Respiratory Issues

Bearberry recommended

Breath Easy Roll On

$12.00

10 ml Roll On Bottle

100% Organic

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Breath Easy is a special blend of essential oils to help with congestion and breathing issues.

To use simply roll on.  The best locations for application are the temples, behind the earlobes, neck, inside of wrists and arms, and the arch area of the foot.

Ingredients:  Sweet Almond Oil with Essential Oils of Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Myrtle, and Rose Hips.

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Congestion Infusion

$8.00

$8.00 for 10 individual tea bags

Congestion is annoying at any time, whether from a cold, flu or just from allergies. There are many herbs in the world that have been used to help alleviate congestion. Bearberry looked at them and blended a tea that brings you the best upper respiratory tea available. 6 Herbs; Elecampane Root, Eucalyptus Leaves, ginger, Mullein, Peppermint, and Sage are combined to provide expectorant, antitussive, sedative, anti-fungal, relaxing, warming, and anti-microbial actions. This blend will help clear congestion, soothe bronchial tube linings and act as an expectorant for lung cleansing.

Persons with allergies to other members of the Asteraceae family (such as feverfew, chamomile, or Echinacea) should exercise caution as it may be a potential allergen.

                                                                                   Large doses may cause vomiting, diarrhea, and cramping

General: We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.

Information provided is based on historical and traditional use of herbs and is for educational purposes only

This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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herbal infusions

essential oils

Oregano Essential Oil

$11.00 - $20.00

Thymus capitatus

USDA Certified Organic

1 ounces (30 ml)
​.5 ounce (15 ml)

Herby, woody, yet slightly spicy, Oregano Essential Oil's main effect seems to be on the digestive system, soothing the stomach and calming intestinal spasms. It may combat acidity, stomach gas, and encourage appetite. Perfect for diffusion, bath, steam inhalation, compress, and massage. Oregano is an upright perennial herb, growing to about thirty-two inches with a straight stem covered in hair. The leaves are dark green and oval in shape, and it has a profusion of pink flowers clustered at the top of the branches. Its name is actually derived from the Greek phrase, 'joy of the mountains'. Just married couples were crowned with wreaths of Oregano, and it was placed on graves to give peace to departed spirits.

Origin: Morocco

Processing Method: Steam Distilled

Description / Color / Consistency: A thin, dark grey liquid.

Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma: A middle note with a strong aroma, Oregano Essential Oil has a powerful, spicy, camphorous scent.

Blends With: Lavender, Rosemary, Bergamot, Chamomile, Cypress, Cedarwood, Tea Tree and Eucalyptus.
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Cautions: Dilute before use; May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided.

All New Bearberry Essential essential oils are for external use only unless otherwise indicated. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individuals who are pregnant, under a physicians care or with existing medical conditions should not use this product without consulting with their health care provider.

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Eucalyptus Essential Oil

$5.00 - $9.00

Available in
      15 ml (1/2 Ounce)
      30 ml (1 Ounce)

100% Pure Organic Eucalyptus Essential Oil
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Eucalyptus essential oil has antiseptic qualities and is used for healing wounds, ulcers, burns, cuts, abrasions, and sores. Eucalyptus oil is antibacterial, antifungal, antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and decongestant in nature. Eucalyptus is also effective in treating a number of respiratory problems including the common cold, cough, runny nose, sore throat, asthma, nasal congestion, bronchitis, and sinusitis.

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Rosemary Essential Oil

$8.00 - $15.00

100% Pure Organic Rosemary Essential Oil

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Historical Usage:  Rosemary oil is often used for indigestion, relieving flatulence, stomach cramps, constipation, and bloating. Rosemary essential oil is also used as an appetite stimulant. Research has indicated that the essential oil is anti hepatic or detoxifying for the liver, It has been used to stimulate blood flow and improves circulation, which can benefit the absorption of nutrients from food.

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Thyme Essential Oil

$7.00 - $13.00

100% Pure Organic Essential Oil

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Thyme Essential Oil is derived from thyme, also known as Thymus vulgaris. The perennial herb is a member of the mint family. Thyme is an incredibly potent yet simple herb affecting multiple systems in the body and capable of treating dozens of diseases. It contains one of the strongest antioxidants known. 

Hippocrates, a Greek health expert of the Age of Pericles, indicated that thyme is an outstanding culinary herb with beneficial uses, including supporting a healthy respiratory system. Thyme possesses a complex chemistry which helps to support healthy microbial balance and a healthy respiratory system. It also has other benefits due to its health-supporting constituents: alpha thujone, alpha pinene, camphene, beta pinene, para cymene, alpha terpinene, linalool, borneol, beta caryophyllene, thymol and carvacrol. Thyme essential oil is an excellent antifungal and antibacterial.

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Frankincense Essential Oil

$6.00 - $11.00

Boswellia serrata

This Frankincense Oil is QAI Certified and Kosher Certified

1 ounces (30 ml)
.5 Ounce (15 ml)

Frankincense originates from a small scraggly but hardy tree indigenous to the Middle East, which is small with abundant pinnacle leaves and white or pale pink flowers. The resin begins as a fragrant sticky milky-white liquid that flows from the trunk of the tree when cut. The dried tears are collected, and the resin is then distilled, producing the precious oil. The resin is known as olibanum, derived from the Arabic al-lubÄn or 'that which results from milking', referring to the milky sap. It is used as incense, and has been traded for 5,000 years. Widely used in ancient Egypt, it was one of the ingredients used in the holy oil described in the Talmud. Frankincense was brought back to Europe by Frankish Crusaders (Frank-incense), and the oil is still highly prized today in the medicinal and perfumery industries.

Plant Part: Resin

Origin: India

Processing Method: Steam Distilled

Description / Color / Consistency: A thin, colorless to pale yellow liquid.

Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma: A base note with a medium aroma, Frankincense Essential Oil has a warm and spicy, woody odour that is haunting.

Blends With: Basil, Bergamot, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Cinnamon Bark, Clary Sage, Coriander, Geranium, Ginger, Myrrh and Vanilla.

Cautions: Dilute before use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided.

Storage: It is recommended that oils packaged in metal containers (for safe shipping), be transferred into dark glass containers to maintain freshness and attain maximum shelf life.

​All New Bearberry Essential essential oils are for external use only unless otherwise indicated. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individuals who are pregnant, under a physicians care or with existing medical conditions should not use this product without consulting with their health care provider.

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tinctures

herbs

Congestion

Goldenrod

$2.50

Solidago virgaurea

Also known as Blue Mountain Tea and Sweet Goldenrod

History: Goldenrod Herb is a wildflower native to North America. Native American medicine men used the leaves for intestinal disorders and urinary infections and the flowers for colic. The Chippewa, who would boil the plant to produce syrup for treating colds, knew it as gizisomukiki, or sun medicine. Goldenrod was also used as a poultice cure toothaches and to soothe burns and boils. The Cherokee used Goldenrod to heal bruises, insect stings, and saddle sores from riding horses. Later, American revolutionists used the dried leaves of the Goldenrod to make a Liberty tea.

Modern Uses: The Commission E approved goldenrod herb as irrigation therapy for inflammatory diseases of the lower urinary tract, urinary calculi and kidney gravel, and as prophylaxis for urinary calculi and kidney gravel.

The German Standard License for goldenrod herb tea indicates its use to increase the amount of urine in inflammation of the kidneys and bladder. ESCOP indicates its use for irrigation of the urinary tract, especially in cases of inflammation and renal gravel, and as an adjuvant in the treatment of bacterial infections of the urinary tract.

Active Ingredients: Saponins, Bitter principle, tannins, flavonoids

Actions: vulnerary, aromatic, stimulant, carminative, astringent, diuretic anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-catarrhal

Complementary Herbs: Echinacea, Poke Root, Wild Indigo

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Elderberry Flower

$3.50

Sambucus nigra, Sambucus canadensis

Also known as Bourtree, European Elder, and Pipe Tree

History: The Elderberry Shrub has two main species. Sambucus nigra is a native of Europe, while Sambucus canadensis is a native of North America. In Europe, the medicinal use of Elderberry can be traced back to the Stone age and was associated with magic and spirits. In North America, Elderberry shrubs are found near streams and ponds. Native Americans, including the Illinois-Miami, Onondaga, Iroquois, Seneca, Menomini, Potawatami, Malecite, and MicMac tribes, used both the berries and the flower as a food and medicine.

Modern Uses: The Commission E approved the internal use of elder flower for colds. The British Herbal Compendium lists its uses for common cold, feverish conditions, and as a diuretic. The German Standard License for elder flower tea calls it a diaphoretic medicine for the treatment of feverish common colds or catarrhal complaints.

Active Ingredients: flavonoids including rutin, isoquercitrine, kampherol, hydrocyanic glycoside sambunigrine, tannins, essential oil,

Actions: diaphoretic, anti-catarrhal, pectoral,

Complementary Herbs: Peppermint, Yarrow, Hyssop, Boneset, Goldenrod

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Nettle Leaf

$3.00

Urtica dioica

History:Stinging Nettle gets its name from its ability to shoot you with a venom in its leaves or stem that leaves you with a itchy rash, similar to Poison Ivy. What is less known about the plant is that the leaves and stem can act as an anti-irritant to an already inflicted part of your skin. The root of the Stinging Nettle can be used to improve the overall health and wellness of an individual. In North America, many native tribes, such as the Ojibwe, Huron, Iroquois, Algonquin, Chippewa, Menomini, Meskwaki, and Potawatami, used the plant for a multitude of medical purposes.

Warning: Experts recommend taking no more than 1 dose a day for the first few days to make certain you are not allergic to it!

Uses: hay fever, allergies, runny eyes, running nose, osteo-arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, allergic skin conditions including eczema and contact dermatitis.

Active Ingredients: lycopene, histamine, protoporphyrin, serotonin, violaxanthin, and xanthophyll-epoxide

Actions: Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergenic, anti-anaphylactic,anti-rheumatic, anti-asthmatic, anti-convulsant, anti-dandruff, anti-histamine, astringent, decongestant, depurative, diuretic, hemostatic, hypoglycemic, hypotensive, galactagogue, immunomodulator, prostate tonic, stimulating tonic

Complementary Herbs: Burdock, Figwort

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Bergamot, Wild, Hand Picked

$3.50

Monarda fistulosa

Also known as Bee Balm, Indian Plume, Scarlet Bergamot

​$3.50 per Ounce

Information: This Bergamot was hand picked in the wilds of Montana, on the eastern slope of the continental divide. Special care was taken to ensure the harvest only the best Wild Bergamot, less than 25% was harvested out of any 100 meter square area. This ensures that a healthy crop of Wild Bergamot will be provided for you.

History:  Wild Bergamot is part of the mint family and is a common native wildflower in North America. This plant has a variety of uses. It has been used as a medical plant, honey plant, and for ornamental purposes. Medicinally, it was used by a wide variety of Native American Indian Tribes including the Ojibwe, Menomini, Meskwaki, Winnebago, Cherokee, Teton Dakota, and the Blackfoot.  

Uses: Headache, catarrh and bronchial affections, Acne, abdominal pains, fever, colic, nausea and vomiting

Active Ingredients:

Actions: Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antioxidant, Carminative, Emmenagogue

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Ginger Root Powder

$2.50

$1.00 an ounce 

Also known as Gan Jiang, Gingembre, , Shen Jiang, Sheng Jiang, Zingiber Officinale,

Ginger is commonly used for various types of "stomach problems," including motion sickness, morning sickness, colic, upset stomach, gas, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), nausea, nausea caused by cancer treatment, nausea caused by HIV/AIDS treatment, nausea and vomiting after surgery, as well as loss of appetite.

Other uses include pain relief from rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis, menstrual pain, and other conditions. However, there is not strong evidence to support the use of ginger for these conditions.

Some people pour the fresh juice on their skin to treat burns. The oil made from ginger is sometimes applied to the skin to relieve pain. Ginger extract is also applied to the skin to prevent insect bites.

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Anti-Infectives

Echinacea

$4.00

Echinacea purpurea

Also known as Purple Coneflower, Snake Root

$4.00 per Ounce

History: Echinacea is wild flower native the North America where it was used extensively as a medicinal herb by many Great Plains Indian tribes including Omaha-Ponca and Cheyenne . Native Americans traditionally used it as a herb for snake and insect bites and to soothe toothaches, burns and wounds. After Europeans came to America, Echinacea was noted among the group of organic herbs and spices also adopted into European traditional medicine.

ModernUses: Nonspecific irrigation therapy, prophylaxis and therapy for infectious diseases, common infections (virus, influenza), leukopenia after radiation therapy or cytostatic therapy, support of anti-infectious chemotherapy.

Active Ingredients: inulin, inuloid, caffeic acid derivatives (phenolic compounds), alkamides and polysaccharides, sucrose, vulose, betaine, two phytosterols and fatty acids, oleic, cerotic, linolic and palmatic

Actions: Anti-microbial, alterative, anti-catarrhal, tonic, antiseptic

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Thyme

$2.50

Thymus vulgaris

Also known as Common Thyme and Garden Thyme

History: Thyme is know to chefs and home cooks throughout the world as a seasoning for soups and savory dishes. However, this aromatic herb has been used for medicinal qualities since the first century A.D. and was used in the Middle Ages. Thyme originated in the Mediterranean basin and has a number of varieties, each with its own distinctive oil composition. Interestingly enough, the herb received its genus name from the Greek word for courage and has been used throughout the centuries as a symbol of courage.

Uses: Asthmatic problems, Whooping cough, sore throat, bronchitis, tonsillitis, bad breath

Active Ingredients: Thymol, carvacrol, cymol, linalool, borneol, bitter principles, tannin, flavonoids, triterpenoids

Actions: carminative, anti-microbial, anti-spasmodic, expectorant, astringent, anthelmintic, anticatarrhal, diaphoretic, tonic, vulnerary

Complementary Herbs: Lobelia, Ephedra, Wild Cherry, Sundew

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Golden-seal Root

$10.50

 Hydrastis canadensis

Also known as Eyeroot, Ground Rasberry, Indian Dye, Yellow Indian Paint, Yellow Puccoon, and Yellowroot

History: Native to the Eastern Woodlands of the U.S. and Canada, Goldenseal Leaf is one of the Native American herbs with a long history. Goldenseal leaf was used by both the Iroquoian and Algonquian-speaking Indians of present-day Ontario, Quebec, New York, and New England as one of their primary medicinal herbs. Traditionally, Goldenseal Leaf was used as a laxative. Dried Goldenseal Leaf was ground into a powder and administered.

Warning: Not to be used during pregnancy.

ModernUses: Dyspepsia, gastric catarrh, loss of appetite, liver troubles, constipation, sickness and vomiting.

Warning: Goldenseal is a uterine muscle stimulant and should be avoided during pregnancy.

Active Ingredients: isoquinoline alkaloids (berberine, canadine, and hydrastine)

Actions: Anti-Bacterial, Anti Parasitic, anti fungal, anti inflammatory, Astringent, laxative, tonic, anti-catarrhal, oxytocic, alterative, cholagogue, emmenagogue, expectorant, hepatic, pectoral, vulnerary

Complementary Herbs: Mullein, chamomile, meadowsweet,

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Holy Basil Leaf

$3.00

Ocimum tenuiflorum (Rama)

Ocimum sanctum (Krishna),

Ocimum gratissimum (Vana)

Also known as Green Holy Basil, Hot Basil, Indian Basil, Kala Tulsi, Kemangen, Krishna Tulasi, Krishna Tulsi, Manjari, Ocimum sanctum, Ocimum tenuiflorum, Rama Tulsi, Red Holy Basil, Sacred Basil, Sacred Purple Basil, Shyama Tulsi, Sri Tulasi, Suvasa Tulasi, Tulasi, Tulsi, Tulsi Patra.

History: Considered a Sacred plant in India, old world medicinal practices such as in Ayurveda, Greek, Roman, and Siddha used Holy Basil to counteract stress and anxiety. It is considered an adaptogen since it does not affect mood but instead affect functions of the body.

Modern Use: Tulsi stimulates the immune system, reduces mucous in the lungs and nasal passages, warms the body and induces sweating, and has the added benefit of antimicrobial properties, making it a very effective ally in times of cool, damp sickness. Its diaphoretic properties are sought especially in cases of malarial fever in the form of a root decoction. Tulsi, as many diaphoretics, is also used commonly as a response to skin disease and itch. It helps here by reducing histamine activity. It is similarly beneficial in soothing asthmatic reactions.

Perhaps its most common use, tulsi is fantastic for soothing the nervous system. Because of its high flavonoid content, it is beneficial as a healing agent to bodies that have undergone chronic stress. In animal studies, these anti-stress effects manifest as balancing cortisol levels and normalizing the size of the adrenal glands. As a stress tonic,

Warning: 

Holy Basil Leaf, Rama & Krishna (Ocimum tenuiflorum/Ocimum sanctum): Holy Basil may modify glucose regulation.

Holy Basil Leaf, Vana (Ocimum gratissimum): Not to be used during pregnancy. 

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Expectorants

Mullein

$2.50

Verbascum Thapsus

Also known as Feltwort, Flannel-flower, Blanket Leaf, Bunny’s Ears, Velvet Dock, Flannelleaf, Jacob’s-staff, Jupiter’s Staff, Aaron’s Rod, Grandmother’s Flannel, Our Lady’s Flannel, and Wooly Mullein

​$2.5 per Ounce

History: Mullein is a wildflower native to much of Europe and Asia which can grow almost anywhere. The word Mullein is said to be derived from the Middle English word for soft. The plant’s soft and fuzzy leaves soft are a probable source for this aptly name. Mullein has had many uses over the centuries. Ancient Romans used the stem to make a wick for torches. In the Middle Ages Mullein tour he's were believed to ward off witches. After being transported to the Americas, Native American tribes used dried leaves for an array of healing uses. The Navajo used it to cure fevers, the Hopi as a cure for insanity, the Iroquois for hiccups. Modern herbalists regard it as excellent soothing agent for the lungs.

Modern Uses: Mullein is primarily known as a remedy for respiratoryimbalances. It tones and soothes mucous membranes while encouraging expectoration. It has a paradoxical drying, clearing and soothing, moistening action, combined with a slightly aromatic pungency. As a dry, cooling & pungent herb, it can disperse edema, sluggish congestion & heat, and its mucilaginous quality that can soothe dry harsh inflamed conditions.Mullein is especially useful in cases of long-term, wracking chronic cough like bronchitis or whooping cough and is also a remedy for sinusitis, asthma, congestion and seasonal allergies. Anything 'lung', mullein is a safe and often effective approach - but it is not limited to respiratory issues. The leaf as a poultice can be helpful in cases of bruising, swelling, muscle aches, swollen glands, burns, and nerve trauma. 

Active Ingredients: mucilage, gum, hesperidin, verbascoside, aucubin

Actions: demulcent, emollient, astringent, anti-caterrhal, pectoral

Complementary Herbs: Horehound, Coltsfoot

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Elecampane Root Powder

$4.00

Inula helenium

 Also Known as: Alant, Aster helenium, Aster officinalis, Aunée, Aunée Officinale, Elfdock, Elfwort, Enule Campagne, Grande Aunée, Helenio, Helenium grandiflorum, Horse-Elder, Horseheal, Indian Elecampane, Inula, Inula helenium, Inule Aulnée, Inule Aunée, Inule Hélénie, Œil-de-cheval, Scabwort, Velvet Dock, Wild Sunflower, Yellow Starwort.

$4.00 per ounce

Elecampane Root is actually a root, and therefore not technically an herb; however, c/s Inula helenium or powdered Elecampane Root can be boiled to product a tea or broth. In is a rich source of inulin, and a decoction made from the dried herb also has rubfacient and antibacterial properties. In herbal medicine it is chiefly used for coughs, consumption and other pulmonary complaints, being a favourite domestic remedy for bronchitis. It has been employed for many years with good results in chest affections, for which it is a valuable medicine as it is in all chronic diseases of the lungs asthma and bronchitis. It gives relief to the respiratory difficulties and assists expectoration. Its principal employment as a separate remedy is in acute catarrhal affections, and in dyspepsia attended with relaxation and debility, given in small, warm and frequently repeated doses. It is, however, seldom given alone, but most frequently preferred in combination with other medicines of a similar nature. It is best given in the form of decoction, the dose being a small teaspoonful, three times a day.

The root used not only to be candied and eaten as a sweetmeat, but lozenges were made of it. It has been employed in whooping-cough. It is sometimes employed in the form of a confection for piles, 1 OZ. of powdered root being mixed with 2 OZ. of honey.

In the United States, it has also been highly recommended, both for external use and internal administration in diseases of the skin, an old use of the root that has maintained its reputation for efficacy.

Externally applied, it is somewhat rubefacient, and has been employed as an embrocation in the treatment of sciatica, facial and other neuralgia.

Of late years, modern scientific research has proved that the claims of Elecampane to be a valuable remedy in pulmonary diseases has a solid basis. One authority, Korab, showed in 1885 that the active, bitter principle, Helenin, is such a powerful antiseptic and bactericide, that a few drops of a solution of 1 part in 10,000 immediately kills the ordinary bacterial organisms, being peculiarly destructive to the Tubercle bacillus. He gave it successfully in tubercular and catarrhal diarrhoeas, and praised it also as an antiseptic in surgery. In Spain it has been made use of as a surgical dressing. Obiol, in 1886, stated it to be an efficient local remedy in the treatment of diphtheria, the false membrane being painted with a solution of Helenin in Oil of Almond.

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You should consult with a qualified herbalist or naturopath for more information before taking wholesale Elecampane Root.

Warning:

Persons with allergies to other members of the Asteraceae family (such as feverfew, chamomile, or echincaea) should exercise caution with elecampane, as allergic cross-reactivity to Asteraceae plants is common.

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Lobelia Leaf, Wild Crafted

$2.50

Lobelia inflata

Also known as: Asthma Weed, Bladderpod, Emetic Herb, Gagroot, Herbe à Asthme, Indian Tobacco, Lobelia inflata, Lobélie, Lobélie Brûlante, Lobélie Enflée, Lobélie Gonflée, Pukeweed, Tabac Indien, Vomit Wort, Wild Tobacco.

$2.50 per ounce

Named after Matthias de Lobel, a 17th century botanist, Lobelia is known as Indian Tobacco because it contains lobeline. Lobeline is believed to have a chemical make up similar to nicotine and was therefore used as an alternative to tobacco. In the 19th century, Lobelia was also used as a medicinal herb to induce vomiting, thus removing harmful poisons from the body.

The name Indian Tobacco was assigned because the Native American people smoked dried leaves of the plant. Historically, the Native Americans were very creative and efficient in using the Lobelia plant for medicinal purposes. The Iroquois used the root to treat leg sores, venereal diseases and ulcers. The Cherokees used a poultice of the root for body aches. They also used the plant for boils, sores, bites and stings. Considered a plant to cure asthma, phthisic (lung disease), croup and a sore throat, it was also used to discourage the presence of gnats. The Crows made use of it in religious ceremonies.

Lobelia inflata continues to be used for medical purposes today. Studies indicate that lobeline, its main active compound, may protect against depression, help treat drug addiction, and improve memory and concentration 

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Pleurisy Root, Wild Crafted

$3.50

Asclepias tuberose

Also known as: Asclépiade, Asclépiade Pleurétique, Asclépiade Tubéreuse, Asclepias tuberosa, Butterfly Weed, Canada Root, Flux Root, Orange Milkweed, Orange Swallow Wort, Pleurisy, Racine du Canada, Racine Colique, Racine de Flux, Racine de Tubercule, Swallow Wort, Tuber Root, Vencetósigo, White Root, Wind Root.

$3.50 per ounce

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It is one of the most important of the indigenous American remedies, and until lately was official in the United States Pharmacopoeia. It possesses a specific action on the lungs, assisting expectoration, subduing inflammation and exerting a general mild tonic effect on the system, making it valuable in all chest complaints. It is of great use in pleurisy, mitigating the pain and relieving the difficulty of breathing, and is also recommended in pulmonary catarrh. It is extensively used in the Southern States in these cases, also in consumption

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Licorice Root

$3.00

Licorice Root

Glycyrrhiza glabra, Glycyrrhiza lepidota

History: Licorice is known for its unique sweet taste that comes from the plant’s roots and is often used to flavor candy, foods, beverages, and tobacco. There are two main varieties. Glycyrrhiza glabra is native to Egypt but is also grown in Greece, Turkey, and Asia. The root was used to soothe coughs asthma, and lung complaints. Greek and Roman soldiers would chew on the roots to keep up their strength on long marches. Glycyrrhiza lepidota is the Native American species. Native Americans used the whole Licorice plant, including the burs, leaves, shoots, and roots. The Cheyenne, Montana Indians, and Northwestern tribes ate the tender spring shoots raw. Many tribes nibbled the roots to keep the mouth sweet and moist. The buffalo runners of the Blackfoot Indians were known to suck on the burs to keep from getting thirsty, while other tribes sucked on the burs to keep the body cool during sweat lodge or Sun Dance.

Uses: stomach ulcers, heartburn, colic,chronic gastritis, sore throat, bronchitis, cough, osteoarthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), liver disorders, malaria, tuberculosis, food poisoning, and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).

The Commission E approved the internal use of licorice root for catarrhs of the upper respiratory tract and gastric or duodenal ulcers.

The British Herbal Compendium indicates its use for bronchitis, peptic ulcer, chronic gastritis, rheumatism and arthritis, and adrenocorticoid insufficiency. The German Standard License approves licorice root infusions for loosening mucus, alleviating discharge in bronchitis, and as an adjuvant in treating spasmodic pains of chronic gastritis. In France, licorice preparations may be used to treat epigastric bloating, impaired digestion, and flatulence.

The World Health Organization recognizes no uses for licorice as being supported by clinical data; WHO recognizes the following uses as being described in pharmacopeias and in traditional systems of medicine: demulcent for sore throats; expectorant in treatment of coughs and bronchial catarrh; prophylaxis and treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers; used in dyspepsia; anti-inflammatory in treating allergic reactions, rheumatism, and arthritis; to prevent liver toxicity; and to treat tuberculosis and adrenocorticoid insufficiency.

Active Ingredients: Glycyrrhizin, resin, asparagin, Tannin

Actions: demulcent, pectoral and emollient

Complementary Herbs: Coltsfoot, Horehound, Marshmallow, Meadowsweet, Comfrey

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