Bitterroot Restoration

Winter cherry (Withania somnifera) is also known as Ashwagandha, Indian ginseng, Ajagandha, Kanaje Hindi, etc. It is a small or medium-sized, upright shrub, growing upto 1.5 metres in height. It is native to India. It is also available in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Winter cherry comes to use in various chronic disorders, like digestive disorder, exhaustion, rheumatism, tuberculosis, insomnia, gynaecological troubles or cold.

Celery seed is a popular herbal medicine used in Ayurveda. Modern studies have confirmed the health benefits of consuming celery seeds. Celery seeds are a good source of calcium, magnesium, iron and manganese. The seeds contain moderate amounts of vitamin B6, zinc, copper, phosphorous and dietary fiber. It also contains plant compounds such as flavonoids and coumarins.

During Winter, skin lost its luster mainly due to the lack of angry water. Compared to the ring on a variety of skin care nutrients, essential oils can be said that the name “plant blood” under the banner of the airborne. Extracted from roots, stems, leaves, fruits and other essential oils in different parts of the skill on the penetration of natural advantage there.

Dry skin is tightly drawn over bones. It looks dull, especially on the cheeks and around the eyes. There may be tiny expression lines on these spots and at the comers of the mouth. If your face skin is dry, try not to wash it with tap water since it often contains chlorine, fluoride, and other undesirable chemicals. Instead, use cold mineral water or, better, clean your face with home made peaste, made of natural ingredients.

Mimosa pudica (pudica= shy) is a creeping annual or perennial herb  often grown for its curiosity value: the compound leaves fold inward and droop when touched or shaken, re-opening minutes later. Common names of Mimosa pudica are sensitive plant, touch-me-not, humble plant, shameful plant, sleeping grass, etc.

Fiddleneck (Amsinckia menziesii or Amsinchkia intermerdia) is a flowering plant which has gently curling top like that of a fern. They are poisonous plants which have spread widely through regions over the years. When it comes to poisonous plants and pets the Fiddlenecks are thought to be harmful to horses as well as other animals.

Mesquite leaves were once used medicinally; water infused with the leaves can be used as eye drops. The bean pods of the mesquite can be dried and ground into flour, adding a sweet, nutty taste to breads, or used to make jelly or wine.

Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) is native to southwest India; major producers of black pepper essential oil are India, Malaysia, China, Indonesia and Madagascar. It is one of the most common spices  added to food. It has been used as a spice in food since prehistoric times. Black pepper was beleved to treat and cure constipation, diarrhoea, earache, gangrene, heart disease, hernia, indigestion, insect bites, insomnia, joint pain, liver and lung disease, sunburn, toothaches, etc.

Bamboo is best known for its hard stems (culms) that are used in place of wood for a variety of applications including: furniture, scaffolding, flutes, fence posts, flooring, and even bicycle frames. Bamboo is used in Chinese medicine for treating infections and healing.

Bidens spp. are abundant “pest weeds” in Florida and indeed all over the world. There are more than 40 native species in the United States alone and over 230 worldwide. The dried leaves of various species have been used as a tobacco substitute, called “Fakahatchee Gold,” according to Daniel Austin in Florida Ethnobotany. Medicinal uses included treatment for colds and flu, hepatitis, bacterial infections, inflammation, and urinary tract infections.

Opium (Papaver somniferum) is a poisonous plant that contains about 25 alkaloids among which morphine (10-16%) is the most important base. The other alkaloids isolated from the drug are codeine, narcotine, thebaine, noscapine, narceine, papaverine, etc. Opium is used to relieve pain, diarrhoea, dysentery, muscle spasms and cough.

A wrinkle is a fold, ridge or crease in the skin. They are a normal part of the aging process of skin. However, there are many ways to help improve the appearance of wrinkled skin, and to help prevent further wrinkling. Most people choose to rely on expensive facial creams and skin treatments, but there are simple, natural and cheap methods that have been proven effective.

Little is known on the chronical effects due to the widespread usage of different weedkillers or herbicides, nevertheless by limited studies available, a lot of these weedkillers have been related with cancer disease, central nervous system disorders, birth physical handicaps, behaviour changes, skin diseases, etc. on human beings.

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is used for respiratory infections in the form of a tincture, syrup or by steam inhalation. A tea made by infusing the herb in water can be used for cough and bronchitis. Its aromatic oil contains two chemicals. Thymol and carvacrol which both account for its medicinal value. They also have expectorant properties and maybe useful as digestive aids.

Verbascum thapsus, Eucalyptus globules,Polygala senega, etc. plants can be used to treat pneumonia.

Allergies occur when the body has an exaggerated reaction to substances that are not harmful. The symptoms of an allergy tend to vary, but some common symptoms include watery eyes, difficulty breathing and itchy eyes. There are many medical treatments used for allergies, but there are also natural medicines that can be used along with conventional medicine.

Hair loss in women is very common. There are many causes behind women’s hair loss, including physical or emotional stress, surgery, chemical treatments and more, but there are also a variety of women hair loss treatment options to try if you are a sufferer. Aloe vera can help with hair loss. This plant contains 75 nutrients, 18 amino acids and 12 kinds of vitamins.

Many of the common foods or Spices found in grocery stores or organic markets (e.g. carrot, tomatoes, Chili peppers, etc.) contain cancer-fighting properties, from the antioxidants that neutralize the damage caused by free radicals to the powerful phytochemicals that scientists are just beginning to explore. There isn't a single element in a particular food that does all the work, the best thing to do is eat a variety of foods.