The Magical Herbs and How they Help you!
Topical Properties of Each Herb and some Fun Facts
Calendula
‘Calendula officinalis’
Topically this magical flower:
Repairs skin cells, is Anti- Inflammatory, Anti-Viral, Relaxes/Prevents Muscles Spasms, Soothes the skin and is Anti- Oxidant ( antioxidants helps protect your skin from damage)
It’s flower is edible!
*There are species of Calendula that are native to California, others commonly grown are native to Europe *
Cannabis
‘Cannabaceae’
Topically Cannabis is NOT psychoactive.
What is does is provide: Strong Localized Pain Relief, Muscle Relaxant, Reduces Inflammation, Helps with Arthritis, Menstrual Pain, is Anti- Bacterial, Helps Heals Burns Faster, and Reduces Skin Irritation and Itching.
*Contains THC and CBD*
DISCLAIMER ***It does get into your blood stream and will show up on a drug test for marijuana. ***
Yarrow Flower
‘Achillea Milefolium Californica’
Anti Inflammatory, Releaves Muscle Cramping- Specficaly Targets Uterus Cramping, Anti- Microbial, and Decreases Swelling in Wounds.
This Flower is native to California and was used by the Natives for many different medicinal reasons.
When the leaves are chewed up making a “pultis” and put on an open wound it can stop bleeding (makes your blood coagulate)
Plantain
‘Plantago Major and Plantago Laneolata’
Draws out Venom from Bee/Wasp Stings and Bug Bites, Anti- Inflammatory, Anti- Bacterial, Helps Heal and Reduce Pain from Burns, Rashes and Eczema.
This is not the fruit plantain, many people consider it a weed, as it loves to grow in disturbed soil. Never pick plants to use that are near a road or parking lot, as plants absorb toxins around them!
Rosemary
‘Rosmarinus officinalis’
Increases Circulation, Anti- Microbial, Anti- Bacterial, Anti- Fungal, can Help sooth Pain from Indigestion, Helps with Stress and Anxiety and is a Natural Preservative with Antioxidants.
It is a natural preservative!
Lemon Balm
‘Melissa officinalis’
This Heavenly Lemon scented Herb:
Repairs Skin Cells, Anti- Oxidant, Helps Pain and has Calming Effects, Anti- Bacterial, and Anti- Inflammatory.
*The leaves are also amazing to make tea out of!*
*this one is growing in my garden*
Ginger
‘Zingiber officinale’
(this pic is wild ginger floating in water, but I use cultivated Ginger because its stronger)
Helps Join Pain, Headaches, and Skin Infections, is Anti- Bacterial, Anti- Fungal, Anti- Inflammatory, Reduces Scaring, Softens the Skin and Fights Damaging Free Radicles
Yerba Buena
‘Mentha arvensis Linn’
Natural Bug and Insect Repellant, is Analgesic (Pain Relieving), Treats Bug Bites, Stings, Rheumatism, Arthritis Pain, and Menstrual Cramps.
This Plant in the Mint family grows wild in the understory of the redwood forest and translates to ‘good herb’ in english.
The Natives used it for all kinds of illments (17 I’ve heard of) made into a tea is can help: stomach aches, gas, mental cramps, colic, colds and fevers.
Chamomile
‘Matricaria recutita’
Anti- Inflammatory, Sooth Skin Rashes or Irritations, Naturally Calming, Can be used for Hemorrhoids, Wounds and Excema
Made into a tea, it’s great for promoting relaxation and sleep; as a hot compress mixed with calendula and echinacea it can help cure eye infections!
Ginger
‘Zingiber officinale’
(this pic is wild ginger floating in water, but I use cultivated Ginger because its stronger)
Helps Join Pain, Headaches, and Skin Infections, is Anti- Bacterial, Anti- Fungal, Anti- Inflammatory, Reduces Scaring, Softens the Skin and Fights Damaging Free Radicles
Yerba Buena
‘Mentha arvensis Linn’
Natural Bug and Insect Repellant, is Analgesic (Pain Relieving), Treats Bug Bites, Stings, Rheumatism, Arthritis Pain, and Menstrual Cramps.
This Plant in the Mint family grows wild in the understory of the redwood forest and translates to ‘good herb’ in english.
The Natives used it for all kinds of illments (17 I’ve heard of) made into a tea is can help: stomach aches, gas, mental cramps, colic, colds and fevers.
Chamomile
‘Matricaria recutita’
Anti- Inflammatory, Sooth Skin Rashes or Irritations, Naturally Calming, Can be used for Hemorrhoids, Wounds and Excema
Made into a tea, it’s great for promoting relaxation and sleep; as a hot compress mixed with calendula and echinacea it can help cure eye infections!
Hedge Nettle
'Stachys bullata’
Takes out Venom from Bites, Anti- Inflammatory, Anti- Oxidant and Skin Soothing.
*Hedge Nettle is not actually a nettle, its soft and in the Mint Family.
*Fun Fact: All Plants in the Mint Family have a Square Stem.*
Made into a Tea, it can help asthma, and inflammation in the body and weirdly makes your tongue slightly numb like Kava Kava!
Organic Coconut Oil
Moisturizes Skin, Helps Heal Wounds and Scars,
Anti-Microbial, Helps Sooth Eczema, and is Anti- Inflammatory.
Melts with heat, making it harder when it’s cold out and softer when it’s warmer, as well as melts to the touch. Making it smooth instead of sticky for and easy application.
Cotton Wood Bud Oil
Made from the Buds of Cotton Wood Trees, that produce a potent resin containing Salicylic Acid (which is what they make Aspirin out of), and many other medicinal properties.
Extremely Powerful for Reducing Localized Pain and Inflammation, Helps Arthritic Joints,
Sprains, Strains and Hyper-Extentions.
Hedge Nettle
'Stachys bullata’
Takes out Venom from Bites, Anti- Inflammatory, Anti- Oxidant and Skin Soothing.
*Hedge Nettle is not actually a nettle, its soft and in the Mint Family.
*Fun Fact: All Plants in the Mint Family have a Square Stem.*
Made into a Tea, it can help asthma, and inflammation in the body and weirdly makes your tongue slightly numb like Kava Kava!
Organic Coconut Oil
Moisturizes Skin, Helps Heal Wounds and Scars,
Anti-Microbial, Helps Sooth Eczema, and is Anti- Inflammatory.
Melts with heat, making it harder when it’s cold out and softer when it’s warmer, as well as melts to the touch. Making it smooth instead of sticky for and easy application.
Cotton Wood Bud Oil
Made from the Buds of Cotton Wood Trees, that produce a potent resin containing Salicylic Acid (which is what they make Aspirin out of), and many other medicinal properties.
Extremely Powerful for Reducing Localized Pain and Inflammation, Helps Arthritic Joints,
Sprains, Strains and Hyper-Extentions.
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Organic Bees Wax
Bees Wax is wonderful to trap moisture, reduce redness and dryness of your skin.
*It also can add a protective layer, as well as keeping toxins out of your skin!
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Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Eucalyptus Ess. Oil has many amazing medicinal properties! My favorite is that the smell helps: open lungs, helping with asthma, expel mucus from lungs and suppress coughing!
*Bugs do not like the smell, its an ingredient in my homemade bug spray.
*Topically, it can disinfect wounds (although might burn and you always want to apply it with a carrier oil), as it has anti-bacteral, anti-viral and anti-fungal.
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Peppermint Essential Oil
Peppermint Ess Oil topically is really good for helping with headaches, muscle aches, joint pain, cooling down skin from inflammation and itchy skin!
* In Aromatherapy, it is used treat coughs and colds, reducing pain, improving mental function and reducing stress.