Bitterroot Restoration

Rose is used in cosmetics for its lovely scent and also for its light astringent properties. Rose Water is great for all types of skin. As the gentlest of all astringents, rose water is often used as toner for fair and dry skin. Pure rose water is the distilled water of roses. It is usually made by stream distillation, and it smells heavenly and tastes delicious.

Pawpaws are shrubs or small trees, reaching heights of 2–12 m tall. The northern, cold-tolerant common pawpaw (Asimina triloba) is deciduous, while the southern species are often evergreen. Eaten in-hand as fresh fruit or processed into desserts. Twigs are source of annonaceous acetogenins which are being used in the development of anti-cancer drugs and botanical pesticides.

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.

Acne is a chronic skin disorder caused by the over formation of oil as of the sebaceous glands where the hair follicles turn into plugged. Most people affected by acne are aged between 12 and 25. However, men and women in their 30s and 40s can also suffer. This is mostly shown out on the face, the neck along with cheeks. There are many treatments available to help you tackle the problem. The right treatment can cure acne almost completely. Home remedies can also cure acne.

Hydroxycitric acid (HCA), a major component of Garcinia cambogia and antioxidants, seemed to reduce appetite by raising the amount of serotonin and storage of carbohydrates and fats to maintain normal body weight. Garcinia Cambogia lowers the production of triglycerides and cholesterol and may also increase thermogenesis, the burning of calories.

Some of the medical uses for the agastache rugosa plant include using it as a treatment for people suffering from anxiety, nausea, bacterial infections, or gas. It has antifungal, antibacterial, carminative, and antipyretic properties. The plant has also been used a fungicide to prevent fungus from growing on potato crops.

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.

Chyavanprash is a famous herbal jam made from amalaki fruit, one of the highest sources of vitamin C, but the formula contains many other herbs as well including Bamboo manna, Pippali, Haritaki, Guduchi, Punarnava, Musta and Bilva. It is fortified with over 20 herbs to rejuvenate and strengthen the immune system.

When Winter comes, dry skin comes along with it. This dry air can then lead to general discomfort associated with cracked, peeling skin and chapped lips. In order to counter the problem of dry skin associated with winter weather, follow these simple, self-care measures to prevent or reduce the consequences of dry air.

Marsh Barbel (Hygrophila schulli) is a stout aquatic perennial herb, which is a medicinal plant and can be extensively used in Ayurvedic system of medicine for various ailments like rheumatism, inflammation, jaundice, hepatic obstruction, pain, etc. (Other common name: Gokula kanta, Shulamardan, Kokilakshi, Kalavankabija, Kokilaksha, etc.)