Materia medica

For January study these herbs:

  • Yerba santa

  • Rose of Sharon

  • One herb of your choice - Please post something about the plant you chose in the comments to share with the group.

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Materia Medica Study Guide

Plant Name: 

Scientific & other Names:

Plant Family:

Description (botanical description, defining features, dimensions):

Habitat:

Region(s) Found:

Part(s) Used:

Energetics:

Taste(s):

Vital or Herbal Actions:

Tissues or Organs Affected:

Used for:

Suggested Methods of Delivery:

Doses:

Safety Category:

Contraindications/Warnings:

Allies (herbs that go well with this herb or make it work better):

Adjuncts (herbs that can be used if you don't have this one):

Antagonists (herbs that DON'T go well with this herb):

Scientific Knowledge (how it might work, chemical constituents, nutrients, etc.):

Stories (historical information, folklore, anecdotes):

Emotional, Spiritual, and Ceremonial Uses: