Sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) is most known for its
culinary uses. It’s highly nutritious with an abundance of vitamin A (as
carotenoids), vitamin K, and vitamin C. It’s also rich in magnesium, iron,
potassium, and calcium. The fragrant herb Basil is best known as one of the
most versatile herbs to use in Mediterranean and Eastern cooking.
½ cup of
fresh chopped basil (or about eight tablespoons) has roughly:
2 calories
0 fat, protein, sugar or fiber
56 milligrams vitamin A (24 percent)
88 milligrams vitamin K (108 percent)
0.24 milligrams manganese (12 percent)
4 milligrams vitamin C (8 percent)
Health Benefits of Basil Leaf
Adaptogen: helps the body adapt to stress and to
normalize the harmful effects of stressors on bodily processes.
Antibacterial: The basil essential oil was active
against every strain of E-coli it was tested with. It was also shown to have
anti-microbial properties that were found to fight mold, yeast, and bacteria.
Anticancer: Clinical studies published in Nutrition
and Cancer also show that basil contains phytochemicals, which can help
naturally prevent cancer, including chemical-induced skin, liver, oral and lung
cancers. Basil is able to increase antioxidant activity, positively alter gene
expressions, induce cancerous-cell apoptosis (death of harmful cells) and stop
cancerous tumors from spreading.
Antioxidant & Anti-Inflammatory: as an
antioxidant and help the body get rid of free radicals. Sweet basil is an
excellent source of antioxidants such as phenolic compounds and polyphenols.
Research published in 2012 showed that these antioxidants make basil a great
choice for helping with inflammatory diseases. Because oxidative stress and
inflammation are often present with serious illnesses like diabetes and heart
disease, this research is promising for combating the increase in these health
problems.
Antimicrobial: against a wide range of bacteria,
yeasts, molds and viruses. This means you can add protection against the
candida virus and various forms of skin irritations to the long list of proven
benefits of basil.
Herbal Remedies with Basil
Calming the Stomach: One-half teaspoon of dried or
fresh basil leaf in water can often help soothe indigestion and alleviate
feelings of fullness.
Coughing and Colds: chew fresh leaves to calm
coughing or make a calming tea of dried basil to help soothe illness.
Facial Steam for Headache: A facial steam with dried
basil leaf can help alleviate a headache. Add a tablespoon of dried basil leaf
to 2 cups of boiling water in a large pot. Carefully lean over the pot, cover
head with a towel and breathe in the steam for 5-10 minutes until headache
starts to subside.
Stings and Bites: If you are working outside and get
bitten or stung by an insect and don’t have any plantain growing nearby,
chewing up a basil leaf and applying to the bite will help relieve the pain and
draw out the venom.
Blood Sugar: There is some evidence that basil can
help level out blood sugar if consumed regularly and drank as a juice or tea.
Stress Reduction: One herbalist suggests adding 2 cups of strong basil leaf tea to a warm bath to help reduce stress and facilitate relaxation.
Basil Safety & Precautions
While basil is generally considered a safe herb in culinary amounts, medicinal use of basil is considered “possibly unsafe” for children and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep in mind also that basil essential oil (or any essential oil) is very concentrated and merits special precautions. Because basil could reduce blood pressure, in theory, it could cause low blood pressure. Consult your healthcare professional before taking basil (or any herb) medicinally.
This oil blend is purely divine with historically healing oils including Frankincense, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Jasmine and Ylang Ylang. This blend smells divine and is amazing for balancing hormones and alleviating depression. Use it as a full body moisturizer or natural perfume.
Frankincense: is used by either inhaling the oil or absorbing it through the skin, usually mixed with a carrier oil, such sunflower oil. It’s believed that the oil transmits messages to the limbic system of the brain, which is known to influence the nervous system. A little bit of oil goes a long way; it should not be ingested in large quantities as it can be toxic.
The health benefits of frankincense essential oil can be attributed to its properties as an antiseptic, disinfectant, astringent, carminative, cicatrisant, cytophylactic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, sedative, tonic, uterine, and a vulnerary substance. Frankincense oil relieves pain associated with rheumatism and arthritis. It helps to heal boils, infected wounds, acne, circulatory problems, insomnia, and various types of inflammation as well.
Jasmine: also known as the “Queen of the Night” or “King of Oils” is a highly intoxicating plant. Its strong, heavy yet sweet scent has been used for years to invoke love and happiness.
The health benefits of jasmine essential oil can be attributed to its properties as an antidepressant, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, antispasmodic, cicatrisant, expectorant, galactagogue, emmenagogue, parturient, sedative, and a uterine substance.
Myrrh: Myrrh is a sap-like substance (resin) that comes out of cuts in the bark of trees that are members of the Commiphora species. It is familiar to many as one of the traditional resinous gifts mentioned in the Bible. It has been used for thousands of years in traditional healing therapies and in religious ceremonies. Its amber scent creates a warm, calming environment. The oil is often used during meditation to create a relaxing and uplifting atmosphere.
Myrrh is commonly used for indigestion, ulcers, colds, cough, asthma, lung congestion, arthritis pain, cancer, leprosy, spasms, and syphilis. It is also used as a stimulant and to increase menstrual flow. Applied directly to the mouth for soreness and swelling, inflamed gums (gingivitis), loose teeth, canker sores, bad breath, and chapped lips. It is also used topically for hemorrhoids, bedsores, wounds, abrasions, and boils.
Sandalwood: commonly known for its woodsy, sweet smell. It is frequently used as a base for products such as incense, perfumes, cosmetics and aftershave. It also easily blends well with other oils. Sandalwood essential oil helps users to achieve more clarity and calmness due to its extensive therapeutic benefits. This special essential oil can also have an effect on overall well-being and mental health, along with many other surprising healing properties.
Sandalwood oil has a classic scent and a very interesting agglomeration of benefits. It has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antiphlogistic, antispasmodic, astringent, cicatrisant, carminative, diuretic, disinfectant, emollient, expectorant, and hypotensive properties. Sandalwood essential oil is a great memory booster, sedative, and tonic.
Ylang Ylang: (Cananga odorata) essential oil comes from flower petals of the large, tropical ylang ylang tree. Ylang ylang actually means “flower of flowers” and was given this name because of its sweet, floral scent. In fact, you can recognize ylang ylang’s smell as one of the key ingredients used in the legendary perfume Chanel No. 5.
Research shows that this oil has positive effects on immune health, blood flow and emotions, making it a natural remedy for the endocrine, cardiovascular, reproductive and digestive systems.
So as you see Mother Jai’s Divinity Oil is an amazing blend that smells wonderful and provides the body with a multitude of nourishing and healing compounds. Get your bottle below.
Bath & Body Oils – 8oz Bottle
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The baking soda chemical formula aka the sodium
bicarbonate formula is NaHCO3. This baking soda formula represents its
composition of of sodium ions and bicarbonate ions. It’s a substance known for
its alkalizing effects thanks to a baking soda ph of 9.
In its most natural form sodium bicarbonate is also known
as nahcolite, a mineral that is found in various locations around the world. It
is commercially mined in areas of California, Colorado, Botswana and Kenya.
There are also large deposits in Mexico, Uganda, Turkey and Mexico.
Baking soda, also known as bicarbonate of soda (or sodium
bicarbonate), can do some major things. Its superpowers come from a two-letter
term: pH. That stands for “potential (or power) of hydrogen” to make something
either an acid or a base (alkaline). Baking soda is an alkaline substance. When
it mixes with an acid, it alters the pH level. That’s why it can quickly soothe
an upset stomach or cover a bad smell.
Throughout history, it has been used as a rising agent
when baking. It’s 100 percent sodium bicarbonate; so, when mixed with acid, it
makes bubbles and gives off a carbon dioxide gas, causing the dough to rise.
Baking powder and soda are similar yet different since baking powder is made up
of sodium bicarbonate and one or multiple acid salts.
Using Baking Soda
Air Freshening: commercial
air fresheners don’t eliminate odors they mask them with chemical compounds
that mask or cover up odors. Baking soda is a safe alternative that interacts
with odor molecules and breaks them up, neutralizing them. Make your own air
freshener – you need: A small jar, 1/3 cup baking soda, 10–15 drops of your
favorite essential oils, piece of cloth or paper, string or ribbon. Add the
baking soda and essential oils to the jar. Cover it with the cloth or paper,
and then secure it in place with the string. When the scent starts to fade,
give the jar a shake.
Antifungal & Antibacterial: Baking
soda has been shown to kill off bacteria including Streptococcus mutans, which
is a type of bacteria associated with tooth decay. It is also effective against
various fungal groups including yeasts, dermatophytes and molds that cause skin
and nail infections in humans.
Bathroom Cleaner: Baking
soda comes in handy because it whitens and disinfects many bathroom surfaces. Make
a paste using baking soda and a bit of water. Using a sponge or a cloth, rub
the mixture thoroughly onto the surface you want to clean. Wipe down the
surface 15–20 minutes later with a damp cloth.
Bug Bites & Stings: it
isn’t good for everyday use on your skin, it can soothe the redness, itching,
and stinging that are signs of a mild reaction to an insect bite. You can also
make your own paste of one-part baking soda to three parts water. This also
works for poison ivy and rashes. ½ cup in the bathtub and soak for 20 minutes,
rinse off before getting out.
Chemotherapy Support: research
does show that it can help some cancer treatments work better. Some
chemotherapy drugs need alkaline conditions. Others become more toxic in an
acid environment. Mouth and throat changes are common chemo side effects. If
this happens to you, rinse your mouth three times daily with a mixture of 1 cup
warm water, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/8 teaspoon salt, followed by a
rinse with plain water.
Deodorizing: When
you add baking soda and change the pH balance, the odors in your fridge or your
carpet come into a neutral state. Bad smells come from either strong acids
(think sour milk) or bases (like spoiled fish). Sprinkle it everywhere to reduce
odors. Mix with coconut oil and arrowroot powder for an all-natural deodorant.
Food Cleansing: Many
people worry about pesticides on foods. Pesticides are used to prevent crops
from damage by insects, germs, rodents and weeds. Interestingly, recent
research has found that soaking fruits and veggies in a baking soda wash is the
most effective way to remove pesticides without peeling them. One study found
that soaking fruit in a solution of baking soda and water for 12–15 minutes
removed nearly all of the pesticides.
Heartburn & Indigestion: Add
1/4 teaspoon of baking soda to a glass of water to zap acid in your stomach. Don’t
take baking soda within 2 hours of other medications. When the baking soda
lowers stomach acid, it can slow the rate at which your body absorbs some
medicines and change the way others work. Don’t give it to a child under 6
unless your pediatrician tells you to.
Inflammation: most
inflammation in the body is caused by an acidic environment. Using baking soda
can help balance pH of the blood thus reducing the pH of the body, which in
turn reduces water retention (edema) related to the body’s response to an acidic
environment. The less water retained by the body to protect itself from acids,
the less swelling and inflammation and associated pain there is.
Kidney Disease: A
daily dose of sodium bicarbonate can help people whose kidneys can no longer
remove enough acid from their blood. It helps balance the pH in the blood,
reducing the acid content of the body and creating an alkaline environment. Sodium
bicarbonate helps in decreasing stone formation and removing of material that
causes the kidney stones.
Kitchen Scrub: plain
baking soda and essential oils if desired on a cloth or sponge, gently scrubs
surfaces without scratching and while disinfecting.
Mouth Care: tooth
decay is caused by acid loving bacteria that live and excrete plaque on teeth
and gums. The pH balancing effects of baking soda help prevent bacterial growth
by reducing the acids in the mouth. All it takes is ½ teaspoon in 8oz water to
make a great, breath freshening, mouth rinse.
Silver Polish: Baking
soda is a handy alternative to commercial silver polishes. For this you will
need: An aluminum baking pan or a baking dish lined with aluminum foil, 1 cup
of boiling water, 1 tablespoon of baking soda, 1/2 cup of white vinegar, add
the baking soda to the aluminum baking pan and slowly, pour in the vinegar.
Next, pour in the boiling water and then place the silver in the baking pan. Almost
immediately, the tarnish should begin to disappear, and you can remove most
silverware from the pan within thirty seconds. However, heavily tarnished
silverware may need to sit in the mixture for up to a minute.
Skin Care: baking soda is a
great exfoliator for face, feet and joints; it helps by reducing acids in skin
and balancing pH of the surface, and gently removing dead skin that can clog
pores and cause wrinkles. Overuse can cause alkalization of the skin. The skin
needs to remain slightly acidic to be strong and healthy. Skin conditions like
eczema, psoriasis, toenail fungus, ring worm, body odor and allergic reactions
are all caused by bacteria and/or an acidic environment. Both of which are
eradicated by using baking soda internally and/or externally.
Cautions
Milk-alkali syndrome: Excess consumption of sodium bicarbonate may cause health ailments such as milk-alkali syndrome. An overdose of baking soda may also cause vomiting, diarrhea, muscle weakness and spasms. Care must be taken while consuming products that contain baking soda. It is advisable to consult your health specialist if you have blood pressure related ailments, kidney disease, are pregnant or breastfeeding as they may have side effects on consumption.
Arrowroot is a starch obtained from the rhizomes
(rootstock) of several tropical plants, traditionally Maranta arundinacea, but
also Florida arrowroot from Zamia integrifolia, and tapioca from cassava
(Manihot esculenta), which is often labelled as arrowroot. Polynesian arrowroot
or pia (Tacca leontopetaloides), and Japanese arrowroot (Pueraria lobata), also
called kudzu, are used in similar ways.
Arrowroot Health Benefits
Arrowroot is used as a nutritional food for
infants and for people recovering from illness.
It is also used for stomach and intestinal
disorders, including diarrhea. Full of undigestible fiber that feeds good
bacteria and soothes mucous membranes.
Dietary fiber can help to clear out excess
cholesterol, further promoting cardiovascular health.
Some people sooth painful gums and sore mouth
by applying arrowroot directly to the affected area.
Babies cut teeth on arrowroot cookies. The
anti-inflammatory effects sooth irritated gums.
Intestinal problem (irritable bowel syndrome,
IBS). Early research suggests that taking powdered arrowroot three times per
day with meals for one month reduces stomach pain and diarrhea in people with
IBS.
The significant levels of potassium found in
arrowroot mean that it can be a definite line of defense against heart-related
issues. Potassium is a vasodilator, meaning that it relaxes the tension in the
blood vessels and arteries, thereby lowering blood pressure and reducing your
risk of atherosclerosis, heart attacks, and strokes.
It fights various foodborne pathogens such as
salmonella virus, preparing the body’s defense system against various diseases
and disorders. Researchers have demonstrated the antibacterial effect of the
use of arrowroot tea extracts on soups.
One particular member of the B family of
vitamins is folate, and it is found in high levels within arrowroot. Studies
have shown that folate is important for expecting mothers, as it can help to
prevent neural tube defects in their unborn child. Folate is also an important
factor in DNA synthesis and healthy cell division, thereby promoting rapid
healing and healthy growth.
Arrowroot is extremely low in calories as
compared to other starches like yams, potatoes or cassava. For this reason,
people trying to remain on a diet can get complex carbohydrates and a wealth of
nutrients, as well as a healthy dose of dietary fiber, which can eliminate the
desire to snack between meals.
Athlete’s foot is a common skin infection of
the feet caused by fungus. You can use arrowroot powder to treat this infection
by applying it to the affected area. The powder has the ability to absorb
moisture and sweat, which makes it difficult for the fungus to grow and spread.
Arrowroot powder is also used as a dry
shampoo by many. Its moisture-absorbing ability is useful in reducing the
greasiness in hair.
The anti-inflammatory properties of arrowroot
aids in curing bladder infections and urinary tract infections (UTIs). Doctors
advise its intake to those women who face frequent infections.
The essential minerals present in arrowroot
are very good for fighting weakness, fatigue, and cognitive disorders. It also
encourages oxygenation of your body’s organ systems and extremities, which can
boost your energy levels.
Traditional Uses
Topical application of arrowroot powder heals
wounds from black spider and scorpion bites.
The powder was used to treat the injury from
poisoned arrows, hence, the name
Apply the powder in the affected area to
seize gangrene.
Directly apply arrowroot powder to the gums
or mix it in juice or other beverages and drink it to get relief from mouth and
gum pain.
Arrowroot Nutritional Facts
Arrowroot is a rich source of carbohydrates, vitamin B9,
and minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, sodium, and phosphorus. It
also has trace amounts of zinc and iron, as well as vitamin B1 and B6.
Saturated and unsaturated fatty acids are also found in it in negligible
amounts. In addition, it contains fibers and some proteins and lipids too.
Arrowroot in Cooking
Arrowroot makes clear, shimmering fruit gels
and prevents ice crystals from forming in homemade ice cream. It can also be
used as a thickener for acidic foods, such as Asian sweet and sour sauce. It is
used in cooking to produce a clear, thickened sauce, such as a fruit sauce. It
will not make the sauce go cloudy, like cornstarch, flour, or other starchy
thickening agents would.
The lack of gluten in arrowroot flour makes
it useful as a replacement for wheat flour for those with a gluten intolerance.
It is, however, relatively high in carbohydrates and low in protein
(approximately 7.7%) and does not provide a complete substitute for wheat flour
in bread-making.
Arrowroot thickens at a lower temperature
than flour or cornstarch, is not weakened by acidic ingredients, has a more
neutral taste, and is not affected by freezing. It does not mix well with
dairy, forming a slimy mixture.
It is recommended that arrowroot be mixed
with a cool liquid before adding to a hot fluid. The mixture should be heated
only until the mixture thickens and removed immediately to prevent the mixture
from thinning. Overheating tends to break down arrowroot’s thickening property.
Two teaspoons of arrowroot can be substituted
for one tablespoon of cornstarch, or one teaspoon of arrowroot for one
tablespoon of wheat flour.
Prepare crunchy fries by dipping potatoes in
salt pepper and arrowroot powder and then fry them.
It can be substituted for eggs as a binder.
Word of Caution:
Care should be taken when consuming arrowroot to alleviate diarrhea. Because
excess intake or consuming along with other medicines may cause constipation.
Other than that, there is no known danger or toxicity to arrowroot.
With February coming to a close we are all starting to think
about Spring. Allergy season is just around the corner and we’re all dreading
it. So, what’s your plan this year? Suffer with antihistamine side effects or
try something different?
Mother Jai’s has the simple answer with her OrganicAllergy Relief Tea!
This simple combination of Stinging Nettles Leaf and Red
Clover Flowers and Herb has strong antihistamine (anti-allergy) and
anti-inflammatory properties that reduce sinus pressure and stop histamine
reactions. All of this without any side effects! No drowsiness! No foggy brain!
No painful over-drying of sinuses!
Why
Does It Work?
This proprietary blend of Stinging Nettles, Red Clover
Flowers, and Red Clover Leaf provides a wide variety of nutrients essential for
health. The specific combination of nutrients found in these herbs are known to
reduce allergy symptoms with the first dose and to continue reducing allergic
reactions and their symptoms with continued use.
The great thing about these herbs is that they are simply
nutrient dense vegetables that you would have extreme difficulty overdosing or
getting ill from consuming them in tea multiple times daily. They provide
support without side effects for the entire season and on if you also struggle
with inside allergens.
Consuming this tea on a daily basis has been known to
reduce or eliminate indoor and pet allergies as well, with continued use and
depending on the severity of your allergies. You can get relief without feeling
drunk and dumb, that’s how drugs like Sudafed always made me feel anyway.
Either way your eliminating the horrible side effects of
antihistamines and reducing the chemicals in your body while also getting more
water and nutrients. Four very important, and yet so simple, ways to improve your
overall health and wellness.
by Uwe H. Friese, Bremerhaven 2003
Stinging Nettles (Urtica dioica): an herbaceous perennial flowering plant originally from Europe, Africa, and Asia. It is cultivated for food, textiles, medicines, and teas worldwide now.
Cooked Nettles taste similar to spinach and is rich in
vitamins A and C, iron, potassium, manganese, and calcium. Fresh leaves contain
approximately 82.4% water, 17.6% dry matter, 5.5% protein, 0.7 to 3.3% fat, and
7.1% carbohydrates. They must be cooked or dried to be safely
handled or eaten.
Nettle has agglutinin, acetophenone,
alkaloids, acetylcholine, chlorogenic acid, butyric acid, chlorophyll, caffeic
acid, carbonic acid, choline, histamine, coumaric acid, formic acid,
pantothenic acid, kaempferol, coproporphyrin, lectin, lecithin, lignan,
linoleic and linolenic acids, palmitic acid, xanthophyll, quercetin, quinic
acid, serotonin, stigmasterol, terpenes, violaxanthin, and succinic acid in its
chemical content.
Nettle also contains 2,5% fatty substance,
14–17% albumins, and 18% protein in dry matter. Seeds of nettle contain 8–10%
fixed oil. 1 kg fresh plant contains 130 mg
vitamin C, 730 mg carotene, and oxalate.
Stinging hair of nettle contains formic acid,
histamine, and acetylcholine.
Leaves of nettle contain provitamin A,
vitamin B1, K, xanthophylls, and sistosterin
Ashes of nettle contain 6,3% ferric oxide,
potassium, calcium, and silicium.
Dried Nettles herb has been used in the traditional
Austrian medicine internally (as tea or fresh leaves) to treat disorders of the
kidneys and urinary tract, gastrointestinal tract, locomotor system, skin,
cardiovascular system, hemorrhage, influenza, rheumatism, and gout.
Nettle stems contain a bast fiber that has been
traditionally used for the same purposes as linen and is produced by a similar
retting process. Unlike cotton, nettles grow easily without pesticides. The
fibers are coarser, however.
Historically, nettles have been used to make clothing for
2,000 years, and German Army uniforms were almost all made from nettle during
World War I due to a potential shortage of cotton. More recently, companies in
Austria, Germany, and Italy have started to produce commercial nettle textiles.
Red Clover (Trifolium pratense): a short-lived herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the bean family, native to Europe, Western Asia, and Africa. Is now naturalized in many other regions.
Red clover’s flowers and leaves are edible and can be
added as garnishes to any dish. The flowers often are used to make jelly and
tisanes and are used in essiac recipes. Their essential oil may be extracted,
and its unique scent used in aromatherapy.
Red Clover is used in traditional medicine of India as
deobstruent, antispasmodic, expectorant, sedative, anti-inflammatory and
antidermatosis agent. In alternative medicine, red clover is promoted as a
treatment for a variety of human maladies, including symptoms of menopause,
coughs, disorders of the lymphatic system and a variety of cancers.
Dietary amounts of red clover are safe, but dietary supplement extracts may cause rash-like reactions, muscle ache, headache, nausea, vaginal bleeding in women, and slow blood clotting. Due to its coumarin derivatives, T. pratense should be used with caution in individuals with coagulation disorders or currently undergoing anticoagulation therapy.
Arnica Montana Flower – By Buendia22 – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=72759312
Want to try an all-natural herbal infusion of Arnica? Find it here.
Arnica montana, also known as wolf’s bane, leopard’s
bane, mountain tobacco and mountain arnica, is a moderately toxic European
flowering plant in the sunflower family. Arnica grows mainly in Siberia and
central Europe, as well as temperate climates in North America. Arnica is an
alpine plant, growing in nutrient-poor soil. It can potentially reach a height
of up to 60cm, but this is unusual given the harsh conditions at high
altitudes. It grows in meadows up to 3,000 metres above sea level, where it is
exposed to strong sunlight. The higher the altitude, the more aromatic the
plant will become.
The plants are rich in inulin, a compound between sugar and starch that the plants store in their underground organs as a source of energy. It is used as a natural sweetener for diabetics. The Compositae contain selenium and arnica ash is rich in manganese. Both selenium and manganese are powerful antioxidants in the human body and in addition manganese is an essential element needed for healthy bones, wound healing, and the metabolism of proteins, cholesterol and carbohydrates. It may well be that it is this rich source of manganese that facilitates healing, acting in combination with the other plant chemicals. Manganese levels affect the levels of iron, magnesium and calcium in the body.
Generations of Swiss mountain guides chewed arnica leaves
to prevent fatigue induced by climbing. The dried leaves were used as a
substitute for tobacco, hence its common name of mountain tobacco. The dried
flowers promote sneezing, so it was also known as snuff plant. Fall kraut, fall
herb and wound herb, other eponyms, demonstrate the age-old use for the effects
of trauma.
The flowers are used as a compress for sprains and
bruises. Herbally, the plant has been used for traumatic injuries involving
bruising, and as a cardiac tonic for weak and weary hearts. It is also used
homeopathically to reduce emotional and physical trauma, support the heart, and
for weakness and weariness in the elderly.
Arnica is also used to stimulate the kidneys but can be
quite toxic in herbal solutions. The ingestion of large quantities can cause
irritation to the gut; a temporary stimulation is followed by a depression of
the circulation, respiration and temperature. Violent headaches ensue, the
pupils dilate and then muscular paralysis sets in. The whole nervous system is paralyzed
and death results. Arnica should be used judiciously on the skin as it can
cause nasty irritating rashes.
Mother Jai’s creates all-natural Arnica Oil in small batches in Arvada, Colorado. The herbal infusion is safe to use on the skin and works wonders on injuries and pain. When combined with St John’s Wort oil the benefits are doubled. Find it here.
