Some Herb Basics: Most herbs work better on an empty stomach. A few exceptions are garlic, goldenseal and cayenne due to stomach upset. Herbs work in a cumulative fashion meaning they are not a “one dose wonder.” They need to build up in the system a little, usually within 2-3 doses, before any real affect can be noticed. Fresh herbs always work better than old herbs and science is always proving the fact that a whole herb usually is more effective than one isolated compound of that herb.
Medicinal Properties: This herb has been around a long time. Native peoples have used it for centuries to treat any kind of kidney ailment, such as, urinary infections (E.Coli and cystitis) and vaginitis.
How to Use: Capsules, extracts, tinctures, tea of 1 tsp dried herb to 1 C water. Drink 1-2 cups daily for no more than 1 week..
Parts Used: Leaves
Warning: Do not use if you have kidney disease or are pregnant. Do not give to babies or small children.
How to use herbs for maximum benefit. Short and sweet descriptions and uses written by our on-staff Nutritional Herbalist. Always remember that herbs should be treated as a medicine. Almost all of our modern-day medicines are derived from compounds found in herbs and plants. If you have not used a particular herb before, try a half dose at first to make sure you do not have an unfavorable reaction to it.