ASTRAGALUS Astragalus membranace0us REISHI Ganoderma

ASTRAGALUS
Partsused:
Astragalusmembranace0us
Root
Immuno-modulator,tonic,increasesNKCproductionofinterferon,anti-viral,increasesactivity
ofmacrophages,phagocytes,T-cells,immunestemcells&antibodyrelease;potentiatesIL-2.
Preparation: Soups,rice,tea,powder,tincture
REISHI
Partsused:
Fruitingbody
Ganodermatsugae,lucidum,applanatum
Immunestimulantofinterleukin1and2,phagaocytes,lymphocyteproliferation,enhances
NKC,activatesmacrophages,protectsandenhancesT-cells,stimulatesgammainterferon
production.Anti-tumoragent,inhibitsproliferationoftumorcellsandtumornecrosisfactor,
anti-viral,spleenandthymustonic.
Preparation:Soupbase,syrupdecoction,powder,tincture
SHIITAKE Partsused:
Fruitingbodies
Lentinulaedodes
Immuno-regulator,anti-viral,anti-bacterial,hepato-protective,increasesmacrophagenumber
&cytotoxicactivity,increasesinterleukin1&2,anti-tumor
P&D:Eat!
TURKEYTAILS Partsused:
Trametesversicolor
Fruitingbody
Immuno-stimulantatbonemarrow.IncreasesNKC,neutrophils,monocytes,phagocytes,
langerhan,TandBcells.Goodforgeneralimmuneweaknessandpulmonarydisorders.
Anti-viral,anti-bacterial,anti-tumor,anti-oxidant.
Preparation: Soups,tea,tincture
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BONESET Partused:
Eupatoriumperfoliatum
Floweringtops
Analgesic,anti-bacterial,anti-inflammatory,cytotoxic,diaphoretic(hot),febrifuge,immunostimulant,mucusmembranetonic,strengthensthroatandbronchioles,peripheralcirculatory
stimulant,smoothmusclerelaxant
P&D:Tincture–bestwithfreshplant1:295%,dry1:560%.1-2droppersfullinhotwater,3x/day.
*Acuteviralandbacterialrespiratoryinfections:10dropsinhotwatereveryhalfhourupto
6x/day.
Tea–cold-1ozherb1qtboilingwater,steepovernight.Betterformucusmembrane/livertonic
Hot-1tsp8ozhotwater,steep15’.4-6oz4x/day
Contra:Hotteamaycausevomiting
COLT’SFOOT
Partused:
Tussilagofarfara
Leaf,driedflowers
Coughs:Anti-tussive,antispasmodic,anti-inflammatory,demulcent
Phlegm:Anticatarrhal,astringent,expectorant
Breath:Bronchialdilator
P&D:Tincture2-4ml3X/Day;
Tea:Hotaspossible,3X/Day
Smoke
Syrup(flowers)
Contra:NotduringpregnancyduetoPA’s
ELDER
Partsused:
Flower–diphoretic,anti-catarrhal,antispasmodic,anti-viral
Leaf–purgative,expectorant,diuretic,diaphoretic,nervine
Berry–diaphoretic,diuretic,laxative,anti-rheumatic,antiviral
P&D:
Sambucusnigra Syrup,tea,
Tincture–freshflower-1:21-2droppers3x/day
MULLEIN Partused:
Thapsusverbascum
Driedleaf/flower
Expectorant&anti-inflammatory,tonifiesmucousmembranes,antispasmodic,vulnerary,
demulcent
P&D:
Contra:
Tincture2.5-5ml3X/day;tea
None
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GINGER
Partsused:
Root
Zingiberofficinales
Analgesic,Anti-bacterial,anti-viral,anti-fungal,anti-spasmodic,anti-tussive,anti-emetic,antiinflammatory,diaphoretic,expectorant,SYNERGIST
P&D:
Freshjuice:hottea-carrotsized.4-6cups/day
Tincturefreshjuice–80:20
Infusion–8-12ozhotwater2-3hourscovered.4-6
cups/day
LEMON
Partused:Juice
Decreasesmucousproduction,vitaminC,astringent
P&D: Addjuicetowarmgingerinfusion+addhoney
Preventative1T3x/Day;Acute1T/hour
HONEY
Concentratednectarofwildflowersofvariousspecies.
Containsenzymes,organicacids,antibioticagents,traceminerals,proteinscarbohydrates.
Hormones,anti-bacterial,anti-microbial.
ONE#ofHoney=1333CALORIES
1.4GPROTEIN,23MGSCALCIUM,73MAGPOTASSIUM,4.1MGSIRON,1MGGNIACIN,
16MGVITAMINC,VITA,BETACAROTINE,D,B’S,E,K;
anti-allergenic,anti-carcinogenic,anti-fungal,anti-inflammatory,anti-viral,anti-bacterial,
expectorant,immunestimulant.
UsedonALLskinwounds!
P&D:preventative1tablespoon3x/day
Acute:1tablespoon/hour.
Topicallyasneeded
Contra:Botulismsporesinrawhoney–Notforchildrenunder1(althoughtherehasnever
beenadocumentedcase);beestingallergies–sometimesadverseeffect;
poisonplants–Veryrare
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COMFREY Partused:
Symphytumofficinale
Leaf(Roothassimilarproperties,stronger;leafmoretasty)
Anti-inflammatory,expectorant,demulcent,astringent,vulnerary(internal&external),
tonifiesmucousmembranes,anti-asthmatic
P&D:
Tea1c2X/Day
Contra:
NotduringpregnancyduetoPA’s
ECHINACEA
Echinaceapurpurea,augustifolia
Partsused:Augustifolia–root;Purpurea-flower
Anti-inflammatory,anti-bacterial,immunestimulant,immuneomodulator,decrease
productionofhyaluronidasebybacteria.
P&D: Juice(fresh)ofpurpureaheads.1-3tsp/dayupto6foracute
Tinctureoffreshjuice-stabilizedwith20-25%alcohol.
Tinctureofaugustifoliaroot.Dry1:570%.Decreasedeffectivenessiftakenwithwater.
Powderofrootorseedheads
Contra:nottobeusedifyouaresickalot. ©2015HeartstoneHerbal