Natural Herbal Tinctures

Single Tincture Products A - E

Herb

Latin Name

Medicinal Uses

Contraindications
Ashwagandha
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Withania somnifera

Calms and strengthens the nervous system.
Reduces stress.
Strengthens immunity and vitality.
Increases sexual energy.
Improves memory.
Anti-inflammatory in rheumatoid and osteoarthritis.

Do not use if pregnant.
Do not use with barbiturates.
Astragalus
Astragalus membranaceus

Strengthens Qi.
Nourishes the immune system.
Effective against the common cold, flu and fatigue.

Do not use if hypertention is present.
Do not use if an acute infection is present.
Black cohosh
Cimicifuga racemosa
Lowers fever.
Eases asthma and coughs.
Eases all nervous conditions.
For dull, aching joint pain without acute inflammation.
Useful for menopausal hot flashes and depression.
Do not during the first 7 months of pregnancy.
Do not use if breastfeeding.
California poppy
Eschscholzia californica

Promotes falling asleep.
Promotes deep sleep.
Promotes an uninterrupted sleep.
Good for anxiety and nervousness.
Good for frenzied children.
Do not take if pregnant.
Do not use with MAO-inhibitors.
Chamomile
Matricaria recutita

Useful for anxiety, insomnia, stomach ulcers, gingivitis, gastro-enteritis, colitis and menstrual related migraines.
Eases indigestion, flatulence and gastritis.
Effective against irritability and teething discomfort in children.
SAFE FOR BABIES 2 MONTHS AND OLDER.

None known

Cramp bark
Viburnum opulus

Eases painful menstruation.
Relaxes spasms, muscle tension and cramps.
Eases nervous constipation and hypertension.
Aids in false labor and threatened third trimester miscarriage.
Eases irritable bowel syndrome.
None known
Damiana
Turnera diffusa

Aphrodisiac in men and women.
Good for anxiety and depression.
Eases mucous congestion and coughs.
Urinary tract irritation due to emotional or sexual stress.
May have a minor laxative effect.
Dong quai
Angelica sinensis
Useful for menstrual cramps and almost every female gynecological ailment.
Useful for Pre Menstrual Syndrome.
Useful for menopause.
As an anti spasmodic, eases insomnia, hypertension and cramps.
Do not use while pregnant.
Do not use with excessive menstrual flow.
Do not use if there is acute inflammation of the uterine, vaginal, ovarian or prostate tissues.
Echinacea
Echinacea purpurea
Immune system stimulator and builder.
Excellent at the beginning of a cold or the flu.
Slows bacterial and viral infections.
Eases pain of tendonitis, bursitis, tennis elbow including knee and ankle pain.
All inflammatory conditions.
Do not take with Flagyl or Antibuse