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Herbal Tincture Ingredient Descriptions

Herbal Tincture Ingredient Descriptions

Tulsi



Apricot Seed – Prunus armeniaca; Rosaceae – (Xing ren)

Uses: Antitussive, expectorant, laxative, treats cold and coughs, demulcent, dissolves tumors, antispasmodic

Bitter,sweet/ heating/ pungent

KP- V+



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Astragalus – Astragalus membranaceus – (Huang Qi)

Uses: Antibacterial, increases immune system, consolidates defensive energy, detoxification, energy tonic, blood tonic, regulates fluids,

Sweet/ heating

 

Ashwagandha – Withania somnifera; Solanaceae

Ashwagandha

Uses: Tonic, rejuvenative, aphrodisiac, nervine, sedative, general debility,nerve exhaustion, convalesence, loss of memory, loss of muscular energy, insomnia, paralysis, anemia, infertility, spermatorrhea, fatigue

Systems: reproductive, nervous, respiratory

Bitter, astringent, sweet/ heating/ sweet

VK- P+

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Atractylodis – Atractylodes macrocephala; Compositae (Bai Zhu)

Uses: General body tonic, digestive aid, diuretic, regulates appetite, builds energy, tonifies spleen and stomach

Sweet, bitter/ slightly heating

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Brahmi – Hydrocotyle asiatica; Umbelliferae - (Man t’ien hsing)

Uses: Increases longevity, increases memory and intelligence, awakens crown chakra, balances left and right brain hemispheres, rejuvenation, alternative, febrifuge, diurectic, nervous disorders, epilepsy, senility, premature aging, hair loss, skin eruptions

Systems: Nervous, circulatory, digestive

Bitter/cooling/sweet

 
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Chapparral – Larrea divaricata; Zygophyllaceae

Uses: Increases immune system, alternative, antiviral, antiseptic, resolvent cleanser, decreases damp heat, stimulates and dredges the liver, promotes cleansing, dissipates tumors

Bitter/cooling/ pungent

PK- V+

 

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Cherry bark – Prunus virginiana; Rosaceae

Uses: Antitussive, antiaspasmodic, expectorant, alternative, pectoral, carminative, calms respiration, allay cough and asthma, helps stomach disorders

Bitter, astringent/cooling/sweet

PK- V neutral

 

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Chyrsanthemum – Chrysanthemum indicum; Compositae

Uses: Diaphoretic, antipyretic, antispasmodic, alternative, helps headache, sore throat, heat in upper body, eye infections, nose bleeds, liver diseases, dysmenorrhea, promotes lactation

Systems: digestive, respiratory, nervous

Bitter, sweet/ cooling/ pungent

PK- V+(in excess)

 

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Coltsfoot – Tussilago farfafa

Uses: Antitussive, expectorant, demulcent, anti-inflammatory, sedates cough, helps dry cough and shortness of breath, antispasmodic

Pungent, slightly sweet/ heating

 

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Dandelion – Taraxacum offincinale; Compositae (Pu gong ying)

Uses: Alternative, diuretic, laxative, bitter tonic, liver digestion, gall stones, congested lymph, breast sores, breast cancer, diabetes, edema, ulcers, detoxifying tumors and cysts

Systems: Circulatory, digestive, urinary, lymphatic

Bitter, sweet/ cooling

 

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Echinacea – Echinacea augustifolia; Compositae

Uses: Activates immunity, antiviral, antibacterial, clears toxins, restrains infections, resolves tumors, decreases pain, decreases eruptive fevers, promotes cleansing congested lymph

Pungent, salty/ cooling/ dry

 

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Ginkgo – Ginkgo biloba; Ginkgoaceae (Yin guo ye)

Uses: Vitalizes heart blood, restores capillary and coronary cirulation,restores brain and nerves, promotes clear thinking, relieves depression, increases memory

Systems: Cardiovascular, nervous, respiratory, urogenital

Sweet, bitter, astringent

 

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Goldenseal – Hydratis Canadensis; Ranunculaceae

Uses: Antiseptic, antibiotic, antipyretic, antimicrobial, resolves mucus, decreases inflammation, clears toxins, parasites, decreases heat liver-gallbladder, decongestive

Bitter, astringent/cooling/pungent

PK- V+

 

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Gotu Kola – Centella asiatica (Mandukaparni)

Uses: Alterative, tonic, diuretic, local stimulant, promotes intelligence, promotes longevity

Bitter, astringent/ cooling/ sweet

VK+ P-

 

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Horehound – Marrubium vulgare; Labiatae

Uses: Diaphoretic, diuretic, antispasmodic, bitter tonic, restores normal glandular secretions, helps lung diseases, relieves palpitations

Bitter, pungent/ cooling/ pungent

KP- V+

 

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Isatis – Isatis tinctoria; Cruciferae (Ban len gen)

Uses: Antiviral, antibacterial, anticancer, eliminates pathogenic heat and toxins from blood, relieves swollen throat conditions

Systems: Heart, lung, stomach

Bitter/ cooling

 

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Jatamamsi – Nardostachys jatamamsi (Indian spikenard)

Uses: Balances all three doshas, sedative though promotes awareness, strengthens mind, insomnia, hysteria, epilepsy, neuralgia

Systems: Nervous, digestive, respiratory

Sweet, bitter, astringent/ cooling/ pungent

VPK=

 

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Lemon balm – Melissa officinalis

Uses: Nervine, carminative, diaphoretic, sedative, antidepressant, Qi tonic, rejuvenation effects, relaxes nervous system

Pungent, sweet/ cooling/ pungent

KP- V neutral

 

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Licorce – Glycyrrhiza glabra; Leguminosae (Yasti Madhu) ( Gan cao)

Uses: Tonic, demulcent, expectorant, rejuvenation, laxative, increases Qi, provides moisture-relieves dryness, relieves cough and wheezing, clears toxins, decreases infections. Calms mind, nourishes Spirit, Sattvic, nourishes brain, increases cranial and cerebrospinal fluid, promotes contentment and harmony

Systems: digestive, respiratory, nervous, reproduction, excretory

Sweet, bitter/ cooling/ sweet

VP- K+ (in excess)

 

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Lobelia – Lobelia inflata; Lobeliaceae

Uses: Antispasmodic, diaphoretic, emetic, expectorant, stimulates lungs, circulates Qi, relaxes nervous system

Pungent/ heating/ pungent

K- PV+

 

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Longan fruit - Euphoria longan (Long yan rou)

Uses: Tonifies heart and spleen, nourishes blood, calms spirit, supports memory, relieves insomnia, heart palpitations, antifungal

Systems: Circulatory, digestive

Sweet/ warming

 

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Lychii berry – Lycium chinensis (Gou qi zi)

Uses: Blood tonic, supports kidney, adrenals, liver, promotes cheerfulness, increases vitality, improves vision, calms heart and nervous system, increases longevity, hyperglycemic, antifungal, hypertension

Sweet/ neutral

 

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Marshmallow – Althea offinalis; Malvaceae

Uses: Nutritive tonic, rejuvenative, expectorant, demulcent, emollient, diuretic, laxative, helps cough, bronchitis, whooping cough, decreases kidney/bladder inflammation, decreases infection or bleeding

Systems: Respiratory, urinary, digestive, nervous

Sweet/ cooling/ sweet

VPK=

 

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Motherwort – Leonurus cardiac; Labiatae

Uses: Emenagogue, diaphoretic, diuretic, alternative, Uterine stimulant, relaxant, cardiac tonic, carminative

Bitter, pungent/ cooling/ pungent

PK- V+

 

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Mullein – verbascum thaspus; Scrophulariaceae

Uses: Antispasmodic, antitussive, anti-inflammatory, demulcent, expectorant, relieves cough

Bitter, astringent, sweet/ cooling/ pungent

PK- V+

 

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Nettles – Urtica dioica; Urticaceae

Uses: Expectorant, diuretic, tonic, nutritive, chlorophyll, vitamin A/C, increases energy, hemostatic, nourishes blood, relieves fatigue

Systems: Blood, fluids, respiratory, digestive, connective tissue

Astringent, little sweet and salty/ cooling

 

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Osha – Ligusticum porteri; Umbelliferae

Uses: Antiviral, expectorant, antibacterial, reduces fevers, restores lungs, soothes throat

Pungent, bitter/ heating/ pungent

KV- P+

 

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Poke root – Phytolacca decandra; Phytolaccaceae

Uses: Alternative, emetic, cathartic, promotes lymph cleansing, clears toxins, dissipates tumors, relieves liver Qi stagnation

Bitter/ cooling/ pungent

PK- V+

 

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Propolis

Uses: rich in minerals, B vitamins, flavonoids, increases immune system, relieves influenza, sore throat, nasal congestion, respiratory conditions, ulcers, cancer

 

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Reishi – Ganoderma lucidum (Ling zhi)

Uses: Antitumor, immune stimulant, nervine, strengthens spirit, heart tonic, antibacterial, antiallergenic, anti-inflammatory, antitussive, increase spiritual awareness, longevity

 

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Rehmannia – Rehmannia glutinosa; Scrophulariaceae (Shu di huang)

Uses: Nutritive tonic, rejuvenation, sexual debility, weak kidneys, low back pain, irregular menses, anemia, hair loss, cirrhosis, senility, diabetes

Systems: Reproductive, urinary, digestive, respiratory

Sweet, bitter/ cooling/ sweet

PV- K+

 

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Rose – Rosa spp.; Rosaceae (Shatapatri) ( Yeu ji jua)

Uses: Alternative, nervine, emenagogue, carminative, opens mind and heart, decreases heat in upper body, headache, dizziness, refreshes eyes, removes irritability, promotes peace

Systems: Circulatory, female reproductive, nervous system

Sweet, astringent/ cooling

 

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Schizandra – Schizandra chinensis; Magnoliaceae (Wu wei zi)

Uses: Yin and Yang tonic, promotes proper liver function, relieves hepatitis, enriches kidney yin, supports lungs, quiets spirit, calms heart, insomnia

Sour, salty, sweet , pungent, bitter/ heating

 

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Shankhapushpi – Evolvulus alsinoides

Uses: Tonic, antidepressant, improves memory, increases intelligence, aids brains function, alternative, anticonvulgent, antiepileptic, removes addictions, removes evil spirits

Astringent/ heating/ sweet

VPK-

 

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Shatavari –Asparagus racemosus; Liliaceae (tian men dong)

Uses: Female reproductive tonic, sexual debility, infertility, impotence, menopause, leucorrhea, dehydration, diarrhea, dysentery, stomach ulcers, hyperacidity, lung disorders, hematemesis

Sweet, bitter/ cooling/ sweet

PV- K+ (in excess)

 

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Siberian ginseng – Eleuthro senticosus; Araliaceae

Uses: Tonic, adrenal support, increase energy, antirheumatic, antispasmodic

Pungent, sweet/ heating/ sweet

VK- P+

 

 

St. Johns Wort – Hypericum perforatum; Hypericaceae

Uses: Antispasmodic, expectorant, stimulates lungs, strengthens and restores nervous system, lifts the spirit and rids depression, relieves infection and pain

Bitter, pungent/ cooling/ pungent

PK- V+

 

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Tulsi – Ocimum sanctmum

Uses: Adaptogen, tonic, relieves cold and flu, increases memory and awareness, gives sense of well being, immune stimulant, relieves cough, awakens spiritual insight

Bitter, sweet, pungent/ heating

 

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Vitex – Vitex agnus caltus; Verbaenaceae

Uses: Circulates uterus Qi, harmonizes menstruation, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, infertility, PMS, hormonal balancing, leucorrhea, excessive lactation, spermatorrhea, increases sexual vitality, reduces irritability

Bitter, pungent, a bit astringent/ neutral/ dry

 

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Vacha – Acorus calamus; Araceae (Shi chang pu)

Uses: Antiseptic, aromatic, nervine, antispasmodic, tonic, opens and clears mind, rejuvenates brain and nervous system, promotes cerebral circulation, stimulates intelligence or self expression, increases memory, enhances awareness, sinus headache, colds, ulcers, arthritis, joint pain, epilepsy, shock, coma

Systems: Nervous, respiratory, digestive, circulatory, reproductive

Pungent, bitter, astringent/ heating/ pungent

VK- P+

 

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White Pine – Pinus alba; Pinaceae

Uses: Expectorant, diaphoretic, carminative

Pungent/ heating/ pungent

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