Bitterroot Restoration

Nettle (Urtica dioica) is renowned because of its astringent, expectorant, tonic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic properties and as an important source of beta-carotene, vitamin A, C and E, iron, calcium, phosphates and minerals. All these qualities recommend it as a powerful remedy against hepatic, arthritic or rheumatic conditions, and as an adjuvant in treating allergies, anemia and kidney diseases.

In Ayurvedic medicine, malabar nut (Adhatoda vasica) has been used for a multitude of disorders including; bronchitis, leprosy, blood disorders, heart troubles, thirst, asthma, fever, vomiting, loss of memory, leucoderma, jaundice, tumors, mouth troubles, sore-eye, fever, and gonorrhea.

Garlic has been used as both food and medicine in many cultures for thousands of years.  Garlic has a very long folk history of use in a wide range of ailments, particularly ailments such as ringworm, Candida and vaginitis where its fungicidal, antiseptic, tonic and parasiticidal properties have proved of benefit.

The species of Chrysanthemum are herbaceous perennial plants growing to 50–150 cm tall, with deeply lobed leaves and large flowerheads, white, yellow or pink in the wild species. The flowers of Chrysanthemum are pulverized, and the active components called pyrethrins, contained in the seed cases, are extracted and sold in the form of an oleoresin.

Herbs can be used to treat a wide range of disorders including: high blood pressure; anxiety; depression; hormonal imbalances, e.g. premenstrual tension; skin problems, e.g. eczema; arthritis; insomnia, migraines; etc.

Plectranthus amboinicus is a tender fleshy perennial plant in the family Lamiaceae with an oregano-like flavor and odour, native to South and East Africa, but widely cultivated and naturalised in the Old and New World Tropics. It is also known as Cuban oregano, Spanish thyme, Orégano Brujo (Puerto Rico), Indian Borage, Mexican thyme, or Mexican mint; syn. Coleus amboinicus Lour., Coleus aromaticus Benth.

Portulaca oleracea is commonly known as purslane (also known as Verdolaga, Pigweed, Little Hogweed or Pusley) in the U.S., is an herbaceous weed.  It is a common plant in parts of India, purslane is known as Sanhti, Punarva, or Kulfa. The orgin of purslane is uncertain. It has been used in salads and as a medicinal plant (for people) for hundreds of years.

Herbal honeys are pure natural and medicinal, and they taste great. Not only are remedies tasty, but the honey add extra health benefits. Herbal honeys are made by pouring honey over fresh herbs and allowing them to merge over a period of several days to several months. When herbs are infused into honey, the water-loving honey absorbs all the water-soluble components of the herb, and all the volatile oils too, most of which are anti-infective.

Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) is the most important medicinal herb ever known. It has endless miraculous and medicinal values. The health benefits of tulsi include skin care, dental care, relief from respiratory disorders, asthma, fever, lung disorders, heart diseases, stress, etc.

Common Name of Acalypha indica are Muktajhuri, Swetbasanta(Beng.); Indian acalypha(Eng.).