Eagle Valley Motherwort – 2 ozs.
Motherwort
Medicine has its roots in the use of herbs and today herbalism is becoming
more and more popular as people discover that it is an effective and inexpensive
form of health care. Eagle Valley Herbals was born out of a need and desire
to better their own health and well being. They began by making extracts
for their own personal use and that of their son. They had such great
success with these herbal extracts that the news soon spread to their family
and friends.
Tinctures or extracts are liquid preparations produced by adding herbs
to a menstrum. A menstrum is the liquid base for the preparation and may
be one of several different mediums including water, vinegar, glycerine
and alcohol. The purpose of the menstrum is to extract the medicinal constituents
of the herb, including but not limited to resins, oils, and flavanoids
(which themselves help the body to absorb the active components of the
herb). A tincture preserves the plants’ constituents at the peak of potency,
especially when using fresh herbs. Alcohol is the most active of the menstrums,
and has the ability to extract a wide range of medicinal elements while
acting as an excellent preservative.
Liquid preparations are quickly and easily assimilated into the blood stream,
are easy to swallow and convenient to take. Unlike pills or capsules which
can deteriorate quickly, tinctures are viable for up to 5 years, and require
no refrigeration.
Eagle Valley Herbals use only organically-grown or ethically wildcrafted
fresh herbs, collect and process their own herbs, bottle and label the
herbs themselves. Their herbs are free from harmful chemicals and are
not fumigated or irradiated.
It is important that pregnant women and persons with special health concerns
consult their health care provider before using herbal extracts.
MOTHERWORT invigorates circulation and increases oxygen in the blood.
It strengthens the heart while lowering blood pressure. It is an excellent
herb for use during menopause as it eases hot flashes and emotional swings
and is high in calcium. It stimulates menstrual flow and can aid in relieving
cramping. Avoid in pregnancy.
Actions: Relaxant, antispasmodic, cardiac tonic, uterine stimulant.
