Dry Herbs & Berries

Composition: raspberry leaves, linden flowers, mother-and-stepmother, thyme.

Eliminates symptoms of flu and cold, has anti-inflammatory, expectorant, and antipyretic effects.

Description. People have been using birch for therapy and healing since ancient times. Almost all parts of this tree have special properties valuable for health. Birch leaves act as anesthetic, anti-inflammatory, wound healing and antimicrobial. They help cope with pathogenic bacteria and fungi; improve blood circulation, and reduce thrombus from the smallest blood vessels.Birch leaves contain many of bioactive substances acids, flavonoids, rutin, tannins, vitamins C, E, PP and carotin. They help lower blood pressure. Use. Nowadays birch leaves preparations are used in cases of avitaminosis, edema, urinary bladder inflammation, atherosclerosis, kidney disorders and as cholagogic and expectorant. Leaves decoction is tonic and restorative and is useful for wet eczemas and climacteric neurosis. Birch leaves are used for flushing kidney and bladder stones, and for urinary infections. Preparations made of them are good for bronchitis, gastritis, stomach ulcers, edema and gout. Birch leaves are also valuable for various skin problems and help in coping with pathogenic microbes, fungi and inflammations. Finally they are known also to stimulate hair growth.

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Internally: Tinctures strengthen the immune system, improve mood; used for chronic cough, frequent colds, gout, arthritis. The tincture reduces tissue swelling, lowers blood pressure. Infusions are absorbed more slowly, but their effect is longer. They will help restore strength after a prolonged illness, protect the body during flu and viral infections, improve memory.

Method of application and dosage: For the infusion, 2 tablespoons are poured with 1 glass of boiling water and infused for 10-15 minutes. Strain and drink with honey. For the decoction, 100 g is poured with 2 liters of boiling water and placed in a water bath for 10-15 minutes. Infuse for 10 hours. For a cough, drink 100 g until the illness subsides. The decoction will better help cope with fatigue and overwork.

Contraindications: Individual intolerance, avoid with stomach ulcers, gastritis with high acidity; use in limited quantities during pregnancy and lactation.

Description. Native to Australia, the Eucalyptus is a traditional Aboriginal remedy for a variety of ailments. Today, it is used worldwide for many common problems. Eucalyptus leaves contain volatile oils, tannins, organic acids. Eucalyptus is antiseptic; it reduces muscle tension and spasms; expectorant; stimulant; reduces or prevents fever. Externally, the antiseptic, slightly anesthetic, anti-bacterial, and warming properties of Eucalyptus make it a valuable resource treatment of burns, sores, ulcers, scrapes, boils, and wounds.

Use. Internally, Eucalyptus appears to help relieve symptoms of colds, flu, chest congestion, sore throat, bronchitis, pneumonia, and respiratory infections. For internal use, Eucalyptus can be made into a tea or tincture. Teas can also be used as a gargle for relief of sore throat. Externally, the antiseptic, slightly anesthetic, anti-bacterial, and warming properties of Eucalyptus make it a valuable for burns, sores, ulcers, scrapes, boils, and wounds. Applied topically as an oil or ointment, it also helps relieve the pain of rheumatism, aching, pains, stiffness, and neuralgia. For outdoor enthusiasts, Eucalyptus rubbed into the skin seems to work well as an insect repellant. Rubbed into the chest, it relieves congestion and cough.

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Burdock Root is one of the foremost cleansing herbs, providing nourishing support for the blood, the liver, and the natural defense system. Its rich in Vitamins B1, B6, B12, and E, plus manganese, copper, iron, zinc, sulfur, and more. Youll find Burdock Root in many tonic formulas and special blends designed for internal cleansing. In traditional herbal texts, Burdock Root is described as a blood purifier or alterative, and was believed to clear the bloodstream of toxins. The herb contains polyacetylenes that have both anti-bacterial & anti-fungal properties. Burdock Root contains high amounts of inulin and mucilage. This may explain its soothing effects on the gastrointestinal tract. Bitter constituents in the root may also explain the traditional use of Burdock to improve digestion.

Composition: centaury, glade. Cleanses the body of toxins, cookies from toxins, appearance turning to alcohol.

zimolyubka antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, diuretic, choleretic, analgesic, astringent and wound-healing effect, and also lowers blood sugar and regulating effect on the menstrual cycle.

Description. Nettle is very popular with herbalists and homoeopathists. Nettle consists of formic acid, mucilage, mineral salts, ammonia, carbonic acid and water. The herb also contains vitamins C, K, B2, carotin, and nutrients like iron, potassium, calcium, sulfur and proteins. Nettle leaf produces styptic, blood and bile expelling, diuretic, purgative, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, expectorating, spasm inducing and tonic effect. Nettle leaf preparations help improve blood coagulability, raises the quantity of hemoglobin, platelets and red corpuscles in blood. It also helps lower the quantity of sugar in blood and has a stimulating action. Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity, thick blood, diseases requiring surgical intervention. Use with care with kidney problems. Use. Use in cases of hemorrhages (including pulmonary hemorrhage, blood in urine, intestinal and hemorrhoid hemorrhage), vitamin deficiency, arteriosclerosis, inflammation of the gallbladder, ulcer of the stomach and the upper small intestines (duodenum), constipation, inflammation of the small intestines, non-healing festering wounds, surface ulcers, boils, herpes, acne, bed sores, iron deficiency anemia, kidney diseases, diseases of the respiratory tract, poly-mecorrhea, fibroid tumors of the uterus, epilepsy, hysteria, rheumatoid arthritis, aches and pains in the muscles, gout, diabetes mellitus, angina, and to improve gums and hair growth.

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Description. Oak bark is widely used as an effective astringent. Oak bark is rich in galic and ellgalic acids, quertecin, flobaphen, pictines and tannins. Tannins are thought to have an astringent action, meaning that they reduce tissue swelling and stop bleeding, and they are traditionally thought to be useful for diarrhea. It has antiphlogistic, haemostatic, and antiseptic properties. Oak bark is often used topically for various skin disorders.

Use. Currently herbalists recommend oak bark internally for treatment of diarrhea, gastric and intestinal bleeding; and topically for sore throat, mouth sores, hemorrhoids, and eczema, burns, acne, hemorrhoids and bedsores. An important healing component in the smooth bark of the oak tree is its tannin, which has astringent and mildly antiseptic qualities. The tannin is what makes oak bark valuable for minor wounds and inflammation, for tightening tissue and lessening oozing. Oak Bark water infusion is an effective wash for uro-genital diorders.

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Description. Centuary is considered to be one of the most useful bitter herbs. It acts on kidneys and liver, purifies the blood, strengthens digestive function, increases stomach secretions to assist with the breakdown of food, stimulates the appetite, and increases bile production. The whole herb is an appetizer, aromatic, bitter, cholagogue, diaphoretic, digestive, emetic, febrifuge, hepatic, homeopathic, poultice, stomachic, tonic, liver stimulant, and mild nervine. Centuary contains secoiridoids, alkaloids, phenolic acids, triterpenes, xanthone derivatives, phenolic acids, nicotinic acid compounds, traces of essential oil, oleanolic acid, triterpenes. Use. Centuary is used for high blood pressure and for the gall bladder and liver. In folk medicine, Centaury is employed to strengthen the bladder and prevent bed wetting, for constipation, colic, anemia, gas, heartburn, delayed menses, to lose weight, to destroy head lice, for gout, and for digestion. Centaury was considered a panacea, and was recommended for virtually any medical condition or disorder. Centaury is most commonly used when a digestive or gastric stimulant is needed and it is also utilized for heartburn, delayed menstruation, appetite loss and anorexia when liver weakness is involved, anemia, colic, cramps, constipation, metabolic disorders, diabetes, intestinal worms, kidney problems, jaundice, hepatitis, gallbladder and liver disease, heartburn, rheumatism, gout, to reduce fevers, and as a blood cleanser, a gentle laxative, and to lose weight.

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