European Herbal Medicine

Arnica Montana

Perrenial herb in the sunflower family. Contains helenalin and thymol among other compounds that contribute to it’s healing uses

Uses:

• Battlefield first aid ointment

• infusions

• reduce muscle aches

• reduce inflammation

• heal wounds

• sore throats

• ulcers

• heart issues

• immune stimulation

Helanalin

Active chemical found in entire plant of arinca that has strong nti-inflammatory properties and anti-tumor properties but is known to be toxic to the liver and cause gastrointestinal bleeding in large doses

Thymol

Active chemical compound found concentrated in the flowers, roots, and rhizomes of arnica that has strong anti-microbial properties. Found in other plants such as thyme.

Burdock

A stubborn weed, but prized as a medicinal and culinary recourse.

Uses:

• Tonic

• subtle strengthening and cleansing of the body

• traditionally used as blood purifier

• clearing up skin conditions such as psoriasis and dry, scaly eczema

• digestive and liver remedy

• anti-microbial

  • anti-fungal

Horseradish

Introduced to the US during the colonial period. Often used as a condiment or spice despite being a vegetable.

Uses:

• Culinary condiment use

• Anti-microbial

Allyl isothiocyanate

Mustard oil