Dry Herbs & Berries

Description. The Latin name for sage, salvia, means to heal. Modern evidence supports its effects as an anhidrotic, antibiotic, antifungal, astringent, antispasmodic, estrogenic, hypoglycemic,diuretic and tonic. Ancient physician Hyppocrates considered sage to be a sacred and the most useful herb. For thousands of years sage has been used for a variety of medicinal purposes. It has been used in connection with sprains, swelling, ulcers, and bleeding. As a tea, sage has been administered for sore throats and coughs. Herbalists have also used this herb for rheumatism, menstrual bleeding, liver disorders, strengthening the nervous system, improving memory, and sharpening senses. Sage contains the chemical substances, camphor, and cineole as well as other constituents including rosmarinic acid, tannins, and flavonoids. Even today, in many European countries sage is used medicinally as a gargle for sore throat and inflammation of the mouth and gums. Use. Sage was recommended by herbalists for fever. Modern research has demonstrated that sage reduces perspiration by as much as 50 percent. Sage is also an active ingredient in some natural mouthwashes because its tannins are thought to help kill the bacteria that cause gingivitis. Sage has traditionally been used to treat canker sores, bleeding gums, sore throat, tonsillitis, and laryngitis. Sage has a long history of use for gastrointestinal disorders. It has been shown to help relax muscle spasms in the digestive tract. One German study has found that drinking a sage infusion reduced blood sugar levels in people with diabetes, but only when they took the infusion on an empty stomach. Sage has traditionally been used to promote menstruation; pregnant women should not consume highly concentrated forms of sage.

Attention! Before using any herbal products, make sure that you have full knowledge of how the herb works and any adverse reaction it may cause.

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.

Attention! Before using any herbal products, make sure that you have full knowledge of how the herb works and any adverse reaction it may cause.

Internally, it is taken as a diuretic for cystitis, pyelonephritis, urinary stone disease, enuresis, prostatitis, gastroenteritis, and chronic diarrhea.

Method of application and dosage: 2 tablespoons of leaves are poured with 1 glass of boiling water, heated on a water bath with the lid closed for 30 minutes, cooled for 10 minutes at room temperature, strained, and the obtained infusion is brought to the original volume with boiled water. Take 1/3 cup 2-3 times a day.

Contraindications: Hypersensitivity; in case of kidney pathology, consult with a specialist.

Internally, it is used for headaches and cardiac discomfort, acute and chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, whooping cough, and enterocolitis.

Method of application and dosage: To prepare an infusion, take 6 g of water avens, pour 180 ml of boiling water, infuse on a water bath for 15 minutes, cool for 45 minutes, strain. Take 2 tablespoons 3-4 times a day. For a decoction, take 10 g of water avens, pour 200 ml of boiling water, infuse on a water bath for 30 minutes, cool for 10 minutes, strain, bring to 200 ml. Take 2 tablespoons 3 times a day after meals.

Externally, it is used as compresses and rubs for myositis, neuritis, and joint diseases.

Contraindications: Individual intolerance. The plant is poisonous! Overdose during preparation and consumption of the decoction is not allowed! Consult with a specialist before use.

The plant is also called Bear Berry. Chinese have been using Bear Berry Leaves since 13th century as a diuretic, to reduce kidney and urinary problems. Bear berry leaves are still used medicinally in Poland and other countries. Native Americans also used Bear berry tea for inflammation of the urinary tract, urethritis, kidney stones, and cystitis. The berries were also made into a tea that was used to ward off obesity. Bearberry is a very useful plant. All parts of it can be used in some way. The fruit can be eaten and cooked with other foods. The roots can be made into a tea that can treat a constant cough or slow down menstrual bleeding. A tea from the stem is used to prevent miscarriage and to speed up a womens recovery after childbirth. A tea made from the leaves can be drunk to treat kidney or bladder problems. Bear Berry Leaves have diuretic, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial qualities. Use as a diuretic, and anti-microbial agent in cases of inflammatory diseases of the urinary tracts.

Internally, it is taken as a warming, anti-inflammatory, toning, antibacterial, and expectorant remedy. It lowers cholesterol levels in the blood, improves appetite, and accelerates metabolism. It promotes the expectoration of mucus during colds.

Externally, it is used as hot mustard foot baths — a popular and safe method of home treatment for colds.

Contraindications: Before using mustard for therapeutic purposes, it is necessary to consult with a doctor.

For centuries, Chaga has been revered for its life enhancing properties. According to thousands of years of testing in Traditional Chinese Medicine, medicinal mushrooms including Chaga, can preserve youth and increase longevity, improve health, and boost life energy. Chaga contains zinc, copper, magnesium, calcium, potassium, aluminum, iron, silicon, manganese and other substances. The properties of Chaga are spasmolytic, diuretic, analgetic, antimicrobial, restorative, laxative and antitumoral. Chaga mushroom is also well known for its huge load of immune stimulating phytochemicals. The Chaga fungus has some of the highest amounts of anti-oxidants of any substance consumed by man.

Composition: horsetail, nettle, hawthorn fruit, knotweed.

Helps remove stones from the kidneys and bladder and helps me achieve new ones.

Internally: Taken as a remedy for cough in diseases of the upper respiratory tract, as an expectorant and disinfectant in chronic bronchitis, chronic tonsillitis, and acute respiratory diseases. Also possess diuretic and cholagogue properties.

Method of application and doses: 1 tablespoon of kidney pours 200 ml of boiling water, boils in a water bath for 30 minutes, infuses at room temperature for 10 minutes, strains, the resulting infusion is brought to the original volume with boiled water and taken in 1/2-1/3 glass 2-3 times a day after meals.

Externally: Applied in the form of baths in the treatment of the nervous and cardiovascular systems, rickets in children; as inhalations for diseases of the upper respiratory tract. For baths: 500 g per 5 liters of water boil for 30 minutes, strain, add the obtained decoction to the main bath.

Contraindications: Individual intolerance, in nephritis and nephrosis.

Internally: Taken for indigestion, insomnia, and spasms, angina, headaches, hypertension, vomiting, belching, hemorrhoids, and to stimulate appetite, for colic; for stimulating milk secretion in breastfeeding women. An infusion of dill seeds is used for liver and biliary tract diseases.

Method of application and doses: Infusion: 1 tablespoon is poured with 1 glass of boiling water, infused for 15 minutes, strained. Take 1 tablespoon up to 6 times a day 15 minutes before meals in a cold form.

Externally: Used in the form of compresses for eye diseases, for pustular skin lesions.

Contraindications: Individual intolerance.