Osteochondritis

Dong Quai, or Chinese angelica, has been used for over 5,000 years in China and is often referred to as ‘female ginseng’. The plant is a member of the Celery family and has white flowers between May and August. The root is used medicinally.

Medicinal Properties of Dong Quai

Donq quai contains the volatile oil, ligustide, coumarins and Vitamin B12. It has many properties including: female hormone balancing, antispasmodic, mild analgesic, circulatory stimulant, blood purifier and red blood cell builder.

Dong Quai Herbal Remedies

Our herbalists recommend dong quai for the following disorders

Anaemia
Charcot’s joints
Dysmenorrhoea (painful periods)
Post Partum Haemorrhage
Premenstrual syndrome
Osteoarthritis
Osteochondritis
Osteoporosis

Tags: Anaemia, Arthritis, Dysmenorrhoea, Haemorrhage, Menstrual, Osteoarthritis, Osteochondritis, Osteoporosis, Pain, Periods, Skin

Devils claw, a plant native to South Africa and Madagascar is named due to the claw-like appearance of the barbs on the fruit. It is used by the bushmen who roam the Kalahari sands of Namibia as a source of fluid when no water can be found as well as its medicinal properties. The root is used in herbal medicine.

Medicinal Properties of Devils claw

Devils claw contains natural glycosides known as harpagoside, harpagide and procumbide which are thought to contribute to its potent anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. These compounds have bitter properties and so this herb is a digestive stimulant.

Devils claw Herbal Remedies

Our herbalists recommend devil’s claw for the following disorders

Tags: Arthritis, Back Pain, Digestion, Flu, Gastritis, Gout, Heart, Heartburn, Indigestion, Osteoarthritis, Osteochondritis, Pain, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ulcers

Comfrey is native to Europe and western Asia. It is often called boneset or knitbone because of its traditional use, of helping to mend broken bones. The root and leaves are used in herbal medicine.

Medicinal Properties of Comfrey

Comfrey contains many compounds including allantoin, mucilage and pyrrolizidine alkaloids. It has anti-inflammatory, soothing and potent healing properties.

Comfrey Herbal Remedies

Our herbalists recommend topical Comfrey for the following disorders

Bruising
Charcot’s joints
Eczema and Dermatitis
Osteochondritis
Osteoarthritis

Other Comfrey Information

Herbalists have used Comfrey for a variety of disorders including: ulcers, sprains, cuts, broken bones and rheumatic conditions. It is available in topical preparations as ointment, cream or as an oil for massaging into larger areas.

Tags: Arthritis, Bruising, Eczema, Liver, Osteoarthritis, Osteochondritis, Rheumatic, Ulcers