| Black Walnut
The blackened papery pericarps
or hulls contain juglone, a naphthoquinone with antibacterial and
fungicidal properties, with astringency as well. It is used for treating
ringworm, athlete’s foot, etc.
Chaparral
is an old southwestern Indian remedy for
treating arthritis, cancer and skin lesions. It is known to possess
anti-tumor properties due to the presence of nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA),
a potent anti-oxidant, especially for fats and oils.
Echinacea Root
was originally used by the
Plains Indians for treating rattlesnake bites. Today it is effective in
treating infected, hard-to-heal wounds, bites, eczema, psorrhiasis,
herpes, etc. It has anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties. Echinacea
contains immunostimulatory polysaccharides as well as oil-soluble
alkylamides which have also been shown to stimulate the immune system.
Goldenseal Root
Goldenseal is useful for treating
irritations of mucus membranes, dry, cracked skin conditions, fungal &
yeast infections & is known to have oxytocic effects. The active
constituents are isoquinoline alkaloids including hydrastine, berberine,
& canadine, which have astringent, antiseptic properties.
Eucalyptyus
is a large Australian tree with leaves
that contain an essential oil composed mainly of cineole or eucalyptol.
It is known for its pungent odor and its antiseptic and decongestant
activities.
Calendula is
widely used in cosmetology as a hydrating or moisturizing agent and is a
common ingredient in many oils, creams, ointments, lotions, soaps, etc.
because of its vulnerary, emollient, & anti-fungal properties. It is
excellent for soothing and healing burns, wounds, eczema, psorrhiasis,
rashes, and dermatitis.
Tea Tree Oil
comes from an Australian tree which was
used by aborigines for its local antiseptic & germicidal properties. It
is used for cuts, abrasions, burns, athlete’s foot, insect bites and
skin infections.
Myrrh Oil
is anti-microbial, anti-fungal,
astringent & antiseptic. It stimulates white blood cell production and
is a specific for gingivitis, infected wounds and abscesses, fungal &
yeast infections.
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