Archive for January, 2006

Yerba Santa


Yerba Santa
Eriodictyon Spp.
The Spanish learned of this plant from the Indians who boiled the fresh or dried leaves and used the reparation for such problems as coughs, colds, sore throats, mucus, stomachaches, vomiting and diarrhea. Yerba santa helps the body expel mucus from the respiratory tract. It is known as a blood purifier and strengthener of the digestive system.

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Yellow Dock


Yellow Dock
Rumex crispus
Yellow Dock root has a reputation as a liver tonic, gall bladder tonic and one of the best organic sources of iron available. Yellow dock is used frequently for anemia during pregnancy and at all other times, too. Skin conditions in particular are relieved when the liver is strengthened. These include psoriasis, acne, hives and other eruptions. Yellow dock contains natural “soaps” that help loosen and remove poisons from the body.

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