HERBAL MATERIA MEDICA 4.0
A brief outline of major medicinal plantsgiving preferred media, strengths,
and common dosage ranges
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ABIES (Tsuga canadensis, Canada Balsam, Hemlock Spruce)
BARK. EXTERNAL: Weak Decoction. INTERNAL: Weak Decoction, 1-3 fluid
ounces. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 5-20 drops. Essential Oil, 2-5
drops
ACACIA GREGGII (Catclaw Acacia)
PODS/LEAVES. Standard Infusion, 2-4 fluid ounces
ACACIA SENEGAL (Gum Arabic)
One tablespoon dissolved in 4 oz. water, flavored with vanilla,
cinnamon, etc.
Gum Arabic Mucilage, 1-2 teaspoons as needed.
ACHILLEA (Yarrow, Milfoil, Plumajillo)
WHOLE FLOWERING PLANT.Tincture [FRESH 1:2, DRY 1:5, 50% alcohol]
10 to 40 drops. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces.
ROOT. Fresh Root Tincture, topical to gums as needed.
*ACONITUM COLUMBIANUM (Aconite, Western Monkshood)
FLOWERING HERB. Fresh Herb Tincture, 1:4, topical in moderation,
internal
1-5 drops to 4X a day. DANGEROUS IN LARGER DOSES.
DRIED ROOT. Tincture [1:10, 70% alcohol] FOR TOPICAL USE ONLY.
*ACONITUM CARMICHAELI (CURED) (Fu-tse, Fo-tzu)
CURED CHINESE ROOT-SLICES. 1/4 to 1 slice, eaten or boiled, to 2X a day.
ACORUS CALAMUS (Calamus, Sweet Flag)
RHIZOME/ROOT. Tincture [FRESH 1:2,DRY 1:5,60% alcohol], 15-45 drops,
to 4X a day. The dried leaves make a tasty simple tea.
*ACTEA RUBRA (A. arguta, Baneberry)
ROOT. Dry Root Tincture, [1:5, 80% alcohol] 10-20 drops to 3X a day.
ADIANTUM (Maidenhair Fern)
DRIED HERB. Standard Infusion, 1-3 fluid ounces; 8 ounces as hair rinse.
*AESCULUS CALIFORNICA (California Buckeye)
BARK and FRUIT. Same as Aesculus glabra.
*AESCULUS GLABRA (Ohio Buckeye)
BARK and FRUIT. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 5-15 drops.USE WITH CARE.
*AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM (Horse Chestnut)
BARK and FRUIT. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 3-10 drops. USE WITH CARE.
AGAR AGAR. Powdered or flaked refined mucilage from several seaweeds.
Infusion, 1/2 to 2 tablespoons in water or fruit juice.
AGAVE (Century Plant, Maguey, American or False Aloe, Lechuguillla)
Tincture [Fresh Leaf, 1:2, Dried Root, 1:5, 50% alcohol] 30-60 drops,
to 4X a day.
The fresh leaf can induce a rash in some folks; test on arm first.
AGRIMONIA (Agrimony)
HERB. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol, or
Fresh
Plant, 1:2], 1/4 to 1 teaspoon as needed
AGROPYRON REPENS (Triticum repens, Couchgrass)
RHIZOME/STEMS. Cold Infusion, 2-4 fl. oz. Tincture [ 1:5, 50% alcohol]
30-60 drops to 5X a day. Fluidextract [1:1, 50% alcohol] 10-30 drops to
5X a day
AILANTHUS ALTISSIMA (Tree of Heaven)
BARK, FRUIT. Cold Infusion, 1-2 ounces, to 5X a day.
ALCHEMILLA (Ladies Mantle)
WHOLE PLANT. Standard Infusion, as needed
ALETRIS FARINOSA (Star Grass. "True"(properly "False") Unicorn Root)
RHIZOME. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 30-60 drops to 3X a day. Cold
Infusion,
1-3 ounces.
ALLIUM SATIVUM (Garlic)
BULB. Fresh Juic!e, 1/4 to 1 teaspoon. Fresh Tincture [1:2] 15-40
drops.
ALNUS SERRULATA (Tag Alder)
BARK, fresh or recent only. Strong Decoction, 1/2 to 2 tablespoons.
Weak Decoction for external use.
*ALOE (Aloes Socrotine, etc.)
DRIED JUICE. Capsules, a single #0 or #00. Tincture [ 1:10, 50%
alcohol] 15-60 drops. Use with antispasmodic such as Acorus or
Angelica.
ALTHEA (Marshmallow or Hollyhock)
ROOT. Cold Infusion or Fresh Tincture [1:2] as needed
HERB. Cold Infusion as needed, or moistened for poultice.
AMARANTHUS (Pigweed, Alegria)
WHOLE PLANT. Standard Infusion as needed.
AMBROSIA (Ragweed, Bursage, Yerba del Sapo)
HERB. Standard Infusion, 1-2 ounces. Fresh Tincture [1:2] 20-40 drops,
both to 4X a day.
*AMYGDALIS PERSICA (Peach Tree)
FRESH TWIGS. Cold Infusion, 1-2 oz. Tinctu*re [1:2], 30-90 drops, both
ad lib.
ANAGALLIS (Scarlet Pimpernel)
HERB. Fresh Plant Tincture [1:2] 5-15 drops. Not for extended use.
ANAPHALIS MARGARITACEA (Pearly Everlasting)
FLOWERING HERB. Standard Infusion, as needed.Rubbed leaves mixed with
hot water for poultice.
*ANEMONE HIRSUTISSIMA (Pulsatilla ludoviciana, Pasque Flower)
FRESH PLANT. Tincture [1:2] 3-10 drops, to 4X a day. Use with care.
*ANEMONE TUBEROSA (Desert Anemone, Desert Pasque Flower)
Same as previous.
ANEMOPSIS (Yerba Mansa, Lizard Tail)
ROOT. Tincture [Fresh Root, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 60% alcohol] 20-60
drops to 5X a day. Cold Infusion, 2-4 ounces similarly.
HERB. Standard or Cold Infusion as needed.
ANGELICA
ROOT. Tincture [Fresh Root, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 65% alcohol) 30-60
drops, to 4X a day. Strong Decoction, 1-2 ounces similarly.
SEED: Tincture (as previous), 10-30 drops, or several seeds chewed.
*ANGELICA SINENSIS (Dong Qua'i, Tang Kwei)
CURED CHINESE OR KOREAN ROOT. Large slices, 1/16 to 1/8 a day, chewed
and swallowed.Tincture [1:5, 70% alcohol] 5-20 drops Capsules, #0, 1 to
3 a day.
ANISUM (Anise Seed)
SEED. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces. Spirit of Anise, 1/4 to 1/2
teaspoon, Oil of Anise, 1-5 drops, all as needed
ANTENNARIA (Cat's Paw, Pussy Toes, Mountain Everlasting)
WHOLE PLANT. Standard Infusion, 3-6 ounces to 4X a day.
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (Roman Chamomile)
FLOWERING HERB. Cold Infusion (bitter tonic), Standard Infusion
(diaphoretic), both 2-4 ounces.
APIUM (Celery)
SEED. Simple Infusion, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of seeds in cup of hot water.
APOCYNUM CANNABINUM (Dogbane, Canada Hemp)
ROOT. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 5-20 drops, to 3X a day. USE
CAREFULLY!
ARALIA HISPIDA or SPINOSA (Dwarf Elder, Hercules Club, Devil's Walkingstick)
ROOT or BARK. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 5-25 drops, to 3X a day.
ARALIA NUDICAULIS ("American Sarsaprilla")
ROOT. Cold Infusion 2-4 ounces. Tincture [1:5, 60% alc.] 15-30 drops,
both up to 3X a day.
ARALIA RACEMOSA [including A. californica] (Spikenard, California Spikenard)
ROOT.Tincture [Fresh Root,1:2, Recent Dry Root,1:5, 50% alcohol] 10-30
drops.
Strong Decoction or Cold Infusion, 2-4 ounces.
ARBUTUS (Madrone)
LEAVES. Same as Arctostaphylos spp.
ARCTIUM (Burdock)
ROOT Cold Infusion, 2-4 ounces. Fluidextract [1:1, 60% alcohol] 15-30
drops.
Tincture [Fresh Root, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 60% alcohol] 30-90 drops, all
3X a day.
SEED. Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol] 10-25 drops.
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS (Uva Ursi, Manzanita, Bearberry)
LEAVES. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 30-60 drops in 8 oz. of water, to
3X a day.
Standard Infusion 3-4 ounces to 3X a day. For sitz bath, 8-12 ounces
Standard Infusion in warm water; sit in it morning and evening.
ARGEMONE (Prickly Poppy, Cardo Santo)
HERB. Cold Infusion, 2-3 ounces, to 3X a day. For short duration of
use only.
ARISAEMA (Jack-in-the-Pulpit)
CORM. Tincture [Fresh Corm, slightly wilted, 1:2, 50% alcohol] 2-10
drops.
*ARISTOLOCHIA CALIFORNICA (California Snakeroot, Cal. Dutchman's Pipe
WHOLE PLANT. Fresh Plant Tincture [1:2] 5-20 drops to 3X a day.
*ARISTOLOCHIA SERPENTARIA (Virginia Snakeroot, Serpentaria)
ROOT and HERB. Tincture [Fresh Plant, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 70% alc.)
5-20 drops to 3X a day. For extended use, use only low doses, and
within a formula.
*ARISTOLOCHIA WATSONII (Indian Root, Raiz del Indio)
Same as previous, but safer for extended use, as is A. californica.
*ARNICA (A. montana, A. cordifolia, A. latiflora, etc.)
WHOLE PLANT. Fresh plant, flower or root tincture [1:2], dry flowers or
herb
tincture, [1:5, 50% alcohol] and dry root tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol].
EXTERNAL is diluted with one or two parts of water, applied as needed.
INTERNAL use 3-10 drops. TAKE INTERNALLY WITH CARE
*ARTEMISIA ABSINTHIUM (Wormwood)
HERB. Cold Infusion, 1-3 ounces.
*ARTEMISIA TRIDENTATA (Sagebrush)
HERB. Cold Infusion, 1-2 ounces.
*ARTEMISIA VULGARIS (Mugwort, California Mugwort)
HERB. Tincture [1:5, 50% alc.] 10-25 drops. Acetum Tincture [1:5, in
vinegar] as needed externally. Standard Infusion (drunk hot) for
diaphoretic, Cold Infusion as tonic.
ASAFETIDA (Ferula asafetida,Devil's Dung, Stinkasant)
GUM. Tincture [1:5, 85% alcohol] 5-20 drops.
ASARUM (Wild Ginger, Canada Snakeroot)
ROOT. Tincture [Fresh Root 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 60% alcohol] 20-50
drops in hot water. HERB. Standard Infusion or simple tea as needed.
*ASCLEPIAS ASPERULA (Inmortal, Antelope Horns, Spider Milkweed)
ROOT. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 5-30 drops, Capsules, #00, 1-2, to
3X a day.
*ASCLEPIAS CORNUTA (Common Milkweed)
ROOT. Same as above.
*ASCLEPIAS INCARNATA (Swamp Milkweed)
ROOT. Same as above.
*ASCLEPIAS SUBULATA (Desert Milkweed)
ROOT. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 10-20 drops in hot water, to 3X a
day.
*ASCLEPIAS TUBEROSA (Pleurisy Root)
ROOT. Cold Infusion, 2-4 ounces. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 30-90
drops. Capsules, #00, 1-3, all to 3X a day.
ASPARAGUS OFFICINALE
ROOT.Tincture [Fresh, 1:2, Dry, 1:5, 50% alcohol],30-60 drops in
water,3X a day.
*ASPIDIUM (Dryopteris filix-mas, Male Fern)
OLEORESIN,ROOT.Oleoresin in capsules, 2 grams; powdered root in capsules
10-15 grams. Prepare with epsom salt purgative in the evening, take
capsules in morning, have a light lunch, and another purgative in
evening. WARNING: Consume no oils, fats or alcohol the day the capsules
are taken, and the light lunch should conLtain NO fatty foods.
USE WITH CARE.
ASPIDOSPERMA (Quebracho Bark)
BARK. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 15-30 drops, to 3X a day.
ASTRAGALUS MEMBRANACEUS (Huang-Chi)
SLICED ROOT. Cold Infusion, 2-3 ounces to 3X a day. Fluidextract [1:1,
55% alcohol] 10-15 drops to 3X a day. Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol]
30-60 drops, 4X a day.
AVENA (A. sativa, A. fatua, Oats, Wild Oats.)
UNRIPE FRESH SEED, w/"Milky" center. Fresh Tincture [1:2], 10-20
drops,
to 4X a day. STRAW (dry stems). Standard Infusion, 4-8 ounces.
BALSAM OF PERU (Myroxylum pereirae, Peruvian Balsam)
RESIN (Dark Brown, syrupy).EXTERNAL: Mix one part balsam with two parts
of lanolin or lard. INTERNAL: 5-10 drops in capsule, taken with a
little food.
BALSAM OF TOLU. (Myroxylum toluiferum)
RESIN. (Light Brown, syrupy, aromatic).TINCTURE: One part resin in
five of ethanol; take in 15-30 drop doses or add to boiling water for
steam inhalation.
BALSAMORHIZA (Balsam Root)
ROOT. Tincture [Fresh Root, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 65% alcohol], 20-50
drops in
hot.water, to 4X a day. LEAVES. Powdered, with water as poultice.
BAPTISIA (Wild Indigo Root)
ROOT. Tincture [1:5, 65% alcohol], WHOLE PLANT. Fresh Tincture [1:2],
both taken 10-25 drops, to 3X a day.
USE WITH CARE; better long term in formulas
BAROSMA (Agothasma, Buchu)
LEAVES. Cold Infusion (rewarmed) 1-3 ounces. Tincture [1:5, 80%
alcohol], 30-60 drops in water. Both forms to 4X a day.
BERBERIS VULGARIS (Common Barberry)
ROOT. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 10-60 drops. Cold Infusion, 1-3
ounces. Capsules, #00, 1-3. All to 3X a day. See MAHONIA (Oregon
Grape) as well.
BETULA (Birch)
BARK. Strong Decoction, 1-2 ounces, to 4X a day. External wash.
LEAVES. Standard Infusion as bath or wash, as needed.
BIDENS (Tickseed, Spanish Needles, Te de Coral)
HERB. Cold or Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces.Tincture [Fresh,1:2, Dry,
1:5, 50% alcohol] 45-90 drops.
BRICKELLIA (Prodigiosa, Hamula)
HERB Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces, to 2X a day. Tincture [1:5, 50%
alcohol], 30-60 drops to 3X a day. Use the infusion for Type II
diabetes, tincture as tonic.
*BRYONIA (Bryony)
ROOT. Tincture [Fresh Root, 1:2, recent Dry Root, 1:5, 50% alcohol],
2-10 drops to 3X a day. USE WITH CARE; better in small, frequent doses.
BURSERA MICROPHYLLA (Elephant Tree, Torote)
GUM. Tincture [1:5, 80% alcohol], 5-20 drops, and diluted for mouth
wash. TWIGS/LEAVES. Fresh plant tincture [1:2], 10-30 drops.
*CACALIA DECOMPOSITA (Odontotrichum decompositum, Maturin, Maturique)
ROOT. Tincture [Fresh Root 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 70% alcohol), 15-30
drops. Usually for acute hyperglycemic episodes; I wouldn't advise
extended use.
CAFFEA ARABICA (Coffee)
ROASTED BEANS. Black, freshly brewed or cold infusion, 4-12 ounces.
CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (European Marigold)
FLOWERS. Tincture [Fresh Flowers, 1:2, Dry Flowers, 1:5, 70% alcohol]
5-30 drops, to 4X a day. Dilute with several parts of water for topical
use.
CAMPSIS RADICANS (Trumpet Creeper)
HERB. Cold or Standard Infusion as needed externally, 1-3 ounces
internally.
CANNABIS SATIVA (Marijuana, Hemp)
FLOWERING TOPS.Tincture [Fresh Herb, 1:2, Dry Herb, 1:5, 95% alcohol]
5-30 drops. Smokers need higher dose. ILLEGAL TO POSSESS AT PRESENT.
*CAPSELLA BURSA-PASTORIS (Shepherd's Purse)
WHOLE PLANT. Tincture (Fresh Plant, 1:2, recent Dry Plant, 1:5, 50%
alcohol] 20-60 drops.
CAPSICUM (Cayenne, African Bird Peppers)
FRUIT. Tincture [1:5, 95% alcohol] 5-15 drops. Capsules, #0, 1-2
CARDAMOMUM (Cardamom Seeds)
SEEDS. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 5-10 drops...or chew a couple seeds,
already.
CARTHAMUS TINCTORIA (Safflower, American, Mexican or Bastard "Saffron")
FLOWERS. Standard Infusion 4-8 ounces.
CARUM (Caraway Seed)
SEED. Spirit of Caraway (1 part essential oil, 10 parts ethanol) 10-20
drops in water, or some chewed seeds or simple tea for indigestion.
CARYOPHYLLUS (Cloves)
UNRIPE BUDS. Essential Oil: 1:4 drops in capsule, taken with food. A
piece of oil-moistened cotton on or in a tooth, avoiding gums if
possible.
*CASSIA MARILANDICA (American Senna)
LEAVES. Standard Infusion, 3/4 Senna,1/4 Coriander Seed (antispasmodic),
4-8 ounces. Take in evening for morning effect.
CASTANEA (Chestnut)
LEAVES. Standard Infusion, 1-4 ounces.
CASTELA EMORYI (Holacantha emoryi, Chaparro Amargosa)
"HERB". Tincture [Fresh Plant, 1:2, Dry Plant, 1:5, 50% alcohol] 20-50
drops (as anti-microbial), 5-10 drops (as bitter tonic).
*CAULOPHYLLUM (Blue Cohosh)
RHIZOME/ROOT. Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol] 5-20 drops, usually in formula
context.
CEANOTHUS (Red Root, New Jersey Tea)
ROOT.Cold Infusion, 2-4 ounces. Tincture [Fresh Root, 1:2, Dry Root,
1:5, 50% alcohol] 30-90 drops, to 4X a day.
CENTAURIUM (Erythraea, Centaury)
WHOLE PLANT.Fresh Plant Tincture [1:2] 10-20 drops before meals.Cold In-
fusion 1-2 ounces, also before meals.
CENTELLA ASIATICA (Hydrocotyle asiatica, Gotu Kola, Brahmi)
HERB. Fresh Plant Tincture [1:2], 15-30 drops to 3X a day. Standard
Infusion, 1-2 ounces. Dry Herb Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 20-40 drops,
to 4X a day.
CEPHALANTHUS (Button Bush)
BARK and TWIGS. Tincture [Fresh Plant, 1:2, Dry Plant, 1:5, 50%
alcohol] 10-30 drops, to 3X a day. Best for short term use.
CERCOCARPUS (Mountain Mahogany, Ponil)
TWIGS and STEMS. Strong Decoction, 2-3 ounces to 3X a day.
CEREUS GRANDIFLORUS (Selenicereus, Peniocereus, Night-Blooming Cereus)
FRESH STEMS. Fresh Tincture [1:2], 5-15 drops (Selenicereus spp.);
10-25 drops, (Peniocereus greggii). Either one to 4X a day.
CHAMAELIRIUM (Helonias, Unicorn Root )
RHIZOME and ROOT. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 10-40 drops. Best in
lower doses in a formula context.
CHELIDONIUM (Greater Celandine)
WHOLE PLANT. Fresh Plant Tincture, [1:2] 10-25 drops. Alone, for
short term use; safe for extended use as a low dose formula constituent.
CHELONE (Balmony, Turtlehead)
HERB. Tincture [fresh plant, 1:2], 10-20 drops to 3X a day. Cold
Infusion, 1-3 ounces, to 3X a day. Dry Plant Tincture [ 1:5, 50%
alcohol], 30-60 drops, to 4X a day.
*CHENOPODIUM (Epazote, Wormseed)
SEEDS. As Vermifuge: take laxative in evening, fa8st twelve hours the
following day, take 2 grams of seeds [3 or 4 #00 capsules] with a
soothing tea, such as Althea or Ulmus, wait 2 hours, follow with a full
dose of Castor Oil.
HERB: As Emmenagogue: Standard Infusion, 2-3 ounces. USE BOTH SEEDS
and HERB WITH CARE. The herb, used to spice beans, is perfectly safe.
CHILOPSIS LINEARIS (Desert Willow, Mimbre)
BARK and TWIGS. Strong Decoction or Cold Infusion, 3-6 ounces to 3X
a day,
WHOLE PLANT. The powder for topical application.
CHIMAPHILA (Pipsissewa, Prince's Pine)
HERB. Tincture [Fresh Plant, 1:2, Dry plant, 1:5, 50% alcohol), 20-50
drops, to 4X a day. Standard Infusion 4-8 ounces.
CHIONANTHUS (Fringetree)
BARK. Cold Infusion, 2-4 ounces. Tincture [Fresh Bark, 1:2, Dry Bark,
1:5, 65% alcohol] 30-60 drops. LEAF. Cold Infusion, 2-4 ounces.
CHOROGALUM (Amole Lily)
FRESH BULB. Grate 2-4 tablespoons in cheesecloth, rub into a froth in
a cup, of water, and wash or shampoo.
CHLOROPHYLLIN (Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin, Chlorophyl "JJ")
1 scant teaspoon in a gallon of water, 2-6 ounces to 3X a day. WARNING:
this will color feces a festive green.
CHRYSANTHEMUM PARTHENIUM (Tanacetum , Pyrethrum, Feverfew)
HERB. Cold Infusion 2-4 ounces. Tincture [Fresh plant, 1:2, Dry herb,
1:5, 50% alcohol] 30-60 drops, to 4X a day.
CICHORIUM (Chicory)
ROOT. Strong Decoction, 3-6 ounces, up to 4X a day.
*CIMICIFUGA RACEMOSA (Macrotys, Black Cohosh)
RHIZOME&ROOT. Tincture [Fresh Root, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 80% alcohol],
10-25 drops. Capsules, #00, 1-2, both to 3X a day.
*CINCHONA (Peruvian Bark, Quinine Bark)
BARK. Cold Infusion, 2-3 ounces, to 3X a day. USE WITH CARE.
CINERARIA (Senecio cineraria, Dusty Miller)
Sterile Juice, as a pharmaceutical preparation, either from a
homeopathic supplier or as a prescription preparation from Walker
Pharmacals, St. Louis, MO.
CINNAMOMUM (Cinnamon, Canela)
BARK. Standard Infusion 2-4 ounces. Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol, 5%
glycerin] 20-50 drops, both to 4X a day. ESSENTIAL OIL. 2-5 drops in
capsule.
CISTUS (Helianthemum, Rock Rose)
FLOWERING HERB. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] diluted for topical use
with two to four parts of water.
CLEMATIS (Virgin's Bower)
RECENT HERB. Standard Infusion, 2-6 ounces, to 2X a day. Tincture
[1:5, 50% alcohol] 10-40 drops, to 3X a day.
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 drops in hot water, both to 3X a day.
COLA NITIDA (Kola Nut)
SEED. Strong Decoction, 2-6 ounces, to 4X a day.
COLLINSONIA (Stone Root, Horse Balm)
ROOT and HERB. Tincture [Fresh Plant, 1:2] 20-40 drops to 3X a day.
Tincture [Dry Root, 1:5, 60% alcohol] 45-60 drops to 4X a day
(inferior).
COMMIPHORA (Myrrh Gum)
RESIN. Tincture [ 1:5, 95% alcohol] 5-20 drops. Capsules, #0, 1-2,
both to 3X a day. Topically, dilute tincture with water as needed.
CONDALIA (Lotebush, Tecomblate)
ROOT AND BARK. Strong Decoction, 2-4 ounces to 4X a day, as needed
when used topically
*CONVALLARIA (Lily of the Valley)
ROOT. Tincture [Fresh Root, 1:2, recent Dry Root, 1:5, 65% alcohol]
5-20 drops. USE WITH CARE.
COPAIFERA (Copaiba)
ESSENTIAL OIL. 5-10 drops in capsule, taken with food. Topically,
dilute with three parts of ethanol before applying.
COPTIS (Gold Thread)
ROOT and HERB. Tincture [Fresh plant, 1:2, Dry root, 1:5, 50% alcohol]
30-60 drops, to 3X a day. Topically as needed, either diluted, or
Strong Decoction.
CORALLORHIZA (Coral Root, Crawley)
ROOT. Tincture [Fresh Root, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 60% alcohol] 30-90
drops in hot water. Cold Infusion 3-6 ounces, reheated.
CORIANDRUM (Coriander, Cilantro)
SEED. Tincture [1:5, 65% alcohol] 10-20 drops. Seeds chewed as needed.
CORNUS (Dogwood, Red Osier, Bunchberry)
ROOT, STEM, BARK. Cold or Standard Infusion, 3-6 ounces, to 3X a day.
*CORYDALIS AUREUS (Golden Smoke)
HERB. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 10-40 drops; small, frequent doses
are best.
*CORYNANTHE (Pausinystalia Johimbe, Yohimbe)
BARK. Tincture [1:5, 65% alcohol] 5-30 drops. USE WITH CARE.
CRATAEGUS (Hawthorn)
BERRIES, FLOWERING BRANCHES. Tincture [Fresh Plant, 1:2, Dry Berries,
1:5, 60% alcohol] 10-30 drops, to 3X a day. Cold Infusion (berries)
1-2 ounces, to 2X a day.
*CROCUS (True Saffron)
STIGMAS. Tincture [1:5, 95% alcohol] 5-20 drops.
CUBEBA (Piper cubeba, Cubeb Berries)
UNRIPE FRUIT. Tincture [1:5, 80% alcohol] 10-30 drops. Capsules, #00,
1-3. To 3X a day, for up to a week.
CUPRESSUS (Cypress)
GREEN FOLIAGE. EXTERNAL: Tincture [Fresh Herb, 1:2] straight, or diluted
with two parts water. INTERNAL: Standard Infusion [lightly roasted
twigs], 2-4 ounces.
CURCUMA (Turmeric)
ROOT. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol], 10-30 drops. 1 teaspoon of powder
suspended in water. Colors mouth a disturbing yellow.
*CUSCUTA (Dodder)
HERB. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces, for short duration use.
CYMOPTERUS FENDLERI (Chimaja)
HERB. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces. SEEDS chewed as needed.
CYNARA (Artichoke)
HERB IN FLOWER. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces. Tincture [1:5, 50%
alcohol] 30-90 drops, either to 3X a day.
CYNOGLOSSUM OFFICINALIS (Hound's Tongue)
HERB (in summer) ROOT (in fall). Standard Infusion,1-3 ounces, to
3X a day. For short term use; may irritate liver if used excessively.
CYPRIPEDIUM (Lady Slipper Orchid)
ROOT. Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol] 20-90 drops, to 3X a day. PLANT IS
RARE IN MOST AREAS (and things are not getting any better). Use other
medicines whenever possible, such as Epipactis or Valeriana.
*DATURA (Jimson Weed, Stramonium, Thorn Apple)
LEAVES. Tincture [1:10, 60% alcohol] 3-10 drops to 3X a day. Leaf
w/Tussilago and smoked. DANGEROUS IN MODERATE DOSES.
*DAUCUS CAROTA (Carrot, Wild Carrot)
SEED. Standard Infusion, 2-6 ounces. Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol]
20-60 drops, both to 2X a day.
DELPHINIUM (Larkspur, Delphinium, Stavesacre)
RIPE SEEDS. Tincture [1:2, 95% alcohol], diluted in two or three parts
of water for topical use.
DICENTRA CANADENSIS (Turkey Corn)
CORM. Cold Infusion 1-4 ounces, to 3X a day. Best used in formulas.
DICENTRA FORMOSA (Bleeding Heart)
ROOT. Fresh Root Tincture [1:2], 10-20 drops or applied topically.
Dry Root Tincture, [1:5, 50% alcohol] 15-30 drops. HERB. Tincture
[1:5, 50% alcohol, 25-50 drops, all to 3X a day.
DIOSCOREA VILLOSA (Wild Yam)
ROOT. Tincture [Fresh ROOT, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 60% alcohol) 30-100
drops, to 4X a day. Fluidextract [1:1, 55% alcohol] 10-25 drops.
Cold Infusion, 2-4 ounces to 4X a day.
DIPSACUS (Teasel)
HERB. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces to 4X a day.
DRACONTIUM (Symplocarpus, Skunk Cabbage)
RHIZOME AND ROOT. Tincture [Fresh Root 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 50% alcohol],
20-60 drops.
DROSERA (Sundew)
HERB. Tincture [Fresh Plant, 1:2], 5-15 drops to 4X a day.
ECHINACEA ANGUSTIFOLIA ,E.PALLIDA (Kansas Snakeroot, Purple Coneflower)
ROOT & FLOWERS. Tincture [Fresh Plant 1:2, Dry Plant, 1:5, 70% alcohol],
30-100 drops as needed. Cold Infusion 2-6 ounces, all to 5X a day.
Fluidextract [1:1, 65% alcohol] 10-30 drops.
ECHINACEA PURPUREA (Missouri Snakeroot, Purple Coneflower)
ROOT and FLOWERS. Fresh Plant Tincture [1:2] 30-100 drops. Dry Plant
Tincture 1-2 teaspoons to 5X a day.
ELEUTHEROCOCCUS (Acanthopanax, Siberian Ginseng)
ROOT. Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol] 20-60 drops. Cold Infusion, 2-4
ounces, both to 3X a day.
ENCELIA FARINOSA (Incienso, Brittlebush
LEAVES AND STEMS. Strong Decoction, 2-3 ounces, to 3X a day.
EPHEDRA VIRIDIS (Mormon Tea, American Ephedra, Canutillo)
HERB. Standard Infusion, as needed.
EPHEDRA VULGARIS (Ma Huang, Chinese Ephedra)
HERB. Standard Infusion, 1-4 ounces, to 2X a day. Unlike the previous,
this type contains the alkaloid Ephedrine and should be used in
moderation.
EPIGEA (Trailing Arbutus)
LEAVES. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces to 4X a day.
EPIPACTIS GIGANTEA (Stream Orchid, "Helleborine")
WHOLE PLANT. Tincture [Fresh Plant, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 60% alcohol]
30-90 drops. An equivalent to the far rarer Cypripedium.
EPILOBIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM (Fireweed, Giant Willow-Herb)
HERB IN FLOWER. Standard Infusion as needed.
EQUISETUM ARVENSE (Horsetail)
HERB. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces, topically as hair rinse. Use only
herbs gathered upstream...inorganic fertilizer runoff alters the
chemistry.
EQUISETUM HYEMALE (Scouring Rush)
HERB. Standard Infusion for external use.]
ERECHTITES (Fireweed)
ESSENTIAL OIL. 5-10 drops in capsule, to 3X a day.
EREMOCARPUS (Turkey Mullein)
HERB. Standard Infusion, 1-3 ounces, or 8 ounces in bathwater.
ERIGERON CANADENSE (Conyza canadensis, Canadian Fleabane)
RECENT FLOWERING HERB. Standard Infusion 2-4 ounces, to 4X a day.
ERIODICTYON (Yerba Santa)
LEAVES (from current year's growth). Tincture [Fresh Herb, 1:2, Dry Herb, 1:5,
75% alcohol] 20-30 drops, to 5X a day. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces
as needed.
ERIOGONUM (Buckwheat Bush)
FLOWERING TOPS. Standard Infusion, 2-8 ounces.
ERODIUM (Storksbill, Alfilerillo)
HERB. Standard Infusion as needed.
ERYNGIUM YUCCAFOLIUM (Eryngo, Rattlesnake Master, Button Snakeroot)
WHOLE PLANT. Fresh Plant Tincture, 1:2, 15-30 drops in warm water.
ROOT. Weak Decoction, 4-8 ounces. Dry Root Tincture, [1:5, 60%
alcohol], 20-40 drops, in cup of water. All forms to 4X a day.
ESCHSCHOLTZIA CALIFORNICA (California Poppy)
FLOWERING PLANT. Fresh Plant Tincture, [1:2] 15-25 drops, to 3X a day.
Dry herb, Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces.
EUCALYPTUS
LEAVES.Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces, to 4X a day. ESSENTIAL OIL,1-5
drops in capsule.
*EUONYMUS (Wahoo, Burning Bush)
BARK. Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol] 10-30 drops. Cold Infusion, 1-2
ounces, both to 2X a day. Avoid prolonged use; Euonymus can irritate
the biliary functions.
EUPATORIUM PERFOLIATUM (Boneset)
FLOWERING HERB. Fresh Plant Tincture [1:2], 20-40 drops in hot water.
Dry herb, Cold Infusion (tonic), Standard Infusion (diaphoretic), 2-6
ounces, to 3X a day.
EUPATORIUM PURPUREUM (Gravel Root, Queen of the Meadow)
ROOT. Strong Decoction, 2-4 ounces, to 4X a day. Tincture [Fresh Root,
1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 60% alcohol] 30-90 drops in cup of warm water.
EUPHRASIA (Eyebright)
HERB. Strong Decoction, 2-4 ounces. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 30-90
drops, both to 4X a day.
FOENICULUM (Fennel Seed)
SEED. Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol] 30-60 drops in warm water as needed.
Standard Infusion as needed.
*FOUQUIERIA SPLENDENS (Ocotillo)
FRESH BARK. Tincture, [1:2] 10-30 drops, to 4X a day.
FRAGARIA (Strawberry)
HERB. Standard Infusion as needed.
*FRANGULA (Rhamnus frangula, Buckthorn)
Capsules, #00, 1-3, taken with warm water at night.
FREMONTIA CALIFORNICA (Fremontodendron, California Slippery Elm)
BARK AND LEAVES. Cold or Standard Infusion as needed.
FRAXINUS (Ash)
BARK. Cold or Standard infusion 2-4 ounces to 3X a day.
FUCUS (Bladderwrack, seawrack)
WHOLE PLANT.Cold Infusion, 2-4 ounces. Capsules, #00, 1-2, both to 2X a
day.
*GALEGA (Goat's Rue)
DRIED HERB. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces.
GALIUM APARINE (Cleavers, Bedstraw)
WHOLE PLANT. Cold or Standard Infusion, as needed. Fresh Plant Tincture
[1:2] 1-2 teaspoons. Fresh plant juice, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon, all to 4X a
day.
GARRYA (Silk Tassel, Cuauchichic, Quinine Bush)
LEAF. Tincture [Fresh leaf, 1:2, Dry Leaf, 1:5, 50% alcohol] 45-60
drops to 5X a day. ROOT BARK [Tincture, 1:5, 50% alcohol] 10-20 drops to
5X a day,
Leaf, Cold Infusion, 2-3 ounces, to 4X a day. Use moderately.
GAULTHERIA (Wintergreen)
ESSENTIAL OIL, INTERNALLY: 2-5 drops in capsule. EXTERNALLY, diluted
with four parts vegetable oil for liniment. RECENT HERB. Standard
Infusionin frequent 2-4 ounce doses.
*GELSEMIUM (Yellow Jasmine)
ROOT. Tincture [Fresh Root 1:2, Dry Root, 1:10, 65% alcohol] 2-10
drops.
DANGEROUS IN LARGER DOSES
GENTIANA (Gentian)
ROOT. Tincture [Fresh Root 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 50% alcohol] 5-20 drops
before each meal.
GERANIUM (Cranesbill, Alum Root)
ROOT. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol, 10% glycerin] in 1/2 to 1 teaspoon
doses. Strong Decoction, 1-4 ounces, both to 4X a day.
GEUM (Avens)
WHOLE PLANT IN FLOWER. Standard Infusion, as needed.
GINKGO BILOBA (Maidenhair Tree)
LEAVES.Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces. Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol] 30-60
drops to 3X a day.
*GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (Licorice)
ROOT. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 3-60 drops. Strong Decoction, 1-3
ounces, either to 3X a day. Can occasion sodium retention.
*GLYCYRRHIZA LEPIDOTA (American Licorice)
ROOT. Strong Decoction, 1-3 ounces, to 3X a day. Topically, the
decoction as an antimicrobial.
GNAPHALIUM (Cudweed, Everlasting)
FLOWERING HERB. Standard Infusion, 3-6 ounces to 3X a day.
Topically, as needed.
*GOSSYPIUM (Cotton)
ROOT BARK.Fresh Bark Tincture, [1:2],30-60 drops,to 3X a day.Recent Dry
Bark Tincture, [1:5, 50% alcohol] 1-2 teaspoons, to 4X a day.
GRANATUM (Punica granatum, Pomegranate)
ROOT BARK. Cold Infusion, 1-3 ounces, to 3X a day. For tapeworms,
alkaloid or prescription treatment is the only rational approach.
The bark will shrink membranes and inhibits tapeworms, but does NOT
kill them.
GRINDELIA (Gumweed, Yerba del Buey)
FLOWERING TOPS. Tincture (Fresh Herb, 1:2, Dry Herb, 1:5, 70% alcohol],
15-40 drops to 5X a day.
GUAIACUM ANGUSTIFOLIA (Porlieri, Guayacan)
BARK AND WOOD. Fresh Tincture [1:2] 10-25 drops in water, frequently. As
a gargle, one part tincture in four parts hot water.
GUAIACUM OFFICINALE (Lignum Vitae, Guaiac Wood)
BARK/WOOD. Tincture [1:5, 95% alcohol] 5-15 drops in water, frequently.
As a gargle, the same as above.
GUTIERREZIA (Escoba de la Vibora)
FLOWERING HERB. Standard Infusion, 8-12 ounces in bathwater.
HAEMATOXYLON (Logwood, Brazil)
HEARTWOOD. Cold Infusion, 2-6 ounces.
HAMAMELIS (Witch Hazel)
TWIGS AND LEAVES. Tincture [Fresh Herb, 1:2] 10-60 drops as needed, and
diluted for topical use. BARK. As Standard Decoction topically.
HARPAGOPHYTUM PROCUMBENS (Devil's Claw)
TUBERS. Capsules, #0, 2-4 in evenings. Cold Infusion 4-6 ounces
similarly. Strong Tincture [1:2, 60% alcohol], 1/2 to 1 teaspoons.
Some recommend that two weeks on and two weeks off is the best approach
to Devil's Claw. I have found a month of continuous use is the best
way to begin.
*HEDEOMA (American Pennyroyal, Poleo Chino)
HERB.Tincture [Fresh Plant,1:2, Dry Plant (recent) 1:5,50% alcohol]
20-60 drops drops in hot water. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces, to 5X a
day. ESSENTIAL OIL. diluted with vegetable oil or grain alcohol as an
insect repellent.
HELENIUM HOOPESII (Dugaldia, Yerba del Lobo, Orange Sneezeweed)
WHOLE PLANT. Tincture [Fresh plant, 1:2, Dry Plant, 1:5, 60% alcohol]
as a counterirritant liniment.
HELIANTHEMUM (Cistus, Rock Rose, Frostwort)
FLOWERING TOPS. Tincture [Fresh Plant 1:2, Dry Plant, 1:5, 60% alcohol],
30- 90 drops. Cold Infusion as gargle, douche, topical poultice.
HELIOPSIS LONGIPES (Raiz del Oro, Chilcuan)
ROOT. Root chewed for gingivitis and periodontal disease. Chronic
overuse can cause intestinal irritatio
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Date: Fri, 13 May 94 00:30:18 MDT
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HEPATICA (Anemone hepatica, Liverwort)
HERB. Standard Infusion, as needed.
HERACLEUM (Cow Parsnip, Yerba del Oso)
ROOT. Fresh Root Tincture [1:2] applied topically as nerve irritant/
stimulant.
SEED. Fresh Seed Tincture [1:2] applied topically to teeth/gums as
anesthetic and antimicrobial
HETEROTHECA (Camphor Weed, Mexican Arnica)
FLOWERING HERB. Tincture [Fresh Herb 1:2, Dry Herb, 1:5, 60% alcohol)
as liniment, topically as antifungal. Standard Infusion as topical
application, or 2-4 ounces to 3X a day.
HEUCHERA (American Alum Root)
ROOT & LEAF.Tincture [Fresh Whole Plant, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 50% alc.,
10% glycerin] 30-90 drops. Cold Infusion (root, leaves, or both) 1-3
ounces to 4X a day, or 4 ounces in 8 ounces warm water for douche or
enema.
HUMULUS (Hops)
STROBILE. Tincture [Fresh strobiles, 1:2, Dry strobiles 1:5, 65%
alcohol] 30-90 drops. Cold Infusion 2-4 ounces, Standard Infusion 3-6
ounces, to 3X a day.
HERB. Cold or Standard Infusion for topical use, powder for poultice.
HYDRANGEA (Seven Barks)
ROOT. Cold Infusion or Strong Decoction, 3-6 ounces, frequently.
Tincture, [Fresh Root, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 50% alcohol] 1/2 to 1
teaspoon in water, up to 4X a day.
*HYDRASTIS (Golden Seal)
ROOT and LEAF. Fresh Plant Tincture [1:2], 15-30 drops. Dry Root
Tincture, [1:5, 70% alcohol] 20-50 drops. Dry Herb Tincture [1:5, 60%
alcohol] 30-75 drops all the above to 4X a day. Dry Root capsules #00,
2-4, to 3X a day. Standard Infusion of leaf 1-3 ounces, to 4X a day.
The root is only partially soluble in water and should not be wasted
in tea; this old friend is disappearing in the wild.
*HYOCYAMUS NIGER (Henbane)
FLOWERING TOP. Tincture {Fresh Herb, 1:2, Dry Herb, 1:5, 50%
alcohol] 3-10
drops to 3X a day. USE WITH CARE. Standard Infusion topically for pain.
HYPERICUM (St. Johns Wort)
FLOWERING TOPS. Tincture [Fresh Plant, 1:2] 20-30 drops to 3X a day. The
dry plant is far less active, but a Standard Infusion can be taken, 3-6
ounces.
HYPTIS (Desert Lavender)
FLOWERING HERB. Standard Infusion, 2-6 ounces as needed.
HYSSOPUS (Hyssop)
FLOWERING HERB. Cold Infusion, 2-3 ounces, or topically for bruises.
ILLICIUM (Star Anise)
SEEDS. Same as Cardamom. For a tea, Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces,
ad lib.
IMPATIENS (Jewel Weed, Touch-Me-Not)
FRESH PLANT. Fresh juice for topical use, Fresh Plant Tincture [1:2],
both as needed.
INULA (Elecampane)
ROOT. Tincture [Fresh root, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 60% alcohol], 10-30
drops to 4X a day. Strong Decoction 2-6 ounces, to 3X a day.
*IRIS VERSICOLOR, I. MISSOURIENSIS (Blue Flag)
RHIZOME. Tincture [1:5, 80% alcohol], 5-20 drops to 3X a day.
USE WITH CARE.
JATEORHIZA PALMATA (Columbo, Calumba)
ROOT. Tincture [1:5, 65% alcohol], 20-30 drops before meals. Cold
Infusion, 1-2 ounces.
JATROPHA CINERIA (J. cardiaca, Sangre de Drago, Limberbush)
ROOT. Strong Decoction or Cold Infusion, 2-4 ounces, topically applied,
or as a mouthwash.
JEFFERSONIA (Twin Leaf, Rheumatism Root)
RHIZOME. Cold Infusion, 2-6 ounces, to 3X a day.
JUGLANS CINERIA (Butternut Bark)
BARK. Weak Decoction, 2-4 ounces, to 3X a day.
JUGLANS MAJOR (Black Walnut)
LEAVES. Tincture [Fresh Plant, 1:2, Dry Plant, 1:5, 50% alcohol],
30-90 drops to 3X a day. Standard Infusion 2-4 ounces.
JUNIPERUS (Juniper)
BERRIES. Tincture [1:5, 75% alcohol], 20-40 drops. Standard Infusion,
2-3 oz., to 3X a day. LEAVES: Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces, or boiled
for inhalation. For short term use; may irritate the kidneys eventually.
*KALMIA (Mountain Laurel)
LEAVES. Fresh Plant Tincture [1:2], 3-10 drops. Dry Plant Tincture
[1:5, 50% alcohol] 5-20 drops, both to 4X a day. USE WITH CARE.
KINO (Pterocarpus, Gum Kino)
GUM. Tincture [1:5, 65% alcohol, 15% glycerin],30 50 drops in water as
needed.
KRAMERIA (Rhatany)
WHOLE PLANT. Tincture [Fresh Plant, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 50% alcohol,
10% glycerin], 20-50 drops. Strong Decoction, 1-3 ounces, or used
topically.
LACTUCA (Wild Lettuce)
HERB. Standard Inf usion as needed. LATEX (Lactucarium), Tincture
[1:2, 95% alcohol], 1/2 to 1 teaspoon.
LARREA (Chaparral, Gobernadora, Creosote Bush)
LEAFING BRANCHES. Tincture [1:5, 75% alcohol], 20-60 drops. Capsules,
#00, 2-4 a day. Strong Decoction for topical use.
LAVANDULA (Lavender)
FLOWERS. Standard Infusion, 2-3 ounces to 4X a day. ESSENTIAL OIL. 5-10
drops in capsule, with food.
LEDUM (Labrador Tea)
LEAVES. Standard Infusion for tea. Fresh Leaf Tincture [1:2] is diluted
for topical use.
*LEONURUS CARDIACA (Motherwort)
FLOWERING HERB. Tincture [Fresh Plant 1:2, Recent Dry Plant, 1:5, 60%
alc.] 30-60 drops, to 4X a day. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces.
LEPTANDRA (Veronicastrum, Culver's Root)
ROOT. Tincture [1:5, 65% alcohol], 10-30 drops,to 3X a day. An herb
better used in formulas than by itself. USE WITH CARE.
LEUCANTHEMUM (Chrysanthemum leucanthemum, Oxe-Eye Daisy)
FLOWERING HERB. Standard Infusion, 4-8 ounces to 4X a day.
LEUCOPHYLLUM (Cenizo, Purple Sage, Texas Ranger)
FLOWERING HERB. Standard Infusion, 2-6 ounces
LIATRIS (Button Snakeroot, Cachana, Gayfeather)
ROOT. Strong Decoction, 2-4 ounces frequently.
LIGUSTICUM PORTERI (Osha, Chuchupate, Mountain Lovage)
ROOT. Tincture [Fresh Root, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 70% alcohol], 20-60
drops up to 5X a day. Cold Infusion, 2-6 ounces, as needed.
LIGUSTRUM (Privet)
BARK AND LEAVES. Strong Decoction, as needed.
*LILIUM TIGRINUM (Tiger Lily)
WHOLE BLOOMING PLANT. Tincture [Fresh plant, 1:2], 5-20 drops, up to 3X
a day. USE IN MODERATION.
LINARIA (Toadflax, Butter-and-Eggs)
FLOWERING HERB. Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol], 20-40 drops. Standard Infu-
sion, 2-4 ounces. Capsules, #00, 1-2, all to 3X a day. For short term
use in full doses, long term use in low dosage formula format.
LINUM (Flaxseed)
SEEDS. Whole seeds, 1-2 teaspoons in cup of warm water, Ground seeds
for a poultice. Only use whole seeds internally; grinding results in
changes to the oils, creating irritating lipids.
LIQUIDAMBER (Sweet Gum Tree)
BALSAM. Tincture [1:5, 95% alcohol], 10-30 drops as needed. Strong
Decoction of Bark is serviceable as well.
LOBELIA CARDINALIS (Cardinal Flower)
WHOLE PLANT. Fresh Plant Tincture [1:2], 10-40 drops up to 5X a day.
LOBELIA INFLATA (Lobelia, Indian Tobacco)
FLOWERING PLANT. Fresh Plant Tincture [1:4] 5-20 drops up to 4X a day.
Dry Plant Tincture (inferior) is best as an Acetum Tincture [Dry Herb
1:5 in vinegar] 10-20 drops, or used for local application.
SEED. Tincture [1:5, 65% alcohol), 3-10 drops.
LOMATIUM DISSECTUM (Leptotaenia, Biscuit Root)
ROOT. Tincture [Fresh Root, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 70% alcohol], 10-30
drops up to 4X a day. Cold Infusion, 2-3 ounces also to 4X a day.
*LOPHOPHORA (Peyote, Mescal Buttons)
FRESH PLANT. Tincture [1:2], 20-40 drops to 4X a day. ILLEGAL TO
POSSESS AT PRESENT.
LYCIUM PALLIDUM (Wolf Berry)
HERB. Fresh Plant Tincture, [1:2], 15-40 drops. Standard Infusion,
2-3 ounces both up to 4X a day. Best for short-term use.
LYCOPUS (Bugleweed, Water Horehound)
HERB. Fresh Plant Tincture [1:2] 15-40 drops, to 3X a day. Standard
Infusion of recent plant, 2-3 ounces, also to 3X a day.
LYSICHITON AMERICANUM (Western Skunk Cabbage)
SAME as Dracontium.
MAHONIA (Oregon Grape, Algerita)
SAME as Berberis.
MALVA NEGLECTA (Mallow, Malvas, Cheeseplant)
HERB. Standard Infusion, 2-6 ounces, as needed.
MARRUBIUM (Horehound)
FLOWERING HERB. Cold Infusion, 2-4 ounces. Tincture [Fresh Plant, 1:2,
Dry Plant, 1:5, 50% alcohol], 30-90 drops, both to 4X a day.
MATRICARIA (Chamomile, Manzanilla)
FLOWERS. Standard or Cold Infusion, 2-6 ounces as needed.
MEDICAGO SATIVA (Alfalfa)
FLOWERING PLANT. Standard Infusion as needed.
*MELILOTUS (Sweet Clover)
FLOWERING HERB. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces; the tea for topical use.
Not for extended consumption as a tea, due to its coumarin content.
MELISSA OFFICINALIS (Lemon Balm)
FLOWERING HERB. Standard Infusion as needed.
MENISPERMUM (Yellow Parilla, Moonseed)
ROOT. Tincture [1:5, 70% alcohol], 10-40 drops, or 5-10 drops as a
bitter tonic, taken just before meals.
*MENTHA ARVENSIS (Brook Mint, Poleo)
HERB IN FLOWER. Standard Infusion as needed. Although less than found
in Hedeoma or Mentha pulegium, the pulegone content in this plant makes
it inappropriate in pregnancy.
MENTHA PIPERITA (Peppermint)
HERB. Cold or Standard Infusion as needed. ESSENTIAL OIL. 10-20 drops in
capsules (in a binder), to 3X a day.
*MENTHA PULEGIUM (European Pennyroyal)
BASAL LEAVES and FLOWERING STALKS. Same as Hedeoma.
MENTHA SPICATA (Spearmint, Yerba Buena)
HERB. Standard Infusion, or any way you want, as needed.
ESSENTIAL OIL. 10-20 drops in capsules (in a binder), to 3X a day.
MENYANTHES (Buckbean, Bogbean)
WHOLE 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.
MIRABILIS MULTIFLORUM (Wild Four-O'Clock, Maravilla)
ROOT. Fresh Root Tincture [1:2], 30-60 drops. Strong Decoction, 2-4
ounces, either form taken 1/2 hour before meals.
MITCHELLA REPENS (Squaw Vine)
HERB. Tincture [Fresh Plant, 1:2, Dry Plant, 1:5, 50% alcohol],1/2 to 1
teaspoon to 3X a day. Standard Infusion, 2-8 ounces to 4X a day.
MONARDA (Bee Balm, Oswego Tea, Wild Bergamot, Wild Oregano)
FLOWERING HERB. Standard Infusion, 1-4 ounces, to 3X a day or as gargle.
MYRICA (Bayberry)
BARK and ROOTBARK. Tincture [Fresh Bark, 1:2, Dry Bark, 1:5, 60% alc.]
20-60 drops. Cold Infusion, 2-4 ounces, both to 3X a day. The diluted
tincture or the infusion for topical use or as a gargle.
MYRISTICA (Nutmeg, Mace)
SEED. Tincture [1:5, 75% alcohol] 5-10 drops.
NEPETA CATARIA (Catnip)
FLOWERING HERB. Tincture [Fresh Herb 1:2, Recent Dry Herb 1:5, 50%
alc.], 1/4 to 1 teaspoon Standard Infusion, 2-6 ounces, all to 4X a
day.
NICOTIANA (Tobacco)
HERB. Standard Infusion topically.
*NUPHAR (Yellow Pond Lily)
ROOT/RHIZOME. Fresh Root Tincture, [1:2], 10-20 drops. Weak Decoction
2-4 ounces, both to 3X a day.
OENOTHERA (Evening Primrose)
FLOWERING HERB. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces. The seeds contain high
levels of GLA and tryptophan.
*OPLOPANAX HORRIDUM (Echinopanax, Devil's Club)
ROOT and ROOTBARK. Tincture [Fresh Root 1:2, Dry Rootbark, 1:5, 60%
alc.] 10-40 drops. Cold Infusion, 1-3 ounces, all forms to 3X a day.
OPUNTIA (Prickly Pear)
FRESH JUICE, 2-4 ounces to 2X a day. DRIED FLOWERS, two or three as an
infusion (strain VERY well).
OROBANCHE and CONOPHOLIS (Broomrape)
WHOLE PLANT. Standard Infusion 2-4 ounces; applied topically as needed.
OSMORHIZA OCCIDENTALIS (Sweet Root, Western Sweet Cicely)
ROOT. Tincture [Fresh Root, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 65% alcohol] 45-60
drops to 3X a day. Strong Decoction, 2-3 ounces to 3X a day.
OXYDENDRON (Sourwood)
LEAVES. Strong Decoction, 2-4 ounces to 4X a day.
*PAEONIA (Peony)
ROOT. Tincture [Fresh Root 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 60% alcohol] 10-25
drops up to 4X a day. Cold Infusion, 1-2 ounces. Capsules, #00, 2-3
at a time.
*PANAX GINSENG (Asian Ginseng)
ROOT. Tincture [1:5, 70% alcohol]. KIRIN (dark red Chinese cured root)
5-20 drops. SHIU-CHIU (light red Chinese cured) 10-30 drops. KOREAN
RED, 5-15 drops. WHITE (Chinese or Korean uncured) 20-40 drops, all
to 3X a day. Capsules, "Red Ginseng" (Kirin or Korean Red) to 4 a day.
"White", to 6 a day. Chewing root pieces is more reliable than loosely
identified roots found in capsules. With the cost of Ginseng, tinctures
are the most bioavailable form.
*PANAX QUINQUEFOLIUM (American Ginseng)
ROOT. Tincture [1:5, 70% alcohol]. WILD ROOTS (morally objectionable),
5-10 drops. WOODSGROWN ROOTS. 10-20 drops. CULTIVATED ROOTS. 20-40
drops. CULTIVATED RED ROOTS (Michigan and Wisconsin cured roots), 15-
30 drops. Any other "American Red Ginseng" is a blatant fake. LEAVES.
30-60 drops, Cold Infusion, 2-4 ounces. All above forms to 3X a day.
PASSIFLORA (Passion Flower)
WHOLE HERB.Tincture [Fresh Plant 1:2, Dry Herb, 1:5, 50% alcohol] 1/2 to
1 1/2 teapoon. Fluidextract [1:1, 45% alcohol], 30-60 drops. Standard
Infusion of recent herb, 2-6 ounces, all forms to 4X a day.
*PEGANUM HARMALA (Syrian Rue)
SEEDS and ROOT. Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol] 10-30 drops, to 3X a day.
LEAVES. Standard Infusion for topical use.
PAULLINIA (Guarana)
SEED. Capsule, #00, 2-4. Fluidextract [1:1, 50% alcohol, 10%
glycerin], 20-60 drops. Tincture [1:5, 65% alcohol], 1/4 to 1 teaspoon.
PEDICULARIS (Betony, Lousewort, Elephant Head, Parrot's Beak, Indian Warrior)
HERB in FLOWER.Standard Infusion, 4-8 ounces. Tincture[Fresh Plant, 1:2,
Dry Plant, 1:5, 50% alcohol] 1-2 teaspoons, all to 3X a day.
PETASITES (Western Coltsfoot)
HERB. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces, to 4X a day. Fresh Tincture [1:2],
30-60 drops. ROOT. Strong Decoction, 2-3 ounces to 3X a day.
*PETROSELINUM (Parsley)
ROOT. Tincture [1:5,60% alcohol, 30-60 drops in warm water, to 3X a day.
*PHYTOLACCA (Poke)
ROOT and BERRIES. Fresh Tincture, (Root or Berries), [1:2], 2-10 drops.
Dry Root Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 5-15 drops. USE WITH CARE.
PICRAENA (Picrasma, Quassia)
WOOD. Cold Infusion, 2-4 ounces. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 30-60
drops, to 3X a day. Cold Infusion, 4-8 ounces, as a retained enema,
once a week for 4-6 weeks for pinworms/threadworms.
*PILOCARPUS (Jaborandi)
LEAVES. Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol] 15-30 drops in warm water.
Standard Infusion, 2-3 ounces as a hair rinse.
PIMENTA (Allspice)
SEED. The tea as a simple infusion.
PINUS (Pine)
NEEDLES. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces, to 3X a day. PITCH. Pea-sized
piece chewed and swallowed as expectorant.
PIPER ANGUSTIFOLIA (Matico)
LEAVES. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol], 1/2 to 1 teaspoon in cup of warm
water, to 4X a day.
PIPER METHYSTICUM (Kava Kava, Ava)
ROOT. Tincture [Fresh Root 1:2, Recent Dry Root 1:5, 60% alcohol] 30-90
drops to 4X a day. Fluidextract [1:1, 55% alcohol] 10-30 drops.
Cold Infusion, 2-6 oz, all to 4X a day.
PIPER NIGRUM (Black Pepper)
PEPPERCORNS. Tincture [1:5, 65% alcohol] 5-15 drops.
PISCIDIA (Jamaica Dogwood, Jabin)
TREE and ROOT BARK. Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol] 10-90 drops. USE WITH
CARE. Response is highly individual, so start with a low dose.
PLANTAGO MAJOR (Plantain)
FRESH LEAF. Fresh or frozen juice, 1-2 tablespoons to 4X a day.
PLANTAGO OVATA (Psyllium Seed)
SEED.Whole seeds,2-3 tablespoons in 12 ounces warm water or fruit juice.
HUSKS. 1-2 tablespoons in same, both to 3X a day, usually only once.
PLUCHEA CAMPHORATA (P. purpurascens, Marsh Fleabane, Camphorweed)
FLOWERING TOPS.Standard Infusion 2-4 ounces.Brewed with isotonic water
for use as eyewash. Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol] 30-90 drops.
*PODOPHYLLUM. (American Mandrake)
ROOT. Tincture [1:5, 95% alcohol] 10-20 drops. Use carefully, and
never with overt disease or in physical depression.
*POLYGALA SENEGA (Senega Snakeroot, Milkwort)
ROOT and HERB. Tincture [Fresh Plant 1:2, Dry Root 1:5, 65% alcohol],
10-45 drops, to 4X a day. Small frequent doses are best.
POLYGONATUM (Solomon's Seal)
ROOT. Strong Decoction 1-4 ounces to 3X a day.
POLYGONUM BISTORTA (Bistort Root)
ROOT, Strong Decoction 1-4 ounces. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol, 10%
glycerin] 30-90 drops, both to 3X a day. The decoction and the diluted
tincture as needed for topical use, mouthwash or gargle.
POLYGONUM HYDROPIPER (Smartweed, Water Pepper)
HERB. Standard Infusion 2-4 ounces as needed.
*POLYMNIA UVEDALIA (Bearsfoot, Leafcup)
STEM and ROOT. Tincture [Fresh plant 1:2, Dry Root 1:5, 75% alcohol]
10-50 drops, to 3X a day. Small, frequent doses are preferable.
POLYPODIUM GLYCYRRHIZA (Licorice Fern)
ROOT/RHIZOME. Strong Decoction, 2-4 ounces, to 3X a day.
POPULUS CANDICANS and BALSAMIFERA (Balsam Poplar, Balm of Gilead)
EARLY SPRING LEAF BUDS. Tincture [Fresh, 1:2, Dry, 1:5, 75% alcohol]
15-30 drops. Infused oil [1 part buds to 10 parts oil] for topical use.
POPULUS TREMULIODES (Aspen)
BARK. Strong Decoction, 2-4 ounces, up to 4X a day when condition is
acute.
POTENTILLA (Cinquefoil, Silverweed)
HERB. Any infusion as needed.
PRINOS (Ilex verticillatus, Black Alder)
RECENT BARK and BERRIES. Strong Decoction, 3-4 ounces to 3X a day.
Tincture [1:5, 65% alcohol] 10-30 drops.
PROPOLIS (Hive scrapings, gathered from trees)
Tincture [1:5, 95% alcohol] 5-15 drops in a little honey for internal
use, mixed with water or a little oil for external use. THOSE WITH BEE
ALLERGIES MAY NOT BE ABLE TO USE PROPOLIS.
PRUNELLA (Self Heal, Heal All)
FRESH PLANT. Poultice as needed. Fresh Plant Tincture, [1:2], as
needed.
PRUNUS (Wild Cherry, Choke Cherry)
SUMMER or FALL BARK. Cold Infusion 2-6 ounces, to 3X a day. Tincture
[1:5, 60% alcohol, 10% glycerin] 30-90 drops, to 4X a day.
PTELEA (Wafer Ash, Hop Tree)
BARK, SEEDS and LEAVES. Tincture [1:5, 65% alcohol] 10-30 drops. Strong
Decoction (Seeds and Bark), 1-3 ounces, both up to 3X a day.
*PTYCHOPETALUM (Liriosma, Muirapuama, Potency Wood, Raiz del Macho)
BARK,RESINOUS BARK. Tincture [1:5, 70% alcohol] 30-60 drops. Cold Infu-
sion, 3-4 ounces, preferably in morning.
PYROLA (Shinleaf)
Same as Chimaphila
QUERCUS (Oak)
Same as Geranium
RHAMNUS CALIFORNICA (California Buckthorn, Coffeeberry)
AGED BARK.Cold Infusion 2-6 ounces.Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol],1-2 tea-
spoons. Fluidextract, [1:1, 50% alcohol] 1/2 to 1 teaspoon.
RHAMNUS FRANGULA (Buckthorn)
See Frangula
RHAMNUS PURSHIANA (Cascara Sagrada)
AGED BARK. Same as Rhamnus californica
RHEUM (Rhubarb, Chinese or Turkey Rhubarb)
ROOT. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol, 10% glycerin] 15-30 drops, to 4X a
day. Too much too frequently can induce rebound constipation.
RHUS AROMATICA (Sweet Sumach)
BARK,ROOTBARK. Cold Infusion, 1-2 ounces. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol,10%
glycerin] 20-40 drops, both to 4X a day.
RHUS GLABRA (Smooth Sumach)
LEAVES, FRUIT. Same as previous. Powdered leaves for topical use.
ROSA (Rose Buds, Rose Petals)
FLOWERS. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces. Make w/isotonic water for eyes.
ROSMARINUS (Rosemary)
LEAVES. Standard Infusion 2-4 ounces,to 14X a day or for a topical wash.
ESSENTIAL OIL. Capsule, 3-6 drops in a binder, with water.
RUBUS IDAEUS (Raspberry)
LEAVES. Infusion as needed.
RUBUS VILLOSUS (Blackberry)
ROOT BARK. Strong Decoction, 2-4 ounces, to 4X a day.
RUMEX CRISPUS (Yellow Dock)
ROOT. Tincture [Fresh Root, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 50% alcohol], 30-75
drops, to 3X a day. Capsules, #00, 1-2 to 2X a day. Use with moderation
in pregnancy. In all cases it works best in sub-laxative doses.
RUMEX HYMENOSEPALUS (Cainagre, Red Dock)
ROOT. Strong Decoction or powder for external use, 1-2 ounces for mouth-
wash. LEAVES. Fresh Tincture [1:2] for topical anti-inflammatory use.
*RUTA GRAVEOLENS (Rue, Ruda)
HERB.Tincture [1:5, 65% alcohol] 5-20 drops.A poultice with the powdered
leaves for a counterirritant poultice.
SALIX (Willow)
BARK. Strong Decoction, 2-4 ounces to 4X a day.
SALVIA (Sage)
FLOWERING HERB. Tincture [Fresh, 1:2, Dry, 1:5, 50% alcohol] 30-60
drops, in hot water (diaphoretic)or cold water (tonic).Cold Infusion
or Strong Decoction 2-4 ounces.
SAMBUCUS (Elder)
FLOWERS, LEAVES. Flowers, Standard Infusion 2-4 ounces. Leaves, Cold
Infusion 1-2 ounces, both to 3X a day.
*SANGUINARIA (Bloodroot)
ROOT. Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol] 10-15 drops. Dilute with 2X water for
tinea application.
SANTALUM (Santal, White Sandalwood)
WOOD,OIL. Wood Tincture [1:5, 80% alcohol]25-50 drops.The oil in capsule
5-10 drops, with food, to 2X a day.
SAPINDUS SAPONARIA (Soapberry)
LEAVES and STEMS. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces to 3X a day.
BERRIES.Crushed or pureed for soap.
SASSAFRAS
BARK OF ROOT. Strong Decoction, as needed. LEAVES. Standard Infusion,
as needed. ESSENTIAL OIL. Diluted with alcohol and applied to fresh
Poison Ivy contact.
SATUREJA DOUGLASII (California Yerba Buena)
LEAVES. The tea as needed.
*SCOPARIUS (Cytisus scoparius, Broom Tops)
FLOWERING BRANCHES.Standard Infusion 1-2 ounces to 3X a day. Tincture
[1:5, 50% alcohol] 20-40 drops to 4X a day.
SCROPHULARIA (Figwort)
HERB. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces, to 3X a day.
SCUTELLARIA (Skullcap)
HERB. Tincture [Fresh Plant, 1:2, Recent Dry Plant, 1:5, 50% alcohol]
20-60 drops. Standard Infusion of recent herb, 2-6 ounces, all to 3X
a day.
*SENECIO AUREUS (Life Root, Squaw Weed)
HERB. Standard Infusion,1-4 ounces.Tincture[1:5,50% alc.],30-90 drops.
*SENNA (Cassia angustifolia, Egyptian Senna, etc. )
LEAVES. Strong Decoction,2-4 ounces. PODS. 10-20, steeped for an hour in
a cup of water. Take both in evening. See also Cassia marilandica.
SERENOA (Saw Palmetto, Sabal)
BERRIES. Tincture [Fresh Berry, 1:2, Dry Berries, 1:5, 80% alcohol] 30-
90 drops. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces, all forms to 3X a day.
SILYBUM MARIANUM (Milk Thistle)
SEEDS. Capsules, #00, 2 at a time, to 3X a day. Fluidextract [1:1, 60%
alcohol], 20-40 drops to 5X a day. Strong Tincture [1:3, 70% alcohol],
1/2 to 1 teaspoon, to 4X a day.
SIMMONDSIA (Jojoba, Goatnut)
LEAVES. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces as needed. OIL. Applied topically
or mixed with Castor Oil.
SINAPIS (Mustard)
SEED. PLASTER: mix 1 part powdered seed and one part flour, add enough
water to form a spreadable paste, place between two layers of gauze and
apply to desired area until skin turns pink...NOT RED (by then it will
blister). Remove plaster and wash skin.
SMILACINA RACEMOSA (False Solomon's Seal)
ROOT. Steep a teaspoon of ground root in cup of hot water. Mix with some
hot water for a poultice. The fresh root can be used as a poultice.
SMILAX (Sarsaparilla)
ROOT and RHIZOME. Cold Infusion or Strong Decoction, 1-4 ounces, to 3X
a day. Tincture [Fresh Root, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 60% alcohol] 30-90
drops to 3X a day.
SOLANUM CAROLINENSE (Horse Nettle, Bull Nettle)
ROOT. Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol] 10-40 drops, for occasional use.
*SOLANUM DULCAMARA (Bittersweet Twigs)
STEMS.Tincture [Fresh Stems 1:2,Dry Stems,1:5, 60% alcohol] 10-20 drops.
This is best used in formulas. USE WITH MODERATION.
SPHAERALCEA (Scarlet Globemallow, Yerba de la Negrita)
FLOWERING HERB. Standard Infusion as needed. Powdered herb, mixed
with hot water for poultice. The tea is a widely used hair rinse.
*SPIGELIA (Pink Root)
ROOT. Strong Decoction 2-4 ounces morning and evening for three or four
days, followed by Senna Pods or a moderate saline purgative.
STACHYS (Hedge Nettle, Woundwort)
FLOWERING HERB. Tincture [Fresh Plant, 1:2, Dry Plant, 1:5, 50% alc.],
1/2 to 1 teaspoon, to 4X a day. Standard Infusion, as needed, and
topically as a poultice.
STELLARIA MEDIA (Chickweed)
HERB. Fresh plant juice or bruised whole plant as a poultice. Tincture
[Fresh Herb, 1:2, Recent Dry Herb 1:5, 50% alcohol] as needed.
STICTA (Lobaria pulmonaria, Lungwort Moss)
LICHEN.Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol], 20-30 drops, to 4X a day. Standard
or Cold Infusion, 1-4 ounces, to 3X a day.
STILLINGIA SYLVATICA (Queen's Root)
ROOT. Tincture [Fresh root,1:2, Recent Dry Root, 1:5, 50% alcohol] 10-
30 drops, preferably in small frequent doses.
SUMBUL (Ferula sumbul, Musk Root, Jatamansi)
ROOT.Tincture [1:5, 95% alcohol] 5-20 drops. Cold Infusion, 1-4 oz., to
3X a day
SWERTIA RADIATA (Green Gentian, Cebadilla, American Columbo)
ROOT. Tincture [Fresh Root, 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 50% alcohol] 5-20
drops, taken just before meals.
SYMPHYTUM (Comfrey)
LEAF&ROOT. Leaf, Standard Infusion 2-6 ounces. Root, Cold Infusion, 1-4
ounces, both to 3X a day,for short term use. Constant use can irritate
the liver.
TABEBUIA (Lapacho, Pau D'Arco, Ipe Roxo, Amapa)
TREE BARK. Cold Infusion, 2-4 ounce to 3X a day. Fluidextract [1:1,
50% alc.] 15-30 drops to 5X a day.Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 1/2 to 1
teaspoon to 4X a day
*TANACETUM (Tansy)
FLOWERING HERB. Standard Infusion 1-4 ounce. For short term use only.
TARAXACUM (Dandelion)
ROOT or LEAF. Root Fluidextract [1:1, 45% alcohol] 30-60 drops up to 4X
a day. Tincture [Fresh Root, 1:2] 1/2 to 1 teaspoon. Strong Decoction,
2-4 ounces, to 4X a day. Leaf as Standard Infusion, 3-6 ounces as
needed.
TECOMA STANS (Tronadora, Trumpet Flower)
WHOLE PLANT. Standard Infusion, 3-4 ounces. Capsules, #00, 6-10 a day.
The Rootbark and stem is used the same as its relative Tabebuia.
THALICTRUM (Meadow Rue, Ruda de la Sierra)
HERB. Standard Infusion 2-3 ounces.
THELESPERMA (Cota, Navajo Tea)
FLOWERING HERB. A simple tea, as needed.
*THUJA (Arbor Vitae, Flat, Red or Yellow Cedar)
HERB. Fresh Plant Tincture [1:2] for topical use; 5-15 drops in water,
to 4X a day. Cold Infusion, 2-3 ounces, to 3X a day.
THYMUS (Thyme)
HERB. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces, to 4X a day; the tea topically as
needed.
ESSENTIAL OIL. Diluted with 2 parts vegetable oil as a topical
antimicrobial.
*TRIBULUS (Puncture Vine, Goat's Head)
HERB and SEEDS. 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of the powdered plant in tea, to 2X
a day. Tincture [1:5, 60z% alcohol] 30-40 drops, 2X a day.
TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE (Red Clover)
FLOWERING HERB. Standard Infusion or Strong Decoction, 4-6 ounces to
3X a day.
TRILLIUM (Beth Root)
WHOLE PLANT. Fresh Plant Tincture [1:2] 15-25 drops to 3X a day.
*TURNERA DIFFUSA (Damiana)
FLOWERING HERB. Fresh Plant Tincture [1:2] 20-30 drops. Standard
Infusion 2-4 ounces. Dry Plant Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol] 30-60 drops,
all to 3X a day.
TUSSILAGO (Coltsfoot)
HERB. Standard Infusion, 2-6 ounces, sipped slowly. Unlike its
antispasmodic relative, Petasites, which can irritate the liver when
used excessively, this is a simple and safe cough therapy.
ULMUS FULVA (Slippery Elm)
BARK. Cold Infusion of bark or shredded pieces, as needed. The
powdered bark is used for making poultices.
UMBELLULARIA (California Bay, Pepperwood, Oregon Myrtle)
LEAF. Tincture [Fresh Leaf, 1:2, Recent Dry Leaf, 1:{5, 65% alcohol]
10-20 drops to 3X a day, or inhaled from a saturated cotton ball.
URTICA (Nettles)
WHOLE HERB. Cold or Standard infusion, as needed.
USNEA (Hair Moss, Old Man's Beard)
LICHEN. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 30-60 drops to 4X a day. Moisten
the herb with a little alcohol and make a Strong Decoction, 2-6 ounces,
to 3X a day, or use the tea for topical application.
*USTILAGO (Corn Smut)
FUNGUS. Fresh Fungus Tincture [1:5] 10-40 drops to 3X a day.
USE WITH CARE.
VACCINIUM (Blueberry, Huckleberry, Bilberry, Whortleberry, etc.)
LEAVES. Standard Infusion of recent herb, 3-4 ounces, to 3X a day.
VALERIANA (Valerian)
PLANT. Tincture [Fresh Whole Plant 1:2, Dry Root, 1:5, 70% alcohol],
30-90 drops, to 3X a day. Capsules (root), #00, 2-3. Constant use
of the dry root can induce mental agitation.
*VERATRUM (Green, False or American Hellebore)
ROOT. Tincture [1:10, 95% alcohol] 3-10 drops to 3X a day.
DANGEROUS IN MODERATE, POISONOUS IN LARGER AMOUNTS.
VERBASCUM (Mullein)
LEAVES. Standard Infusion, 2-4 ounces. FLOWERS. Tincture [Fresh Flowers,
1:2, Dry Flowers, 1:5, 60% alcohol] 30-90 drops, ROOT. Strong Decoction,
2-3 ounces. All forms to 4X a day.
VERBENA (Blue Vervain)
FLOWERING HERB. Standard Infusion, 2-5 ounces, to 3X a day. Tincture
[1:5, 60% alcohol] 30-90 drops, to 4X a day.
VIBURNUM (V. opulus, V. prunifolium, Cramp Bark, Black Haw)
ROOTBARK and BARK. Cold Infusion or Strong Decoction, 3-4 ounces to 4X
a day. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 30-90 drops to 4X a day.
*VINCA MAJOR (Periwinkle)
HERB. Tincture [Fresh Herb 1:2, Dry Herb, 1:5, 50% alcohol] 20-40
drops, to 2X a day.
VIOLA ODORATA (Violet)
HERB. Standard Infusion 2-5 ounces to 3X a day. Tincture [Fresh Plant,
1:2] 1-2 teaspoons to 2X a day.
*VISCUM ALBUM (European Mistletoe)
HERB. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 15-30 drops. Standard infusion, 2-3
ounces both to 3X a day. Use in moderation.
*VITEX AGNUS-CASTUS (Chaste Tree Berries, Monk Peppers)
SEEDS. Tincture [1:5, 65% alcohol] 30-60 drops. Ground Berries, 1/2 to
1 tspn. in tea, both once in the morning. As it strengthens the
progesterone phase of the estrus cycle, it usually works best the two
weeks before menses.
XANTHIUM (Cocklebur)
PODS. 2-3 pods as infusion. HERB. Strong Infusion 2-3 ounces, to 2X a
day.
XANTHOXYLUM (Prickly Ash)
BARK/BERRIES. Tincture [1:5, 65% alcohol] 10-30 drops, before meals.
YUCCA (Amole, Spanish Bayonet)
ROOT. Capsules, #00, 2-3 , morning and evenings.
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 ounces water.
ZINGIBER (Ginger Root)
ROOT. Fresh Root Tincture [1:2] 10-20 drops in warm water. Strong
Decoction 1-2 ounces, both as needed.
FORMAT DESCRIPTION
* LATIN NAME. These plants are not appropriate in pregnancy, either because
of their effect on the uterus, their effects on the hypothalamus/pituitary
axis, their toxic potential, or my own conservative attitude about herbs in
pregnancy. Several plants, such as Podophyllum, may actually cause birth
defects.
LATIN NAME. This is the primary listing, and reflects a combination of current
botanical usage, older pharmaceutical Latin names, and common usage.
Leptandra is called Veronicastrum in current botany, but the first name still
is widely used by herbalists and is how I list it here. Many plants are
listed simply by genus (such as Arnica) because I feel so many species in
North America are the equivalent of the official one. Others are carefully
specified by species because of distinctly different aspects between them.
Tarragon and Sagebrush are both Artemisias but I would hate to taste Sagebrush
Chicken. Some plants are so singular, like Anemopsis, that I only use one
name to define them.
OTHER NAMES. These are other Latin names and common names still in use, and
are completely indexed in the back.
PARTS USED. These are listed in UPPER CASE. The herb is presumed to be used
dry. All fresh plant uses are specified. An Infusion or Decoction is always
presumed to be from a dry botanical.
PREFERENCES: Under each plant part, I list each method of use in the
descending order of their value. Some herbs are better used as an infusion,
and I list that first. I list fresh tincture ahead of dry tinctures most of
the time (if both forms are appropriate for the herb) based on my own
experience, although they may not always be available in commerce. My
preferences also tilt towards those methods of using herbs that makes the
greatest use of the least amount of plant mass. I have gathered many of these
plants and have developed preferences about their use. When you have picked
or grown your herbs, you quickly learn how to get the most from the least.
Some botanicals are only available in commerce, and I rely on the many sources
for extraction principles: older Pharmacopeas, Formularies and Dispensatories.
For plants never listed, their constituents (and use) give clear indications
for solubilities and media. Whenever in doubt, I have followed my own
inclinations or the observations of the best plant pharmacist of the last two
centuries, John Uri Lloyd.
DOSAGE: These are all given for ADULTS; give kids simple stuff. Be
conservative with older folks, the chronically ill, and nursing mothers.
Always honor the basic premise of using herbal medicines; they work best on
acute self-limiting problems and subacute or sub-clinical disease. I have
also been free with warnings, contra- indications and observations. I have
used and picked most of these plants and when I haven't, I have gone by the
book.
Michael Moore, 2/94
OUTLINE OF PREPARATION METHODS
COLD INFUSION
After pre-moistening a bit, wrap one part herb (dry weight) in cloth and
suspend it in 32 parts of water (by volume) at room temperature, overnight.
Squeeze out the herb into the tea in the morning, and add enough water to
bring it back to 32 parts.
STANDARD INFUSION
Boil 32 parts of water, remove from heat, and steep one part (by weight) of
the herb in the water for 20-30 minutes. Strain, and pour sufficient water
through the herb in the strainer to return the volume of tea to 32 parts.
STRONG DECOCTION
Combine 32 parts of water with one part of herb (by weight),bring slowly to a
boil, continue for ten minutes, cool until warm, and strain. Pour additional
water through the herb to return the volume to 32. A WEAK DECOCTION is the
same, but using half as much herb in the same volume of water.
COMMENTS. Except for the weak decoction, the above teas end up with an ounce
having the constituents of a gram of herb. If the dosage recommends 4 ounces
of Strong Decoction, and you only want a single batch, use 4 grams of herb, or
divide an ounce of herb into eight equal parts and use one part for the tea.
(Yes, they aren't quite equal...4 grams and an eighth of an ounce...but
these are HERBS...lighten up already). DO NOT MAKE MORE THAN A DAY'S WORTH OF
TEA AT ONE TIME.
EYEWASH and DOUCHE
Make an isotonic water by adding a slightly rounded teaspoon of salt to a
quart of clean water (1/2 teaspoon per pint, 1/4 teaspoon per cup), and make
the tea with this solution as per the recommended strength. Make a fresh
batch every 5-6 hours.
FRESH PLANT TINCTURE
One part by weight of the fresh, chopped herb is steeped for 7-10 days in two
parts by volume of grain alcohol (190 proof or 95% ethanol), and pressed or
squeezed out. There is no reason to blend or shake this maceration; the
tincture is formed passively as a result of dehydration. Ethanol draws out
all plant constituents that contain water, leaving only cellulose and dead
tissue behind.
DRY PLANT TINCTURE
Maceration. If the Materia Medica calls for a [1:5, 60% alcohol] tincture, it
means this: your solvent is 60% alcohol and 40% water (the water is presumed),
and one part of herb by weight has been invested in five parts of solvent by
volume. Let me run you through one. You have four ounces of dried Blue
Cohosh roots, which you then grind and sift down to a fairly consistent coarse
powder. The four ounces (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 to get the final volume. Mix both together in a closed
jar, and shake the mixture up for a couple of minutes twice a day. After 10-
14 days of this, let it set another day, pour off the clear tincture from the
top, and squeeze as much out of the sediment as your press or wrists allow.
The 20 ounces of solvent (called menstruum) and 4 ounces of herb, may yield
up 13-14 ounces of tincture (by wrist) and up to 17 ounces (by press); the
rest is immutably held in the sediment (called marc). This remnant moisture
is full strength tincture, and eventually this knowledge drives one out of
four herbalists stark raving nuts. The resultant attempts to constantly
upgrade hydraulic presses rivals the feeding frenzy at computer hardware
conventions.
DRY PLANT TINCTURE
Percolation. This is a method that needs physical demonstration and hands-on
practice. That being said, this is a brief run down of the process. The
same Blue Cohosh has been freshly ground as before. Pack it into a measuring
cup to check its compressed volume...probably about six ounces. The menstruum
will need to be the 20 ounces PLUS the 6 ounce volume the ground dry herb
takes up. The proportion is the same; 60% alcohol and 40% water. 60% of 26
ounces is 15.6 fluid ounces (the alcohol), 40% is 10.4 (water). This gives
you your 26 ounces of 60:40 menstruum. Place the powdered herb in a little
mixing bowl with a top, add about two-thirds as much menstruum as the herb
took up in volume. It took up six ounces in volume, so add four ounces of
menstruum to the herb, and mix it thoroughly, then cover it. This may be
confusing; the herb WEIGHS 4 ounces, but FILLS 6 ounces of volume. The
reason for checking its VOLUME will become apparent. Anyway, the menstruum-
moistened herb needs to stay covered and digesting for at least 12, and
preferably 24 hours.
Now you will need a percolating cone...didn't I mention that? Me and my
students 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
used to control the rate of drip out of the bottom (former top). Anyway, you
will need to place some moistened herb inside a coffee filter cone, slide it
into the neck of the cone, and gradually add the moistened herb on top. It
needs to be compressed and compacted onto the first batch, until you have an
evenly distributed column of herb inside the cone. Place a filter on the
level herb-column, and pour some menstruum slowly on top. The menstruum
should descent evenly down the herb column,and drip from the bottom at about
one drip per second. If it never drips out the bottom, you packed too tight.
If it drips too quickly (drools is a better word), lift the cone out of the
Mason jar, and screw the cap on until the drool becomes a slow drip. Keep
fresh menstruum covering the top of the herb until it all drips through.
This can take one or two hours (or more). When it has finished, there will be
20 ounces of tincture in the Mason jar, and the 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 dry herb 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 impossible to compute into another
batch with different proportions. Every Pharmacist has a copy of Remington's
Pharmaceutical Sciences, which describes the process in great detail, and
explains why you get better tinctures when percolating.
FLUIDEXTRACT
Briefly, take 8 ounces of Tabebuia (Pau D'Arco), grind it, make up an
arbitrary amount of menstruum (let's say four times as much, or 32 ounces).
The tincture lists a 50% strength; make your fluidextract menstruum 20% higher
in alcohol content (i.e. 70%). Mix 22.4 ounces of alcohol with 9.6 ounces
of water to get a quart of 70% alcohol menstruum. Take the Tabebuia, moisten
it, digest it for TWO days, pack a larger cone with it, and drip (very slowly)
a first batch of tincture that is only 75% of the volume as the original dry
herb weighed. This means after you have dripped 6 fluid ounces, take it away,
and continue dripping everything else into a second jar. As the rest of the
menstruum finally starts to sink below the top of the herb column, start
adding water into the cone. This second drip can be any amount you wish...a
quart, two quarts, whatever. You will need to evaporate it all in a double
boiler until it is reduced to 25% in volume of the herb weight...2 ounces in
this case. Add the vile remnant of the second percolation to the 6 ounces
from the first percolation, and you now have 8 ounces of fluidextract, made
from 8 ounces of Tabebuia Bark. A Fluidextract is by definition 1:1 in
strength. Now clean up.
CROSSINDEX of Common Names, Spanish Names and Latin Names for herbs listed
in the Materia Medica 4.0 and in general use in current American herbal
medicine
THIS HERB is listed by THIS NAME
Acanthopanax Eleutherococcus
Aconite Aconitum
Actea arguta Actea rubra
African Bird Pepper Capsicum
Agothasma Barosma
Agrimony Agrimonia
Alder Alnus
Alder, Black Prinos
Alder, Buckthorn Frangula
Alegria Amaranthus
Alfalfa Medicago
Alfilerillo Erodium
Algerita Mahonia
Allspice Pimenta
Aloes Socrotine Aloe
Alum Root Geranium
Alum,American Heuchera
Amapa Tabebuia
American Aloe Agave
American Sarsaparilla Aralia nudicaulis
Amole Yucca
Amole Lily Chorogalum
Anemone hepatica Hepatica
Anemone pulsatilla Anemone hirsutissima
Anise, Star Illicium
Aniseed Anisum
Antelope Horns Asclepias asperula
Arabic Gum Acacia senegal
Arbor Vitae Thuja
Arbutus, trailing Epigea
Arnica, Mexican Heterotheca
Artichoke Cynara
Ash Fraxinus
Ash, Prickly Xanthoxylum
Ash, Wafer Ptelea
Aspen Populus tremuliodes
Avens Geum
Balm of Gilead Populus candicans
Balmony Chelone
Balsam Root Balsamorhiza
Baneberry Actea
Barberry Berberis
Bayberry Myrica
Bearberry Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Bearsfoot Polymnia
Bedstraw Galium
Berberis aquifolium Mahonia
Bethroot Trillium
Betony Pedicularis
Bilberry Vaccinium
Birch Betula
Biscuit Root Lomatium
Bistort Polygonum bistorta
Bittersweet Solanum dulcamara
Black Cohosh Cimicifuga
Black Haw Viburnum
Black Root Leptandra
Black Sampson Echinacea angustifolia
Black Walnut Juglans major
Blackberry ubus villosus
Bladderwrack Fucus
Blazing Star Liatris
Bleeding Heart Dicentra formosa
Blessed Thistle Cnicus
Bloodroot Sanguinaria
Blue Cohosh Caulophyllum
Blue Flag Iris
Blueberry Vaccinium
Boneset Eupatorium perfoliatum
Brahmi Centella
Bricklebush Brickellia
Broom Tops Scoparius
Broomrape Orobanche
Bryony Bryonia
Buchu Barosma
Buckbean Menyanthes
Buckeye Aesculus glabra
Buckeye, California Aesculus californica
Buckthorn Frangula
Buckthorn, California Rhamnus californica
Buckwheat Bush Eriogonum
Bugleweed Lycopus
Bunchberry Cornus
Burdock Arctium
Burning Bush Euonymus
Bursage Ambrosia
Butter-and-eggs Linaria
Butterfly Milkweed Asclepias tuberosa
Butternut Juglans cineria
Button Bush Cephalanthus
Cachana Liatris
Cactus Cereus, Opuntia
Calamus Acorus Calamus
California Buckeye Aesculus californica
California Poppy Eschscholtzia
California Slippery Elm Fremontia
California Snakeroot Aristolochia californica
Camphor Weed Heterotheca, Pluchea
Canada Balsam Abies
Canadian Fleabane Erigeron
Canadian Hemp Apocynum
Canadian Snakeroot Asarum
Canaigre Rumex hymenosepalus
Canela Cinnamonum
Canutillo Ephedra viridis
Caraway Carum
Cardinal Flower Lobelia cardinalis
Cardo Santo Argemone
Carrot Daucus
Cascara Sagrada Rhamnus purshiana
Cassia angustifolia Senna
Cat's Paw Antennaria
Cataria Nepeta
Catclaw Acacia Acacia greggii
Catnip Nepeta
Cayenne Capsicum
Cebadilla Swertia
Celandine Chelidonium
Celery Apium
Cenizo Leucophyllum
Centaury Centaurium
Century Plant Agave
Chamomile Matricaria
Chamomile, Roman Anthemis
Chaparral Larrea
Chaparro Amargosa Castela
Chaste Tree Berries Vitex Agnus-Castus
Cheeseplant Malva
Cherry, Wild Prunus
Chestnut Castanea
Chestnut, Horse Aesculus hippocast.
Chickweed Stellaria Media
Chicory Cichorium
Chilcuan Heliopsis
Chimaja Cymopterus
Cilantro Coriandrum
Cinquefoil Potentilla
Cistus Helianthemum, Cistus
Cleavers Galium
Clover, Red Trifolium pratens
Clover, Sweet Melilotus
Clover, Yellow Melilotus
Cloves Caryophyllus
Cocklebur Xanthium
Coffee Caffea
Cohosh, Black Cimicifuga
Cohosh, Blue Caulophyllum
Coltsfoot Tussilago
Coltsfoot, Western Petasites
Columbo, American Swertia
Comfrey Symphytum
Coneflower Echinacea, all
Conopholis Orobanche
Conyza Erigeron
Copaiba Copaifera
Coral Root Coralorrhiza
Corn Silk Zea Mays
Corn Smut Ustilago
Corydalis canadensis Dicentra
Cota Thelesperma
Cotton Root Gossypium
Couchgrass Agropyron
Cow Parsnip Heracleum
Cramp Bark Viburnum
Cranesbill Geranium
Crawley Coralorrhiza
Creosote Bush Larrea
Cuauchichic Garrya
Cudweed Gnaphalium
Culver's Root Leptandra
Cypress Cupressus
Cytisus Scoparius
Damiana Turnera
Dandelion Taraxacum
Desert Anemone Anemone Tuberosa
Desert Lavender Hyptis
Desert Tea Ephedra viridis
Desert Willow Chilopsis
Devil's Claw Harpagophytum
Devil's Club Oplopanax
Devil's Dung Asafetida
Devil's Walkingstick Aralia hispida
Dodder Cuscuta
Dogbane Apocynum
Doggrass Agropyron
Dogwood Cornus
Dogwood,Jamaican Piscidia
Dong Quai Angelica sinensis
Dryopteris Aspidium
Dugaldia Helenium
Dusty Miller Cineraria
Elder Sambucus
Elder, Dwarf Aralia hispida
Elecampane Inula
Elephant Head Pedicularis
Elephant Tree Bursera
Epazote Chenopodium
Eryngo Eryngium
Escoba de la Vibora Gutierrezia
Everlasting Gnaphalium
Eyebright Euphrasia
False Aloe Agave
False Solomons Seal Smilacina
Fennel Foeniculum
Fern, Maidenhair Adiantum
Fern, Male Aspidium
Ferula asafetida Asafetida
Ferula sumbul Sumbul
Feverfew Chrysanthemum parth.
Figwort Scrophularia
Fireweed Epilobium, Erechtites
Flag, Blue Iris
Flag, Sweet Acorus Calamus
Flax Linum
Fleabane Erigeron
Fo-Tzu Aconitum carmichaeli
Fringetree Chionanthus
Frostwort Helianthemum
Fu-tze Aconitum carmichaeli
Garlic Allium sativum
Gay Feather Liatris
Gentian Gentiana
Gentian, Green Swertia
Giant Willow Herb Epilobium
Ginger Zingiber
Ginger, Wild Asarum
Ginseng Panax
Ginseng,Siberian Eleutherococcus
Goat's Head Tribulus
Gold Thread Coptis
Golden Seal Hydrastis
Golden Smoke Corydalis aureus
Gotu Kola Centella
Gravel Root Eupatorium purpureum
Guarana Paullinia
Guayacan Guaiacum angustifolium
Gum Arabic Acacia senegal
Gumweed Grindelia
Habin Piscidia
Hair Moss Usnea
Hamula Brickellia
Hawthorn Crataegus
Heal All Prunella
Hedge Nettle Stachys
Hediondilla Larrea
Helianthemum Cistus, Helianthemum
Hellebore, Am. Veratrum
Hellebore, False Veratrum
Hellebore, Green Veratrum
Helleborine Epipactis
Hemlock Spruce Abies
Hemp Cannabis
Henbane Hyocyamus
Hercules Club Aralia spinosa
Holacantha Castela
Hollyhock Althea
Holy Thistle Cnicus
Hop Tree Ptelea
Hops Humulus
Horehound Marrubium
Horehound, Water Lycopus
Horse Balm Collinsonia
Horse Chestnut Aesculus hippocast.
Horse Nettle Solanum carolinense
Horsemint Monarda
Horsetail Equisetum
Hound's Tongue Cynoglossum
Huang Chi Astragalus
Huckleberry Vaccinium
Hydrocotyle Centella
Hyssop Hyssopus
Ilex verticillatus Prinos
Incienso Brickellia
Indian Root Aristolochia watsonii
Indian Warrior Pedicularis
Indigo, Wild Baptisia
Inmortal Asclepias asperula
Ipe Roxo Tabebuia
Jabin Piscidia
Jaborandi Pilocarpus
Jack-in-the-Pulpit Arisaema
Jamaica Dogwood Piscidia
Jasmine, Yellow Gelsemium
Jatamansi Sumbul
Jersey Tea Ceanothus
Jewel Weed Impatiens
Jimson Weed Datura
Jojoba Simmondsia
Juniper Juniperus
Kava Kava Piper methysticum
Kinnikinnick Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Kola Cola
Labrador Tea Ledum
Ladies Mantle Alchemilla
Lady Slipper Cypripedium
Lapacho Tabebuia
Lappa Arctium
Larkspur Delphinium
Laurel, California Umbellularia
Lavender Lavandula
Leafcup Polymnia
Lechuguilla Agave
Lemon Limon
Lemon Balm Melissa
Leptotania Lomatium
Lettuce, Wild Lactuca
Licorice Glycyrrhiza
Licorice Fern Polypodium
Liferoot Senecio
Lignum Vitae Guaiacum
Lily of the Valley Convallaria
Lily, Tiger Lilium tigrinum
Liriosma Ptychopetalum
Liverwort Hepatica
Lizard Tail Anemopsis
Lobaria Sticta
Logwood Hematoxylon
Lotebush Condalia
Lousewort Pedicularis
Lungwort Moss Sticta
Ma Huang Ephedra vulgaris
Macrotys Cimicifuga
Madrone Arbutus
Maguey Agave
Maidenhair Fern Adiantum
Maidenhair Tree Ginkgo
Mandrake, Amer. Podophyllum
Manzanilla Matricaria
Manzanita Arctostaphylos
Maravilla Mirabilis
Marigold, European Calendula
Marijuana Cannabis
Marsh Fleabane Pluchea
Marshmallow Althea
Matico Piper angustifolia
Maturin Cacalia
Maturique Cacalia
May Apple Podophyllum
Mescal Buttons Lophophora
Mesquite Prosopis
Mikweed, Common Asclepias cornuta
Milfoil chillea
Milk Thistle Silybum
Milkweed,ButterflyAsclepias tuberosa
Milkweed, Desert Asclepias subulata
Milkweed, Spider Asclepias asperula
Milkweed, Swamp Asclepias incarnata
Mimbre Chilopsis
Mistletoe Viscum
Monks Pepper Vitex agnus-castus
Monkshood Aconitum
Mormon Tea Ephedra viridis
Motherwort Leonurus
Mountain Everlasting Antennaria
Mountain Laurel Kalmia
Mountain Mahogany Cercocarpus
Mugwort Artemisia vulgaris
Muirapuama Ptychopetalum
Mullein Verbascum
Musk Root Sumbul
Mustard Sinapis
Myroxylum pereirae Balsam of Peru
Myroxylum toluiferum Balsam of Tolu
Myrrh Commiphora
Navajo Tea Thelesperma
Nerve Root Cypripedium
Nettles Urtica
New Jersey Tea Ceanothus
Night-Blooming Cereus Cereus
Nutmeg Myristica
Oak Quercus
Oats Avena
Ocotillo Fouqueria
Odontotrichum Cacalia
Ohio Buckeye Aesculus glabra
Old Man's Beard Usnea
Orange Sneezeweed Helenium
Oregon Myrtle Umbellularia
Oxe-Eye Daisy Leucanthemum
Parrot's Beak Pedicularis
Parsley Petroselinum
Pasque Flower Anemone hirsutissima
Passion Flower Passiflora
Pau D'Arco Tabebuia
Pausinystalia Corynanthe
Peach Tree Amygdalus
Pearly Everlasting Anaphalis
Peniocereus Cereus
Pennyroyal Hedeoma
Pennyroyal, European Mentha pulegium
Peony Paeonia
Pepper, Black Piper nigrum
Pepper, Cayenne Capsicum
Peppermint Mentha piperita
Periwinkle Vinca major
Peruvian Balsam Balsam of Peru
Peruvian Bark Cinchona
Peyote Lophophora
Picrasma Picraena
Pigweed Amaranthus
Pincture Vine Tribulus
Pine Pinus
Pinkroot Spigelia
Piper cubeba Cubeba
Pipsissewa Chimaphila
Plantain Plantago
Pleurisy Root Asclepias tuberosa
Plumajillo Achillea
Poke Root,Berries Phytolacca
Poleo Mentha arvensis
Poleo Chino Hedeoma
Pomegranate Granatum
Ponil Cercocarpus
Poplar Buds Populus candicans
Porlieri Guaiacum angustifolium
Prickly Ash Xanthoxylum
Prickly Pear Opuntia
Prickly Poppy Argemone
Primrose, Evening Oenothera
Privet Ligustrum
Prodigiosa Brickellia
Psyllium Plantago ovata
Pterocarpus Kino
Pulsatilla Anemone hirsutissima
Punica Granatum
Purple Sage Leucophyllum
Pussy Toes Antennaria
Pyrethrum parthenium Chrysanthemum parth.
Quassia Picraena
Quebracho Aspidosperma
Queen of the Meadow Eupatorium purpureum
Queen's Root Stillingia
Quinine Bark Cinchona
Quinine Bush Garrya
Ragweed Ambrosia
Ragwort Senecio
Raiz del Indio Aristolochia watsonii
Raiz del Oro Heliopsis
Raspberry Rubus idaeus
Rattlesnake Master Eryngium
Red Osier Cornus
Red Root Ceanothus
Rhamnus frangula Frangula
Rhatany Krameria
Rheumatism Root Jeffersonia
Rhubarb Rheum
Rock Rose Cistus, Helianthemum
Roman Chamomile Anthemis
Rue Ruta graveolens
Rue, Goats Galega
Rue, Meadow Thalictrum
Rue, Syrian Peganum harmala
Sabal Serenoa
Safflowers Carthamus
Saffron Crocus
Saffron, American Carthamus
Sage Salvia
Sagebrush Artemisia tridentata
Sandalwood Santalum
Sangre de Drago Jatropha cinerea
Sarsaparilla Smilax
Sarsaparilla, American Aralia nudicaulis
Saw Palmetto Serenoa
Scarlet Globemallow Sphaeralcea
Scarlet Pimpernel Anagallis
Scouring Rush Equisetum
Screwbean Prosopis
Selenicereus Cereus
Self Heal Prunella
Senecio cineraria Cineraria
Senega Snakeroot Polygala
Senna Cassia, Senna
Serpentaria Aristolochia serpentaria
Seven Barks Hydrangea
Shavegrass Equisetum
Shepherd's Purse Capsella
Shinleaf Pyrola
Silk Tassel Garrya
Skullcap Scutellaria
Skunk Cabbage Dracontium
Skunk Cabbage, Wst.n. Lysichiton
Smartweed Polygonum hydropiper
Snakeroot,Button Eryngium, Liatris
Snakeroot, Canadian Asarum
Snakeroot,Kansas Echinacea angustifolia
Snakeroot, Missouri Echinacea purpurea
Snakeroot,Senega Polygala
Snakeroot,Virginia Aristolichia serpentaria
Soapberry Sapindus
Solomon's Seal Polygonatum
Sourwood Oxydendron
Spearmint Mentha viridis
Spikenard Aralia racemosa
Squaw Vine Mitchella
Squaw Weed Senecio
St. John's Wort Hypericum
Star Grass Aletris
Stavesacre Delphinium
Stinkasant Asafetida
Stone Root Collinsonia
Storksbill Erodium
Stramonium Datura
Strawberry Fragaria
Stream Orchid Epipactis
Sumach, Fragrant Rhus aromatica
Sumach, Smooth Rhus glabra
Sumach, Sweet Rhus aromatica
Sundew Drosera
Sweet Cicely Osmorhiza
Sweet Clover Melilotus
Sweet Flag Acorus Calamus
Sweet Root Osmorhiza
Sweetgum Liquidamber
Symplocarpus Dracontium
Syrian Rue Peganum harmala
Tag Alder Alnus
Taheebo Tabebuia
Tang Kwei Angelica sinensis
Tansy Tanacetum
Te de Coral Bidens
Teasel Dipsacus
Tecomblate Condalia
Texas Ranger Leucophyllum
Thlaspi Capsella
Tickseed Bidens
Toadflax Linaria
Tobacco Nicotiana
Tobacco, Indian Lobelia inflata
Toluifera Balsam of Peru
Torote Bursera
Trailing Arbutus Epigea
Tree of Heaven Ailanthus
Triticum Agropyrons
Trumpet Creeper Campsis
Trumpet Flower Tecoma
Tsuga Abies
Turkey Corn Dicentra
Turkey Mullein Eremocarpus
Turkey Rhubarb Rheum
Turmeric Curcuma
Turtlehead Chelone
Twin Leaf Jeffersonia
Unicorn Root Aletris, Chamaelirium
Uva Ursi Arctostaphylos
Veronicastrum Leptandra
Vervain Verbena
Virgin's Bower Clematis
Virginia Snakeroot Aristolochia serpentaria
Wafer Ash Ptelea
Wahoo Euonymus
Water Eryngo Eryngium
Water Horehound Lycopus
Water Pepper Polygonum hydropiper
Western Coltsfoot Petasites
Wild Ginger Asarum
Wild Indigo Baptisia
Wild Lettuce Lactuca
Wild Yam Dioscorea
Wintergreen Gaultheria
Witch Hazel Hamamelis
Wolf Berry Lycium
Wormseed Chenopodium
Wormwood Artemisia absinthium
Woundwort Stachys
Yarrow Achillea
Yellow Dock Rumex crispus
Yellow Jasmine Gelsemium
Yellow Parilla Menispermum
Yellow Pond Lily Nuphar
Yerba de la Negrita Sphaeralcea
Yerba del Lobo Helenium
Yerba del Sapo Ambrosia
Yerba Mansa Anemopsis
Yerba Reuma Frankenia
Yerba Santa Eriodictyon
Yohimbe Corynanthe
© 1994 by Michael Moore
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