Latin Name: sarenoa serrulata Alternative Name: plametto, sabal Forms Available: berry
Saw Palmetto – sarenoa serrulata – This herb has properties which help regulate the thyroid activity and, in turn, helps to regulate sexual development. This herb is anabolic – it helps build body tissue, hence encouraging weight gain. It is prescribed for low sex drive, impotency, and testicular atrophy in men. It stimulates breast enlargement in women. This herb also reduces enlarged prostrate glands. It is a diuretic, encouraging the flow of urine and thereby aiding in the flushing of infections in the gastro/urinary tract. Another nickname this plant has is “plant catheter” – this is because it’s use strengthens the neck of the bladder.
Aromatherapy & Health Uses: Men – treats the prostrate that is enlarged, increases sex drive. Women – increases breast size. This herb builds and strengthens the body tissue, encouraging weight gain. A diuretic.
Sea Buckthorn – hippophae rhamnoides – Applications: In pharmacy for treatment of damaged skin and mucous membranes, in cosmetics for skin care, wound healing, for alleviating sunburn. Many kinds of Sea Buckthorn cosmetics have been developed. It is believed that a cream made with Sea Buckthorn may have positive therapeutic effects on melanosis, skin wrinkles, keratoderma, keratosis, senile plaque, xeroderma, facial acne, recurrent dermatitis, as well as freckles.
Aromatherapy & Health Uses: It is believed that a cream made with Sea Buckthorn may have positive therapeutic effects on melanosis, skin wrinkles, keratoderma, keratosis, senile plaque, xeroderma, facial acne, recurrent dermatitis, as well as freckles.
Latin Name: senna marilandica, cassia marilandica, cassia medsgeri Alternative Name: american senna Forms Available: root, leaf, seed
Wild Senna – senna marilandica – The leaves of this plant have laxative properties. Decoctions of the roots have been used, by the native american indians, to treat fevers. The roots have been used, externally in a poultice, to relieve bruising. Infusions of the root has been used to treat fevers and heart problems.
Aromatherapy & Health Uses: Leaves are laxative. Roots treat fevers, wounds and sores.
