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Yarrow

Achillea millefolium Latin Name: Achillea millefolium Herb Class/Action: anodyne, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, diaphoretic, vulnerary, stimulant, circulatory stimulant, digestive, carminative, hepatoprotective, alterative, diuretic, expectorant, cardiac tonic Parts Used: aerial parts Flavors: bitter, pungent, acrid, diffusive, aromatic Energetics: warm/cool, dry, harmonizing, with a tendency towards cooling + drying Traditional Benefits: blood support, fever support,supports a healthy inflammatory response, immune support, supports healthy wound Yarrow

Uva Ursi

Arctostaphylos uva ursi Latin Name: Arctostaphylos uva ursi Herb Class/Action: astringent, diuretic, tonic, antiseptic Parts Used: leaves Flavors: slightly pungent + sweet, bitter Energetics: astringent, cooling, drying Traditional Benefits: urinary tract support, kidney support, digestive support, women’s cycle support, microbiome support, immune support Uva ursi (aka bearberry) is like the mama bear of herbalism, helping to protect us, ground us, and Uva Ursi

Sweet Annie

Artemisia annua Latin Name: Artemisia annua Herb Class/Action: Healthy Microbial Balance, Healthy Inflammatory Response Support Parts Used: Aerial parts Flavors: bitter, astringent Energetics: Bitter, cooling Traditional Benefits: digestive health, immune support Sweet Annie has been used for more than 2,000 years to support immune health, healthy digestion and maintain microbial balance.* Native to China but growing wild across the globe now, Sweet Annie

St. John’s Wort

Hypericum perforatum Latin Name: Hypericum perforatum Herb Class/Action: Adaptogen, Nervine, Trophorestorative Parts Used: Flowering tops Flavors: Bitter (hepatic), pungent, astringent, aromatic Energetics: Cooling, drying Traditional Benefits: Mood support, liver support, brain support, solar plexus support Considered both an adaptogen and a trophorestorative tonic to the nervous system, St. John’s Wort has been studied for its positive therapeutic potential in terms of St. John’s Wort

Schisandra

Schisandra chinensis Latin Name: Schisandra chinensis Herb Class/Action: Adaptogen, kidney and essence tonic, “immune amphoteric”, antioxidant, hepato supportive Parts Used: Dried fruit Flavors: All five flavors: sour, bitter, pungent, salty, sweet Energetics: Warming  Traditional Benefits: Lung and kidney support, Jing support, Shen support, HPA axis support, immune support, liver support, brain support, heart support, mood support, digestive support, adrenal support, sleep Schisandra

Saw Palmetto

Serenoa repens Latin Name: Serenoa repens Herb Class/Action: Alternative, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, aphrodisiac, expectorant, diuretic, reproductive tonic Parts Used: fruits Flavors: pungent, bitter, mildly sweet Energetics: warming, drying Traditional Benefits: urinary system support, reproductive health support, hormone support As a reproductive and urinary tonic, Saw Palmetto is a nurturing ally in balancing out hormonal irregularities for people Saw Palmetto

Rosehip

Rosa canina Latin Name: Rosa canina Herb Class/Action: antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, astringent, cardio-tonic, nutritive, demulcent Parts Used: fruit  Flavors: sour, sweet Energetics: cooling Traditional Benefits: musculoskeletal system support, heart support, immune support, digestive support, supports reproductive health, liver support, circulatory support A highly nutritive fruit-as-medicine that supports a healthy inflammatory response, aids cardiovascular and metabolic health, while helping to ease musculoskeletal Rosehip

Rose

Rosa spp Latin Name: Rosa spp Herb Class/Action: nervine, antioxidant, astringent, cardiotonic Parts Used: flowers, fruit (hips) Flavors: astringent, sweet Energetics: cooling, drying Traditional Benefits: mood support, heart support, Shen support, musculoskeletal system support, immune system support, skin support, supports reproductive health, supports liver health, supports sexual health, healthy inflammatory response support Not just stunning to look at, our beloved Rose Rose

Red Root

Ceanothus americana Latin Name: Ceanothus americana Herb Class/Action: Lymphatic, Alterative, Nervine, Healthy Microbial Balance, Healthy Inflammatory Response Support Parts Used: Roots, root bark, leaves Flavors: Astringent, mildly bitter, sometimes aromatic Energetics: Dry, neutral to warm Traditional Benefits: Lymphatic support, liver support, damp-draining, spleen support, respiratory support, immune support As a blood tonic and lymphatic + immune superstar, Red Root helps to Red Root

Red Clover

Trifolium pratense Latin Name: Trifolium pratense Herb Class/Action: Alterative, Lymphatic Parts Used: Flowers, leaves  Flavors: Sweet Energetics: Cooling and moistening  Traditional Benefits: Lymphatic support, women’s reproductive system support, pregnancy support, fertility health, nutritive support, allergy support, circulatory support Red Clover is primarily nutritive, but is also used to support the lymphatic system, normal and healthy elimination, immune, skin and hormone health.*