Shankhapushpi (morning glory root)
dandelion and red clover: moderate alteratives: Oregon grape
The discussion includes information on their known benefits and cautions
Reviews the scientific literature on herbs to determine what warnings may be warranted on herb product labels regarding herb-drug interactions and contraindications
Provides an overview of steroidal and triterpene saponins
10ME27 - Herbal Therapeutics 15: Vulneraries - Herbs for Wound Healing Petasites Shankhapushpi (morning glory root)Speaker: Cascade Anderson Geller. The best cleansing agents, styptics, antiseptics and herbal bandages are discussed. Includes honey, calendula, baptisia, chamomile, comfrey, lavender, myrrh, pine resin and more. Class participates in a demonstration of wound disinfecting and bandaging using these herbal medicines.