Hemorrhoids
Bearberry Recommended
Butcher's Broom Root
Ruscus aculeatus
Also known as: Balai du Boucher, Box Holly, Fragon, Jew's Myrtle, Kneeholm, Knee Holly, Pettigree, Sweet Broom, Rusci Aculeati, Rusci Aculeati Rhizoma, Rusco, Ruscus aculeatus.
History: Ruscus aculeatus has mildly astringent, anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties. Ancient Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder wrote of this particular herb in his work Naturalis Historia, describing its ability to reduce the swelling in diseased limbs.
Modern Use: It is used in Europe for disorders involving the venous system, including venous fragility or varicose veins, and clinical data supports claims that it has positive effects on circulation.
Horse Chestnut
Aesculus hippocastanumis L.
Also known as Buckeye
History: Horse Chestnut is leafy tree native to the Balkan countries of Europe. The tree was, and continues to be grown, primarily for ornamental purposes and can be found throughout towns and parks in the temperate regions of the Europe and the United States. The Horse Chestnut Tree produces copious amounts of a shelled nut which resemble small, prickly brown eggs and which can be used medicinal. In the western United States, Native Americans use the crushed unripe seeds of the California Buckeye (a relative of the Horse Chestnut that is native to North America) to scatter into streams to stupefy fish. They would also use the leaves to make tea to clear congestion.
Modern Uses: The Commission E approved the use of horse chestnut seed for treatment of complaints found in pathological conditions of the veins of the legs (chronic venous insufficiency, CVI), for example, pain and a sensation of heaviness in the legs, cramps in the calves, pruritis, and swelling of the legs.
Horse chestnut seed preparations are indicated for treatment of CVI, varicose veins, edema of the lower limbs, and hemorrhoids. It is reported to combine well with other herbs that improve peripheral circulation such as ginkgo leaf, gotu kola leaf, and bilberry fruit.
Active Ingredients: triterpene saponin mixture called escin, , condensed tannins, quinines, sterols and fatty acids (including linolenic acid, palmitic acid and steric acid), and coumarins (including aesculetin, fraxin [fraxetin glucoside], and scopolin [scopoletin glucoside
Actions: tonic, astringent, febrifuge, narcotic, antiseptic
Butchers Broom Herbal Extract
Ruscus aculeatus Herbal Extract 1:4 50%
$6.00 per ounce
Also known as: Balai du Boucher, Box Holly, Fragon, Jew's Myrtle, Kneeholm, Knee Holly, Pettigree, Sweet Broom, Rusci Aculeati, Rusci Aculeati Rhizoma, Rusco, Ruscus aculeatus.
History: Ancient Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder wrote of this particular herb in his work Naturalis Historia, describing its ability to reduce the swelling in diseased limbs. The medicinal use of the brush-like branches of the Broom, under the name Genista, Genesta, or Genestia, is mentioned in the earliest printed herbals, under Passau, 1485, the Hortus Sanitatis, 1491, the Grete Herball, 1516, and others. It is likewise the Genista figured by the German botanists and pharmacologists of the sixteenth century.
Broom was used in ancient Anglo-Saxon medicine and by the Welsh physicians of the early Middle Ages. It had a place in the London Pharmacopceia of 1618 and is included in the British Pharmacopoeia of the present day.
Actions: Ruscus aculeatus has mildly astringent, anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties.
Constituents: 10% saponins, including the steroidal saponin glycosides ruscogenin and neoruscogenin; steroidal sapogenins; sterols, triterpenes, flavonoids including rutin, coumarins, sparteine, tyramine, and glycolic acid.
Natural herbs such as Ruscus aculetus powder should be treated with the same caution as prescription drugs;
Warnings
Keep away from children. Consult your health care professional before use.
The information presented herein by Bearberry Essentials is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.
Horse Chestnut Herbal Extract
Aesculus hippocastanumis L. Herbal Extract 1:4 50%
6.00 per ounce
Also known as Buckeye
History: Horse Chestnut is leafy tree native to the Balkan countries of Europe. The tree was, and continues to be grown, primarily for ornamental purposes and can be found throughout towns and parks in the temperate regions of the Europe and the United States. The Horse Chestnut Tree produces copious amounts of a shelled nut which resemble small, prickly brown eggs and which can be used medicinal. In the western United States, Native Americans use the crushed unripe seeds of the California Buckeye (a relative of the Horse Chestnut that is native to North America) to scatter into streams to stupefy fish. They would also use the leaves to make tea to clear congestion.
Uses: rheumatism, neuralgia, rectal complaints and for haemorrhoids
Active Ingredients: triterpene saponin mixture called escin, , condensed tannins, quinines, sterols and fatty acids (including linolenic acid, palmitic acid and steric acid), and coumarins (including aesculetin, fraxin [fraxetin glucoside], and scopolin [scopoletin glucoside
Actions: tonic, astringent, febrifuge, narcotic, antiseptic
Warnings
Keep away from children. Consult your health care professional before use.
The information presented herein by Bearberry Essentials is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.
Herbal Infusions
Essential Oils
Frankincense Essential Oil
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.
Green Myrtle Essential Oil
Certified Organic
1 ounces (30 ml)
.5 ounce (15 ml)
Our very fine certified organic Green Myrtle from Corsica displays a fresh, diffusive, strong, camphoraceous/spicy, and sweet/herbaceous aroma with an almost floral-sweet drydown that falls in the category of top to middle notes. The essential oil is distilled from the leaves and sometimes the twigs and flowers of Myrtus communis, a bush or small tree that grows wild in the areas surrounding the Mediterranean Sea and found abundantly on the island of Cyprus. Sacred to the gods, employed in worship, and appearing in prophesies, Myrtle is renowned in many cultures and across time for its scent and beauty. Two chemical constituents dominate in this essential oil – 1,8-cineole and α-pinene, suggesting actions that are highly beneficial for supporting the respiratory system. Green Myrtle also has a more significant percentage of myrtenyl acetate and linalool, compared to Red Myrtle’s higher percentage of 1,8-cineole, making it a particularly versatile oil and especially beneficial for the lungs. Green Myrtle is excellent in skincare formulations and imparts an elegant scent. And this ‘plant of mystery’ may also be beneficial for people with self-destructive behavior or addiction issues.
Origin: Corsica
Processing Method: Steam Distilled
Description / Color / Consistency: A thin, light yellowish green to yellowish brown liquid.
Aroma: Top / Middle Note, Fresh, diffusive, strong, camphoraceous/spicy, sweet/herbaceous
Blends Well With: Armoise, Bergamot, Cardamom, Clary Sage, Clove, Coriander, Davana, Dill, Ginger, Hyssop, Laurel Leaf, Lavandin, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Rosemary, Spearmint, Thyme. It [Myrtle] is an interesting item for colognes, also those of aldehydic type.”
Safety Considerations: Drug interaction; potentially carcinogenic, based on estragole and methyleugenol content. A maximum dermal use level of 1.9% is recommended.11 Dilute before using. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.
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.
Tea Tree Essential Oil
Tinctures
Witch Hazel Herbal Extract
Hamamelis virginiana L. Herbal Extract 1:4 50%
$6.00 per ounce
Also known as Snapping Hazel, Winterbloom
History: Today Witch Hazel is found all over the world and is a very common home remedy; however, the plant is native to North America. Natives commonly used Witch Hazel for medicinal purposes. In fact, Native Americans taught early English settlers how to use Witch Hazel as a common remedy, who in turn took the plant back to Europe. Witch Hazel was introduced into English gardens by Peter Collinson, who maintained correspondence with plant hunters in the American colonies. Nowadays, it is rarely seen in the nursery trade except for woodland and wildlife restoration projects and native plant enthusiasts.
Active Ingredients: rich in tannin and gallic acid, bitters, traces of volatile oil
Actions: astringent, anti-inflammatory, vulnerary
Warnings
Keep away from children. Consult your health care professional before use.
The information presented herein by Bearberry Essentials is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.
Herbs
Stoneroot, Wild Crafted
Collinsonia canadensis
Also known as Richwood, Canada Horse Balm, Richweed, Hardhack, Heal-All, Horseweed, Ox-Balm
$3.00 per Ounce
History:Stoneroot is a lemony smelling herb that is part part of the mint family. It is native to North America and can be found east of the Mississippi River. Historically, Native Americans used Stoneroot as a medicinal herb for cuts, wounds, kidney stones, and gallstones. North American settlers and Herbalists began using Stoneroot only after observing natives using the plant.
Warning: The fresh root, in substance, irritates the stomach, causing vomiting even in small doses.
Uses: Internally for headache, colic, cramp, dropsy indigestion, catarrh of the bladder, leucorrhea, gravel and urinary disorders. Externally the leaves are used as a poultice or in fomentation to bruises, ulcers, blows, wounds, sprains and contusions.
Active Ingredients: Saponins, Flavonoids, aromatic terpenes, Tannins, resin, mucilage, caffeic acid derivatives including rosmarinic acid,
Actions: diuretic, diaphoretic, tonic, astringent, stimulant, carminative, emetic, discutient and lithontriptic
Complementary Herbs: Parsley, Gravel Root,
Witch Hazel
Hamamelis virginiana L.
Also known as Snapping Hazel, Winterbloom
$3.50 per Ounce
History: Today Witch Hazel is found all over the world and is a very common home remedy; however, the plant is native to North America. Natives commonly used Witch Hazel for medicinal purposes. In fact, Native Americans taught early English settlers how to use Witch Hazel as a common remedy, who in turn took the plant back to Europe. Witch Hazel was introduced into English gardens by Peter Collinson, who maintained correspondence with plant hunters in the American colonies. Nowadays, it is rarely seen in the nursery trade except for woodland and wildlife restoration projects and native plant enthusiasts.
Modern Uses: The Commission E approved the use of witch hazel preparations for minor skin injuries, local inflammation of skin and mucous membranes, hemorrhoids, and for varicose veins.
Witch hazel is used as an active compound in topical ointments and suppositories for the treatment of hemorrhoids (Anon., 1991; Reynolds, 1989). The German Standard License for witch hazel leaf and/or bark tea infusion, for oral ingestion or as a mouthwash, approves its use as supportive therapy for acute, non-specific diarrhea, and also to treat inflammation of the gums and mucous membranes of the mouth (Braun et al., 1997). ESCOP indicates the internal use of witch hazel leaf infusion and/or fluidextract for symptomatic treatment of conditions related to varicose veins (painful and heavy legs, and for hemorrhoids) and the external use of the decoction and/or semisolid extract for bruises, sprains, and minor injuries of the skin, local inflammations of the skin, and mucosa, hemorrhoids, and relief of neurodermatitis atopic symptoms (ESCOP, 1997). In France, witch hazel extracts and tinctures are approved for oral and topical application to treat subjective symptoms of venous insufficiency and hemorrhoids. Local application is also allowed for relief of eye irritation and for oral hygiene
Active Ingredients: rich in tannin and gallic acid, bitters, traces of volatile oil
Actions: astringent, anti-inflammatory, vulnerary
Complementary Herbs: Pilewort
Calendula Flower
Calendula officinalis,
Also known as Gold-bloom, Port’s Marigold, Gold, Marigold, Marybud, Pot Marigold, and Eye Flower
$3.00 per Ounce
History: Calendula Flowers have had been used in many different ways throughout history. Anciently, Hindus, Greeks, and Romans used the flowers as a food and fabric dye and as decoration in gardens, homes, and temples. In the Middle Ages, the English used dried flower petals in many different types of food from bread to syrup.were also dried and used culinarily. However, Calendula was best known for its medicinal use as a remedy for skin conditions. Dioscorides, an ancient Greek healer, called Calendula an excellent skin healer. During the Dark Ages, Calendula was believed to have magical powers by Medieval healers due to its healing abilities and was a primary ingredient in ointments, balms, salves, and creams. In North America, Cherokee Medicine men used Calendula for a wide range of skin conditions and external wounds. Calendula continues to be used to treat skin conditions today.
ModernUses: External treatment of ulcers, varicose veins, pain, swelling, cuts, and abrasions. Internal treatment for fever, measles, and wound care
The Commission E approved the internal and topical use of calendula flower for inflammation of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa. It was also approved externally for poorly healing wounds. Specifically, herbal infusions, tinctures, and ointments are used to respond to skin and mucous membrane inflammations such as pharyngitis, dermatitis, leg ulcers, bruises, boils, and rashes
Active Ingredients: Saponins, carotenoids, bitter principle, sterols, flavonoids, mucilage
Actions: Anti-inflammatory, astringent, vulnerary, anti-microbial, cholagogue, emmenagogue, tonic
Complementary herbs: Marshmallow Root, American Cranesbill, Slippery Elm, Goldenseal, Myrrh