Astragalis

Other names:
Astragalus membranaceous

Description
Roots:
Stems:
Leaves:
Flowers:
Fruits:

Grows
Soil-
Where-
What to Collect-
When to collect-
Buy-
Planted-
Ease of obtaining-


Use
· Short/ Long term use
· Activator Builder Cleanser
Preserve-
A (Above ground parts, bind at cut, dried in shade, chop, store in jars)
B (large roots, cut, dry on newspaper, chop ¼”,)
C (fruits, very wet, hang in cheesecloth drapes)
D (Barks, string on bailing wire and hang)
Form- infusion/tea, decoction, tincture, powder, Poultice, ointment. baths, Salad, stir fry Vitamins-
Minerals-
Uses- colds, flu (prevents “homesteading” of viruses in lungs), immune enhancer, warts, anti-viral, diabetes, heart disease, blood pressure, diuretic, mild stimulant, adaptogenic, immune stimulant, ant-cancer, hyperthyroid

Alfalfa

Medicago sativa

Description
Roots: deep 20’-30’
Stems: 1’-3’, perennial legume
Leaves: clover like, trifoliate, slightly toothed margins, alternate
Flowers: clusters, purple, ½”
Fruits: corkscrew

Grows
Soil- grassy slopes and fields, moist, deep soil, a nitrogen fixer (1),
Where-
What to Collect- stalk, leaves, flowers, seeds
When to collect- April-October,
Buy- thebulkherbstore.com
Planted-
Ease of obtaining- 1 2 3 4 5


Use
· Short/ Long term use
· Activator Builder Cleanser

Preserve-
A (Above ground parts, bind at cut, dried in shade, chop, store in jars)
B (large roots, cut, dry on newspaper, chop ¼”,)
C (fruits, very wet, hang in cheesecloth drapes)
D (Barks, string on bailing wire and hang)

Form- infusion/tea, decoction, tincture, powder, Poultice, ointment. baths, Salad, stir fry, pot herb, aromatic,

Vitamins- C A, D, K, niacin, b1, eight amino acids, chlorophyll
Minerals- calcium, magnesium, protein, potassium, beta-carotene, chlorophyll, iron, phosphorus, sulfur, chlorine, sodium, silicon,

Uses- laxative, diuretic, UTI, arthritis, appetite, stimulant, overall tonic, anemia, osteoporosis, hot flashes, blood purifier, inflammations, rheumatism, tooth decay, debility, anorexia, weak digestion, hypertension, gout, anemia

Cautions: bad for Lupus, et al. potential reaction to Warfin.

Notes:

References: I+HE+MP