Standard Infusion [lightly roasted twigs], 2-4 ounces.STATUS : W/A

CURCUMA (Turmeric)ROOT. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol], 10-30 d rop s. 1 teaspoon of powdersuspended in water. Colors mou th a d isturbing yellow.STATUS : C

*CUSCUTA (Dodder)HERB. Stand ard Infusion, 2-4 ounces, for shor t duration u se.STATUS : C (...a little joke...)

CYMOPTERUS FENDLERI (Chmaja)HERB. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces. SEEDS chewed as needed.STATUS : W/LA

CYNARA (Artichoke)HERB IN FLOWER. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces. Tinctu re [1:5, 50%alcohol] 30-90 d rop s, either to 3X a d ay.STATUS : C

CYNOGLOSSUM OFFICINALIS (Hound's Tongue)HERB (in summer) ROOT (in fall). Standard Infusion,1-3 ounces, to 3X a d ay.

For short term use; may irritate liver if used excessively.STATUS : W/ACYPRIPEDIUM (Lady Slipper Orchid)

ROOT. Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol] 20-90 d rop s, to 3X a d ay.PLANT IS RARE IN MOST AREAS (and th ings are not getting an y better).Use other med icines whenever possible, such as Epipactis or Valeriana.STATUS : W/Rare!!

*DATURA (Jimson Weed, Stramonium , Thorn Apple)LEAVES. Tinctu re [1:10, 60% alcohol] 3-10 d rops to 3X a day. Leaf

w/ Tussilago and smoked. DANGEROUS IN MODERATE DOSES .STATUS : W/A*DAUCUS CAROTA (Carrot, Wild Carrot)

SEED. Standard Infusion, 2-6 ounces. Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol] 20-60d rops, both to 2X a day.STATUS : W/A

DELPHINIUM (Larkspur, Delphinium, Stavesacre)RIPE SEEDS. Tincture [1:2, 95% alcohol], d iluted in tw o or th ree parts of water for topical use.

STATUS : W/ADICENTRA CANADENSIS (Turkey Corn)CORM. Cold Infusion 1-4 ounces, to 3X a day. Best used in form ulas.STATUS : W/LA

DICENTRA FORMOSA (Bleeding Heart)ROOT. Fresh Root Tinctu re [1:2], 10-20 d rop s or app lied top ically. Dry


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Root Tincture, [1:5, 50% alcohol] 15-30 d rops.HERB. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol, 25-50 drops, all to 3X a day.STATUS : W/LA

DIOSCOREA VILLOSA (Wild Yam)ROOT. Tincture [Fresh ROOT, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 60% alcohol] 30-100 drop s,to 4X a day. Flu idextract [1:1, 55% alcohol] 10-25 d rops.Cold Infusion, 2-4 ounces to 4X a d ay.

STATUS : W/LADIPSACUS (Teasel)

HERB. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces to 4X a day.STATUS : W/A

DRACONTIUM (Symplocarpus, Skunk Cabbage)RHIZOME AN D ROOT. Tincture [Fresh Root 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 50%alcohol], 20-60 drops.STATUS : W/A

DROSERA (Sundew)HERB. Tincture [Fresh Plan t, 1:2], 5-15 d rops to 4X a day.STATUS : W/LA

ECHINACEA ANGUSTIFOLIA , E.PALLIDA (Kansas. Snakeroot, PurpleConeflower)

ROOT and FLOWERS. Tincture [Fresh Plant 1:2, Dry Plant, 1:5, 70% alcohol],30-100 d rop s as need ed . Cold Infusion 2-6 ounces, all to 5X a day.Fluidextract [1:1, 65% alcohol] 10-30 d rop s.STATUS : W/LA/C

ECHINACEA PURPUREA (Missouri Snakeroot, Purple Coneflower)ROOT and FLOWERS. Fresh Plant Tinctu re [1:2] 30-100 d rop s. Dry PlantTinctu re 1-2 teaspoons to 5X a day.STATUS : W/LA/C

ELEUTHEROCOCCUS (Acanthopanax, Siberian Ginseng)ROOT. Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol] 20-60 drops. Cold Infusion, 2-4 oun ces,both to 3X a d ay.STATUS : W/LA/C

ENCELIA FARINOSA (Incienso, BrittlebushLEAVES AND STEMS. Strong Decoction, 2-3 ounces, to 3X a d ay.

STATUS : W/AEPHEDRA VIRIDIS (Mormon Tea, American Ephedra, Cautillo)HERB. Stand ard Infusion, as needed.STATUS : W/A

EPHEDRA VULGARIS (Ma Huang, Chinese Ephedra)HERB. Standard Infusion, 1-4 ounces, to 2X a day. Unlike the previous,this type contains the alkaloid Eph edrine and should be used in m oderation .STATUS : W/semiC

EPIGEA (Trailing Arbutus)LEAVES. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces to 4X a day.STATUS : W/A

EPIPACTIS GIGANTEA (Stream Orchid, "Helleborine")WH OLE PLAN T. Tincture [Fresh Plan t, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 60% alcohol]30-90 drop s. An equ ivalent to the far rarer Cyp riped ium.STATUS : W/LA


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EPILOBIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM (Chamaenerium , Fireweed, Giant WillowHerb)

HERB IN FLOWER. Standard Infusion as need ed.STATUS : W/A

EQUISETUM ARVENSE (Horsetail)HERB. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces, top ically as hair rinse. Use only herbsgathered u pstream...inorgan ic fertilizer runoff alters the chem istry.

STATUS : W/AEQUISETUM HYEMALE (Scouring Rush)

HERB. Stand ard Infusion for external use.STATUS : W/A

ERECHTITES (Fireweed)ESSENTIAL OIL. 5-10 d rop s in capsule, to 3X a day.STATUS : W/A

EREMOCARPUS (Turkey Mullein)HERB. Stand ard Infusion, 1-3 ounces, or 8 ounces in bathw ater.

STATUS : W/LAERIGERON CANADENSE (Conyza canadensis, Canadian Fleabane)RECENT FLOWERING HERB. Standard Infusion 2-4 ounces, to 4X a day.STATUS : W/A

ERIODICTYON (Yerba Santa)LEAVES (from current year's growth). Tinctu re [Fresh Herb, 1:2, Dry Herb,1:5, 75% alcohol] 20-30 drops, to 5X a d ay. Standard Infusion , 2-4 ounces asneeded.STATUS : W/LA

ERIOGONUM (Buckwheat Bush)FLOWERING TOPS. Standard Infusion, 2-8 ounces.STATUS : W/A

ERODIUM (Storksbill, Alfilerillo)HERB. Stand ard Infusion as needed.STATUS : W/A

ERYNGIUM YUCCAFOLIUM (Eryngo, Rattlesnake Master, Button Snakeroot)WHOLE PLANT. Fresh Plant Tinctu re, 1:2, 15-30 d rop s in w arm water.ROOT. Weak Decoction, 4-8 ou nces. Dry Root Tinctu re, [1:5, 60% alcohol],

20-40 d rop s, in cup of water. All forms to 4X a day.STATUS : W/LAESCHSCHOLTZIA CALIFORNICA (California Poppy)

FLOWERING PLANT. Fresh Plan t Tinctu re, [1:2] 15-25 d rops, to 3X a day.Dry herb , Stand ard Infusion, 2-4 ounces.STATUS : W/C

EUCALYPTUSLEAVES.Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces, to 4X a day.ESSENTIAL OIL,1-5 drops in capsule.

STATUS : W/C*EUONYMUS(Wahoo, Burning Bush)BARK. Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol] 10-30 drop s. Cold Infusion, 1-2 ounces,both to 2X a d ay.Avoid prolonged use; Euonymus can irritate the liver.STATUS : W/LA


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EUPATORIUM PERFOLIATUM (Boneset)FLOWERING H ERB. Fresh Plant Tincture [1:2], 20-40 d rop s in hot w ater .Dry herb, Cold Infusion (tonic), Stand ard Infusion (d iaphoretic), 2-6 oun ces,to 3X a d ay.STATUS : W/C

EUPATORIUM PURPUREUM (Gravel Root, Queen of the Meadow)ROOT. Stron g Decoction, 2-4 ounces, to 4X a day. Tinctu re [Fresh Root,1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 60% alcohol] 30-90 d rop s in cup of warm water .STATUS : W/A

EUPHRASIA (Eyebright)HERB. Strong Decoction, 2-4 ou nces. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 30-90 d rops,both to 4X a d ay.STATUS : U

FILIPENDULA (Spiraea, Meadowsweet)FLOWERING HERB. Fresh Tinctu re [1:2], 60-90 d rop s, Dry Tinctu re [1:5,50% alcohol], 90-120 drop s, Standard Infusion, 3-6 ounces all to 4X a d ay.

STATUS : W/AFOENICULUM (Fennel Seed)SEED. Tinctu re [1:5, 60% alcohol] 30-60 drops in warm water as needed .Stand ard Infusion as needed.STATUS : C

*FOUQUIERIA SPLENDENS(Ocotillo)FRESH BARK. Tincture, [1:2] 10-30 drops, to 4X a d ay.STATUS : W/LA

FRAGARIA (Strawberry)HERB. Stand ard Infusion as needed.STATUS : W/C

*FRANGULA (Rhamnus frangula , Alder Buckthorn)Capsules, #00, 1-3, taken w ith warm water at n ight.STATUS : W/LA

FREMONTIA CALIFORNICA (Fremontodendron, California Slippery Elm)BARK AND LEAVES. Cold or Standard Infusion as needed.STATUS : W/LA (?)

FRAXINUS (Ash)

BARK. Cold or Stand ard infusion 2-4 ounces to 3X a day.STATUS : W/AFUCUS (Bladderwrack, Seawrack)

WHOLE PLANT. Cold Infus., 2-4 ounces. Caps, #00, 1-2, both to 2X a d ay.STATUS : W/C

FUMARIA (Fumitory)DRIED HERB. Standard Infusion, 2-4 oun ces. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol],45-90 drops.STATUS : W/A

*GALEGA (Goat's Rue)DRIED HERB. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces.STATUS : W/A

GALIUM APARINE (Cleavers, Bedstraw)WHOLE PLANT. Cold or Stand ard Infusion, as needed. Fresh PlantTinctu re [1:2] 1-2 teaspoons. Fresh p lant ju ice, 1/ 2 to 1 teaspoon , all to 4X a


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day.STATUS : W/A

*GARRYA (Silk Tassel, Cuauchichic, Quinine Bush)LEAF. Tincture [Fresh leaf, 1:2, Dry Leaf, 1:5, 50% alcohol] 45-60 d rops to5X a d ay. ROOT BARK [Tincture, 1:5, 50% alcohol] 10-20 d rop s to 5X a d ay,Leaf, Cold Infusion, 2-3 ounces, to 4X a d ay.Use moderately, and NOT with other anti-cholinergics. STATUS : W/LA

GAULTHERIA (Wintergreen)ESSENTIAL OIL, INTERNALLY: 2-5 drop s in capsule.EXTERNALLY, diluted with four p arts vegetable oil for liniment.RECENT HERB. Standard Infusion in frequent 2-4 ounce doses.STATUS : U

*GELSEMIUM (Yellow Jasmine)ROOT. Tincture [Fresh Root 1:2, Dry Root, 1:10, 65% alcohol] 2-10 d rops.DANGEROUS IN LARGER DOSESSTATUS : W/LAGENTIANA (Gentian)ROOT. Tincture [Fresh Root 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 50% alcohol] 5-20 drop sbefore each m eal.STATUS : W/A/C

GERANIUM (Cranesbill, Alum Root)ROOT. Tinctu re [1:5, 50% alcohol, 10% glycerin] in 1/ 2 to 1 teaspoon doses.Strong Decoction, 1-4 ounces, both to 4X a d ay.STATUS : W/A

GEUM (Avens)WHOLE PLANT IN FLOWER. Standard Infusion, as needed .STATUS : W/A

GINKGO BILOBA (Maidenhair Tree)LEAVES.Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces. Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol] 30-60d rops to 3X a d ay.STATUS : W/C

GLECHOMA (Ground Ivy, Nepeta hederacea )LEAVES. Fresh Plant Tinctu re (1:2), 5-15 d rop s as needed . Stan dard

Infusion ,1-3 ounces to 4X a d ay.STATUS : W/A*GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA(Licorice)

ROOT. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 3-60 d rop s. Strong Decoction, 1-3 ounces,either to 3X a day. Can occasion sodium reten tion.STATUS : C

*GLYCYRRHIZA LEPIDOTA (American Licorice)ROOT. Strong Decoction, 1-3 ounces, to 3X a day. Topically, the decoctionas an antimicrobial.

STATUS : W/AGNAPHALIUM (Cudweed, Everlasting)FLOWERING HERB. Standard Infusion, 3-6 ounces to 3X a day. Topically,as needed .STATUS : W/A


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*GOSSYPIUM (Cotton)ROOT BARK. Fresh Bark Tincture, [1:2], 30-60 d rops, to 3X a day. RecentDry Bark Tinctu re, [1:5, 50% alcohol] 1-2 teasp oons, to 4X a d ay.STATUS : W/C

GRANATUM (Punica granatum, Pomegranate)ROOT BARK. Cold Infusion, 1-3 ounces, to 3X a day. For tapeworm s,alkaloid or p rescription treatment is the only rational app roach. The bark will shrink m embranes and inhibits tapeworm s, bu t does NOT kill them.STATUS : W/C

*GRATIOLA (Hedge Nettle, Hedge Hyssop)ROOT/ RHIZOMES. Tincture (Fresh Root, [1:2], Dry Root [1:5, 65%alcohol]),5-15 d rop s to 3X a day. Cold Infusion, 1-4 tablespoons similarly. Do not usein acu te, inflammatory cond itions.MAY BE TOXIC IN EXCESSSTATUS : W/LA

GRINDELIA (Gumweed, Yerba del Buey)FLOWERING TOPS. Tincture (Fresh Herb, [1:2], Dry Herb, [1:5, 70%alcohol]), 15-40 d rops to 5X a day.STATUS : W/A

GUAIACUM ANGUSTIFOLIA (Porlieri, Guayacn)BARK AND WOOD. Fresh Tinctu re [1:2] 10-25 d rop s in w ater, frequ ently.As a gargle, one p art tinctur e in four p arts hot w ater.STATUS : W/LA

GUAIACUM OFFICINALE (Lignum Vitae, Guaiac Wood)BARK OR WOOD. Tinctu re [1:5, 95% alcohol] 5-15 drops in water ,

frequently. As a gargle, the same as above.STATUS : W/LAGUTIERREZIA (Escoba de la Vbora)

FLOWERING HERB. Standard Infusion, 8-12 ounces in bath water.STATUS : W/A

HAEMATOXYLON (Logwood, Brazl)HEARTWOOD. Cold Infusion, 2-6 ounces.STATUS : W/A

HAMAMELIS (Witch Hazel)

TWIGS AN D LEAVES. Tincture [Fresh Herb, 1:2] 10-60 d rops as needed ,and d ilu ted for top ical use. BARK. Servicable as Standard Decoction top ically.STATUS : W/C

HARPAGOPHYTUM PROCUMBENS (Devil's Claw)TUBERS. Cap sules, #0, 2-4 in even ings. Cold Infusion 4-6 ounces similarly.Strong Tinctu re [1:2, 60% alcohol], 1/ 2 to 1 teaspoons. Some recomm endthat two weeks on and two weeks off is the best approach to Devil's Claw .I have found a m onth of continu ous u se is the best way to begin.STATUS : W/Rare/C (w/little success)

*HEDEOMA (American Pennyroyal, Poleo Chino)HERB.Tinctu re [Fresh Plant,1:2,Dry Plant (recent) 1:5,50% alcohol] 20-60d rops d rop s in hot water. Stand ard Infusion, 2-4 ounces, to 5X a day.ESSENTIAL OIL. diluted with vegetable oil or grain alcohol as an insectrepellent.STATUS : W/C


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HEDERA HELIX (Ivy)LEAVES. Fresh Tincture [1:2] 15-30 drops as need ed for for top ical use.GUM. Tinctu re [1:5, 70% alcohol] 5-15 d rop s. It may be a topical irr itant fora few ind ividuals; test on inner w rist first if prone to derm atitis.STATUS : W/A

HELENIUM HOOPESII (Dugaldia, Yerba del Lobo, Orange Sneezeweed)WH OLE PLANT. Tinctu re [Fresh p lant, 1:2, Dry Plant, 1:5, 60% alcohol] as acounterirritant liniment.STATUS : W/LA

HELIANTHEMUM (Cistus, Rock Rose, Frostwort)FLOWERING TOPS. Tinctu re [Fresh Plant 1:2, Dry Plan t, 1:5, 60% alcohol],30-90 d rop s. Cold Infusion as gargle, douche, top ical pou ltice.STATUS : W/A

HELIOPSIS LONGIPES (Raz del Oro, Chlcuan)ROOT. Piece of root chewed for gingivitis and periodon tal disease.Chronic overuse can cause intestinal irritation.

STATUS : W/LAHEPATICA (Anemone hepatica, Liverwort)HERB. Stand ard Infusion, as needed.STATUS : W/A

HERACLEUM (Cow Parsnip, Yerba del Oso)ROOT. Fresh Root Tincture [1:2] applied topically as nerve irritant/ stimulant.SEED. Fresh Seed Tinctu re [1:2] applied top ically to teeth/ gums asanesthetic and antimicrobialSTATUS : W/A

HETEROTHECA (Camphor Weed, Mexican Arnica)FLOWERING H ERB. Tincture [Fresh H erb 1:2, Dry Herb, 1:5, 60% alcohol)as liniment, topically as antifungal.Standard Infusion as top ical app lication, or 2-4 ounces to 3X a day.STATUS : W/A

HEUCHERA (American Alum Root)ROOT AND LEAF. Tincture [Fresh Whole Plant, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 50% alc.,10% glycerin] 30-90 d rop s. Cold In fusion (root, leaves, or both) 1-3 ou ncesto 4X a day, or 4 ounces in 8 oun ces warm water for d ouche or enem a.

STATUS : W/LAHUMULUS (Hops)STROBILE. Tinctu re [Fresh strobiles, 1:2, Dry strobiles 1:5, 65% alcohol]30-90 d rop s. Cold Infu sion 2-4 ounces, Standard Infusion 3-6 ounces, to 3Xa day.HERB. Cold or Stand ard Infusion for topical use, powder for poultice.STATUS : W/C

HYDRANGEA ARBORESCENS(Seven Barks)ROOT. Cold Infu sion or Stron g Decoction, 3-6 ounces, frequently. Tincture,[Fresh Root, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 50% alcohol] 1/ 2 to 1 teasp oon in w ater , upto 4X a d ay.STATUS : W/LA

*HYDRASTIS (Golden Seal)ROOT and LEAF. Fresh Plant Tinctu re [1:2], 15-30 d rops. Dry Root Tinctu re,[1:5, 70% alcohol] 20-50 drops. Dry H erb Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol] 30-75


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d rop s all the above to 4X a d ay. Dry Root capsu les #00, 2-4, to 3X a d ay.Standard Infusion of leaf 1-3 ounces, to 4X a day.The root is only part iallysoluble in w ater and should n ot be wasted in tea.STATUS : W/Rare (cultivation has largely failed in recent years, du e to p lantblight an d flood ing; most of the w orld's Hyd rastis is obtained by thepoaching of isolated old-growth remn ants in N E North America. Mostremn ant stand s will have d isapp eared forever by the time re-cu ltivationtakes up the slack. PLEASE use substitutes whenever possible.)

*HYOCYAMUS NIGER (Henbane)FLOWERING TOP. Tinctu re [Fresh Herb, 1:2, Dry Herb, 1:5, 50% alcohol]3-10 drop s to 3X a day. Stand ard Infusion top ically for pain.USE WITH CARE.STATUS : W/A

HYPERICUM (St. Johns Wort)FLOWERING TOPS. Tincture [Fresh Plant, 1:2] 20-30 drops to 3X a day.The d ry p lant is far less active, bu t a try a Stand ard Infusion, 3-6 ounces.

STATUS : W/CHYPTIS (Desert Lavender)FLOWERING HERB. Standard Infusion, 2-6 ounces as need ed .STATUS : W/LA

HYSSOPUS (Hyssop)FLOWERING H ERB. Cold Infusion, 2-3 ounces, or top ically for bruises.STATUS : W/C

ILEX PARAGUAENSIS (Yerba Mat)LEAVES. A simple infusion as needed. A CAFFEINE PLANT

STATUS : CILLICIUM (Star Anise)SEEDS. Same as Cardamom. For a tea, Standard Infusion , 2-4 ounces, ad lib.STATUS : C

IMPATIENS (Jewel Weed, Touch-Me-Not)FRESH PLANT. Fresh ju ice for top ical use, Fresh Plant Tincture [1:2], bothas needed .STATUS : W/LA

INULA (Elecampane)

ROOT. Tinctu re [Fresh root , 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 60% alcohol], 10-30 d rops to4X a day. Strong Decoction 2-6 ounces, to 3X a day.STATUS : W/C

IRIS FLORENTINA and others (Orris Root)DRIED ROOT, p referably aged for at least 2 years. 1/ 2 to 1 teaspoon inwarm water as suspend ed tea; the p ressed "fingers" for teething infants togum on. Although sometimes a topical allergen, it is not so internally.STATUS : C

*IRIS VERSICOLOR, I. MISSOURIENSIS(Blue Flag)RHIZOME. Tincture [1:5, 80% alcohol], 5-20 d rop s to 3X a day.USE WITH CARE.STATUS : W/C

JATEORHIZA PALMATA (Columbo, Calumba)ROOT. Tincture [1:5, 65% alcohol], 20-30 d rop s before meals. Cold Infusion ,1-2 ounces. STATUS : U


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JATROPHA CINERIA (J. cardiaca, Sangre de Drago, Limberbush)ROOT. Strong Decoction or Cold Infusion, 2-4 ounces, top ically app lied , oras a mouthw ash.STATUS : W/LA

JEFFERSONIA (Twin Leaf, Rheumatism Root)RHIZOME. Cold Infusion, 2-6 ounces, to 3X a day.STATUS : W/LA

JUGLANS CINERIA (Butternut Bark)BARK. Weak Decoction, 2-4 ou nces, to 3X a day.STATUS : W/LA

JUGLANS MAJOR (Black Walnut)LEAVES. Tincture [Fresh Plant, 1:2, Dry Plant, 1:5, 50% alcohol], 30-90 dropsto 3X a day. Stand ard Infusion 2-4 ounces.STATUS : W/C

JUNIPERUS (Juniper)BERRIES. Tinctu re [1:5, 75% alcohol], 20-40 d rops. Standard Infusion, 2-3

oz., to 3X a d ay. LEAVES: Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces, or boiled forinhalation. For short term use; may irritate the kidneys eventually.STATUS : W/semi-C

*KALMIA (Mountain Laurel)LEAVES. Fresh Plan t Tincture [1:2], 3-10 d rop s. Dry Plant Tincture [1:5, 50%alcohol] 5-20 drops, both to 4X a day.USE WITH CARE.STATUS : W/LA

KINO (Pterocarpus, Gum Kino)GUM. Tinctu re [1:5, 65% alcohol, 15% glycerin],30-50 drop s in water asneeded.STATUS : U

KRAMERIA (Rhatany)WH OLE PLAN T. Tincture [Fresh Plant, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 50% alcohol, 10%glycerin], 20-50 d rop s. Stron g Decoction, 1-3 ounces, or u sed top ically.STATUS : W/A

LACTUCA (Wild Lettuce)

HERB. Standard Infusion as needed . LATEX (Lactucarium), Tinctu re [1:2,95% alcohol], 1/ 2 to 1 teaspoon.STATUS : W/A

LARREA (Chaparral, Gobernadora, Hediondilla, Creosote Bush)LEAFING BRANCHES. Tinctu re [1:5, 75% alcohol], 20-60 drops.Cap sules,#00, 2-4 a day. Stron g Decoction for top ical use.STATUS : W/A

LAVANDULA (Lavender)FLOWERS. Standard Infusion, 2-3 ounces to 4X a day.ESSENTIAL OIL. 5-10 d rop s in capsule, with food .STATUS : W/C

LEDUM (Labrador Tea)LEAVES. Stan dard Infusion for tea . Fresh Leaf Tinctu re [1:2] is dilu ted fortop ical use.STATUS : W/A


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*LEONURUS CARDIACA (Motherwort)FLOWERING H ERB. Tincture [Fresh Plant 1:2, Recent Dry Plan t, 1:5, 60%alc.] 30-60 drops, to 4X a day. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces.STATUS : W/C

*LEPTANDRA (Veronicastrum, Culver's Root)ROOT. Tinctu re [1:5, 65% alcohol], 10-30 drop s,to 3X a d ay. An herb betterused in formu las than by itself.

USE WITH CARE.STATUS : W/Rare

LESPEDEZA CAPITATA (Lespedeza)FLOWERING HERB. Dry Tinctu re [1:5, 50% alcohol], 30-60 d rops to 3X aday.STATUS : W/A

LEUCANTHEMUM (Chrysanthemum leucanthemum, Oxe-Eye Daisy)FLOWERING HERB. Standard Infusion, 4-8 ounces to 4X a day.STATUS : W/A

LEUCOPHYLLUM (Cenizo, Purple Sage, Texas Ranger)FLOWERING HERB. Standard Infusion, 2-6 ouncesSTATUS : W/LA

LIATRIS (Button Snakeroot, Cachana, Gayfeather)ROOT. Stron g Decoction, 2-4 ounces frequ ently.STATUS : W/A

LIGUSTICUM PORTERI (Osh, Chuchupate, Mountain Lovage)ROOT. Tinctu re [Fresh Root, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 70% alcohol], 20-60 drops upto 5X a day. Cold Infusion, 2-6 ounces, as needed.

STATUS : W/LALIGUSTRUM (Privet)BARK AND LEAVES. Strong Decoction, as need ed .STATUS : W/A

*LILIUM TIGRINUM (Tiger Lily)WHOLE BLOOMING PLANT. Tincture [Fresh p lant, 1:2], 5-20 d rop s, up to3X a d ay.USE IN MODERATION.STATUS : U

LINARIA (Toadflax, Butter-and-Eggs)FLOWERING HERB. Tinctu re [1:5, 60% alcohol], 20-40 d rops. StandardInfusion, 2-4 ounces. Cap sules, #00, 1-2, all to 3X a day. For short term usein full doses, long term u se in low dosage formula format.STATUS : W/A

LINUM (Flaxseed)SEEDS. Whole seeds, 1-2 teaspoons in cup of warm water, Ground seeds fora pou ltice. Only use freshly grou nd whole seeds intern ally; even severald ays is long enou gh to allow oxidative degrad ation, creating irritating lipids.

STATUS : CLIQUIDAMBER (Sweet Gum Tree)BALSAM. Tinctu re [1:5, 95% alcohol], 10-30 drop s as needed . StrongDecoction of Bark is serviceable as well.STATUS : W/LA


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LOBELIA CARDINALIS (Cardinal Flower)WHOLE PLANT. Fresh Plant Tincture [1:2], 10-40 d rop s up to 5X a day.STATUS : W/LA

LOBELIA INFLATA (Lobelia, Indian Tobacco)FLOWERING PLANT. Fresh Plant Tinctu re [1:4] 5-20 drops up to 4X a d ay.Dry Plant Tincture (inferior) is best as an Acetum Tinctu re [Dry H erb 1:5 invinegar] 10-20 drops, or u sed for local application.SEED. Tincture [1:5, 65% alcohol), 3-10 d rop s. The d ry herb as tea isespecially nauseating, the fresh h erb or seed very little.Not appropriate in depressed statesSTATUS : W/LA/C

LOMATIUM DISSECTUM (Leptotnia, Biscuit Root)ROOT. Tinctu re [Fresh Root, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 70% alcohol], 10-30 drops upto 4X a day. Cold Infusion, 2-3 ounces also to 4X a day.STATUS : W/LA

*LOPHOPHORA (Peyote, Mescal Buttons)FRESH PLANT. Tincture [1:2], 20-40 drops to 4X a d ay.ILLEGAL TO POSSESS AT PRESENT.STATUS : W/Rare (despite being illegal, it is still disapp earing rap idly)

LYCIUM PALLIDUM (Wolf Berry)HERB. Fresh Plant Tinctu re, [1:2], 15-40 d rop s. Standard Infu sion, 2-3ounces both u p to 4X a day. Best for short-term use.STATUS : W/LA

LYCOPUS (Bugleweed, Water Horehound)HERB. Fresh Plant Tincture [1:2] 15-40 d rops, to 3X a day.

Stand ard Infusion of recent p lant, 2-3 ounces, also to 3X a d ay.STATUS : W/ALYSICHITON AMERICANUM (Western Skunk Cabbage)

SAME as Dracontium . STATUS : W/ALYTHRUM (Loose-Strife)

FLOWERING PLANT. A Cold Infusion (astringent and slimy), StandardInfusion (astringent) or Decoction (slimy) as needed , for pharyn x,esoph ageal and gastric irritation or as a d ouche.STATUS : W/A

MAHONIA (Oregon Grape, Algerita)SAME as Berberis. STATUS : W/AMALVA NEGLECTA (Mallow, Malvas, Cheeseplant)

HERB. Standard Infusion, 2-6 ounces, as needed.STATUS : W/A

MARRUBIUM (Horehound)FLOWERING H ERB. Cold Infusion, 2-4 ounces. Tincture [Fresh Plant, 1:2,Dry Plant, 1:5, 50% alcohol], 30-90 drops, both to 4X a d ay.STATUS : W/A

MATRICARIA (Chamomile, Manzanilla)FLOWERS. Standard or Cold Infusion, 2-6 ounces as needed .STATUS : W/C

MATRICARIA MATRICARIOIDES (M. suaveolens , Pineapple Weed)FLOWERS. Standard or Cold Infusion, 2-6 ounces as needed .STATUS : W/A


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MEDICAGO SATIVA (Alfalfa)FLOWERING PLANT. Standard Infusion as need ed.STATUS : W/C

*MELILOTUS (Sweet Clover)FLOWERING HERB. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces; the tea for top ical use.Not for extended consumption as a tea, due to its coumarin content.STATUS : W/A

MELISSA OFFICINALIS (Lemon Balm)FLOWERING HERB. Standard Infusion as need ed.STATUS : W/C

MENISPERMUM (Yellow Parilla, Moonseed)ROOT. Tincture [1:5, 70% alcohol], 10-40 d rops, or 5-10 d rops as a bittertonic, taken just before m eals.STATUS : W/LA

MENTHA AQUATICA (Water Mint)Same uses as Mentha spicata

*MENTHA ARVENSIS (Brook Mint, Poleo)HERB IN FLOWER. Stand ard Infusion as needed . Although less than foun din Hedeoma or Mentha pulegium, the pulegone content in this plant makesit inapp ropr iate in p regnancy.STATUS : W/C

MENTHA PIPERITA (Peppermint)HERB. Corld or Stand ard Infusion as need ed.ESSENTIAL OIL. 10-20 drop s in capsules (in a bind er), to 3X a d ay.STATUS : W/C

*MENTHA PULEGIUM (European Pennyroyal)BASAL LEAVES and FLOWERING STALKS. Sam e as Hedeoma.STATUS : W/C

MENTHA SPICATA (Spearmint, Yerba Buena)HERB. Stand ard Infusion, or any way you wan t, as needed.ESSENTIAL OIL. 10-20 drops in capsules (in a binder), to 3X a day.STATUS : W/C

MENYANTHES (Buckbean, Bogbean)WH OLE PLANT. Tincture [Fresh Plant, 1:2, Dry Plant, 1:5, 50% alcohol],

10-30 drops, to 3X a day. Cold Infusion , 1-2 ounces, also to 3X a day.STATUS : W/LAMIRABILIS MULTIFLORUM (Wild Four-O'Clock, Maravilla)

ROOT. Fresh Root Tinctu re [1:2], 30-60 d rops. Strong Decoction, 2-4 ounces,either form taken 1/ 2 hou r before meals.STATUS : W/LA

MITCHELLA REPENS (Squaw Vine)HERB. Tinctu re [Fresh Plant, 1:2, Dry Plan t, 1:5, 50% alcohol],1/ 2 to 1 tspn to3X a day. Standard Infusion , 2-8 ounces to 4X a day.

STATUS : W/LAMONARDA (Bee Balm, Oswego Tea, Wild Bergamot, Wild Oregano)FLOWERING HERB. Standard Infusion , 1-4 ounces, to 3X a day or as gargle.STATUS : W/C

MYRICA (Bayberry)BARK and ROOTBARK. Tinctu re [Fresh Bark, 1:2, Dry Bark, 1:5, 60%


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alcohol] 20-60 d rop s. Cold Infusion , 2-4 ounces, both to 3X a day . Thed ilu ted tincture or the infusion for topical use or as a gargle.STATUS : W/A

MYRISTICA (Nutmeg, Mace)SEED. Tinctu re [1:5, 75% alcohol] 5-10 d rops.STATUS : C

NEPETA CATARIA (Catnip)FLOWERING H ERB. Tinctu re [Fresh Herb 1:2, Recent Dry H erb 1:5, 50%alc.], 1/ 4 to 1 teaspoon Stand ard Infusion, 2-6 ounces, all to 4X a d ay.STATUS : W/C

NICOTIANA (Tobacco)HERB. Standard Infusion topically.STATUS : W/C

*NUPHAR (Yellow Pond Lily)ROOT/ RHIZOME. Fresh Root Tincture, [1:2], 10-20 d rop s.Weak Decoction 2-4 ounces, both to 3X a day.

STATUS : W/LANYMPHAEA ODORATA (White Pond Lily)DRIED RHIZOME. Stron g Decoction, 1-2 ounces to 4X a d ay (intern ally) oran ap prop riate volum e as a douche.STATUS : W/LA

OENOTHERA (Evening Primrose)FLOWERING HERB. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces. The seeds contain h ighlevels of GLA and tryptop hane.STATUS : W/C

OLEA EUROPAEA (Olive)LEAVES. Standard Infusion , 1-3 ounces, to 3X a day.STATUS : W/C

*OPLOPANAX HORRIDUM (Echinopanax, Devil's Club)ROOT and ROOTBARK. Tincture [Fresh Root 1:2, Dry Rootbark, 1:5, 60%alc.] 10-40 d rop s. Cold Infusion, 1-3 ounces, all forms to 3X a day.STATUS : W/A

OPUNTIA (Prickly Pear)FRESH JUICE, 2-4 ounces to 2X a day.

DRIED FLOWERS, two-three as an infusion (strain VERY well).STATUS : W/AOROBANCHE and CONOPHOLIS (Broomrape)

WHOLE PLANT. Stand ard Infusion 2-4 ounces; applied top ically as need ed.STATUS : W/LA

OSMORHIZA OCCIDENTALIS (Sweet Root, Western Sweet Cicely)ROOT. Tinctu re [Fresh Root, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 65% alcohol] 45-60 d rops to3X a day. Strong Decoction, 2-3 ounces to 3X a day.STATUS : W/LA

OXYDENDRON (Sourwood)LEAVES. Strong Decoction, 2-4 ounces to 4X a day.STATUS : W/LA

*PAEONIA (Peony)ROOT. Tincture [Fresh Root 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 60% alcohol] 10-25 drops upto 4X a day. Cold Infusion, 1-2 ounces. Cap sules, #00, 2-3 at a time.


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STATUS : W/C*PANAX GINSENG (Asian Ginseng)

ROOT. Tinctu re [1:5, 70% alcohol].KIRIN (dark red Chinese cured root) 5-20 d rop s.SHIU-CHIU (light red Chinese cured ) 10-30 d rops.KOREAN RED, 5-15 d rop s.WH ITE (Chinese or Korean uncured) 20-40 d rop s, all to 3X a day.Cap sules, "Red Ginseng" (Kirin or Korean Red) to 4 a day. "White", to 6 ad ay. Chew ing root pieces is more reliable than the unidentifiable substancesfound in capsules. With the cost of Ginseng, tinctures are the most bio-available form.STATUS : C

*PANAX QUINQUEFOLIUM (American Ginseng)ROOT. Tinctu re [1:5, 70% alcohol].WILD ROOTS ( morally objectionable ), 5-10 drops.WOODSGROWN ROOTS. 10-20 drop s.

CULTIVATED ROOTS. 20-40 d rops.CULTIVATED RED ROOTS (Michigan and Wisconsin cured ), 15-30 drop s.Any other "American Red Ginseng" is a blatant fake.LEAVES. 30-60 d rop s, Cold Infusion, 2-4 ounces.All above form s to 3X a d ay.STATUS : W/RARE!/ C

PARIETARIA (Pellitory-of-the-Wall)FLOWERING HERB. Standard Infusion , 2-4 ounces. Tincture [1:5, 50%alcohol] 60-90 d rop s, both to 5X a d ay.

STATUS : W/APARMELIA (Alpine Lichen)LICHEN. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 30-60 d rops to 4X a day. Moisten theherb w ith a little alcohol and make a Strong Decoction, 2-6 ounces, to 3X ad ay, or use the tea for topical app lication.STATUS : W/LA

PARTHENIUM INTEGRIFOLIUM (Prairie Dock)LEAVES. Standard Infusion, 2-3 ounces twice a dayROOT. Cold Infusion, 2-3 ounces to 5X a day.

NOTE: The big grey roots have been used as fraudu lent Echinaceaangustifolia for near ly a centu ry...in fact the largest broker of w ild -craftedUS herbs in the world is STILL perpetuating th is frau d , calling it "MissouriSnakeroot" (the comm on nam e app lied normally to E. purpurea). The rootsof P. integrifolium somehow get mixed into cu t/ sifted and powd eredEchinacea (it all looks grey) on th e world's m arket...from th e folks w hoSTILL ad ulterate Sku llcap by m ixing in lots of Germander.STATUS : W/LA

PASSIFLORA (Passion Flower)WH OLE HERB. Tincture [Fresh Plant 1:2, Dry Herb, 1:5, 50% alcohol] 1/ 2 to1 1/ 2 teapoon. Flu idextract [1:1, 45% alcohol], 30-60 d rop s. StandardInfusion of recent herb, 2-6 oun ces, all form s to 4X a d ay.STATUS : W/C

PAULLINIA (Guarana)SEED. Capsu le, #00, 2-4. Fluid extract [1:1, 50% alcohol, 10% glycerin], 20-60


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d rop s. Tinctu re [1:5, 65% alcohol], 1/ 4 to 1 teaspoon.STATUS : W/C

*PEGANUM HARMALA (Syrian Rue)SEEDS and ROOT. Tinctu re [1:5, 60% alcohol] 10-30 d rops, to 3X a day.LEAVES. Standard Infusion for topical use.STATUS : W/A

PEDICULARIS (Betony, Lousewort, Elephant Head, Parrot's Beak, IndianWarrior)

HERB in FLOWER. Standard Infusion, 4-8 ounces.Tinctu re [Fresh Plan t, 1:2,Dry Plant, 1:5, 50% alcohol] 1-2 teaspoon s, all to 3X a d ay.Semi-parasitic, don't use Pedicularis growing on Senecio or toxic legumes.STATUS : W/A

PETASITES (Western Coltsfoot)HERB. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ou nces, to 4X a d ay. Fresh Tincture [1:2], 30-60d rop s. ROOT. Stron g Decoction, 2-3 ounces to 3X a day.STATUS : W/LA

*PETROSELINUM (Parsley)ROOT. Tinctu re [1:5, 60% alcohol, 30-60 d rop s in warm w ater, to 3X a day.STATUS : C

*PHYTOLACCA(Poke)ROOT and BERRIES. Fresh Tincture, (Root or Berr ies), [1:2], 2-10 drop s.Dry Root Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 5-15 drops.USE WITH CARE.STATUS : W/A

PICRAENA (Picrasma, Quassia)WOOD. Cold Infusion, 2-4 ounces. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 30-60 d rop s,to 3X a day. Cold Infusion, 4-8 ounces, as a retained enem a, once a week for4-6 weeks for pinworm s/ threadw orms.STATUS : W/A

*PILOCARPUS (Jaborandi)LEAVES. Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol] 15-30 d rop s in w arm w ater . Stan dardInfusion , 2-3 ounces as a ha ir rinse.STATUS : U

PIMENTA (Allspice)

SEED. The tea as a simp le infusion.STATUS : W/CPINUS (Pine)

NEEDLES. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces, to 3X a day. PITCH. Pea-sizedp iece hewed and swallowed as expectorant.STATUS : W/A

PIPER ANGUSTIFOLIA (Matico)LEAVES. Tinctu re [1:5, 50% alcohol], 1/ 2 to 1 teaspoon in cup of warmwater, to 4X a d ay.

STATUS : UPIPER METHYSTICUM (Kava Kava, Ava)ROOT. Tincture [Fresh Root 1:2, Recent Dry Root 1:5, 60% alcohol] 30-90d rops to 4X a day. Flu idextract [1:1, 55% alcohol] 10-30 d rops. ColdInfusion, 2-6 oz. all to 4X a day.STATUS : W/LA/C


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PIPER NIGRUM (Black Pepper)PEPPERCORNS. Tinctu re [1:5, 65% alcohol] 5-15 d rops.STATUS : C

PISCIDIA (Jamaica Dogwood, Jabn)TREE and ROOT BARK. Tinctu re [1:5, 60% alcohol] 10-90 d rops.USE WITH CARE. Response is highly individual; start with a low dose.STATUS : W/LA

PLANTAGO MAJOR (Plantain)FRESH LEAF. Fresh or frozen ju ice, 1-2 tablespoons to 4X a d ay.STATUS : W/A

PLANTAGO OVATA (Psyllium Seed)SEED. Whole seeds, 2-3 tablespoons in 12 ounces warm water or fru it ju ice.HUSKS. 1-2 tablespoons in same, both to 3X a d ay, bu t u sually once daily.STATUS : C

PLUCHEA CAMPHORATA (P. purpurascens, Marsh Fleabane, Camphorweed)FLOWERING TOPS.Standard Infusion 2-4 ounces.Brewed with isotonic

water for u se as eyewash. Tinctu re [1:5, 60% alcohol] 30-90 d rop s.STATUS : W/LA*PODOPHYLLUM. (American Mandrake)

ROOT. Tinctu re [1:5, 95% alcohol] 10-20 d rops.Use carefully, and never w ith overt d isease or in p hysical dep ression.STATUS : W/LA

*POLYGALA SENEGA(Senega Snakeroot, Milkwort)ROOT and HERB. Tincture [Fresh Plant 1:2, Dry Root 1:5, 65% alcohol],10-45 drop s, to 4X a d ay. Small frequent d oses are best.

STATUS : W/LAPOLYGONATUM (Solomon's Seal)ROOT. Stron g Decoction 1-4 ounces to 3X a day.STATUS : W/LA

POLYGONUM AVICULARE (Knotgrass)DRIED HERB. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces as need edSTATUS : W/unintentionallyC

POLYGONUM BISTORTA(Bistort Root)ROOT, Strong Decoction 1-4 ounces. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol, 10%

glycerin] 30-90 drop s, both to 3X a day. The d ecoction and the d ilu tedtincture as needed for topical use, mou thw ash or gargle.STATUS : W/A

POLYGONUM HYDROPIPER (Smartweed, Water Pepper)HERB. Stand ard Infusion 2-4 ounces as needed.STATUS : W/A

*POLYMNIA UVEDALIA (Bearsfoot, Leafcup)STEM and ROOT. Tincture [Fresh p lant 1:2, Dry Root 1:5, 75% alcohol]10-50 drop s, to 3X a d ay. Small, frequ ent d oses are preferable.

STATUS : W/LAPOLYPODIUM GLYCYRRHIZA (Licorice Fern)ROOT/ RHIZOME. Strong Decoction, 2-4 ounces, to 3X a day.STATUS : W/LA

POPULUS CANDICANS/BALSAMIFERA (Balsam Poplar, Balm of Gilead)EARLY SPRING LEAF BUDS. Tincture [Fresh, 1:2, Dry, 1:5, 75% alcohol]


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15-30 d rop s. Infused oil [1 part bu ds to 10 parts oil] for topical use.STATUS : W/A

POPULUS TREMULIODES (Aspen)BARK. Stron g Decoction, 2-4 ounces, up to 4X a day when cond ition isacute.STATUS : W/A

POTENTILLA (Cinquefoil, Silverweed)HERB. Any infusion as n eeded .STATUS : W/A

PRIMULA (Primrose, Cowslip)ROOT. Strong Decoction (more energetic bu t can gag in excess), ColdInfusion (less active but better for more frequ ent expectoran t use), eitherone as 1-2 oun ces to 5X a d ay.STATUS : W/LA

PRINOS (Ilex verticillatus, Black Alder)RECENT BARK and BERRIES. Strong Decoction, 3-4 ou nces to 3X a d ay.

Tincture [1:5, 65% alcohol] 10-30 d rops.STATUS : W/LAPROPOLIS (Hive scrapings, gathered from trees)

Tinctu re [1:5, 95% alcohol] 5-15 drop s in a little honey for internal use, mixedwith w ater or oil for external u se.THOSE WITH BEE ALLERGIES MAY NOT BE ABLE TO USE PROPOLIS.STATUS : C (in the broad sense)

PRUNELLA (Self Heal, Heal All)FRESH PLANT. Pou ltice as needed. Fresh Plant Tincture, [1:2], as needed.

STATUS : W/APRUNUS (Wild Cherry, Choke Cherry)SUMMER or FALL BARK. Cold Infusion 2-6 ounces, to 3X a d ay. Tincture[1:5, 60% alcohol, 10% glycerin ] 30-90 d rops, to 4X a day.STATUS : W/A

PTELEA (Wafer Ash, Hop Tree)BARK, SEEDS and LEAVES. Tinctu re [1:5, 65% alcohol] 10-30 drops.Strong Decoction (Seeds and Bark), 1-3 ounces, both up to 3X a d ay.STATUS : W/LA

*PTYCHOPETALUM (Liriosma, Muirapuama, Potency Wood, Raz del Macho)BARK,RESINOUS BARK. Tincture [1:5, 70% alcoh ol] 30-60 d rops.Cold Infusion, 3-4 ounces, p referably in m orn ing.STATUS : U

PULMONARIA (Lungwort)FLOWERING HERB. Standard Infusion as need ed.STATUS : W/A

PYGEUM AFRICANUM (Prunus africana)BARK. 2-6 gram s a day, taken in capsules or mixed w ith enough honey tomake into "pills" and eaten. The whole bark is hard to find in commerce, theEuropean ph armaceutical preparations are easy to find in American healthfood stores...a far m ore expensive form at...and GUARANTEED to "taint" itfor u rologists.STATUS : U


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PYROLA (Shinleaf)Same as Chimaphila STATUS : W/LA

QUERCUS (Oak)Same as Geranium STATUS : W/A

RHAMNUS CALIFORNICA (California Buckthorn, Coffeeberry)AGED BARK. Cold Infu sion 2-6 ou nces. Tinctu re [1:5, 50% alcohol], 1-2teaspoons. Flu idextract, [1:1, 50% alcohol] 1/ 2 to 1 teaspoon .STATUS : W/LA

*RHAMNUS CATHARTICA (Buckthorn)BERRIES. Fresh Tincture [1:2], 3-20 drop s. DRY crushed berries, 1-2teaspoon s steeped in a cup of water. This Rhamnus has no ad vantages overthe oth ers, and is the least predictable in effect...ranging from noth ing togripp ing catharsis.STATUS : W/LA

*RHAMNUS FRANGULA (Alder Buckthorn)See FrangulaRHAMNUS PURSHIANA (Cascara Sagrada)

AGED BARK. Sam e as Rhamnus californica STATUS : W/C

RHEUM (Rhubarb, Chinese or Turkey Rhubarb)ROOT. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol, 10% glycerin] 15-30 d rop s, to 4X a d ay.Too much too frequently can induce rebound constipation.STATUS : W/C

RHUS AROMATICA (Sweet Sumach)BARK,ROOTBARK. Cold Infu sion, 1-2 ounces. Tinctu re [1:5, 50% alcohol,10% glycerin] 20-40 d rop s, both to 4X a d ay.STATUS : W/LA

RHUS GLABRA(Smooth Sumach)LEAVES, FRUIT. Same as previous. Powdered leaves for top ical use.STATUS : W/A

ROSA (Rose Buds, Rose Petals)FLOWERS. Stand ard Infusion, 2-4 ounces. Make w / isotonic water for eyes.

STATUS : W/CROSMARINUS (Rosemary, Romero)LEAVES. Standard Infusion 2-4 ounces, to 14X a day or for a top ical wash.ESSENTIAL OIL. Capsule, 3-6 d rop s in a binder, with w ater.STATUS : W/C

RUBIA TINCTORIUM (Madder)ROOT. 1-2 gram s to 4 X a day...trad itionally taken in d oses high enough forthe root's p igment to color the u rine red ...which can be d isconcerting whenusing it to help pass or prevent kidn ey stones. Check for blood v s pigmentwith multi-stix, or use one of the many more reliable and less problematicbotanicals.STATUS : W/C

RUBUS IDAEUS (Raspberry)LEAVES. Infusion as need ed .STATUS : W/C


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RUBUS VILLOSUS (Blackberry)ROOT BARK. Strong Decoction, 2-4 ou nces, to 4X a day.STATUS : W/C

RUMEX CRISPUS (Yellow Dock)ROOT. Tincture [Fresh Root, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 50% alcohol], 30-75 d rops, to3X a day. Capsules, #00, 1-2 to 2X a day. Use with moderation inpregnancy. In all cases it works best in sub-laxative doses.

STATUS : W/CRUMEX HYMENOSEPALUS (Caagria, Canaigre, Red Dock)

ROOT. Strong Decoction or pow der for external use, 1-2 ounces for mou th-wash. LEAVES. Fresh Tincture [1:2] for topical anti-inflammatory use.STATUS : W/LA

RUSCUS ACULEATUS (Butcher's Broom)ROOT/ RHIZOME. Fresh Tincture [1:2] 30-60 drops, 3X a day.Pharm aceutical prep s (European) are easier to get than the crud e d rug...andmore reliable for chron ic venous congestion.

STATUS : W/LA/C*RUTA GRAVEOLENS (Rue, Ruda)HERB. Tinctu re [1:5, 65% alcohol] 5-20 d rops.A p oultice w ith the p owd ered leaves for a coun terirritant poultice.Not a particularly usefu l herb internally, w/ moderate toxicity, low efficacy.STATUS : W/C

SALIX (Willow)BARK. Strong Decoction, 2-4 ou nces to 4X a day.STATUS : W/A

SALVIA (Sage)FLOWERING HERB. Tincture [Fresh, 1:2, Dry, 1:5, 50% alcohol] 30-60 drops,in hot water (d iaph oretic)or cold w ater (tonic). Cold Infusion or StrongDecoction 2-4 ounces.STATUS : W/C

SAMBUCUS (Elder)FLOWERS, LEAVES. Flowers, Stan dard Infusion 2-4 ou nces. Leaves, ColdInfusion 1-2 oun ces, both to 3X a d ay.STATUS : W/C

*SANGUINARIA (Bloodroot)ROOT. Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol] 10-15 d rops. Dilute with 2X water fortinea app lication.STATUS : W/LA

SANICULA MARILANDICA (Black Sanicle, Sanicle)ROOT. Stron g Decoction, 2-4 ounces to 4X a day. Dry Root Tincture [1:5,60% alcohol], 30-90 d rop s to 4X a day. Externally, the decoction m akes thebest wash.STATUS : W/LA

SANTALUM (Santal, White Sandalwood)WOOD, OIL. Wood Tinctu re [1:5, 80% alcohol] 25-50 d rop s. The oil incapsu le 5-10 d rops, with food , to 2X a d ay.STATUS : U

SAPINDUS SAPONARIA (Soapberry)LEAVES and STEMS. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces to 3X a d ay.


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BERRIES.Crushed or p ureed for soap.STATUS : W/LA

SAPONARIA (Soapwort, Bouncing Bet)WHOLE PLANT. Strong Decoction, 2-4 ounces to 4X a day. Dry Tinctu re[1:5, 60% alcohol], 30-90 d rop s to 4X a d ay. Can be nau seating for a fewpeople. STATUS : W/C

SASSAFRASBARK OF ROOT. Strong Decoction. LEAVES. Standard Infusion, both asneeded. ESSENTIAL OIL. Diluted with alcohol, applied to fresh P.I. contact.The bark and leaves are safe internally; the oil is a possible carcinogen)STATUS : W/C

SATUREJA DOUGLASII (California Yerba Buena)LEAVES. The tea as needed .STATUS : W/LA

*SCOPARIUS (Cytisus scoparius, Broom Tops)FLOWERING BRANCH ES.Standard Infusion 1-2 oun ces to 3X a d ay.Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 20-40 drops to 4X a d ay.USE WITH CARE, and NOT with prescription medications.STATUS : W/A

SCROPHULARIA (Figwort)HERB. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces, to 3X a day.STATUS : W/A

SCUTELLARIA (Skullcap)HERB. Tinctu re [Fresh Plant, 1:2, Recent Dry Plan t, 1:5, 50% alcohol] 20-60

d rops. Stand ard Infusion of recent herb, 2-6 ounces, all to 3X a day.STATUS : W/C*SENECIO AUREUS (Life Root, Squaw Weed)

HERB. Standard Infusion , 1-4 ounces. Tincture [1:5, 50% alc.], 30-90 d rop s.This herb is often (mistakenly) another Senecio: Nearly ALL Senecio species(except this one) contain hepatotoxic alkaloids. KNOW YOUR SOURCESTATUS : W/LA

*SENNA (Cassia angustifolia, Egyptian Senna, etc. )LEAVES. Strong Decoction , 2-4 ounces. PODS. 10-20, steep ed for an hou r in

a cup of water. Take both in even ing. See also Cassia marilandica .STATUS : W/CSERENOA (Saw Palmetto, Sabal)

BERRIES. Tinctu re [Fresh Berry , 1:2, Dry Berry , 1:5, 80% alcohol] 30-90d rops. Stand ard Infusion, 2-4 ounces, all forms to 3X a day.STATUS : W/LA

SILYBUM MARIANUM (Milk Thistle)SEEDS. Cap sules, #00, 2 at a time, to 3X a day. Flu idextract [1:1, 60%alcohol], 20-40 d rop s to 5X a day. Stron g Tinctu re [1:3, 70% alcohol], 1/ 2 to1 teaspoon , to 4X a d ay.STATUS : W/C

SIMMONDSIA (Jojoba, Goatnut)LEAVES. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces as need ed. OIL. Applied top ically ormixed w ith Castor Oil.STATUS : W/C


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SINAPIS (Mustard)SEED. PLASTER: mix 1 part pow dered seed and one par t flour, add enou ghwater to form a spreadab le paste, p lace between two layers of gauze andapp ly to desired area un til skin turn s pink.. .NOT RED (by then it w ill be ablister). Remove p laster and wash skin.STATUS : C

SMILACINA RACEMOSA (False Solomon's Seal)ROOT. Steep a teaspoon of ground root in cup of hot water. Mix with somehot w ater for a pou ltice. The fresh root can be used as a pou ltice.STATUS : W/A

SMILAX (Sarsaparilla)ROOT and RHIZOME. Cold Infusion or Stron g Decoction, 1-4 ounces, to3X a d ay. Tinctu re [Fresh Root, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 60% alcohol] 30-90 d ropsto 3X a d ay.STATUS : W/A

SOLANUM CAROLINENSE (Horse Nettle, Bull Nettle)ROOT. Tinctu re [1:5, 60% alcohol] 10-40 d rop s, for occasional use.STATUS : W/A

*SOLANUM DULCAMARA (Bittersweet Twigs)STEMS. Tinctu re [Fresh Stem s 1:2, Dry Stem s, 1:5, 60% alcohol] 10-20 d rops.This is best used in formulas. USE WITH MODERATION.STATUS : W/A

SOLIDAGO (Goldenrod)HERB. Stand ard Infusion, 1-3 ounces everey four hou rs.STATUS : W/A

SPHAERALCEA (Scarlet Globemallow, Yerba de la Negrita)FLOWERING HERB. Stand ard Infusion as needed. Powdered herb, mixedwith hot water for pou ltice. The tea is a widely used hair rinse.STATUS : W/LA

*SPIGELIA(Pink Root)ROOT. Strong Decoction 2-4 ounces morn ing and evening for three or fou rd ays, followed by Senna Pods or a m oderate saline p urgative.STATUS : W/LA (almost W/Rare)

STACHYS (Hedge Nettle, Woundwort)

FLOWERING HERB. Tinctu re [Fresh Plant, 1:2, Dry Plan t, 1:5, 50% alcohol],1/ 2 to 1 teaspoon , to 4X a day. Stand ard Infusion, as needed, and topicallyas a poultice.STATUS : W/A

STELLARIA MEDIA(Chickweed)HERB. Fresh p lant ju ice or bruised whole p lant as a pou ltice. Tinctu re[Fresh Herb, 1:2, Recent Dry Herb 1:5, 50% alcohol] as need ed .STATUS : W/A

STICTA (Lobaria pulmonaria, Lungwort Moss)LICHEN.Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol], 20-30 drops, to 4X a day. Standard orCold Infusion, 1-4 ounces, to 3X a d ay.STATUS : W/A

STILLINGIA SYLVATICA (Queen's Root)ROOT.Tincture [Fresh root,1:2, Recent Dry Root, 1:5, 50% alcohol] 10-30d rops, pr eferably in small frequen t d oses.


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STATUS : W/LASUMBUL (Ferula sumbul, Musk Root, Jatamansi)

ROOT.Tinctu re [1:5, 95% alcohol] 5-20 drops. Cold Infusion, 1-4 oz., to 3X ad aySTATUS : U

SWERTIA RADIATA (Green Gentian, Cebadilla (NM), American Columbo)ROOT. Tincture [Fresh Root, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 50% alcohol] 5-20 drops,taken just before meals.STATUS : W/LA

SYMPHYTUM (Comfrey)LEAF and ROOT. Leaf, Standard Infusion 2-6 ounces. Root, Cold Infusion,1-4 ounces, both to 3X a d ay,for short term use.Constant use of some cultivated strains can irritate or damage the liver.STATUS : C

TABEBUIA (Lapacho, Pau D'Arco, Ipe Roxo, Amapa)TREE BARK. Cold Infusion, 2-4 ou nce to 3X a day. Flu idextract [1:1, 50%

alc.] 15-30 drops to 5X a day.Tinctu re [1:5, 50% alcohol] 1/ 2 to 1 teaspoon to4X a d aySTATUS : U

*TANACETUM (Tansy)FLOWERING HERB. Standard Infusion 1-4 ounce.For short term use only; some of the chemical races can be moderately toxic.STATUS : W/C

TARAXACUM (Dandelion)ROOT or LF. Root Fluid extract [1:1, 45% alcohol] 30-60 d rops up to 4X a day.

Tinctu re [Fresh Root, 1:2] 1/ 2 to 1 teasp oon . Strong Decoction, 2-4 ounces,to 4X a day. Leaf as Stand ard Infusion, 3-6 ounces as needed.STATUS : W/C

TECOMA STANS (Tronadora, Trumpet Flower)WHOLE PLANT. Standard Infusion, 3-4 ounces. Capsu les, #00, 6-10 a day.The Rootbark and stem is used the same as its relative Tabebuia .STATUS : W/LA

THALICTRUM (Meadow Rue, Ruda de la Sierra)HERB. Standard Infusion 2-3 ounces.

STATUS : W/ATHELESPERMA(Cota, Navajo Tea)FLOWERING H ERB. A simp le tea, as need ed.STATUS : W/A

*THUJA (Arbor Vit, Flat, Red or Yellow Cedar)HERB. Fresh Plant Tincture [1:2] for top ical use; 5-15 d rop s in w ater, to 4X ad ay. Cold Infusion, 2-3 ounces, to 3X a day.STATUS : W/A

THYMUS (Thyme)HERB. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces, to 4X a day; the tea top ically asneeded.ESSENTIAL OIL. Diluted with 2 parts vegetable oil as a topical antimicrobial.STATUS : W/C

*TRIBULUS (Puncture Vine, Goat's Head)HERB and SEEDS. 1/ 2 to 1 teaspoon of the powdered p lant in tea, to 2X a


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d ay. Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol] 30-40 d rop s, 2X a day.STATUS : W/A

TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE (Red Clover)FLOWERING HERB. Standard Infusion or Stron g Decoction, 4-6 ounces to3X a d ay.STATUS : W/C

TRILLIUM (Beth Root)WH OLE PLANT. Fresh Plan t Tinctu re [1:2] 15-25 d rops to 3X a day.STATUS : W/LA to W/Rare

*TURNERA DIFFUSA (Damiana)FLOWERING H ERB. Fresh Plant Tincture [1:2] 20-30 drops. StandardInfusion 2-4 ounces. Dry Plan t Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol] 30-60 d rops, all to3X a d ay.STATUS : W/LA

TUSSILAGO (Coltsfoot)HERB. Standard Infusion, 2-6 ounces, sipped slowly. Unlike its antispasm odic

relative, Petasites , which can irritate the liver w hen used excessively, this issimp le and safe cough therapy.STATUS : W/A

ULMUS FULVA /RUBRA (Slippery Elm)BARK. Cold Infusion of bark or shredded p ieces, as need ed. The powderedbark is used for making p ou ltices.STATUS : W/LA

UMBELLULARIA (California Bay, Pepperwood, Oregon Myrtle)LEAF. Tinctu re [Fresh Leaf, 1:2, Recent Dry Leaf, 1:5, 65% alcohol] 10-20

d rops to 3X a d ay, or inhaled from a saturated cotton ball.STATUS : W/LA*UNCARIA TOMENTOSA (Ua de Gato, "Cat's Claw")

ROOT and VINE. 5-20 grams a d ay in capsules, suspension, or theequ ivalent in solid or "lyophilized" extract form (i.e. 1-4 gram s of a 5:1 solidextract, etc.)STATUS : W/Rare (it's already being radically overharvested in the wild) /C (a little Peruvian cultivated root and herb is already on the market)

URTICA (Nettles)

WHOLE HERB. Cold or Stand ard infusion, as needed.STATUS : W/CUSNEA (Hair Moss, Old Man's Beard)

HERB. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 30-60 d rops to 4X a day. Moisten the herbwith a little alcohol and make a Strong Decoction, 2-6 ounces, to 3X a d ay, oruse the tea for top ical application.STATUS : W/A

*USTILAGO (Corn Smut)FUNGUS. Fresh Fungu s Tincture [1:5] 10-40 d rop s to 3X a day.

USE WITH CARE.STATUS : W/LAVACCINIUM (Blueberry, Huckleberry, Bilberry, Whortleberry, etc.)

LEAVES. Standard Infusion of recent h erb, 3-4 ounces, to 3X a day.STATUS : W/C


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VALERIANA (Valerian)PLANT. Tincture [Fresh Whole Plant 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 70% alcohol],30-90 d rop s, to 3X a day. Cap sules (root), #00, 2-3.Constant use of the dry root can induce mental agitation.STATUS : W/C

*VERATRUM (Green, False or American Hellebore)ROOT. Tincture [1:10, 95% alcohol] 3-10 d rop s to 3X a d ay.

DANGEROUS IN MODERATE, POISONOUS IN LARGER AMOUNTS.STATUS : W/A

VERBASCUM (Mullein)LEAVES. Standard Infusion , 2-4 ounces. FLOWERS. Tincture [Fresh Flowers,1:2, Dry Flowers, 1:5, 60% alcohol] 30-90 d rops, ROOT. Strong Decoction,2-3 ounces. All forms to 4X a day.STATUS : W/A

VERBENA(Blue Vervain)FLOWERING HERB. Standard Infusion , 2-5 ounces, to 3X a day. Tinctu re

[1:5, 60% alcohol] 30-90 d rops, to 4X a d ay.STATUS : W/AVIBURNUM (V. opulus, V. prunifolium, Cramp Bark, Black Haw)

ROOTBARK and BARK. Cold Infusion or Strong Decoction, 3-4 ounces to4X a day. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 30-90 drops to 4X a day.STATUS : W/LA

*VINCA MAJOR , V. MINOR(Periwinkle)HERB. Tinctu re [Fresh H erb 1:2, Dry Herb, 1:5, 50% alcohol] 20-40 d rops, to2X a d ay.

STATUS : W/AVIOLA ODORATA (Violet)HERB. Standard Infusion 2-5 ounces to 3X a day. Tinctu re [Fresh Plant, 1:2]1-2 teaspoon s to 2X a d ay.STATUS : W/C

*VISCUM ALBUM(European Mistletoe)HERB. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 15-30 d rop s. Standard infusion , 2-3ounces both to 3X a d ay. Use in moderation .STATUS : U

*VITEX AGNUS-CASTUS(Chaste Tree Berries, Monk Peppers)SEEDS. Tincture [1:5, 65% alcohol] 30-60 d rop s. Grou nd Berr ies, 1/ 2 to 1tspn . in tea, both once in the morning. As it strengthens the p rogesteronephase of the estrus cycle, it u sually works best the tw o w eeks beforemenses.STATUS : W/LA/C

XANTHIUM (Cocklebur)PODS. 2-3 pod s as infusion. HERB. Stron g Infusion 2-3 ounces, to 2X a d ay.STATUS : W/A

XANTHOXYLUM (Prickly Ash)BARK/ BERRIES. Tincture [1:5, 65% alcohol] 10-30 d rops, before meals.STATUS : W/LA

YUCCA (Amole, Spanish Bayonet)ROOT. Capsules, #00, 2-3 , morning and evenings.STATUS : W/A


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ZEA MAYS (Corn Silk)STIGMAS. Standard Infusion , 4-6 ounces to 3X a day. Fresh Silk Tincture,[1:2], 1/ 2 to 1 1/ 2 teaspoons in 8 oun ces water.STATUS : C

ZINGIBER (Ginger Root)ROOT. Fresh Root Tinctu re [1:2] 10-20 drops in warm water . StrongDecoction 1-2 ounces, both as n eeded .

STATUS : C

OUTLINE OF PREPARATION METHODS

COLD INFUSION

After pre-moistening a bit, wrap one part herb (dry weight) in cloth and suspendit in 32 parts of water (by volum e) at room temp eratu re, overn ight. Squeeze outthe herb into the tea in the morn ing, and add enough w ater to bring it back to 32parts.

STANDARD INFUSIONBoil 32 parts of water, remove from heat, and steep one part (by weight) of theherb in the water for 20-30 minu tes. Strain, and pour sufficient water throughthe herb in the strainer to retu rn th e volum e of tea to 32 parts.

STRONG DECOCTIONCombine 32 parts of water with one part of herb (by weight), bring slowly to aboil, continue for ten minu tes, cool until warm , and strain. Pour add itional waterthrou gh the herb to return the volum e to 32.

A WEAK DECOCTION is the same, but using half as much herb in thesame volum e of water.

COMMENTS. Except for the weak decoction, the above teas end up with anounce having the constituents of a gram of herb. If the dosage recommends 4ounces of Strong Decoction, and you only want a single batch, use 4 grams ofherb, or divide an ounce of herb into eight equal parts and use one part for thetea. (Yes, they aren't quite equal...4 grams and an eighth of an ounce...but theseare HERBS...lighten up already).

DO NOT MAKE MORE THAN A DAY'S WORTH OF TEA AT ONE TIME.

EYEWASH and DOUCHEMake an isotonic water by add ing a slightly rou nd ed teaspoon of salt to a quartof clean w ater (1/ 2 teaspoon per pint, 1/ 4 teaspoon per cup ), and make the teawith this solu tion as per the recomm ended strength. Make a fresh batch every5-6 hou rs.


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FRESH PLANT TINCTUREOne part by weight of the fresh, chopped herb is steeped for 7-10 days in twoparts by volume of grain alcohol (190 proof or 95% ethanol), and pressed orsqueezed out. There is no reason to blend or shake this maceration; the tinctureis formed passively as a result of dehyd ration. Ethanol d raws ou t all plant

constituents that contain w ater, leaving only cellulose and dead tissue behind .

DRY PLANT TINCTUREMaceration.

If the Materia Medica calls for a [1:5, 60% alcohol] tincture, it means this:you r solvent is 60% alcohol and 40% water (the water is presum ed), and one partof herb by weight has been invested in five parts of solvent by volume. Let merun you throu gh one. You h ave four ou nces of d ried Blue Cohosh roots, which

you then grind and sift dow n to a fairly consistent coarse powd er. The fourounces (1) must be mixed with 20 ounces of solvent (5). The solvent is 60%alcohol, the rest water , so you mix 12 ounces of ethanol and 8 ounces of water toget the final volume. Mix both together in a closed jar, and shake the mixture upfor a couple of minu tes twice a day. After 10-14 days of th is, let it set anoth erday, pour off the clear tincture from the top, and squeeze as much out of thesediment as you r press or wr ists allow. The 20 ounces of solvent (calledmenstruum) and 4 ounces of herb, may yield up 13-14 ounces of tincture (bywrist) and up to 17 oun ces (by p ress); the rest is immutably held in the sediment(called m arc). This remnan t moisture is fu ll strength tinctu re, and eventu ally thisknow ledge drives one out of four herbalists stark raving nu ts. The resultantattempts to constantly upgrade hydraulic presses rivals the feeding frenzy atcomp uter hard ware conventions.

DRY PLANT TINCTUREPercolation.

This is a method that needs physical demonstration and hands-on practice.That being said , this is a brief run d own of the process. The same Blue Cohoshhas been freshly ground as before. Pack it into a measur ing cup to check itscomp ressed volum e...p robably about six oun ces. The menstru um will need tobe the 20 ounces PLUS the 6 oun ce volum e the ground d ry herb takes up . Theprop ortion is the same; 60% alcohol and 40% water. 60% of 26 ounces is 15.6flu id ou nces (the alcohol), 40% is 10.4 (water). This gives you you r 26 ounces of 60:40 menstruum. Place the powdered herb in a little mixing bowl with a top,add about two-third s as mu ch menstruu m as the herb took up in volum e. Ittook up six ounces in volume, so add four oun ces of menstruu m to the herb, andmix it thoroughly, then cover it. This may be confusing; the herb WEIGHS 4ounces, bu t FILLS 6 ounces of volume. The reason for checking its VOLUME willbecome app arent. Anyw ay, the menstruu m-moistened herb needs to staycovered and d igesting for at least 12, p referably 24 hou rs.

Now you will need a percolating cone...d idn't I mention that? Me and m ystudents find that a large Perrier bottle with its bottom removed sits upside-down inside a large-mouthed Mason jar very nicely, and the screw cap can be


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used to control the rate of d rip out of the bottom (former top). Anyw ay, youwill need to p lace some m oistened herb inside a coffee filter cone, slide it into theneck of the cone, and gradually add the moistened herb on top. It needs to becompressed and compacted onto the first batch, until you have an evenlyd istributed column of herb inside the cone. Place a filter on the level herb-colum n, and p our some menstruum slowly on top. The menstruu m shoulddescent evenly down the herb column,and drip from the bottom at about oned rip per second . If it never d rips out the bottom, you packed too tight. If it d ripstoo qu ickly (drools is a better word ), lift the cone out of the Mason jar, and screwthe cap on until the drool becomes a slow d rip. Keep fresh menstruum coveringthe top of the herb un til it all drips throu gh. This can take one or two hours (ormore).

When it has finished , there will be 20 ounces of tincture in th e Mason jar, andthe last six ounces of menstruum (virtually inert) will stay in the herb column,like a moist sponge. Toss it. Now you see why you need to measure the dryherb volume; you make just enough menstruum for that batch of tincture, and

you won't have little jars with left-over excess menstruums that are impossibleto comp ute into another batch w ith d ifferent prop ortions. Every Pharm acist hasa copy of Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences, which describes the process ingreat detail, and exp lains w hy you get better tinctures when p ercolating.

FLUIDEXTRACTBriefly, take 8 ounces of Tabebuia (Pau D'Arco), grind it, make up an arbitraryamount of menstru um (let's say four times as much, or 32 ounces). The tincturelists a 50% strength; make your fluidextract menstruum 20% higher in alcoholconten t (i.e. 70%). Mix 22.4 ounces of alcohol with 9.6 ounces of water to get aqu art of 70% alcohol menstruum. Take the Tabebu ia, moisten it, d igest it forTWO days, pack a larger cone with it, and drip (very slowly) a first batch of tincture that is only 75% of the volum e as the original dry herb weighed. Thismeans after you have d ripped 6 fluid ounces, take it away, and continue d ripp ingeveryth ing else into a second jar. As the rest of the menstru um finally starts tosink below the top of the herb colum n, start add ing water into the cone. Thissecond d rip can be any amount you w ish...a quart, two quarts, whatever. Youwill need to evap orate it all in a d ouble boiler un til it is reduced to 25% in volum eof the herb w eight...2 ounces in this case. Add th e vile remnan t of the secondpercolation to the 6 ounces from the first percolation, and you now have 8ounces of fluidextract, mad e from 8 ounces of Tabebuia Bark. A Fluidextract isby definition 1:1 in strength. Now clean up.


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INDEX of ALTERNATE NAMESALTERNATE NAME - - LISTED NAMEAcanthopanax - EleutherococcusAconite - AconitumActa arguta - Acta rubraAfrican Bird Pepper - CapsicumAgothasma - BarosmaAgrimony - AgrimoniaAlder - AlnusAlder, Black - PrinosAlder, Buckthorn - FrangulaAlegra - AmaranthusAlfalfa - MedicagoAlfilerillo - ErodiumAlgerita - MahoniaAllspice - PimentaAloes Socrotine - AloeAlpine Lichen - Parmelia Alum Root - GeraniumAlum,American -

HeucheraAmapa - TabebuiaAmerican Aloe - AgaveAmerican Sarsaparilla - Aralia nudicaulisAmole - YuccaAmole Lily - ChorogalumAnemone hepatica - HepaticaAnemone pulsatilla - Anemone hirsutissimaAnise, Star - IlliciumAniseed - AnisumAntelope Horns - Asclepias asperulaArabic Gum - Acacia senegalArbor Vitae - ThujaArbutus, trailing - EpigeaArnica, Mexican - Heterotheca

Artichoke - CynaraAsh - FraxinusAsh, Prickly - XanthoxylumAsh, Wafer - PteleaAspen - Populus tremuliodes


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Avens - GeumBalm of Gilead - Populus candicansBalmony - CheloneBalsam Root - BalsamorhizaBaneberry - ActaBarberry - BerberisBayberry - MyricaBearberry - Arctostaphylos uva-ursiBearsfoot - PolymniaBedstraw - GaliumBerberis aquifolium - MahoniaBethroot - TrilliumBetony - PedicularisBilberry - VacciniumBirch - BetulaBiscuit Root - LomatiumBishop's Weed - Ammi majus, A. visnagaBistort - Polygonum bistortaBittersweet - Solanum dulcamaraBlack Cohosh - Cimicifuga

Black Haw - ViburnumBlack Root - LeptandraBlack Sampson - Echinacea angustifoliaBlack Walnut - Juglans majorBlackberry - Rubus villosusBladderwrack - Fucu

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