Aethusa cynapium (Fool’s Parsley)

Uses Aethusa cynapium is a homeopathic remedy. RADAR Keynotes for Aethusa cynapium (aeth.) MIND: – Self-contained, a loner. Isolated. – Strong emotions inside. Seems as if they have decided not to communicate them with others. – Feels that no one really understands them. – Conviction that communication on deeper level is impossible. – Unload emotional […]

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Aleurites Moluccana Seed Oil

Aleurites Moluccana Seed Oil Aleurites Moluccana Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the nuts of the kukui nut tree, also called candlenut tree. Aleurites Moluccana Seed Oil is used in many types of cosmetics and personal care products including bath products, cleansing products, shaving preparations, skin care and hair care products. When used in […]

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Borage oil

Borage is a plant. Its flowers and leaves, as well as the oil from its seeds are used as medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses Borage seed oil is used for skin disorders including eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, and neurodermatitis. It is also used for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), stress, premenstrual syndrome (PMS),diabetes, […]

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Silicea

Silicea (Silica Salts) Contents Uses Benefits References Uses The homeopathic remedy silica, originally made from quartz, is now made from silicon dioxide. Photo Credit pyrite quartz image by A74.FR Ben Fontaine from Fotolia.com Homeopathy is based on the belief that “like cures like.” Practitioners treat symptoms by prescribing infinitesimal amounts of a substance that–in larger […]

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Horse Chestnut

Horse Chestnut Horse chestnut is a plant. Its seed, bark, flower, and leaves are used to make medicine. Horse chestnut contains significant amounts of a poison called esculin and can cause death if eaten raw. Be careful not to confuse aesculus hippocastanum (Horse chestnut) with aesculus californica (California buckeye) or aesculus glabra (Ohio buckeye). Some […]

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Boldo

Boldo is a tree that grows in the Andes mountains in South America. Interestingly, fossilized boldo leaves dating from over thirteen thousand years ago have been found in Chile. These fossils have imprints of human teeth, suggesting that boldo has a long history of dietary or medicinal use. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names […]

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Dimethicone

Dimethicone is used Primarily as an anti-foaming agent and skin protectant. Dimethicone and related ingredients are used in the formulation of a wide range of cosmetic and personal care products including cosmetic creams and lotions, bath soaps, shampoo and hair care products. References Source: cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/dimethicone

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Dandelion

Dandelion is a herb. People use the above ground parts and root to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses Dandelion is used for many conditions, but so far, there isn’t enough scientific evidence to determine whether or not it is effective for any of them. Dandelion is used for loss […]

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Artichoke

Artichoke Artichoke is a plant. The leaf, stem, and root are used to make “extracts” which contain a high concentration of certain chemicals found in the plant. These extracts are used as medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Other Names References Uses Artichoke is used to stimulate the flow of bile from the liver, and this […]

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Milk thistle

Milk thistle is a plant. The above ground parts and seeds are used to make medicine. The seeds are more commonly used. Milk thistle gets its name from the milky sap that comes out of the leaves when they are broken. The leaves also have unique white markings that, according to legend, were the Virgin […]

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