Self Heal in case studies has shown remarkable ability to stop both types of Herpes in their tracks HSV-1 and HSV-2 and possibly HPV with its laboratory studied antiviral activity (I continue to work to track down studies on HPV and Prunella vulgaris.)
Monarda fistulosa (replaces Pau D’Arco which was much better tasting but has too large a carbon footprint to engage with) - aka Bee Balm, although strong tasting, is very powerful against the fungus that causes yeast infections.
Damiana (sourced in the southern usa where it is an organically grown native plant) is a bitter, aromatic plant with an affinity for the abdominal and pelvic organs…sending warmth and circulation to the area, and bringing the other herbs in the formula with it.
Nettles an ancient weed friend that has an affinity with the kidney/bladder ecosystem, moving waters and calming histamine reactions that often get triggered by stress. Calming, soothing and nutritive.
Echinacea a tingly powerful alterative that helps clean the blood, sending infections on their way through elimination systems.
Alder antimicrobial tree medicine whose roots love water and thus move the lymph and waters of the body where they are supposed to flow, ruining any chances of stagnation and festering infection.
Marshmallow Root the cooling, soothing, moisturizing demulcent ally who moves through our fluid channels soothing the heat.
Rose Essence flower and thorn essence captured in water, infused with sunlight, sending it’s boundary energy throughout the body saying “no thank you” to unwelcomed micro-organisms trying to take hold in the pelvic ecosystem.
Licorice Root (fair traded, organically grown) provides the added moisture needed to balance the somewhat drying herbs in this formula
◎All plants organically grown in my garden here in the PNW, unless otherwise noted above.◎