Latin Name: solidago virgaurea, solidago sp. Alternative Name: sweet goldenrod, solidago, aaron’s rod, woundwort, blue mountaint ea Forms Available: leaf, seed, flower
Golden Rod – solidago sp. – A kidney tonic – stimulates and flushes the kidneys. A diuretic, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory herb for the urinary tract that is used for disorders from cystitis to nephritis. Also an anti-fungal. Topically, goldenrod relieves insect bites, aids the healing of wounds, eczema, ulcers etc.
Aromatherapy & Health Uses: Stimulates and flushes kidneys, diuretic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, astringent.
Latin Name: hydrastis canadensis Alternative Name: eye root, eye balm, indian dye, jaundice root, ground raspberry, tumeric root, yellow root, yellow eye Forms Available: root
Goldenseal – hydrastis canadensis – this root is an anti-inflammatory, immune booster and antibiotic. It is used to treat congestion and inflammation of the sinuses, lungs, throat and digestive tract. The natural antibiotic properties of goldenseal make it a much used first line of defense for colds, flu, and sore throats. This herb is also used to treat yeast infections, relieve heavy menstrual flow and to slow heavy bleeding after childbirth.
Aromatherapy & Health Uses: A nautural antisceptic and antibiotic. Reduces phlegm. Anti-inflammatory.
Latin Name: chenopodium glaucum Alternative Name: oak-leaved goosefoot,
Goosefoot – chenopodium glaucum – the leaves and sees of this plant are somewhat edible although ingestion might aggravate rheumatism, gout, and arthritis.
Grapefruit, Pink – citrus paradisi – cold pressed peel, organic, South Africa. Has a fresh, sweet, sharp and citrusy aroma. It is antidepressant, antiseptic, diuretic and disinfectant, stimulant. Invaluable in times of stress and depression as it uplifts and revives the spirit. May have an effect on obesity and fluid retention, is useful for treating water retention and is detoxifying. Ideal for treating cellulite. It has a stimulating effect on the digestive system. Helpful in treating acne, congested and oily skin. Relieves migraine and premenstrual tension and jet lag. Ideal for disinfecting rooms and in spray blends. Blends well with bergamot, cedarwood, frankincense, and lavender. According to The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy by Salvatore Battaglia, this essential oil is non-irritant, non-sensitizing and non-phototoxic.
Aromatherapy & Health Uses: It is antidepressant, antiseptic, diuretic and disinfectant, stimulant. Invaluable in times of stress and depression as it uplifts and revives the spirit. May have an effect on obesity and fluid retention, is useful for treating water retention and is de
Grapeseed Oil – vitis vinifera – Grapeseed Oil is an ecologically sound product that is made from the seeds of grapes after the wine is pressed. Grapeseed oil is high in vitamin E and is 76% essential fatty acid, linoleic acid. It is low in saturated fat, contains natural chlorophyll and valuable antioxidants and has a good shelf life. Very rich in vitamins, minerals and linoleic acid. It’s a light and penetrating oil for massage. It’s also used in lotions, balms, creams, and soap. The skin absorbs it easily; it has no perceptible odor. Since it is slightly astringent, it tightens and tones the skin. Will not aggravate acne. This is one oil that is nearly impossible to extract through cold pressure due to its very low oil yield.
Aromatherapy & Health Uses: It’s a light and penetrating oil for massage. It’s also used in lotions, balms, creams, and soap. The skin absorbs it easily; it has no perceptible odor. Since it is slightly astringent, it tightens and tones the skin.
Greek Oregano – origanum vulgaris hirtum – a much used herb in Mediterranean cooking. A very antiseptic herb. This herb can be used, internally, to treat colds, fevers, flu, stomach aches, and cramps – it is diaphoretic, calming, sedating and antispasmodic. Oregano is also a diuretic, and expectorant. Externally, oregano has been used to relieve the pain of rheumatism, arthritis, and swellings.
Aromatherapy & Health Uses: antiseptic, antispasmodic, calming, diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant.
Latin Name: polemonium reptans, polemonium humile Alternative Name: abcess root Forms Available: root
Greek Valerian – polemonium reptans – This herb has been used to treat bronchial infections and irritations. It is diaphoretic, expectorant and astringent.
Aromatherapy & Health Uses: Has been used to treat bronchial infiections and irritations.
Latin Name: smilax rotundifolia Alternative Name: horse brier, sarsaparilla, horsebrier Forms Available: leaf, root
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Green Brier – smilax rotundifolia – This herb has been used over time to treat rheumatism, stomach problems, burns, boils, and local aches and pains. It is not commonly used today.
Aromatherapy & Health Uses: Has been used to treat rheumatism, stomach problems, burns, boils, and local aches and pains.
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Latin Name: camellia sinensis Forms Available: tea bag
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Green Tea – camellia sinensis – Green tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world, water being the first, and has been used medicinally for centuries in China and Japan. That is because a number of beneficial health effects in green tea are attributed to regular consumption of green tea and dried/powdered extracts of green tea.
Green tea comes from the leaves of the white-flowered tea plant, Camellia sinensis, a bush native to Asia. These tea leaves are less processed than black tea and contain rich sources of antioxidants which protect the body’s cells from damage and fight diseases. The antioxidants, which are the beneficial particles in green tea, have been linked to cancer prevention, decreased risk of stroke, heart diseases, and lowered blood cholesterol.
Catechin, a tanin derivative found in tea, is the main component which provides benefits in green tea and is present in higher amounts than in grape juice and red wine, which are also believed to reduce the rate of heart disease. In toiletries, green tea powder is a wonderful addition to provide skin soothing properties to toiletries along with possible antioxidant benefits.
Aromatherapy & Health Uses: The antioxidants, which are the beneficial particles in green tea, have been linked to cancer prevention, decreased risk of stroke, heart diseases, and lowered blood cholesterol.
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Latin Name: physalis heterophylla Alternative Name: clammy ground cherry Forms Available: seed, berry, leaf
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Ground Cherry – physalis heterophylla – The seed/berry of this plant has been beneficial in treating difficult urination. Also, a tea made from the leaves has been used to treat headaches and poultices have relieved burns and scalds
Aromatherapy & Health Uses: Tonic, laxative, diuretic. Relieves difficult urination, headaches, burns, scalds and wounds.
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