𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝘂𝘀 - 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻, 𝘆𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄, 𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘆, 𝗳𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿

Sage - antibacterial, antifungal, diaphoretic, antispasmodic, antiviral, drying = good for excessive secretions, a head cold that goes into a sinus infection, staph infection, opens the Lungs relieving Heat and inflammation = anti-inflammatory, sore throat

Pleurisy - antispasmodic, expectorant, diaphoretic, lowers fever, an herb used for when it hurts to breathe, coughing so much it hurts, draws out phlegm from the system, opens up membranes surrounding heart and lungs

Honeysuckle flower- alterative, cools the Blood, antibacterial, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, upper respiratory tract infection, flu, sore throat, pneumonia, fever, disperses Heat and toxic matter

Ground ivy - antiviral, expectorant, diaphoretic, anti-inflammatory activities, upper respiratory tract infection, diaphoretic, sinusitis, viral pneumonia, bronchitis, ear infections, cough

Usnea- antibacterial, antifungal, antispasmodic, expectorant, clears Heat toxins, upper respiratory infections, strep throat, staph, pneumonia, bronchitis, colds, flu

𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄, 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻, 𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘆, 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 - 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗱𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵

Horehound -slightly cool and slightly moist, Lung inflammation (anti-inflammatory), Lung congestion = expectorant, transforms Phlegm -Heat, non-productive & spasmodic coughs, dry sticky mucus, bronchitis, sinusitis, bronchial asthma, laryngitis, hoarseness

Red clover flower - alterative, expectorant, antispasmodic, clears Heat toxins, cools the Blood, fever, inflamed Lungs, whooping cough, hot dry irritable cough, lymphatic congestion, moistening

Ophiopogon - antibacterial, antitussive (relieves cough), diaphoretic, tonifies Yin, dry throat & mouth, dry cough with thick or Bloody mucus, fever

Pseudostellaria - energetically neutral, Lung tonic, augments Qi & Yin, generates fluids (can be used with white mucus that is hard to expectorate as well), demulcent, per David Winston: Best Lung tonic - good for weak Lungs

***As always, ask your Dr. or a qualified herbalist about contraindications and interactions***

Bai Shao - white peony root - Paeonia lactiflora root

Best for Blood-deficient clients with (Blood deficient) Heat signs such as night sweats and hot flashes or Liver Yang rising signs such as headaches, dizziness, flushed face, red eyes due to Blood deficiency

Nourishes the Blood and regulates the menses ie: irregular menstruation, postpartum disorders, uterine bleeding, dysmenorrhea, PMS symptoms
Soothes the Liver and alleviates pain for numbness, spasms, petit mal seizures, restless leg syndrome, and pain in the limbs, tendons, and sinews from Blood deficiency
Also used for fibromyalgia and PCOS

Shu Di Huang - Prepared Rehmannia root - Rehmanniae Radix preparata root

Tonifies & nourishes the Blood ie: irregular menstruation, uterine bleeding, anemia, dizziness, palpitations, restless fetus, habitual miscarriage, & postpartum complications
Nourishes the adrenals, hormones when weakened by stress, overwork, or excessive sex and enriches Yin & Essence (Jing). For night sweats, dry mouth, memory loss, low back pain, wasting and thirsting syndrome, childhood delayed development, gray hair, impotence
Often combined with aromatic herbs to prevent digestive upset as it has a cloying nature
The primary herb for tonifying Liver & Kidney Blood & Yin

Zhi He Shou Wu - prepared Polygonam multiflorum root -Polygoni multiflori

Prepared by boiling with black beans to eliminate its laxative effect & release its power
Nourishes Blood, augments Essence (Jing) - dizziness, blurred vision, gray hair, involuntary ejaculation, soreness and weakness of lower back and knees, and insomnia
Used to stimulate male reproductive function, improve athletic performance, stimulate Liver and bowel function, and lower cholesterol levels
Dry fried for irregular menstruation and uterine bleeding
Noted as one of the best tonics because it is warm and not too drying, tonifying without stagnating like other tonics
Contraindicated for pregnancy and Liver disease
Use of this herb should be short term as long term use may be responsible for Liver damage

As always check with your Dr. or a qualified herbalist before starting a new herb. If you have any questions about any of the herbs listed let me know.