by Dr. Becky Tanner | Feb 8, 2022 | herb, ingredient
Lobelia is recognized by eclectic doctors as a systemic relaxant. In the lungs it relaxes the smooth muscles from the bronchi clear to the bronchiole levels. It increases expectoration, and reduces smooth muscle spasms. This makes it a great choice to treat asthma,...
by Dr. Becky Tanner | Feb 7, 2022 | herb, ingredient
Arnica will relieve pain and inflammation in muscles and joints. Therefore it is good for muscles that feel sore from overexertion, when movement causes muscle pain or soreness. Anytime muscles feel bruised is a good time to use arnica. Tension headaches will...
by Dr. Becky Tanner | Nov 2, 2021 | herb, ingredient
Larrea grows in the deserts of southwest America. It lives a very long life because of the powerful actions of its constituents. It just never gets sick. It is resistant to free radical damage. About the only way to kill Larrea is to chop it down, or starve it for...
by Dr. Becky Tanner | Nov 2, 2021 | herb, ingredient
Hypericum is best known for its effects on the nervous system. It is used to help with depression, anxiety and seasonal affective disorder. Hypericum has several constituents to address this but not in high enough concentration to explain its effectiveness. (Probably...
by Dr. Becky Tanner | Nov 2, 2021 | herb, ingredient
Hammamaelis is used to treat wounds, bruises, inflammation and soreness from overexertion. Its actions target blood vessels in particular.Hammamaelis soothes inflammation. It has antioxidants which helps to prevent widespread inflammation by neutralizing free...
by Dr. Becky Tanner | Nov 2, 2021 | herb, ingredient
Calendula Officianlis (Pot Marigold, Marigold, not the same as the ones grown in most gardens) This herb promotes the healing of wounds. This includes cuts, scrapes, burns, rashes, bruising, ulcers, broken bones, even torn muscles.Calendula is anti-bacterial,...
