List of Wildcrafted Herbs

Description

Mentha spp. (Peppermint)- A delicious herb helpful for digestion.

Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail)- A powerful medicinal mushroom with anticancer properties.

Hypericum perforatum (St. John’s Wort)- Traditionally used as an antidepressant, also has antiviral capabilities.

Solidago canadensis (Golden rod)- Used for allergies and immune modulating, high in quercitin.

Inonotus obliquus (Chaga)- The revered treasure of mushroom hunters, used for immune boosting qualities.

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)- Used by traditional herbalist as a diaphoresis in bringing down fevers, and ridding colds and flus.

Taraxacum officinalis (Dandelion leaf & root)- Dandelion leaf is useful as a mineral rich diuretic and roots are traditionally used for cleansing the liver.

Stellaria media (Chickweed)- This little herb is high in vitamin C and other trace elements, making it a nice addition to any tea, helpful for tissue healing.

Prunella vulgaris (Self Heal)- This potent herb is a panacea for many ailments due to it’s ability to modulate the immune system. It is used internally as well as topically.

Comptonia peregrina (Sweet fern)- A magically aromatic herb that is primarily astringent and tonifying. It’s useful whenever tissues need tonification such as with bleeding and aging.

Melissa officinalis (Lemon balm)- A queen in relaxation, sleep and digestion.

Equisetum arvense (Horsetail)- Rich in trace minerals especially silica useful for hair, skin, nails and bones.

Rubus idaeus (Raspberry leaf)- A chlorophyll rich plant used by pregnant women to tonify the uterus in preparation for a beautiful and healthy delivery. Also useful as a good dosage of polyphenols.

Trifolium pratense (Red Clover)- A blood cleansing herb that is also used for it’s “phytoestrogen” effects.

Myrica cerifera (Bay leaf)- A beautiful smelling astringent herb. Used for digestion and tonification.

Betula spp. (Birch leaf)- A great herb for everyday mild cleansing, rich in polyphenols and will contain some natural salicylic acid.