Herbal Medicine uses different parts of plants to balance and heal the body. Plants contain many compounds each with their own medicinal properties and uses. Plants can be taken as supplements, tinctures, teas or used topically as ointments, lotions, creams and poultices. Plants are an integral part of the health and wellness of human being. Whether they are used as food, or medicine, plants are here with an abundance of properties to heal just about anything.
TEA (INFUSION) -Used as a gentle way to restore balance to the system. They are easy to make and taste great. Herbs are placed into a glass container with boiling water poured over them and steeped for 5-10 minutes then put through a tea strainer. Perfect for the winter. A Long infusion (overnight) works great for nutritive herbs such as nettles, clover and oat straw.
TINCTURES - Are plants extracts in alcohol. Since many compounds in plants are polar (charged), they are extracted better in a more polar substance than water, such as alcohol. Being able to extract more potent molecules from plants makes tinctures stronger than tea infusions. They are good for helping to shift a body and effect a stronger change in the system. Tinctures are especially good for endocrine issues like PMS, Dysmenorrhea, Adrenal Fatigue as well as pain, inflammation and infections.
POULTICES- Are great for drawing out toxins from a wound or infection. Potato, bread and clay have great results.
CASTOR OIL PACKS- They are a staple of traditional naturopathic medicine. Castor oil contains ricinoleic acid, a potent anti-inflammatory. When they are applied to the skin, the oil soaks into the body and promotes anti-inflammation, blood and lymph flow and local immune enhancement. Castor oil packs are often used over the liver during detox. To see a video of how to do a castor oil pack click here.
CASTOR OIL PACKS- They are a staple of traditional naturopathic medicine. Castor oil contains ricinoleic acid, a potent anti-inflammatory. When they are applied to the skin, the oil soaks into the body and promotes anti-inflammation, blood and lymph flow and local immune enhancement. Castor oil packs are often used over the liver during detox. To see a video of how to do a castor oil pack click here.