Bitterroot Restoration

The bark of the European Beech or Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) contains antacid, antipyretic, antiseptic, antitussive, expectorant, odontalgic properties. A tar (or creosote), obtained by dry distillation of the branches, is stimulating and antiseptic.

Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are very high in vitamin value. They are now eaten freely throughout the world, and their consumption is believed to benefit the heart among other things. They are wonderful as a blood cleanser, and excellent in elimination diets. Tomato juice can be used in convalescent diets, in combination with other raw vegetable juices such as celery, parsley, beet and carrot juice.

Adhatoda consists of the fresh or dried leaves of Justicia adhatoda, a shrub growing in India. When dry they are of a dull brownish-green colour; odour, characteristic; taste, bitter. Cattle do not eat this plant as the leaves emit an unpleassant smell.

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a small rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. Turmeric extract has significant effects in the laboratory on arthritis, amyloid-beta (Alzheimer's polymers), cancer and diabetes. In Ayurvedic practices, turmeric has many medicinal properties and many in South Asia use it as a readily available antiseptic for cuts, burns and bruises. It is also used as an antibacterial agent.

Adenanthera pavonina is a species of tree, used for its timber. This tree is common within the tropics of the old world, particularly in the Maldives, principally upon the shores. The beauty of the seeds, their use as beads and for necklace, and their nourishing qualities, have combined to scatter the plant.

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.

The papaya (Carica papaya) is eaten raw as a fruit and contains high levels of Vitamins A and C and a phytochemical called beta-cryptoxanthin that promotes health. It also contains papain, which is an antibacterial protease enzyme that has meat tenderising properties and is used for clarifying beer. In a everyday health papaya works magic on strengthening the immune system preventing the recurrent colds and flu.

The leaves of Murraya koenigii are also used as a herb in Ayurvedic medicine. Their properties include much value as an antidiabetic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, anti-hypercholesterolemic etc. Curry leaves are also known to be good for hair, for keeping them healthy and long.

Larrea tridentata is a flowering plant, which is known as creosote bush, Gobernadora, chaparral, etc. It is a medicinal herb and it has the ability to inhibit the growing of other plants around and gain more water. It can be used as a herbal remedy.

Marijuana (Cannabis sativa L.) has been used for medical purposes for over 12,000 years. It is used for medicinal purposes to those who are suffering from grave and debilitating illnesses.  Cannabis plants as a physician-recommended drug or herbal therapy. It is used as a hard drug. It is used in Supportive Care for Cancer Patients.