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Family: Polygonaceae
Part used: Root
Energetics: Bitter, cool, dry
Actions: Alterative, anti-inflammatory, astringent, bitter tonic, laxative (mild)
Yellow dock is one of the first herbs I worked with. I’ve dealt with anemia my whole life and I remember many years ago making myself a syrup out of yellow dock. Every time I smell this root, I flash back to those younger years of exploration and experimenting. I love the taste and smell of this plant! I use it still in mineral- and iron-supporting syrups and blends. It’s a great herb for the liver and digestive system, and I often use it for digestive support. It can be effective in blends for constipation or daily elimination support. Yellow dock grows wild on the farm and we harvest the roots in the spring and fall. We dry it to use in tea blends, tonics and tinctures.
Contraindications: Avoid use if you have elevated iron levels or a history of kidney stones.
Chamomile is well known for being a calming, relaxing and mildly sedating plant, but it’s also a plant that can inspire deep creativity. It’s all in how you work with it. I believe great medicine comes from just spending time with the plants. For me, spending time with chamomile means tapping into my intuition and creativity. It’s like a floodgate gets released and a series of clear, amazing possibilities fill my thoughts.
Chamomile is a fabulous herb for children who are restless or irritable, and for teething, growing pains, colds, fevers, sleep issues and nightmares. It can be used for both children and adults with digestive issues caused by anxiety or stress. Chamomile helps reduce inflammation in the GI tract, relieves gas and calms a nervous stomach. It’s also used to ease symptoms of PMS and menopause, like cramps, anxiety, irritability and sleep issues.
Topically, chamomile can soothe eczema, sunburns, sores and other skin irritations. Here in Maine, it has even brought relief to painful rashes caused by the browntail moth caterpillar.
Lemon balm is a cooling, uplifting, aromatic herb that has long been used to support the nervous system, digestion, and emotional well-being.
Herbalists often reach for lemon balm when someone is feeling hot, tense, worried, scattered, or emotionally worn down. It has a way of helping us soften, cool down, and come back into ourselves.
