Rootwork

Skin & Wounds

Applications

Burns and scaldsCuts and woundsSkin inflammation and irritationWound healing accelerationAstringent and toning actionBruises and contusionsSkin conditions and rashes

Plants

Aloe Vera

Aloe barbadensis

Asphodelaceae
Ancient Egyptian medicine for wound healing, skin conditionsTraditional Chinese Medicine for heat clearing, liver supportFolk medicine worldwide for burns, cuts, skin inflammation

Calendula

Calendula officinalis

Asteraceae
European folk medicine for wound healing, skin conditionsTreatment of cuts, burns, bruises, and inflammationEye infections and conjunctivitis

Plantain

Plantago major

Plantaginaceae
Wounds, cuts, and skin injuriesInsect bites and stingsRespiratory ailments including coughs and bronchitis

Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

Asteraceae
Wound healing and bleeding controlFever reduction and diaphoreticDigestive disorders and poor appetite

Comfrey

Symphytum officinale

Boraginaceae
Bone fractures and bone healingWounds, cuts, and bruisesSprains and muscle injuries

Witch Hazel

Hamamelis virginiana

Hamamelidaceae
Hemorrhoids and varicose veinsCuts, bruises, and minor woundsInsect bites and stings

Borage

Borago officinalis

Boraginaceae
Inflammation and fever reductionRespiratory ailments and coughsSkin conditions and wound healing

Rose Hips

Rosa canina

Rosaceae
Scurvy prevention and vitamin C deficiencyImmune system supportDigestive ailments and diarrhea

Violet

Viola odorata

Violaceae
Respiratory conditions and coughsSkin conditions and inflammationEye irritations and conjunctivitis

Chickweed

Stellaria media

Caryophyllaceae
Skin conditions and eczemaWounds, cuts, and burnsEye irritations and conjunctivitis

Meadowsweet

Filipendula ulmaria

Rosaceae
Pain relief and anti-inflammatory conditionsDigestive disorders and stomach ulcersRheumatism and arthritis

Arnica

Arnica montana

Asteraceae
Bruises, sprains, and trauma injuriesMuscle soreness and inflammationWound healing and cuts

Cleavers

Galium aparine

Rubiaceae
Lymphatic drainage and detoxificationUrinary tract conditions and kidney supportSkin conditions and eczema

Self-Heal

Prunella vulgaris

Lamiaceae
Wound healing and cutsMouth sores and sore throatDigestive inflammation
Disclaimer: For educational purposes only. This is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider.