Herbs specific to functions, systems, and (especially) organs

Herbs specific to functions, systems, and (especially) organs

Brain—Bacopa, Rosemary, Wood Betony, Gingko

Lungs—Lungwort, White Hoarhound, Elecampane, Marshmallow

Heart—Hawthorn, Cayenne

Circulation—Yarrow, Safflower, Turmeric

Lymphatics—Calendula, Cleavers, Red Root, Red Clover

Kidneys—Nettles, Goldenrod, Marshmallow

Liver (i.e., Metabolism)—Dandelion Root, Milk Thistle, St. John’s Wort

Connective Tissue

Bones—Comfrey, Boneset

Tendons—Solomon’s Seal

Cartilage—Horsetail

The above herbs usually act on all connective tissue.

Nerves—Lemon Balm (CNS), Skullcap (CNS), Cleavers (injuries), St. John’s Wort (injuries)

Mucosa, Epithelium—Marshmallow Root, Borage

Muscles—Parsley, Alchemilla, Nettles, proteinaceous food

Blood—Nettles, Cooked Rehmannia Root, Yarrow