Name: Slippery Elm
Latin: Ulmus fulva
Other Common Names:
Family:
Parts Used: Bark
Vitamins/Minerals:
Used for: The powdered inner bark can be combined with milk or honey to assist in palatability. Useful for coughs. Can assist in settling intestinal issues, including soothing ulcers. As a poultice, used for sores and wounds. If integrated as part of a nerve formula, can help to soothe and protect inflamed nerve endings.
Use in tandem with: Goldenseal, Comfrey
Directions & Warnings:
Name: Mullein
Latin: Verbascum thapsus
Other Common Names:
Family:
Parts Used: Leaves, Flowers
Vitamins/Minerals:
Used for: Used primarily for respiratory problems, as a tea. If made as a milk tea, rather than a water tea, the effectiveness of mullein for non-respiratory problems is increased, and it can be used to treat diarrhea and digestive issues. Made into a poultice, it can help to ease swollen glands. The flowers steeped into an ointment can be effective against diaper rash, frostbite, and bruises. Historically it has also been used to slow or stop internal bleeding, however, if those problems exist, it is likely best to avail yourself of Western medicine.
Use in tandem with:
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Name: Cinquefoil
Latin: Potentilla canadensis (and others)
Other Common Names:
Family: Rosaceae
Parts Used: Roots, Leaves, Flowers, Seeds
Vitamins & Minerals:
Used for: This plant can be made into a tincture or brewed as a tea. It has a mild astringent effect, and can be used to assist with diarrhea. nosebleeds, and bleeding gums.
Use in tandem with:
Growing: Cinquefoil does not mind nasty dry soils with few nutrients. It will still grow quite happily under those conditions.