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Lobelia Herb Tincture - Lobelia inflata

50ml (delivered in a 50ml capacity bottle) Botanical Name Lobelia inflata Plant Part Used  Herb Herb To Liquid Ratio 1:8 Country of Origin USA/UK Lobelia Herb (Lobelia inflata) is a species native to eastern North America and Canada all the way through to eastern United States of America. It is also known as Indian Tobacco or Puke weed. Medicinal Uses and Constituents of Lobelia Herb:- The herb has a long history of use in connection with respiratory ailments, such as asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, and coughs. Lobelia was a common herb prescribed by early North American doctors. Lobeline, an active constituent in the lobelia plant, is very similar to nicotine in its effect on the central nervous system. Lobeline acts as a relaxant overall while also dilating the bronchioles (air passages), thereby increasing respiration and possibly helping the lungs. Its anti-asthma activity consists of stimulating the adrenal glands to release the hormone epinephrine, which causes the airways to relax. This combination of effects makes it extremely helpful for sufferers of asthma and recovering smokers Lobelia may also be used topically in connection with diseases of the muscles, joints, and tendons that involve inflammation and degeneration. History of Lobelia Herb:- The plant was used as a traditional medicinal herb by the Cherokee, Iriquois and Penebscot indiginous First Nationals or American Indians if you will. The Cherokee Indians burnt the foliage and used it as a natural insecticide to rid their habitat of gnats (for which it is rather effective) and used it as a poultice for boils, sores, bites and stings  It was very often used in pre-columbian eastern USA long before it was claimed to have been discovered by a Mr Samuel Thomson who has been credited with its discovery in subsequent historical tracts. It was named after Matthias de Lobel, a 17th century botanist who promoted its use as an alternative to traditional tobacco and used it to promote vomiting, hence its other name of Puke Weed        

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Black Pine Colophony Gum - Pinus nigra

Black Pine Colophony is a solid form of resin obtained from one particular pine (Pinus nigra) and produced by heating fresh liquid resin to vapourise the volatile liquid terpene components. Silver Pine Colophony is obtained from Pinus sylvestris and has the same uses but slightly different characteristics. It is semi-transparent and varies in colour from yellow to black. At room temperature it is brittle, but it melts at stove-top temperatures. It chiefly consists of different resin acids, especially abietic acid.

Uses for Black Pine Colophony:- Apart from its incense use and rather like Rosin Gum ……………… It is an ingredient in printing inks, varnishes, adhesives (glues), medicines, chewing gum, soap, where it is a popular ingredient, especially in transparent soap-making. It adds a beautiful lather, a deep colour, and wonderful fragrance. It is also used in paper sizing, and, in past times, sealing wax. In industry it is the precursor to the flux used in soldering. The tin-lead solder commonly used in electronics has about 1% colophony as a flux core helping the molten metal flow and making a better connection. It’s frequently seen as the burnt or clear residue around new soldering. It is also extensively used for its friction-increasing capacity. Such uses include rosining the bows of stringed instruments such as violins or cellos to produce sound. For this purpose, extra substances such as gold and silver are sometimes added to the colophony for extra friction and/or highly-disputed “tone improvements”. Ballet dancers sometimes rub their shoes in powdered colophony to reduce slipping before going on stage. Bull riders rub iton their rope and glove for additional grip. Baseball pitchers and ten-pin bowlers may have a small bag of powderered colophony nearby, to use on their throwing hand, for better control of the ball. A mixture of pitch and colophony is used to make a surface against which glass is polished when making optical components such as lenses. In pharmaceuticals, it forms an ingredient in several plasters and ointments. It is also added in small quantities to traditional linseed oil/sand gap fillers, used in building work.        

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Labrador Tea – Ledum Palustre

Labrador Tea is a name commonly applied to three closely related species or rhododendron: They include:- Rhododendron tomentosum (Northern Labrador, previously Ledum palustre) – THIS PRODUCT Rhododendron groenlandicum (Bog Labrador, previously Ledum groenlandicum or Ledum latifolium) Rhododendron neoglandulosum (Western Labrador, or Trapper’s Tea, previously Ledum glandulosum) History and Uses of Labrador Tea:- In Labrador itself, Labrador Tea is also frequently called Indian Tea. All three species are primarily wetland plants in the Heather family (Ericaceae) with strongly aromatic leaves that can be used to make a very palatable herbal tea. Labrador tea has been a favourite beverage among Athabaskan and Inuit peoples for years and years. The Athabaskans brew the leaves as a beverage and some people chew the raw leaves because they enjoy the flavour. Others use Labrador tea to spice meat by boiling the leaves and branches in water and then soaking the meat in the tea. The Pomo, Kashaya, Tolowa and Yurok peoples of Northern California boiled the leaves of Western Labrador Tea similarly, to make a medicinal tea. In Greenland, this is still the case. Here it is also used in facial steam bath. In medieval Northern Europe, it was often brewed in “gruit” ales, prior to the adoption of hops. The tea is considered a tonic, diaphoretic, and pectoral, having a very pleasant odour and rather spicy taste. It is useful in coughs, dyspepsia, and irritation of the membranes of the chest. An infusion has been used to soothe irritation in infectious, feverish eruptions, in dysentery, leprosy (in the past (but to what effect this editor can find no reference but suspects none), itch, etc. A strong decoction (too strong to drink – see cautions below) used as a wash, will kill lice. The leaves are also used to soothe an inflamed or sore throat.

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Lemon Verbena Whole Leaf-Lippia citriodora

Lemon Verbena is a perennial shrub which can reach a height of 1 m. It has long unifoliolate leaves with a pleasant typical and strong lemon scent. The flowers are small and have a white or purple colour. Lemon Verbena can be made into a tea or infusion which is very refreshing. The tea has been used as a herbal remedy for insomnia at night and for general ailments during the day. Chefs value this herb as a companion to citrus lemon because its flavour holds up in cooking. Great for fruit salads, jam, jelly, and sweets. If you like lemon, this is the herb for you! It has a very lemony taste without any bitterness. Originating from Central and South America, this herb was carried home by Spanish explorers in the seventeenth century. It’s popularity quickly spread throughout Europe. Sprinkle over salads and vegetables for a wonderful lemony flavour. Use to create flavour in stuffing for meat or poultry. Stir into cottage cheese. Makes a refreshing tea in combination with mint or alone. Wonderful as a garnish for iced tea. Use liberally when on a low salt diet. Also try combining lemon verbena with dried celery, ground peppercorns, lovage leaves or any mix of herbs and spices that taste well with lemon as a mild seasoning mixture. Lemon Verbena Tea Recipes. FEVER REDUCER 2 tsp dried Catnip (Nepeta) 1 tsp dry Lemon Verbena Pour 2 cups boiling water over herbs. Steep 10 minutes & strain.        

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Bee Pollen

Bee Pollen is collected by bees as they search for nectar produced in the anthers of flowering plants. It is a  fine powder all bound together by the bees with fructose, glucose and their own saliva and is a valuable source of protein. Bee Bread. which it is often confused with, on the other hand, bee pollen is mixed with honey. It has often been described as a ‘superfood’ and one of ‘natures perfect foods’, given that bee pollen is believed to offer the most comprehensive range of trace elements and minerals including copper, potassium, iron, magnesium and zinc, amino acids, and Vitamins including B-complex A, C, D and E.

Constituents of Bee Pollen:- The pollen is comprised of approximately 30% protein, 55% carbohydrate, 1% to 2% fat, and 3% minerals, vitamins and trace elements. it’ should be noted that the composition of the pollen is not static as it depends on the country of origin, time of the year, and the plant material the pollen is collected from.        

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Bai Zhu Root - Atractylodes macrocephala

Atractylodes macrocephala known in China as Bai Zhu Root is known by a number of different names such as Chinese Thistle Daisy, Baizhu, Bái Shù, Byaki-Jutsu, Cang Zhu, Cangzhu, Chang Zhe, Jutsu, Paekch'ul, Rhizome d’Atractylode, So-Jutsu, Big-Headed Atractylodes, White Atractylodes & White Atractylodis. Bai Zhu is a perennial herbaceous plant and a  native of China. It grows between to around 80 centimetres in height. Its Stems are woody, erect and branching in upper part. The leaves are alternate, tri-lobed and elliptical with serrated margins and spines and surprisingly bright green in colour. The large, thistle like, reddish-purple flowers present at the end of the stems, and have a purple-red corolla. The gnarly roots are dark brown to clack on the outside, creamy white on the inside and are very pleasantly aromatic. Traditional Uses for Bai Zhu Root:- The root has a very pleasant aroma but a bitter taste which is a clue to its tradititional Chinese medicinal use which is as a digestive and tonic for the liver and a stress reducer. It is anti bacterial so an infusion of the root may be used to wash and clean wounds. The term ‘zhu’ to describe this Chinese herb was first recorded in the ancient ‘Shennong Bencao Jing’ circa. 100 A.D. ‘bai’ means ‘white’ and ‘zhu’ means ‘bitter and warm’,it was used in Chinese herbal formulas to remove ‘damp’ from the body. Traditional practitioners still prescribe Bai Zhu today in formulas such as the Wuling San or Hoelen Five Formula, where its mixed with wild oats, cinnamon twigs, polyporos fungus and water plantain to warm the Yang and promote transformation of the Qi.        

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Buckthorn Bark - Rhamnus frangula

Rhamnus frangula from which Buckthorn Bark is obtained is also commonly known as the Alder Buckthorn, Glossy Buckthorn, or Breaking Buckthorn and is a tall deciduous plant native to Europe, The northern parts of Africa, Western Asia China and Siberia. It has been naturalised in North America for around two centuries. It has now been labelled an invasive species. Traditional Uses for Buckthorn Bark:- It is related to Cascara. The bark and to a somewhat lesser extent, the fruit, is used for much the same purpose, as a gentle laxative but in needs to be harvested and dried and then stored for about twelvemonths before use. Fresh bark is a stong and violent purgative and the dried bark if taken in excess can cause stomach and belly cramps. Like all laxatives, they should not to be taken regularly but only when needed and never overdose on them. It is reputed to be a very astringent herb and s often used in the treatment of Haemorrhoids. Additionally it has been historically used in the treatment of liver and gall bladder complaints History of Buckthorn Bark:- The second century AD Greek physician, Galen,  wrote of alder buckthorn, although he did not distinguish clearly in his writings between it and other closely related species. All of these plants though, were credited with the power to protect against witchcraft, demons, poisons, and headaches in his time.

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Allspice Berries - whole or ground - Pimenta dioica

Allspice, also called Jamaica pepper, Myrtle pepper, pimento, or newspice, is a spice which is the dried unripe fruit of the Pimenta dioica plant. The name “allspice” was coined by the English, who thought it combined the flavour of several spices, such as cloves, pepper, and even cinnamon and nutmeg. Allspice has a complex aroma, hence its name. It is an aromatic spice with a taste similar to a combination of cinnamon and cloves, but hotter and more peppery. It reportedly scores between 100 and 500 on the Scoville scale of hotness (most often used for chilli peppers). HISTORY Christopher Columbus discovered allspice in the Caribbean. Although he was seeking pepper, he had never actually seen real pepper and he thought allspice was what he was searching for ( or so the myth persists) He brought it back to Spain, where it got the name “pimienta,” which is Spanish for pepper. Its Anglicized name, pimento, is occasionally used in the spice trade today. Before World War II, allspice was more widely used than it is nowadays. During the war, many trees producing allspice were cut, and production never fully recovered. Most allspice is produced in Jamaica, but some other sources for allspice include Guatemala, Honduras, as well as Mexico. Jamaican allspice is considered to be superior due to its higher oil content, which gives it a more appealing flavour. USES Allspice is one of the most important ingredients of Caribbean cuisine. It is used in Caribbean jerk seasoning (the wood is used to smoke jerk in Jamaica, although the spice is a good substitute), in mole sauces, and in pickling. It is also an ingredient in commercial sausage preparations and curry powders. Allspice is commonly used in Great Britain and appears in many dishes, including cakes. Even in many countries where allspice is not very popular in the household, such as Germany, it is used in large amounts by commercial sausage makers. Allspice is also a main flavour used in barbeque sauces. Folklore suggests that allspice provides relief for digestive problems.

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Marigold Flowers - Calendula Officinalis

The Common Marigold is familiar to everyone, with its pale-green leaves and golden orange flowers. It is said to be in bloom on the calends of every month, hence its Latin name, and one of the names by which it is known in Italy – fiore d’ogni mese – countenances this derivation. It was not named after the Virgin, its name being a corruption of the Anglo-Saxon merso-meargealla, the Marsh Marigold. Old English authors called it Golds or Ruddes. It was, however, later associated with the Virgin Mary, and in the seventeenth century with Queen Mary. USES Marigold Flowers have been used to treat conjunctivitis, blepharitis, eczema, gastritis, minor burns including sunburns, warts, and minor injuries such as sprains and wounds. Calendula flowers have been considered beneficial in reducing inflammation, wound healing, and used as an antiseptic. Calendula has been used to treat a variety of skin diseases and has been seen effective in treatment of skin ulcerations and eczema. If taken internally through a tea, it has been used for treatment of stomach ulcers, and inflammation. Calendula has been effective in treating juvenile acne and dry phthiriasis. It has also been used to treat cramps, coughs, and snake bites. Research continues into the healing properties of Calendula. An infusion of the dried flowers is employed in fevers, as it gently promotes perspiration and throws out any eruption. Marigold flowers are most often in demand for children’s ailments.        

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Condurango Bark Wild – Gonolobus condurango

Condurango Bark (Gonolobus condurango)  is the bark of a South American vine of the milkweed family grown principally in Peru, Ecuador and Colombia. It is a high elevation plant growing best on the lower slopes (2k to 3k metres) of the Andes. It has heart shaped leaves and rather unattractive greenish to brownish trumpet flowers. It has a variety of alternative exotic names such as Bejuco de Condor, Bejuco de Sapo, Condor Plant, Common Condorvine, Condurango Blanco, Eagle Vine and Tucacsillu Traditional Uses of Condurango Bark:- It is a very bitter stimulant so when taken internally it serves to increase digestive juice production. As such it is often used to reduce vomiting and the nausea that accompanies it. It calms a fluttery stomach so can be used in cases of travel sickness and considerably eases rather more uncomfortable stomach cramps. It increases (like most bitters) bile production by the liver. It is most commonly taken for stomach ailments Condurango was first introduced into the United States in 1871 from Ecuador and it became a trusted remedy for digestive disorders in the late 1800s and early 1900s when it was included in the U.S. Pharmacopeia as well as several other European pharmacopeias. It is considered an analgesic, appetite stimulant, carminative, hemostat, stomachic, tonic and emmenegogue        

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Quebracho Bark - Schinopsis lorentzii

Quebracho Bark is one of the common names, in Spanish, of at least three similar species of trees that grow in the Gran Chaco region of South America. It is sometimes called Luciano malo Schinopsis lorentzii (quebracho colorado santiagueño), of the family Anacardiaceae Schinopsis balansae (quebracho colorado chaqueño), of the same family Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco (“white quebracho”), of the family Apocynaceae

Traditional Uses of Quebracho Bark:- These species provide tannin and a very hard, durable timber. It is sometimes used as a commercial name for the tannin derived from the trees, or their timber. The etymology of the name appears to be Spanish, derived from quiebrahacha, meaning axe-breaker in fact, It’s Spanish translation literally is "The axe breaks” The extract derived from its bark contains antioxidant compounds so potent, they are believed to have destroyed even more free radicals than other comparable material. The tannic acid, in the form of alkalized salts, was extensively used as a deflocculant in drilling muds in 1940s-1950s, until it was replaced with lignosulfonates. Its red colour gave the mixture the name red mud ORAC is a method of rating the antioxidant capacity of foods. The higher the ORAC rating an item has, the higher its antioxidant activity. About 400 mg of quebracho extract per day supplies 5,200 ORAC units. NSI® The Bark Extract is a powerful antioxidant that may offer numerous health benefits, including cardiovascular, immune and vision health, and may also support healthy aging. The bark extract may support cardiovascular health and blood circulation by helping to strengthen blood vessel walls and capillaries, and by helping to prevent stress-induced constriction of arteries and blood clotting. It supports healthy aging by helping protect collagen and maintain elastin, which contribute to healthy skin, joints, blood vessels, ligaments, tendons, muscles and hearts. In addition, quebracho bark extract may also enhance healthy brain function and the capacity to exercise, while it works to relieve inflammation. If you have any questions then please feel free to use the ask a question from the owner button on this site. I am always happy to elaborate - I am known for being a talker apparently!      

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Boldo Leaf Cut and whole - Peumus boldus Molina

Boldo is an evergreen native to Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru. It contains Alkaloids (boldine) and flavonoids, as well as ascaridole, camphor, cineole, linalool, limonene, b-pinene, rhamnetin, isorhamnetin, kaempferol, resin, and tannins HISTORY Archaeologists excavating in the Monte Verde region of southern Chile have found boldo in combination with 22 other herbs wrapped in a seaweed basket estimated to be 12,500 years old. The scientists believe that herbal combination was used for pain relief in the severely injured or those needing surgery. The Spanish conquistadors observed the Incan natives using boldo leaves as a spice and as a digestive to ease the digestion of large meals. In the 1870’s boldo was introduced to doctors in the US and UK Etsy operates under US law and is subject to FDA rules concerning information about the benefits and attributes of plant and herbal material which means such information cannot legally be listed here but for more details of this and hundreds of other herbal materials please visit our website at www.luminescents.net Where there is a wealth of information available        

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White Oudh Essential Oil – Aetoxylon sympetalum - 100% Pure

BOTANICAL NAME: Aetoxylon sympetalum SCENT: White Oudh essential oil has an evocative, umami, warm, damp aroma with smoky head notes making a favourite choice amongst high end modern perfumes. STRENGTH OF AROMA:  Strong PLANT PART USED: Wood EXTRACTION METHOD: Steam Distillation. ORIGIN: Borneo, Indonesia COLOUR: White Oudh essential oil has a deep yellow to orange hue CONSISTENCY: Medium NOTE: Base Aetoxylon sympetalum from which White Oudh Essential Oil is extracted is from a single species genus (monotypic) of trees only found in Borneo (indonesia) of the flowering plant family Thymelaeaceae. The single species is  commonly known as Gaharu Buaya or Crocodile Eaglewood. It is all to often sold as a product of Agarwood which it is not but IS often used to add to Agarwood based perfumes to add greater depth as its synergies are all too apparent. The tree grows up to 40 metres in height, with a trunk diameter of up to 60 centimetres.  The bark is dark brown to black. The fruit is reddish brown, up to 5 centimetres in diameter. The specific epithet sympetalum is from the Latin meaning united petals. Its favoured habitat is lowland forests from sea-level to 100 metres in altitude. Reported Attributes of White Oudh Essential Oil:- Traditional and Emotional uses reportedly include:- “The amber-coloured, steam-distilled essential oil of white oud or gaharu buaya (Aetoxylon sympetalum) encourages comment. It has an evocative, umami, warm, damp aroma with smoky head notes making a favourite choice amongst high end modern perfumes. It is used to add a leathery note in perfume Its woody notes evoke  moss, lichen, parasol mushrooms, moulds, must, burrowing insects. A notable salty, animalic undercurrent lends a seductive element as it mellows on the perfume strip. A few hours into the dry down, white oudh will  develop into a softer, peppery, guaiacwood-like woods aroma, while the slightest ember of smoke remains. White Oudh Essential Oil Blends Well With:- White florals, Jasmine, Rose absolutes, All the Cedars, All the Sandalwoods, Amber, Tobocco Absolute. Cautions:- May cause skin irritation in some individuals if used in high concentrations.        

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Levantine Styrax Essential Oil - Liquidambar orientalis - 100% Pure

BOTANICAL NAME: Liquidambar orientalis SCENT: Levantine Styrax Essential Oil has a strong sweet resinous aroma STRENGTH OF AROMA: Strong PLANT PART USED:  gum EXTRACTION METHOD: Steam Distillation ORIGIN: France COLOUR: Levantine Styrax Essential Oil ranges from pale yellow to light green CONSISTENCY: Thin NOTE: Base

Levantine Styrax Essential Oil  is also and commonly known as Oriental Sweetgum or Turkish Sweetgum and  is a deciduous tree in the Liquidambar genus. It is a native of the eastern Mediterranean mainly in the southwestern area of Turkey and on the Greek island of Rhodes. In English the oil is known by a variety of names such as Storax, Styrax Liquidambar, Asiatic Storax, Balsam Storax, Liquid Storax, Oriental Sweetgum Oil, or Turkish Sweetgum Oil. The oil is made by distillation of the gum produced by the trees when damaged. This is done deliberately in cultivation and is a lengthy process taking many months. It is not at all dissimilar to the fashion in which farmed or cultivated frankincense is obtained Reported Attributes of Levantine Styrax Essential Oil:- Traditional and Emotional uses reportedly include:- The essential oil treating minor abrasions and cuts, bronchitis and catarrh and minor coughs. It is reputed to be an effective treatment against scabies and ringworm but this is largely a traditional or the result of folkore rather than any clinical testing which has been undertaken. Emotional and spiritual uses are for treatment for anxiety and stress. It is noted for its rather sweet perfume and is an entirely different product from Benzoin resin which is produced from a tropical styrax species Levantine Styrax Essential Oil Blends Well With:- Geranium, Lavender, Rose, Orange, & Petitgrain, Vanilla, Mandarin, Neroli  essential oils.        

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Asafoetida Ground - Ferula asafoetida

Botanical Name Ferula asafoetida Asafoetida is also known as devil’s dung, stinking gum, asant, food of the gods and giant fennel. It is a species of Ferula native to Iran. It is a herbaceous perennial plant growing to 2 m tall, with stout, hollow, somewhat succulent stems 5-8 cm diameter at the base of the plant. The leaves are 30-40 cm long, tripinnate or even more finely divided, with a stout basal sheath clasping the stem. The flowers are yellow, produced in large compound umbels. Asafoetida’s English and scientific name is derived from the Persian word for resin (asa) and Latin foetida, which refers to its strong sulfurous odour. Its pungent odour has resulted in its being called by many unpleasant names; thus in French it is known (among other names) as Merde du Diable (Devil’s faeces); in some dialects of English too it was known as Devil’s Dung, and equivalent names can be found in most Germanic languages (e.g. German Teufelsdreck), also in Afrikaans as Duiwelsdrek and also Finnish Pirunpaska or Pirunpihka. In Turkish, it is known as ?eytantersi, ?eytan bökösu or ?eytanotu (the Devil’s Herb). In many of the northern Indian languages (Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Punjabi, Marathi, Bengali) it is known as hing or “Heeng”. A related name occurs in many Dravidian languages (e.g. Telugu Inguva, Kannada Ingu), but Tamil perungaayam and Malayalam kaayam come from a different root. USES The spice is used as a digestive aid, in food as a condiment and in pickles. Its odour is so strong that it must be stored in airtight containers; otherwise the aroma, which is nauseating in quantities, will contaminate other spices stored nearby. However, its smell becomes much milder in cooking and presents an onion-like taste. Some claim that the use of Asafoetida in a marinade or coating for fried fish eliminates the strong smell usually left behind after frying. In India, it is used especially by the trader caste of the Hindus and by adherents of Jainism, who are not allowed to eat onions. It is mainly grown in Iran, Afghanistan and Kashmir. Asafoetida has certain medicinal uses and is most commonly used as a digestive aid. It is reputed to lessen flatulence and is often added to lentil or eggplant dishes in small quantities. It is also said to be helpful in cases of asthma and bronchitis. A folk tradition remedy for children’s colds: it is mixed into a foul-smelling paste and hung in a bag around the afflicted child’s neck. An “asfiddity bag” around the neck was a common preventative for colds and flu in West Virginia in the early 1900’s. In Thailand it is used to aid babies’ digestion and is smeared on the child’s stomach in an alcohol tincture known as “mahahing”. John C Duval reported in 1936 that the odour of assfoetida is attractive to the wolf, a matter of common knowledge, he says, along the Texas/Mexican border.        

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African Wormwood Essential Oil - Artemisia afra - 100% Pure

BOTANICAL NAME: Artemisia afra SCENT: The Essential Oil has a deep resinous aroma ALSO KNOWN AS:- Lanyana STRENGTH OF AROMA: Strong PLANT PART USED: Wild Collected Flowers & Leaf EXTRACTION METHOD: Steam Distillation. ORIGIN: South Africa COLOUR: African Wormwood essential oil has a light to medium yellow hue CONSISTENCY: Thin NOTE: Top/middle African Wormwood  is native to South and East Africa and  is an erect evergreen perennial plant, with masses of finely-divided aromatic silvery-white leaves and single-sided sprays of yellow daisy-like flowers. This plant is cultivated for its foliage effects, but in colder and more temperate regions it requires the protection of a wall. Traditional Uses for African Wormwood: A very rare oil Antispasmodic, carminative, choleretic, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, nervine, orexigenic, stimulant, stomachic, tonic (uterine, womb), vermifuge. It is known to be used to expel worms, control fever and as a digestive remedy. Major chemical constituents of wormwood oil include chamazulene (18%), nuciferol butanoate (8%), nuciferol propionate (5%), and caryophyllene oxide (4%). The essential oils also contain a large amount of aromatic compounds (41%) and a low level of oxygenated monoterpenes (24%). The plant contains a pleasant-smelling volatile oil (about 1% to 2% by weight), absinthin as well as phellandrene, pinene, azulene, and more than 6 other minor components. African Wormwood Blends Well With: Patchouli, Lavender, Oak Moss, Rosemary, Pine, Sage, Clary Sage and Cedarwood. History of Wormwood: Also known as Old woman, Greater Mugwort, Silvery Wormwood. The word “wormwood” comes from Middle English “wormwode” or “wermode”. The form “wormwood” is influenced by the traditional use as a cure for intestinal worms. Webster’s Third New International Dictionary attributes the etymology to Old English “wermōd” (compare with German Wermut and the derived drink Vermouth). An alternate explanation dubiously combines the Old English “wer”, meaning “man” (as in “werewolf”), with OE “mōd”, meaning “mood”.        

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Condurango Bark Wild – Gonolobus condurango