vulnerary

Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica)

Gotu kola has been used for thousands of years, mainly in the Ayurvedic medical system of India. It improves mitochondrial function, and is a popular addition to nootropic...

Frankincense (Boswellia serrata)

Frankincense (Boswellia) is one of the best anti-inflammatory herbs in our arsenal. It directly inhibits both COX and 5-LOX enzymes responsible for activating inflammatory messengers. This makes frankincense useful for conditions that involve inflammation as an underlying factor — such as indigestion, arthritis, pain, muscle injuries, or skin irritation.

German Chamomile (Matricaria chamomila)

German Chamomile is a sedative, carminative, and antibacterial suitable for adults and children alike. It makes a delicious night time tea, and the essential oil is used for...

Horsetail (Equisetum arvense)

Horsetail is a common weed to wetter areas. It's an ancient species of plant, spreading itself via spores in a similar manner to fungi or ferns. It's high in silica which...

Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica)

Stinging nettle is nutritious, antinflammatory, and antioxidant. It's used for a wide range of conditions. One of the most interesting uses is known as urtication...

Calendula (Calendula officinalis)

Calendula is specific for the skin, possessing strong vulnerary and antinflammatory properties. It's also very useful internally for female menstrual disorders...

Greater Celandine (Chelidonium majus)

This herb is contained in the same family as the opium poppy. Although it doesn't contain the alkaloids that give us morphine...

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

This useful plant is commonly applied to wounds to stop blood leakage, and is a strong bitter useful for liver, glallbladder, and digestive conditions...

Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)

Marshmallow root has a high concentration of soothing mucilage. It can be concentrated and used as a vegan alternative for egg whites. Medicinally the mucilage is used to...