Common Name: Iron Weed | Scientific Name: Vernonia Prealta
Family Name: Compositae Introduction This is a lesser known herbal medicine that was used by the Native Americans and then by the Colonial doctors. The Eclectic Physicians used it to an extent, but, it...
View ArticleCommon Name: Vervain | Scientific Name: Verbena Hastata
Family Name: Compositae Introduction The verbena family is widely used in medicine, around the world. This is an American member which was used by the Native Americans and adopted by the Colonial...
View ArticleCommon Name: Black Mustard | Scientific Name: Brassica Nigra
Family Name: Cruciferacea Introduction The mustard plant belongs to a very important plant family that includes cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, radishes, collards, kale, brussels sprouts, and turnips....
View ArticleCommon Name: Mullein |Scientific Name: Verbascum Thapsus
Family Name: Scrophulariaceae Introduction Mullein is a European plant that was brought to the Americas where it quickly became a naturalized citizen. In its native range, it was used for coughs and...
View ArticleCommon Name: Bryony | Scientific Name: Bryonia Alba
Family Name: Cucurbitaceae Introduction Bryony is a medicinal herb that has entirely gone out of fashion. It was used in the last century to treat a variety of respiratory problems, in very small...
View ArticleCommon Name: Japanese Saiko | Scientific Name: Burpleum Falcata
Family Name: Umbelliferae Part Used Root Resources Fact Sheet Fact Sheet Principal Use: Debility, run down states, immune dysfunction. Principal Actions: Adaptogenic tonic Historical and Traditional...
View ArticleCommon Name: Vanilla | Scientific Name: Vanilla Planifolia
Family Name: Orchidaceae Introduction Vanilla is a really strange an interesting substance. We think of it as a flavoring agent for cakes and cookies, which it is, but there is a lot more to it than...
View ArticleCommon Name: Valerian | Scientific Name: Valeriana Officinalis
Family Name: Valerianaceae Introduction Valerian is a often called herbal Valium, which I think is somewhat of an exageration. However, it is an herbal relaxant and if you take a tablet or drink some...
View ArticleEclectic School of Medicine
History of the Eclectic Movement (1825-1939) Introduction The Eclectic movement, a defunct 19th-century botanical medical system, operated from 1825 through 1939. The Eclectics spent more than 114...
View ArticleMaitake(Grifola frondosa) and Fungal Infection
Introduction Here is something I have learned over the years. Plants that come from the decay layer of the forest, meaning the part of the forest where leaves fall and rot, are all filled with...
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