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Common bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris): traditional uses, always-cooked shoot preparation, phytochemicals, and contraindications of this fast-growing grass.
Anti-inflammatory Plants
Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana): Properties and Benefits
Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana): traditional uses, phytochemistry, dosage forms, and the toxicity risks and contraindications for pregnancy and children.
African Ginger (Siphonochilus aethiopicus): Benefits and Uses
African ginger (Siphonochilus aethiopicus): traditional uses, tea preparation, and contraindications for pregnancy and blood thinners.
Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium): Properties and Benefits
Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium): traditional uses for migraine prevention, tea preparation steps, and pregnancy and breastfeeding cautions.
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium): Properties and Benefits
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium): traditional uses, preparation methods, studied properties, and contraindications of this European plant.
Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara): Properties and Benefits
Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara): traditional uses, preparation methods, toxic alkaloids, and contraindications for pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Silver Birch (Betula pendula): Properties and Benefits
Silver Birch (Betula pendula): traditional uses, tea and sap preparation, contraindications, and the pollen’s cross-reaction allergy risk.
Comfrey (Symphytum officinale): Properties and Benefits
Comfrey (Symphytum officinale): traditional topical uses in poultices and ointments, plus the essential contraindications for internal consumption.
White Willow (Salix alba): Properties and Benefits
White willow (Salix alba): traditional uses, bark decoction preparation, and contraindications for Reye’s syndrome, salicylate allergy, and anticoagulants.
Devil’s Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens): Benefits and Uses
Devil’s claw (Harpagophytum procumbens): traditional uses, tea and tincture preparation, and contraindications for ulcers, pregnancy, and anticoagulants.
Borage (Borago officinalis): Properties and Benefits
Borage (Borago officinalis): traditional uses, seed oil and infusion preparation, properties, and contraindications in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Butterbur (Petasites hybridus): Properties and Benefits
Butterbur (Petasites hybridus): a plant used in PA-free extracts, studied for migraine and allergy support; see uses, risks, and contraindications.
Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica): Properties and Benefits
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica): a diuretic, anti-inflammatory plant traditionally used for urinary health; see tea prep, dosage, and cautions.
Broadleaf Plantain (Plantago major): Benefits and Uses
Broadleaf plantain (Plantago major): traditional uses, preparation, contraindications, and recipes for this common medicinal plant.
Pau D’Arco (Tabebuia impetiginosa): Benefits and Uses
Pau D’Arco (Tabebuia impetiginosa): traditional bark decoction and poultice preparation, immune and anti-inflammatory properties, plus key contraindications.
Arnica (Arnica montana): Properties and Benefits
Arnica (Arnica montana): traditional topical uses for bruises, sprains, and muscle pain, plus preparation methods and contraindications.
Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum): Benefits and Uses
Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum): traditional support for circulation, standardized extract forms, and pregnancy contraindications.
Cat’s Claw (Uncaria tomentosa): Properties and Benefits
Cat’s Claw (Uncaria tomentosa): an anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory Amazonian plant; see preparation, contraindications, and drug interactions.
Indian Frankincense (Boswellia serrata): Benefits and Uses
Indian frankincense (Boswellia serrata): Ayurvedic anti-inflammatory resin. See traditional uses, preparation forms, and contraindications for internal use.
Turmeric (Curcuma longa): Complete Guide to Uses and Care
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is an Asian rhizome rich in curcumin, used for more than 4,000 years in Ayurvedic and Chinese herbal traditions.