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Eyebag, Silk, Herb-Filled, Sage Green Jacquard: K

Combining the cool smoothness of silk and gentle weight of flax seeds, eyebags help release tension around your eyes and brow. A convenient zippered opening allows you to remove the contents and hand wash the silk bag.

Feverfew Herb Cut & Sifted Cert. Organic (Tanacetum parthenium) 25 lb: K

This is Frontier's economical 25 lb. bulk pack. That is, twenty-five pounds packed in a heavy duty plastic bag within a sturdy cardboard box. Used as an infusion, decoction, extract and tincture. Feverfew is recommended in modern European herbal medicine, as in ancient Greek herbal medicine, as a preventative of migraine headaches. It an effective anti-inflammatory, vasodilator and emmenagogue. It contains a range of compounds known as sesquiterpene lactones, 85% of which are a compound called parthenolide. Parthenolide helps prevent excessive clumping of platelets and inhibits the release of certain chemicals, including serotonin and some inflammatory mediators. According to several double blind studies with migraine patients, feverfew reduces the severity, duration, and frequency of migraine headaches. The same studies also report beneficial side effects of regular use, such as relief from depression and arthritic pain due to inflammation. Painful and sluggish menstrual flow is also relieved by Feverfew. Kalyx.com herb store has the largest line of quality herbs on the Internet.

Horsetail Herb Cut & Sifted Cert. Organic: (Equisetum hyemale; Shavegrass; Scouring Rush; Mu Zei) 25 lb: K

This is Frontier's economical 25 lb. bulk pack. That is, twenty-five pounds packed in a heavy duty plastic bag within a sturdy cardboard box. Used as an infusion, decoction, extract, tincture, compress and wash. Horsetail is an effective genito-urinary astringent. It high silica content helps to heal both internal and external wounds. The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs recommends Horsetail for 'Internal: Post-traumatic and static edema. Irrigation therapy for bacterial and inflammatory diseases of the lower urinary tract and renal gravel. External: Supportive treatment for poorly healing wounds.' 'Average daily dosage: 6 g of herb; equivalent preparations. External use in compresses: 10 g of herb to 1 liter of water. Mode of Administration: Internal: Comminuted herb for infusions and other galenical preparations for oral administration. For irrigation therapy, ensure an abundant fluid intake. External: Comminuted herb for decoctions and other galenical preparations. Action: Mild diuretic.' Horsetail is rich in silicates and silicic acid. It is also rich in potassium, aluminum, manganese, and bioflavonoids. The bioflavonoids are thought to cause the diuretic action, while the silicon is thought to help strenghten connective tissue. Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal': 'Diuretic and astringent. Horsetail has been found beneficial in dropsy, gravel and kidney affections generally, and a drachm of the dried herb, powdered, taken three or four times a day, has proved very effectual in spitting of blood.' 'The ashes of the plant are considered very valuable in acidity of the stomach, dyspepsia, etc., administered in doses of 3 to 10 grains.' 'Besides being useful in kidney and bladder trouble, a strong decoction acts as an emmenagogue; being cooling and astringent, it is of efficacy for haemorrhage, cystic ulceration and ulcers in the urinary passages.' 'The decoction applied externally will stop the bleeding of wounds and quickly heal them, and will also reduce the swelling of eyelids.' 'Preparation and Dosage: Fluid extract, 10 to 60 drops.' 'Horsetail was formerly official under the name of Cauda equina and was much esteemed as an astringent. Culpepper quotes Galen in saying that it will heal sinews, 'though they be cut in sunder,' and speaks of it highly for bleeding of the nose, a use to which it is still put by country people.' 'Culpepper says: 'It is very powerful to stop bleeding, either inward or outward, the juice or the decoction being drunk, or the juice, decoction or distilled water applied outwardly... It also heals inward ulcers.... It solders together the tops of green wounds and cures all ruptures in children. Kalyx.com herb store has the largest line of quality herbs on the Internet.

Yarrow Herb Cut & Sifted Cert. Organic (Achillea millefolium) 25 lb: K

This is Frontier's economical 25 lb. bulk pack. That is, twenty-five pounds packed in a heavy duty plastic bag within a sturdy cardboard box. Used as an infusion, decoction, extract, tincture, ointment and bath. The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs recommends Yarrow for 'Internal: Loss of appetite, dyspeptic ailments, such as mild, spastic discomforts of the gastrointestinal tract. As sitz bath: Painful, cramp-like conditions of psychosomatic origin (in the lower part of the female pelvis).' 'Daily dosage: 4.5 g yarrow herb; 3 tsp. pressed juice from fresh plants; 3 g yarrow flowers; equivalent preparations. For sitz baths: 100 g yarrow per 20 l (5 gal.) of water. Mode of Administration: Comminuted drug for teas and other galenical preparations for internal use and for sitz baths, pressed juice of fresh plants for internal use. Actions: Choleretic; Antibacterial; Astringent; Antispasmodic.' Confirming the judgement of the German Commission E, the contemporary British Herbal Compendium lists Yarrow for internal use for feverish conditions, common cold, and digestive complaints; and its topical use for slow-healing wounds and skin inflammations. Yarrow tea is a traditional Native American diaphoretic (sweat) remedy for fevers and colds. Yarrow infusions and decoctions have also traditionally been used as a gastrointestinal aid. Yarrow also acts as a urinary antiseptic, and has traditionally been used for such infections as cystitis. Yarrow also lowers blood pressure by dilating the peripheral vessels, and so is very helpful for hypertension. Yarrow decoction and ointment can be applied topically to bruises, sprains, and swellings. Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal': 'Diaphoretic, astringent, tonic, stimulant and mild aromatic.' 'Yarrow Tea is a good remedy for severe colds, being most useful in the commencement of fevers, and in cases of obstructed perspiration. The infusion is made with 1 oz. of dried herb to 1 pint of boiling water, drunk warm, in wineglassful doses. It may be sweetened with sugar, honey or treacle, adding a little Cayenne Pepper, and to each dose a teaspoonful of Composition Essence. It opens the pores freely and purifies the blood, and is recommended in the early stages of children's colds, and in measles and other eruptive diseases.; 'A decoction of the whole plant is employed for bleeding piles, and is good for kidney disorders. It has the reputation also of being a preventative of baldness, if the head be washed with it.'

Meadowsweet Herb, Cut & Sifted (Filipendula ulmaria) 25 lb: K

This is Frontier's economical 25 lb. bulk pack. That is, twenty-five pounds packed in a heavy duty plastic bag within a sturdy cardboard box. Used as an infusion, decoction, extract and tincture. Meadowsweet contains salicylates (salicin, salicylaldehyde, methyl salicylate), which, in the digestive tract, are oxidized into salicylic acid, the basis of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid). Meadowsweet's salicylates have a mild anti-inflammatory and fever-reducing effect, making it a safe and gentle cold and flu treatment, suitable for children. The German Standard License for Meadowsweet tea indicates its use for feverish common colds for which a sweat treatment is desired and also to increase the amount of urine. In France, it is used for fever and influenza. Meadowsweet has a soothing effect on the lining of the stomach. The British Herbal Compendium indicates its use for atonic and acid dyspepsia, gastritis, peptic ulceration, and rheumatic and arthritic pains. For these purposes it is often combined with Marshmallow and Chamomile. The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs recommends Meadowsweet as 'supportive therapy for colds.' 'Contraindications: Meadowsweet flowers contain salicylate. They should not be used where a salicylate sensitivity exists.' 'Dosage and Administration: 2.5–3.5 g per day of cut meadowsweet flower or 4–5 g per day of cut meadowsweet herb, and other galenical preparations for infusions; a cup of the infusion drunk as hot as tolerable several times daily. Infusion: Steep 2–3 g in 150 ml boiled water for about 10 minutes. Fluidextract 1:1 (g/ml): 2–3 ml.' Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal': 'Aromatic, astringent, diuretic, and sub-tonic. It is a valuable medicine in diarrhoea, imparting to the bowels some degree of nourishment, as well as of astringency. It is also considered of some service as a corrector of the stomach, and not without some power as an alterative, and is frequently used in affections of the blood. Kalyx.com herb store has the largest line of quality herbs on the Internet.

Sheep Sorrel Herb Cut & Sifted Cert. Organic: (Rumex acetosella) 25 lb: K

This is Frontier's economical 25 lb. bulk pack. That is, twenty-five pounds packed in a heavy duty plastic bag within a sturdy cardboard box. Native Americans also use Sheep Sorrel leaves as a tasty seasoning for meat dishes and baked it into their breads. A common summertime sight in the North American wild, Sorrel was used as a salad green. Mashed Sorrel leaves mixed with vinegar and sugar were popular as a greensauce with cold meat. The sharp taste, due to its oxalic acid and vitamin C content, led this herb to be used in folk medicine, mainly as a tea or decoction. Sorrel acts as a diuretic, antiscorbutic, and refrigerant. It is good for treating urinary problems. The herb relieves internal ulcers and, when applied externally, helps clear skin problems such as herpes, eczema and ringworm. Sheep Sorrel also contains silicon which aids the nervous system. Carotenoids, a component of Sheep Sorrel, are present at a concentration of approximately 8-12%. Beta carotene (a strong antioxidant member of the carotenoids) is converted to Vitamin A in the liver. Vitamin A has been shown to strengthen the immune system by aiding production of white blood cells. White blood cells are what attack many of the body's harmful intruders, including cancer. Sheep Sorrel is rich in Vitamin A, B complex, C, D, K, and E. Its minerals include significant levels of calcium, iron, magnesium, silicon, sulphur, zinc, maganese, iodine, and copper. Sheep Sorrel is also rich in chlorophyll, which increases oxygen content in the blood. High levels of blood oxygen can increase the body's action against many invasive conditions. Research at the Linus Pauling Institute and at M.D. Anderson Cancer Hospital has shown chlorophyll enhances the body's immunity against certain carcinogens and has been shown to strengthen the immune system. According to these studies, it appears to be effective against chromosome damage -- which is considered to be a precursor to cancer. Sheep Sorrel is also rich in potassium oxalate. It aids digestion, and has been reported to relieve stomach hemorrhage and jaundice. Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal': 'The whole herb is employed medicinally, in the fresh state. The action is diuretic, refrigerant and diaphoretic, and the juice extracted from the fresh plant is of use in urinary and kidney diseases.' Kalyx.com herb store has the largest line of quality herbs on the Internet.

Chickweed Herb Powder (Stellaria media) 25 lb: K

This is Frontier's economical 25 lb. bulk pack. That is, twenty-five pounds packed in a heavy duty plastic bag within a sturdy cardboard box. Used as an infusion, decoction, extract, tincture, poultice and ointment. Chickweed is very high in vitamins and flavonoids, and was once used as food. Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal': 'It is held in great repute among herbalists, used mostly in the form of an ointment. The fresh leaves have been employed as a poultice for inflammation and indolent ulcers with most beneficial results. A poultice of Chickweed enclosed in muslin is a sure remedy for a carbuncle or an external abscess. The water in which the Chickweed is boiled should also be used to bathe the affected part. 'A decoction made with the fresh plant is good for constipation, and an infusion of the dried herb is efficacious in coughs and hoarseness.' King's 1898 Dispensatory: 'Chickweed appears to be a cooling demulcent. I have seen the fresh leaves bruised and applied as a poultice to indolent, intractable ulcers on the leg, of many years' standing, with the most decided and immediately beneficial results; to be changed 2 or 3 times a day.' 'In acute ophthalmia, the bruised leaves will likewise be found a valuable application. An ointment, made by bruising the recent leaves in fresh lard, may be used as a cooling application to erysipelatous and other forms of ulceration, as well as in many forms of cutaneous disease (J. King). A tincture of Stellaria media has been extolled in some quarters as a remedy for rheumatic pains of a fugitive and shifting character.'

Eyebright Herb Powder (Euphrasia officinalis) 25 lb: K

This is Frontier's economical 25 lb. bulk pack. That is, twenty-five pounds packed in a heavy duty plastic bag within a sturdy cardboard box. Used as an infusion, decoction, extract, tincture and compress. Eyebright is an anti-inflammatory astringent, used internally for sinusitis and other nasal and bronchial inflammations, and as an eye compress for conjunctivitis and blepharitis. Eyebright is high in iridoid glycosides, flavonoids, and tannins. Its astringent properties account for its usefulness as a topical treatment for inflammatory states and its ability to reduce mucous drainage. It is used as a poultice for the topical treatment of eye inflammations. A compress made from a decoction of eyebright can give rapid relief from redness, swelling, and visual interference from common eye infections such as sties and conjunctivitis. A tea is usually given internally along with the topical treatment. The tea is also recommend for problems of the respiratory tract, including sinus infections, coughs, and sore throat. Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal': 'Modern herbalists still retain faith in this herb and recommend its use in diseases of the sight, weakness of the eyes, ophthalmia, etc., combining it often with Golden Seal in a lotion stated to be excellent for general disorders of the eyes. The juice obtained by expression from the plant in the fresh state is sometimes employed, or an infusion in milk, but the simple infusion in water is the more usual form in which it is applied.' King's 1898 Dispensatory: 'Slightly tonic and astringent. Used with much benefit in the form of infusion or poultice, in catarrhal ophthalmia, also of service in all mucous diseases attended with increased discharges; and in cough, hoarseness, earache, and headache, which have supervened in catarrhal affections.' 'It appears to specifically influence the nasal membranes and lachrymal apparatus. In acute catarrh (fluent coryza), in which there is a profuse watery flow, it exerts its most specific action. It will not only be found of great utility to control inflammatory and catarrhal phases of the parts during or following an attack of measles, but will tend to avert unpleasant after-effects, as catarrhal conjunctivitis, nasal catarrh, catarrhal deafness, etc. Kalyx.com herb store has the largest line of quality herbs on the Internet.