Name: Myrrh
Latin: Commiphora Myrrha
Other Common Names:
Family:
Parts Used:
Vitamins/Minerals:
Used for: Myrrh is an antiseptic, which makes it useful for wounds and sores. It is particularly good for problems with tea and gums, when added to toothpaste, or used as a mouthwash or gargle.
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Directions & Warnings:
I have found that using the leaf in teas gives them quite a bit of the actual blackberry flavour, and generally get momentarily distracted by the lovely smell when I open the container.
Name: Blackberry
Latin: Rubus villosus
Other Common Names: Bramble, Scaldhead, Fingerberry, Black Longberry
Family: Rosaceae
Parts Used: Roots, Leaves, Berries
Vitamins & Minerals: C, Folate, antioxidants, phytochemicals, potassium, manganese
Used for: Use the root for an astringent tincture. Consistent use of this tea can help with a variety of intestinal problems. Chewing the leaves has a long history of strengthening and healing the gums.
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Directions & Warnings: Blackberry is a mild blood thinner. Not dangerously so, on its own, but use caution if taking anti-coagulants.
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.
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Growing: Cinquefoil does not mind nasty dry soils with few nutrients. It will still grow quite happily under those conditions.