Materia Medica

Materia Medica

While the science behind herbal medicine continues to evolve, the ancient art of healing with plants remains a testament to the enduring connection between humans and the natural world. By deepening our understanding of these powerful botanical allies, we empower ourselves to take charge of our own health.

Materia Medica is a Latin term for the body of collected knowledge about the therapeutic properties of any substance used for healing — in this case herbs.

This list is a living document of herbal monographs that I update regularly. 

Angelica MonographAshwagandha

Black Pepper Monograph
Calendula MonographCardamom MonographCayenne MonographChamomile MonographCinchona MonographCinnamon MonographClove MonographComfrey MonographCopaiba MonographCottonwood Monograph Cranberry Monograph
Dandelion MonographDill Monograph Devil’s Blood Monograph
Eucalyptus Monograph
Frankincense Monograph
Garlic MonographGentian MonographGinger MonographGotu Kola MonographGuayusa

Horseradish MonographHorsetail Monograph

Irish Moss Monograph
Lavender MonographLemongrass MonographLovage Monograph

MacaMarshmallow Monograph

Nettle Monograph
Oregano
Peppermint MonographPine MonographPlantain Monograph
Reishi Monograph
Sea Buckthorn MonographSelf Heal MonographSpilanthes MonographSt. John’s Wort Monograph Sumac MonographSweet Woodruff Monograph
Thyme Monograph Turmeric Monograph
Willow Monograph
Yarrow Monograph

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