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Stone Root
Stone Root
Scientific Name: Collinsonia canadensis
Labiatae
AKA: Stone Root
Parts Used: leaves, root
Active Compounds: tannins, saponins, volatile oil
Background: Stone root is a plant that is often used as a diuretic. It is prescribed for problems such as kidney stones, hence its name. It also relieves venous pressure such as in varicose veins and hemorrhoids. It also acts as an astringent and can help to treat problems with the digestive system as well as skin bruises and sores.
Applications: Diuretic/Astringent
Stone root is primarily used as an astringent.
Kidneys: Stone root is used to help treat kidney stones. It can also help to take fluid off the body and relieve edema.
Hemorrhoids and varicose veins: Stone root can relieve the pressure in veins by reducing the fluid level in the body.
Skin: Externally applied, stone root can help to relieve pain from bruises, sores, and cuts of the skin.
Digestive: Stone root can be used to treat colitis and irritable bowel syndrome.
Description:
Stone root is a perennial herb native to North America. The plant has green leaves and yellow flowers. The root is used for herbal medicine and is unearthed in the fall.
Dosage:
As a tincture, take 1-2 ml 3 times daily.
As a decoction, add 1-2 tsp dried herb to 1 cup boiling water. Simmer for 10-15 minutes. Drink 3 times daily.
Safety:
There is no negative safety information available for this herb. Consult your health care provider before beginning use of any herb.
Scientific Name: Collinsonia canadensis
Labiatae
AKA: Stone Root
Parts Used: leaves, root
Active Compounds: tannins, saponins, volatile oil
Background: Stone root is a plant that is often used as a diuretic. It is prescribed for problems such as kidney stones, hence its name. It also relieves venous pressure such as in varicose veins and hemorrhoids. It also acts as an astringent and can help to treat problems with the digestive system as well as skin bruises and sores.
Applications: Diuretic/Astringent
Stone root is primarily used as an astringent.
Kidneys: Stone root is used to help treat kidney stones. It can also help to take fluid off the body and relieve edema.
Hemorrhoids and varicose veins: Stone root can relieve the pressure in veins by reducing the fluid level in the body.
Skin: Externally applied, stone root can help to relieve pain from bruises, sores, and cuts of the skin.
Digestive: Stone root can be used to treat colitis and irritable bowel syndrome.
Description:
Stone root is a perennial herb native to North America. The plant has green leaves and yellow flowers. The root is used for herbal medicine and is unearthed in the fall.
Dosage:
As a tincture, take 1-2 ml 3 times daily.
As a decoction, add 1-2 tsp dried herb to 1 cup boiling water. Simmer for 10-15 minutes. Drink 3 times daily.
Safety:
There is no negative safety information available for this herb. Consult your health care provider before beginning use of any herb.
Big Bang?
A reasonable majority of people in the US have been raised in some religious tradition and believe in God or a Creator of some sort.
On the other hand, the majority of people have been taught that the universe began with a "Big Bang."
What do you believe, and why?
On the other hand, the majority of people have been taught that the universe began with a "Big Bang."
What do you believe, and why?
Stone Root
Stone Root
Scientific Name: Collinsonia canadensis
Labiatae
AKA: Stone Root
Parts Used: leaves, root
Active Compounds: tannins, saponins, volatile oil
Background: Stone root is a plant that is often used as a diuretic. It is prescribed for problems such as kidney stones, hence its name. It also relieves venous pressure such as in varicose veins and hemorrhoids. It also acts as an astringent and can help to treat problems with the digestive system as well as skin bruises and sores.
Applications: Diuretic/Astringent
Stone root is primarily used as an astringent.
Kidneys: Stone root is used to help treat kidney stones. It can also help to take fluid off the body and relieve edema.
Hemorrhoids and varicose veins: Stone root can relieve the pressure in veins by reducing the fluid level in the body.
Skin: Externally applied, stone root can help to relieve pain from bruises, sores, and cuts of the skin.
Digestive: Stone root can be used to treat colitis and irritable bowel syndrome.
Description:
Stone root is a perennial herb native to North America. The plant has green leaves and yellow flowers. The root is used for herbal medicine and is unearthed in the fall.
Dosage:
As a tincture, take 1-2 ml 3 times daily.
As a decoction, add 1-2 tsp dried herb to 1 cup boiling water. Simmer for 10-15 minutes. Drink 3 times daily.
Safety:
There is no negative safety information available for this herb. Consult your health care provider before beginning use of any herb.
Scientific Name: Collinsonia canadensis
Labiatae
AKA: Stone Root
Parts Used: leaves, root
Active Compounds: tannins, saponins, volatile oil
Background: Stone root is a plant that is often used as a diuretic. It is prescribed for problems such as kidney stones, hence its name. It also relieves venous pressure such as in varicose veins and hemorrhoids. It also acts as an astringent and can help to treat problems with the digestive system as well as skin bruises and sores.
Applications: Diuretic/Astringent
Stone root is primarily used as an astringent.
Kidneys: Stone root is used to help treat kidney stones. It can also help to take fluid off the body and relieve edema.
Hemorrhoids and varicose veins: Stone root can relieve the pressure in veins by reducing the fluid level in the body.
Skin: Externally applied, stone root can help to relieve pain from bruises, sores, and cuts of the skin.
Digestive: Stone root can be used to treat colitis and irritable bowel syndrome.
Description:
Stone root is a perennial herb native to North America. The plant has green leaves and yellow flowers. The root is used for herbal medicine and is unearthed in the fall.
Dosage:
As a tincture, take 1-2 ml 3 times daily.
As a decoction, add 1-2 tsp dried herb to 1 cup boiling water. Simmer for 10-15 minutes. Drink 3 times daily.
Safety:
There is no negative safety information available for this herb. Consult your health care provider before beginning use of any herb.
Magic Apple Pie
1 egg
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
Pinch salt
1 Medium Tart apple, peeled and diced
1/2 cup raisins
whipped cream or ice cream, optional
In a mixing bowl, beat egg. Add sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in apple and raisins. Spread into a greased 9 inch pie plate. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Serve with chipped cream or ice cream.
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
Pinch salt
1 Medium Tart apple, peeled and diced
1/2 cup raisins
whipped cream or ice cream, optional
In a mixing bowl, beat egg. Add sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in apple and raisins. Spread into a greased 9 inch pie plate. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Serve with chipped cream or ice cream.
Stillingia Root
Stillingia Root
Scientific Name: Stillingia sylvatica
Euphorbiaceae
AKA: Queen's delight, Stillingia root
Parts Used: root
Active Compounds: diterpenes esters, volatile oil, resin, alkaloids, fixed oil, tannins
Background: Stillingia was once used commonly in Native American medicine. It was used to treat skin problems and even sexually transmitted diseases. In ancient Greece, women took stillingia just after childbirth to prevent infection. Now it used to generally help detoxify the body. However, it shouldn't be taken without medical supervision.
Applications: Detoxification/Upper Respiratory
Stillingia is primarily used as a detoxifying agent...
Skin: Stillingia can be used internally to treat boils, and eczema. Externally it can be applied to irritated skin.
Hemorrhoids: Stillingia can be used to relieve itch from hemorrhoids.
Constipation: Stillingia can be used to treat constipation.
Respiratory: Stillingia can be taken to treat throat infections, bronchitis, and laryngitis.
Description:
Stillingia is a perennial plant that hails from the United States, despite its royal sounding name. It grows to about 4 feet tall and has yellow flowers and fruit.
Dosage:
Stillingia should only be taken under professional supervision.
Safety:
Stillingia should only be taken with the supervision of a health care professional. It can be purgative and emetic if a large dose is taken. Consult your health care provider before beginning use of any herb.
Scientific Name: Stillingia sylvatica
Euphorbiaceae
AKA: Queen's delight, Stillingia root
Parts Used: root
Active Compounds: diterpenes esters, volatile oil, resin, alkaloids, fixed oil, tannins
Background: Stillingia was once used commonly in Native American medicine. It was used to treat skin problems and even sexually transmitted diseases. In ancient Greece, women took stillingia just after childbirth to prevent infection. Now it used to generally help detoxify the body. However, it shouldn't be taken without medical supervision.
Applications: Detoxification/Upper Respiratory
Stillingia is primarily used as a detoxifying agent...
Skin: Stillingia can be used internally to treat boils, and eczema. Externally it can be applied to irritated skin.
Hemorrhoids: Stillingia can be used to relieve itch from hemorrhoids.
Constipation: Stillingia can be used to treat constipation.
Respiratory: Stillingia can be taken to treat throat infections, bronchitis, and laryngitis.
Description:
Stillingia is a perennial plant that hails from the United States, despite its royal sounding name. It grows to about 4 feet tall and has yellow flowers and fruit.
Dosage:
Stillingia should only be taken under professional supervision.
Safety:
Stillingia should only be taken with the supervision of a health care professional. It can be purgative and emetic if a large dose is taken. Consult your health care provider before beginning use of any herb.
Stillingia Root
Stillingia Root
Scientific Name: Stillingia sylvatica
Euphorbiaceae
AKA: Queen's delight, Stillingia root
Parts Used: root
Active Compounds: diterpenes esters, volatile oil, resin, alkaloids, fixed oil, tannins
Background: Stillingia was once used commonly in Native American medicine. It was used to treat skin problems and even sexually transmitted diseases. In ancient Greece, women took stillingia just after childbirth to prevent infection. Now it used to generally help detoxify the body. However, it shouldn't be taken without medical supervision.
Applications: Detoxification/Upper Respiratory
Stillingia is primarily used as a detoxifying agent...
Skin: Stillingia can be used internally to treat boils, and eczema. Externally it can be applied to irritated skin.
Hemorrhoids: Stillingia can be used to relieve itch from hemorrhoids.
Constipation: Stillingia can be used to treat constipation.
Respiratory: Stillingia can be taken to treat throat infections, bronchitis, and laryngitis.
Description:
Stillingia is a perennial plant that hails from the United States, despite its royal sounding name. It grows to about 4 feet tall and has yellow flowers and fruit.
Dosage:
Stillingia should only be taken under professional supervision.
Safety:
Stillingia should only be taken with the supervision of a health care professional. It can be purgative and emetic if a large dose is taken. Consult your health care provider before beginning use of any herb.
Scientific Name: Stillingia sylvatica
Euphorbiaceae
AKA: Queen's delight, Stillingia root
Parts Used: root
Active Compounds: diterpenes esters, volatile oil, resin, alkaloids, fixed oil, tannins
Background: Stillingia was once used commonly in Native American medicine. It was used to treat skin problems and even sexually transmitted diseases. In ancient Greece, women took stillingia just after childbirth to prevent infection. Now it used to generally help detoxify the body. However, it shouldn't be taken without medical supervision.
Applications: Detoxification/Upper Respiratory
Stillingia is primarily used as a detoxifying agent...
Skin: Stillingia can be used internally to treat boils, and eczema. Externally it can be applied to irritated skin.
Hemorrhoids: Stillingia can be used to relieve itch from hemorrhoids.
Constipation: Stillingia can be used to treat constipation.
Respiratory: Stillingia can be taken to treat throat infections, bronchitis, and laryngitis.
Description:
Stillingia is a perennial plant that hails from the United States, despite its royal sounding name. It grows to about 4 feet tall and has yellow flowers and fruit.
Dosage:
Stillingia should only be taken under professional supervision.
Safety:
Stillingia should only be taken with the supervision of a health care professional. It can be purgative and emetic if a large dose is taken. Consult your health care provider before beginning use of any herb.
Need a social life
I am a 61 year old female that is looking for female and male friends. Would also be interested in meeting a man for a serious relationship.
I live in Tucson, Arizona and find it very difficult to find people with my interests.
I was born and raised in England, and have lived in Canada, and several states. I don't know if I want to live in Tucson forever, but for right now I am happy here.
I enjoy a healthy lifestyle and enjoy quality in all things. I try to eat mostly organic foods cooked from scratch. I can't say I enjoy exercising, but I do it because I enjoy feeling good. I have a positive happy attitude, and enjoy reading self-help books. I believe in alternative medicine and therapies as opposed to drugs.
I enjoy people. I am comfortable in a large crowd, blending in, not standing out. I am also comfortable with a few people. I enjoy talking about most subjects except religion and politics.
I love music. I mostly listen to the 50's, 60's, and 70's rock and roll. I also enjoy jazz, blues, bluegrass and a tiny amount of country. I studied piano as a child and have started studying again.
I love animals, especially cats. I love dogs, but I work and I am away from home roughly 12 hours a day, and that wouldn't be fair to the dog.
I have two grown sons. One is married and one is engaged. They both live here in Arizona. We enjoy an incredible relationship. Best of friends with a tremendous amount of respect for one another.
I love my extended family, and a few friends I've known my whole life. Unfortunately they are scattered across the country and in England.
I am an office manager for a CPA firm here in Tucson.
I live in Saddlebrooke which is an active retirement community. It's really beautiful, situation at the base of the Catalina mountains. In Saddlebrooke, which is just north of Tucson we enjoy about 350 days of sunshine a year.
I enjoy decorating, gardening, cooking, reading, listening to music, shopping, going to the theater, concerts, symphony, fine dining, traveling, talking with friends and relatives and a quiet evening at home with a good book or watching a great movie relaxing.
Hopefully that will be a good start.
I look forward to hearing from some members of Eons.
Carolyn
I live in Tucson, Arizona and find it very difficult to find people with my interests.
I was born and raised in England, and have lived in Canada, and several states. I don't know if I want to live in Tucson forever, but for right now I am happy here.
I enjoy a healthy lifestyle and enjoy quality in all things. I try to eat mostly organic foods cooked from scratch. I can't say I enjoy exercising, but I do it because I enjoy feeling good. I have a positive happy attitude, and enjoy reading self-help books. I believe in alternative medicine and therapies as opposed to drugs.
I enjoy people. I am comfortable in a large crowd, blending in, not standing out. I am also comfortable with a few people. I enjoy talking about most subjects except religion and politics.
I love music. I mostly listen to the 50's, 60's, and 70's rock and roll. I also enjoy jazz, blues, bluegrass and a tiny amount of country. I studied piano as a child and have started studying again.
I love animals, especially cats. I love dogs, but I work and I am away from home roughly 12 hours a day, and that wouldn't be fair to the dog.
I have two grown sons. One is married and one is engaged. They both live here in Arizona. We enjoy an incredible relationship. Best of friends with a tremendous amount of respect for one another.
I love my extended family, and a few friends I've known my whole life. Unfortunately they are scattered across the country and in England.
I am an office manager for a CPA firm here in Tucson.
I live in Saddlebrooke which is an active retirement community. It's really beautiful, situation at the base of the Catalina mountains. In Saddlebrooke, which is just north of Tucson we enjoy about 350 days of sunshine a year.
I enjoy decorating, gardening, cooking, reading, listening to music, shopping, going to the theater, concerts, symphony, fine dining, traveling, talking with friends and relatives and a quiet evening at home with a good book or watching a great movie relaxing.
Hopefully that will be a good start.
I look forward to hearing from some members of Eons.
Carolyn
Stevia Powder
Stevia Powder
Scientific Name: Stevia rebaudiana
AKA: Sweetleaf, stevia leaf
Parts Used: leaves
Active Compounds: stevoside
Background: In an age where the average person's diet consists primarily of sugar, stevia is a nice supplement that is much healthier for the body. Unlike artificial sweeteners, stevia is an all natural sugar substitute. The leaf of a stevia plant is actually up to twice as sweet as real sugar. And, unlike artificial sweeteners and sugar, stevia has no known negative health effects. In fact, it may actually help to reduce blood pressure and aid in blood sugar control for diabetics, although the jury is still out on those effects.
Applications: Sweetener
Stevia is primarily used as a sugar substitute.
Sweetener: Stevia can be used as a flavoring alternative to sugar.
Description:
Stevia is a plant that is native to Brazil and Paraguay. It is now cultivated in many Asian countries, where its use is very popular.
Dosage:
Add to foods and beverages to taste.
Safety:
There is no negative safety information available for this herb. Consult your health care provider before beginning use of any herb.
**Please Note - Stevia in its original powder form will actually be a light green in color. Todate I have not found the actual process used to "bleach out" the green to make the power form white. Comparasions with different sugar type that are on the market today Stevia on average has been measured to be anywhere between 25 to 50 times stronger/sweeter than your sweetest known sugar and the real kicker is Stevia is actually a much healthier choice when it comes to sweetners.
Couple of other items to note with Stevia, the manufacture can not make claims against any of the better pushed sugars so they can not post any type of comparasions. Also Stevia can be advertised or marketed as a sweetner but not as a sugar-substitute. Make sure that you are picking up "Stevia Rebaudiana" and not something else with the label of Stevia on it, for S. Rebaudiana is the original and not some plant with a stevia label trying to be passed off as the real thing.
Scientific Name: Stevia rebaudiana
AKA: Sweetleaf, stevia leaf
Parts Used: leaves
Active Compounds: stevoside
Background: In an age where the average person's diet consists primarily of sugar, stevia is a nice supplement that is much healthier for the body. Unlike artificial sweeteners, stevia is an all natural sugar substitute. The leaf of a stevia plant is actually up to twice as sweet as real sugar. And, unlike artificial sweeteners and sugar, stevia has no known negative health effects. In fact, it may actually help to reduce blood pressure and aid in blood sugar control for diabetics, although the jury is still out on those effects.
Applications: Sweetener
Stevia is primarily used as a sugar substitute.
Sweetener: Stevia can be used as a flavoring alternative to sugar.
Description:
Stevia is a plant that is native to Brazil and Paraguay. It is now cultivated in many Asian countries, where its use is very popular.
Dosage:
Add to foods and beverages to taste.
Safety:
There is no negative safety information available for this herb. Consult your health care provider before beginning use of any herb.
**Please Note - Stevia in its original powder form will actually be a light green in color. Todate I have not found the actual process used to "bleach out" the green to make the power form white. Comparasions with different sugar type that are on the market today Stevia on average has been measured to be anywhere between 25 to 50 times stronger/sweeter than your sweetest known sugar and the real kicker is Stevia is actually a much healthier choice when it comes to sweetners.
Couple of other items to note with Stevia, the manufacture can not make claims against any of the better pushed sugars so they can not post any type of comparasions. Also Stevia can be advertised or marketed as a sweetner but not as a sugar-substitute. Make sure that you are picking up "Stevia Rebaudiana" and not something else with the label of Stevia on it, for S. Rebaudiana is the original and not some plant with a stevia label trying to be passed off as the real thing.
Stevia Powder
Stevia Powder
Scientific Name: Stevia rebaudiana
AKA: Sweetleaf, stevia leaf
Parts Used: leaves
Active Compounds: stevoside
Background: In an age where the average person's diet consists primarily of sugar, stevia is a nice supplement that is much healthier for the body. Unlike artificial sweeteners, stevia is an all natural sugar substitute. The leaf of a stevia plant is actually up to twice as sweet as real sugar. And, unlike artificial sweeteners and sugar, stevia has no known negative health effects. In fact, it may actually help to reduce blood pressure and aid in blood sugar control for diabetics, although the jury is still out on those effects.
Applications: Sweetener
Stevia is primarily used as a sugar substitute.
Sweetener: Stevia can be used as a flavoring alternative to sugar.
Description:
Stevia is a plant that is native to Brazil and Paraguay. It is now cultivated in many Asian countries, where its use is very popular.
Dosage:
Add to foods and beverages to taste.
Safety:
There is no negative safety information available for this herb. Consult your health care provider before beginning use of any herb.
**Please Note - Stevia in its original powder form will actually be a light green in color. Todate I have not found the actual process used to "bleach out" the green to make the power form white. Comparasions with different sugar type that are on the market today Stevia on average has been measured to be anywhere between 25 to 50 times stronger/sweeter than your sweetest known sugar and the real kicker is Stevia is actually a much healthier choice when it comes to sweetners.
Couple of other items to note with Stevia, the manufacture can not make claims against any of the better pushed sugars so they can not post any type of comparasions. Also Stevia can be advertised or marketed as a sweetner but not as a sugar-substitute. Make sure that you are picking up "Stevia Rebaudiana" and not something else with the label of Stevia on it, for S. Rebaudiana is the original and not some plant with a stevia label trying to be passed off as the real thing.
Scientific Name: Stevia rebaudiana
AKA: Sweetleaf, stevia leaf
Parts Used: leaves
Active Compounds: stevoside
Background: In an age where the average person's diet consists primarily of sugar, stevia is a nice supplement that is much healthier for the body. Unlike artificial sweeteners, stevia is an all natural sugar substitute. The leaf of a stevia plant is actually up to twice as sweet as real sugar. And, unlike artificial sweeteners and sugar, stevia has no known negative health effects. In fact, it may actually help to reduce blood pressure and aid in blood sugar control for diabetics, although the jury is still out on those effects.
Applications: Sweetener
Stevia is primarily used as a sugar substitute.
Sweetener: Stevia can be used as a flavoring alternative to sugar.
Description:
Stevia is a plant that is native to Brazil and Paraguay. It is now cultivated in many Asian countries, where its use is very popular.
Dosage:
Add to foods and beverages to taste.
Safety:
There is no negative safety information available for this herb. Consult your health care provider before beginning use of any herb.
**Please Note - Stevia in its original powder form will actually be a light green in color. Todate I have not found the actual process used to "bleach out" the green to make the power form white. Comparasions with different sugar type that are on the market today Stevia on average has been measured to be anywhere between 25 to 50 times stronger/sweeter than your sweetest known sugar and the real kicker is Stevia is actually a much healthier choice when it comes to sweetners.
Couple of other items to note with Stevia, the manufacture can not make claims against any of the better pushed sugars so they can not post any type of comparasions. Also Stevia can be advertised or marketed as a sweetner but not as a sugar-substitute. Make sure that you are picking up "Stevia Rebaudiana" and not something else with the label of Stevia on it, for S. Rebaudiana is the original and not some plant with a stevia label trying to be passed off as the real thing.
