TINCTURE

DAILY DOSE
CHART

PERFECT HERBS
 Botanical Common Primary Primary System Main Daily Dose
Name Name Action Affinity Conditions Tincture
Achillea Skin conditions, digestive
Yarrow Alterative Digestive, Kidney 6–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
millefolium congestion
Endocrine
Actaea racemosa Black cohosh Female Endocrine Dysmenorrhea, PCOS 6–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
modulator
Aesculus
Horse chestnut Astringent Vascular Varicose veins, hemorrhoids 3–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
hippocastanum
Agathosma
Buchu Antimicrobial Renal UTIs, kidney stones 3–6 mL (1:5 in 40%)
betulina
Agrimonia
Agrimony Nervine CNS Anxiety 3–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
eupatoria
Alchemilla Heavy bleeding from fibroids
Lady's mantle Astringent Endocrine 6–12 mL (1:5 in 25%)
vulgaris and endometriosis, diarrhea

Allium cepa Onion Antimicrobial Digestive, Skin, Vascular GI infection, CVD 6–15 mL (1:5 in 40%)

Antimicrobial,
Allium sativum Garlic Digestive, Skin, Vascular GI infection, CVD 6–15 mL (1:5 in 40%)
vascular tonic
Juice or gel applied
Aloe spp. Aloe Vulnerary Digestive, Skin Topical or internal lesions
topically
Althaea
Marshmallow Vulnerary Digestive, Respiratory GI epithelial lesions 3–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
officinalis
Andrographis URTI, UTI, digestive
Kalmeg Antimicrobial GU, Respiratory, Digestive 3–6 mL (1:5 in 40%)
paniculata insufficiency
Angelica
Archangelica Carminative Digestive Bloating, stomach pain 6–15 mL (1:5 in 40%)
archangelica
Angelica Endocrine
Dong quai Female Endocrine Dysmenorrhea, PCOS 6–15 mL (1:5 in 45%)
sinensis modulator
Apium Endocrine Bloating, dysmenorrhea,
Celery seed Digestive, Female Endocrine 3–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
graveolens modulator PCOS
Acne, hepatic congestion,
Arctium lappa Burdock Alterative Hepatic, Digestive 9–18 mL (1:5 in 25%)
constipation
Arctostaphylos
Bearberry Antimicrobial Urinary UTI 6–12 mL (1:5 in 25%)
uva-ursi

Arnica montana Arnica Vulnerary Integumentary Topical traumas Topical only

Hepatic infections, GI
Artemisia
Wormwood Antimicrobial GI, Hepatic infections, hypochlorhydria, 3–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
absinthium
panic attacks

Artemisia annua Sweet wormwood Antimicrobial GI, Hepatic GI infections 3–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)

Asclepias
Pleurisy root Expectorant Respiratory COPD, asthma, bronchitis 3–6 mL (1:5 in 40%)
tuberosa
Asparagus
Shatavari Adaptogen Endocrine Sexual debility, convalescence 6–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
racemosa
Aspidosperma Pulmonary
Quebracho Respiratory COPD, asthma, bronchitis 1–6 mL (1:5 in 40%)
quebracho tonic
Astragalus Immune
Huang qi Immune Recurrent infections, fatigue 8–20 mL (1:5 in 40%)
membranaceus stimulant

Avena sativa Oat Nervine CNS Anxiety, insomnia 9–15 mL (1:5 in 25%)

Cognitive decline, diminished

Bacopa monnieri Brahmi
Baptisia tinctoria Wild indigo
Nootropic CNS 6–15 mL (1:5 in 30%)
cognitive performance
Chronic or pronounced
Antimicrobial Respiratory, Hepatic 3–6 mL (1:5 in 40%)
infections, viral infections
 Botanical Common Primary Primary System Main Daily Dose
Name Name Action Affinity Conditions Tincture
Berberis
(Mahonia) Oregon grape Alterative Skin Acne, impaired absorption 3–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
aquifolium

Berberis vulgaris Barberry Antimicrobial Immune URTI, GI infections 3–9 mL (1:5 in 40%)

Borago
Borage Nervine CNS Anxiety 6–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
officinalis
Frankincense,
Boswellia serrata Antimicrobial Rheumatic Inflammatory joint conditions 2–4 mL (1:5 in 90%)
Guggal
Bupleurum
Hepatic congestion or inflam-
sinensis/ Chai hu Hepatic Hepatic 6–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
mation
falcatum
Calendula
Marigold Vulnerary Skin, Digestive Topical or internal lesions 3–12 mL (1:5 in 50%)
officinalis
Rarely used as tincture.
Tea (black, green, Doses of extract
Camellia sinensis Astringent CNS, Digestive Fatigue, constipation
white) containing 170–250 mg
of catechins/day.
Dose depends on
Cannabis sativa Anxiety, pain conditions,
Marijuana Euphoric CNS strain, preparation, and
or indica migraines
potency of source herb.
Capsella bursa-
Shepherd's purse Styptic Uterine, Vaginal Bleeding, vaginal bleeding 3–6 mL (1:5 in 25%)
pastoris
Capsicum spp.
(frutescens or Cayenne Rubefacient Vascular, Rheumatic Joint pain, poor perfusion 1–5 mL (1:5 in 25%)
annua)

Cassia spp. Senna Laxative Digestive Constipation 2–4 mL (1:5 in 40%)

Smooth
Caulophyllum
Blue cohosh muscle Uterine Stagnant menses, labor 3–9 mL (1:5 in 40%)
thalictroides
stimulant
Ceanothus Recurrent infections with
Red root Lymphatic Lymphatic 4–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
americanus lymphatic congestion
Cognitive decline, diminished
Centella asiatica Gotu kola Nootropic CNS 6–18 mL (1:5 in 30%)
cognitive performance
Chamaelirium Endocrine
False unicorn root Female Endocrine PCOS, dysmenorrhea 6–12 mL (1:5 in 45%)
luteum modulator
Chelidonium Pruritus, insufficient
Greater celandine Cholagogue Digestive 6–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
majus absorption
Chionanthus Gallstones, gall attacks,
Fringe tree Cholagogue Gallbladder, Hepatic 4–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
virginicus hepatic congestion
Cinnamomum
Cinnamon Carminative Digestive, Vascular Poor perfusion 6–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
zeylanicum
Codonopsis Digestive weakness,
Dang shen Adaptogen Digestive, Endocrine 6–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
pilosula conditions of deficiency
Stimulant, Fatigue, cognitive
Coffea arabica Coffee CNS Not generally used.
nootropic impairment, constipation
Pulmonary
Coleus forskohlii Coleus Respiratory Asthma, COPD, bronchitis 6–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
tonic
Collinsonia
Stoneroot Diuretic Renal Kidney stones, hemorrhoids 2–6 mL (1:5 in 40%)
canadensis
Commiphora
Myrrh Antimicrobial Immune Infections, oral infections 4–6 mL (1:5 in 90%)
myrrha/molmol
 Botanical Common Primary Primary System Main Daily Dose
Name Name Action Affinity Conditions Tincture
Convallaria
Lily of the valley Cardiotonic Cardiac Hypertension, CHF 3–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
majalis
Cordyceps Fatigue, convalescence,
Catepillar fungus Adaptogen Adrenal-Endocrine 3–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
sinensis performance
Crataegus
Hawthorn Cardiotonic Cardiac, Vascular Hypertension, CHF 8-12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
oxyacantha
Anti-
Curcuma longa Turmeric Rheumatic, Digestive Arthritic conditions: OA, RA 8–24 mL (1:5 in 30%)
inflammatory

Cynara scolymus Globe artichoke Alterative Digestive Impaired absorption 3–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)

Not recommended
Datura
Devil's trumpet Psychoactive CNS, Respiratory Asthma without significant
stramonium
expertise in prescribing.
Anti- Rheumatic, Female Joint pain, vertigo,
Dioscorea villosa Wild yam 6–18 mL (1:5 in 40%)
inflammatory Endocrine dysmenorrhea
Dipsacus
Teasel Antimicrobial Immune, Rheumatic Difficult infections, joint pain 3–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
sylvestris
Drosera Relaxing
Sundew Respiratory Coughs, COPD 3–6 mL (1:5 in 40%)
rotundifolia expectorant
Echinacea Immune Recurrent infections, viral
Purple cone flower Immune 5–15 mL (1:5 in 30%)
angustifolia stimulant infections
Eleutherococcus Fatigue, convalescence,
Siberian ginseng Adaptogen Adrenal-Endocrine 6–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
senticosus performance
Pulmonary
Ephedra sinica Ma huang Respiratory Asthma, COPD, bronchitis 3–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
tonic
Equisetum
Horsetail Adaptogen Skin, Hair, Nails Thinning hair 6–12 mL (1:5 in 25%)
arvense
Eschscholzia Anxiety, insomnia, pain
California poppy Sedative CNS 3–6 mL (1:5 in 25%)
californica conditions
As essential oil in steam
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus Decongestant Respiratory URTI inhalation, 5–12 drops in
globulus
steaming water
Eupatorium Bone pain and aches from
Boneset Diaphoretic Immune 6–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
perfoliatum infection
Eupatorium
Gravel root Antilithic Renal Kidney stones, UTI 2–6 mL (1:5 in 40%)
purpureum
Euphrasia Any congestion or masses on
Eyebright Astringent Immune 3–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
officinalis / spp. mucus membranes
Filipendula Stomach pain, GI
Meadowsweet Digestive Digestive 6–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
ulmaria inflammation
Bloating, URTI, breastfeeding
Foeniculum
Fennel Carminative Female Endocrine support, imbalanced estrogen 3–9 mL (1:5 in 40%)
vulgare
conditions
Fucus Endocrine
Bladderwrack Thyroid Hypothyroid conditions 4–9 mL (1:5 in 40%)
vesiculosus modulator
Insufficient breast milk
Galega officinalis Goat's rue Galactagogue Endocrine 12–30 mL (1:5 in 25%)
production
Swollen lymph nodes,
Galium aparine Cleavers Lymphatic Gallbladder, Hepatic 12–24 mL (1:5 in 25%)
lymphatic congestion
Ganoderma Weakened immunity,
Reishi Adaptogen Immune 8–15 mL (1:5 in 40%)
lucidum convalescence, performance
 Botanical Common Primary Primary System Main Daily Dose
Name Name Action Affinity Conditions Tincture
Not recommended
Gelsemium Trigeminal neuralgia
Yellow jasmine Analgesic CNS without significant
sempervirens neuralgic pain
expertise in prescribing.
Hypochlorhydria, inadequate
Gentiana lutea Gentian Hepatic Digestive 3–6 mL (1:5 in 40%)
absorption, panic attacks
Geranium
Cranesbill Astringent Digestive IBS, loose stools 6–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
maculatum
Cognitive decline, diminished
Ginkgo biloba Ginkgo Vascular tonic Vascular, Cerebrovascular 3–9 mL (1:5 in 40%)
cognitive performance
Glycyrrhiza Hypotension, viral cough,
Licorice Adaptogen Endocrine (Adrenal) 3–9 mL (1:5 in 40%)
glabra convalescence
Weakened immunity,
Grifola frondosa Maitake Immune 9–18 mL (1:5 in 25%)
convalescence, performance
Grindelia
Gumweed Expectorant Respiratory Acute or chronic cough 3–6 mL (1:5 in 40%)
robusta
Gymnema Hypoglycemic
Gymnema Endocrine Type II diabetes, weight loss 6–15 mL (1:5 in 40%)
sylvestre agent
Hamamelis
Witch hazel Astringent Skin, Vascular Hemorrhoids, varicose veins 3–6 mL (1:5 in 40%)
virginiana
Harpagophytum Anti-
Devil's claw Rheumatic OA, RA 3–6 mL (1:5 in 40%)
procumbens inflammatory
Hericium Immune Recurrent infections, atonic
Lion's mane Immune 8–15 mL (1:5 in 40%)
erinaceus stimulant bowel
Hibiscus
Hibiscus flower Hypotensive Vascular Hypertension 6–15 mL (1:5 in 25%)
sabdariffa
Humulus
Hops Sedative CNS Anxiety, insomnia 3–6 mL (1:5 in 50%)
lupulus
Hydrangea GU
Hydrangea Renal BPH, kidney stones 6–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
arborescens decongestant
Hydrastis Any infections, sinus
Goldenseal Antimicrobial Immune, Hepatic 3–8 mL (1:5 in 40%)
canadensis congestion
Hypericum
St. John's wort Nervine CNS Depression, herpes 2–10 mL (1:5 in 40%)
perforatum
Inonotus Active cervical cancers, viral
Chaga Male tonic Immune 3–10 mL tid (1:5 in 25%)
obliquus infections
Stimulating
Inula helenium Elecampane Respiratory Congested coughs 3–6 mL (1:5 in 40%)
expectorant
Endocrine
Iris versicolor Blue flag Endocrine, Skin Hypothyroid, acne 3–10 mL (1:5 in 40%)
modulator
Sinusitis, topical fungal
Juglans nigra Black walnut Antimicrobial Immune, GI 6–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
infections
Juniperus Bladder infections, GI
Juniper Antimicrobial Kidney, Immune, GI 3–6 mL (1:5 in 40%)
communis infections

Lactuca virosa Wild lettuce Sedative CNS Pain, spastic pain, insomnia 3–8 mL (1:5 in 40%)

Creosote bush, Chronic infections, difficult

Larrea tridentata Antimicrobial Immune 2.5–4 mL (1:5 in 60%)
Chaparral infections
Lavandula
Anxiety, headaches,
officinalis/ Lavender Nervine Nervous 2–6 mL (1:5 in 40%)
depression
angustifolia
 Botanical Common Primary Primary System Main Daily Dose
Name Name Action Affinity Conditions Tincture
Weakened immunity,
Lentinus edodes Shiitake Immune 8–15 mL (1:5 in 40%)
convalescence, performance
Leonurus
Motherwort Nervine CNS Anxiety, delayed menses 3–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
cardiaca
Ligustrum Hypertension, weakened
Privet fruit Adaptogen Endocrine 6–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
lucidum vitality
Ligusticum Immune, Respiratory, Chronic and acute respiratory
Osha Antimicrobial 6–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
porteri Digestive infections

Lobelia inflata Lobelia Nervine CNS Smoking cessation support 1–2 mL tid (1:5 in 40%)

Lomatium Chronic and acute respiratory

Lomatium Antimicrobial Immune 3–9 mL (1:5 in 40%)
dissectum tract infections
Lycopus Endocrine
Bugleweed Thyroid Hyperthyroidism 3–9 mL (1:5 in 40%)
virginicus modulator
Marrubium Stimulating
Horehound (white) Respiratory Chronic and acute bronchitis 3–6 mL (1:5 in 40%)
vulgare expectorant
Marsdenia
Condurango Bitter Digestive Impaired digestion, bloating 3–6 mL (1:5 in 50%)
reichenbachii
Matricaria Anxiety, insomnia, digestive
Chamomile Nervine CNS, Digestive 3–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
recutita colic
Anxiety, insomnia, digestive
Medicago sativa Alfalfa Nervine CNS, Digestive 8–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
inflammation
Melaleuca
Tea tree Antimicrobial Immune Topical fungal infections n/a
alternifolia
Melissa
Lemon balm Nervine CNS Anxiety, insomnia, herpes 6–18 mL (1:5 in 40%)
officinalis

Mentha piperita Mint Carminative Digestive Gas and bloating 3–6 mL (1:5 in 40%)

Menyanthes Rheumatoid conditions,

Bogbean Cholagogue Digestive 3–9 mL (1:5 in 40%)
trifoliata stagnant digestion
Endocrine Labor support, regulate
Mitchella repens Partridge berry Endocrine 6–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
modulator menses
Momordica Endocrine
Bitter melon Hepatic Diabetes 6–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
charantia modulator

Nepeta cataria Catnip Nervine CNS, Digestion Anxiety, insomnia, bloating 6–18 mL (1:5 in 25%)

Oplopanax Anti- Immune-mediated conditions

Devil's club Endocrine 2–6 mL (1:5 in 40%)
horridus inflammatory of inflammation
Female
Paeonia Any condition of female
White peony endocrine Hepatic 6–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
lactiflora/alba hormone dysregulation
modulator
Fatigue, depression, low
Panax ginseng Ren shen Adaptogen Endocrine 2–10 mL (1:5 in 40%)
libido
Panax North American Immune Weakened immune system,
Immune, Endocrine 6–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
quinquefolius ginseng stimulant Infections
Passiflora
Passionflower Sedative CNS Insomnia, anxiety 3–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
incarnata
Pausinystalia Endocrine Depression, lethargy, low
Yohimbe Endocrine 4–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
yohimbe modulator libido
Petasites
Butterbur Antispasmodic Immune Headaches and migraines 2–4 mL (1:5 in 40%)
hybridus
 Botanical Common Primary Primary System Main Daily Dose
Name Name Action Affinity Conditions Tincture
Gallstones, hepatic
Peumus boldus Boldo Cholagogue Digestive 3–6 mL (1:5 in 50%)
congestion
Phytolacca
Poke Lymphatic Lymphatic Lymphatic congestion 0.25–1 mL (1:5 in 45%)
americana
Bloating, URTI, breastfeeding
Pimpinella
Anise Carminative Digestive, Female Endocrine support, imbalanced estrogen 3–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
anisum
conditions
Piper
Kava kava Euphoric CNS Anxiety, insomnia, depression 5–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
methysticum
Piscidia
erythrina Jamaican dog- CNS, Vascular Smooth Cramping pain, general pain,
Sedative 6–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
(Piscidia wood Muscle anxiety, insomnia
piscipula)

Plantago major Plantain Vulnerary Skin, Digestive Epithelial lesions 6–9 mL (1:5 in 40%)

Polygonatum (True) Solomon's Anti-

Rheumatic Joint pains 4–12 mL (1:5 in 45%)
biflorum Seal inflammatory
Polygonum Convalescence, fertility
Fo-ti, He shou wu Adaptogen Endocrine 6–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
multiflorum changes
Prunus
Endocrine Depression, lethargy, low
(Pygeum) Pygeum Endocrine 2–9 mL (1:5 in 40%)
modulator libido
africanum
Persistent night-time cough,
Prunus serotina Wild cherry Antitussive CNS, Respiratory 3–6 mL (1:5 in 40%)
post-viral cough
Quercus alba or Suppurative topical
Oak (red or white) Astringent Skin, GI 2–6 mL (1:5 in 40%)
rubra infections, GI bleed
Rauwolfia
Snakeroot Vascular tonic Vascular, Cardiac Hypertension, CHF 0.5–2 mL (1:5 in 40%)
serpentina
Rehmannia Convalescence, fertility
Shu di huang Adaptogen Endocrine, Digestive 6–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
glutinosa challenges
Rhamnus
Buckthorn Laxative GI Constipation 2–6 mL (1:5 in 40%)
frangula
Rhamnus
purshiana
Cascara Laxative GI Constipation 2–6 mL (1:5 in 40%)
(Frangula
purshiana)
Rheum
Turkey rhubarb Laxative GI Constipation 2–6 mL (1:5 in 40%)
palmatum

Rhodiola rosea Rhodiola Adaptogen Endocrine Performance, convalescence 6–15 mL (1:5 in 40%)

Ricinus Constipation, emesis, labor Only the oil is used,

Castor Laxative GI
communis induction 15–30 mL
Rosmarinus
Rosemary Expectorant Respiratory, GI Cough, URTI 3–6 mL (1:5 in 40%)
officinalis

Rubus idaeus Red raspberry Astringent Uterine and Smooth Muscle Uterine weakness 6–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)

Constipation, poor
Rumex crispus Yellow dock Alterative GI, Hepatic 3–6 mL (1:5 in 40%)
absorption, convalescence
Poor perfusion, poor
Salix alba White willow Analgesic Vascular 6–15 mL (1:5 in 25%)
circulation

Salvia officinalis Sage Antimicrobial Respiratory, Renal URTI, UTI 6–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)

Sambucus nigra
Elderflower Antispasmodic Immune Fevers, URTIs 6–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
flora
 Botanical Common Primary Primary System Main Daily Dose
Name Name Action Affinity Conditions Tincture
Sambucus nigra
Elderberry Antimicrobial Vascular URTIs, viral infections, fever 6–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
fructus
Sanguinaria Bronchitis, nausea, topical
Bloodroot Escharotic Respiratory 1–3 mL (1:5 in 45%)
canadensis warts
Schisandra Fatigue, depression, female
Wu wei zi Adaptogen Renal, Hepatic, Endocrine 6–12 mL (1:5 in 35%)
chinensis hormone imbalances
Scrophularia
Figwort Alterative Respiratory, Lymphatic URTI, bronchitis, pneumonia 6–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
nodosa
Scutellaria Anti-inflamma- Chronic inflammation, aller-
Baikal skullcap Hepatic, MSK 6–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
baicalensis tory gies, arthritis
Scutellaria
Skullcap Nervine Nervous Anxiety 6–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
lateriflora
Selenicereus
Night-blooming
(Cactus) Vascular tonic Vascular Angina, hypertension, CHF 0.5–2 mL (1:5 in 40%)
cactus
grandiflorus
Endocrine
Serenoa repens Saw palmetto Prostate, Male Endocrine BPH 3–6 mL (1:5 in 50%)
modulator
Silybum Hepatotoxicity, hepatic
Milk thistle Hepatic 6–18 mL (1:5 in 50%)
marianum infection
Endocrine
Smilax spp. Sarsaparilla Endocrine-Adrenal Fatigue, low libido 3–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
modulator

Solidago spp. Goldenrod Antimicrobial Respiratory, Urinary URTI, UTI 6–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)

Anxiety, headache,
Stachys betonica Wood betony Nervine Nervous 4–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
depression
Symphytum Topical and internal epithelial
Comfrey Vulnerary Epithelial Cells 3–9 mL (1:5 in 40%)
officinale lesions
Syzygium Potent URTI with congestion,
Clove Immune 1–5 mL (1:5 in 40%)
aromaticum antimicrobial sinusitis, general infection
Tabebuia Internal and topical fungal
Pau d'arco Antimicrobial Skin, GI 2–8 mL (1:5 in 40%)
impetiginosa infections
May not be as effective
Tanacetum as tincture. 6–12 mL (1:5
Feverfew Analgesic CNS, Vascular Migraines, headaches
parthenium in 40%). Fresh tincture
may be preferred.
Taraxacum
Dandelion leaf Alterative Renal, Vascular Hypertension 15–30 mL (1:5 in 40%)
officinale folia
Taraxacum
Dandelion root Alterative Hepatic, GI Constipation 8–16 mL (1:5 in 40%)
officinale radix
Theobroma
Chocolate Stimulant CNS, Respiratory, Vascular Asthma, UV damage 3–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
cacao
Thuja
Cedar Antimicrobial Renal, Respiratory URTI, UTI 3–9 mL (1:5 in 40%)
occidentalis

Thymus vulgaris Thyme Antimicrobial Respiratory, GI URTI, cough 3–9 mL (1:5 in 40%)

Nervous tension,
Tilia europaea cardiovascular conditions
Linden Vascular tonic Vascular 8–15 mL (1:5 in 40%)
a.k.a. cordata associated with stress or
anxiety
Trametes Weakened immunity,
Turkey tail Immune, Endocrine 8–15 mL (1:5 in 40%)
versicolor convalescence, performance
Tribulus Endocrine Depression, lethargy, low
Puncture vine Endocrine 4–9 mL (1:5 in 40%)
terrestris modulator libido
 Botanical Common Primary Primary System Main Daily Dose
Name Name Action Affinity Conditions Tincture
Trifolium Endocrine Estrogen hormonal
Red clover Endocrine, Skin 6–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
pratense modulator imbalances, acne
Trigonella Type II diabetes, PCOS,
foenum- Fenugreek Carminative Digestive insufficient breast milk 3–9 mL (1:5 in 50%)
graecum production, bloating
Endocrine Diminished libido, restless
Turnera diffusa Damiana Endocrine 6–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
modulator anxiety
Pulmonary
Tussilago farfara Coltsfoot Respiratory Asthma, bronchitis, COPD 3–12 mL (1:5 in 25%)
tonic
Rarely preferable as
Ulmus rubra
Slippery elm Demulcent GI IBS, IBD, GI infections tincture. If used, 6–12
(fulva)
mL (1:5 in 40%).
Urtica dioica
Nettle leaf Alterative Renal, Skin Hypertension, allergies 6–12 mL (1:5 in 30%)
folia
Urtica dioica Endocrine
Nettle root Immune, Endocrine BPH, allergies, low libido 6–15 mL tid (1:5 in 40%)
radix modulator

Usnea barbata Old man's beard Antimicrobial Renal, Respiratory UTI, URTI 2–8 mL (1:5 in 40%)

Vaccinium
Cranberry Bacteriostatic Renal/Bladder UTI prevention and treatment 5–18 mL (1:5 in 40%)
macrocarpon
Valeriana Anxiety, insomnia,
Valerian Sedative CNS, Vascular 8–18 mL (1:5 in 40%)
officinalis hypertension
Verbascum Pulmonary Chronic or acute bronchitis,
Mullein Respiratory 3–15 mL (1:5 in 40%)
thapsus tonic emphysema, asthma
Verbena
Vervain Nervine CNS Anxiety, Convalescence, Acne 6–15 mL (1:5 in 40%)
officinalis
8–20 mL (1:5 in 40%).
Viburnum Cramping pain, especially
Cramp bark Antispasmodic Vascular, Endocrine Higher doses may be
opulus menstrual
used acutely.
Cramping of the uterus,
Viburnum
Black haw Antispasmodic Vascular, Endocrine threatened miscarriage, 12–20 mL (1:5 in 40%)
prunifolium
uterine congestion
Vinca major/ Periwinkle Hypertension, poor perfusion,
Hypotensive Vascular 1–3 mL (1:5 in 40%)
minor (greater/lesser) cognitive decline, headaches
Hypertension, angina
Viscum album Mistletoe Hypotensive Vascular 3–6 mL (1:5 in 45%)
pectoris, CHF
Vitex agnus- Endocrine
Chasteberry Female Endocrine PCOS, dysmenorrhea 7–10 mL (1:5 in 50%)
castus modulator
Withania Fatigue, debility,
Ashwagandha Adaptogen Endocrine-Adrenal 6–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
somnifera convalescence, performance
Wolfporia Digestive BPH, edema, congestion in
extensa (Poria Fu ling and urinary Digestive, Renal the digestive and urinary 6–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
cocos) decongestant systems
Zanthoxylum Circulatory Hemorrhoids, varicose veins,
Prickly ash Vascular 6–12 mL (1:5 in 40%)
americanum tonic OA
Urinary Kidney stones, inflammation
Zea mays Cornsilk Urinary 5–15 mL (1:5 in 25%)
demulcent anywhere in the urinary tract
1–6 mL (1:5 in 40%),
though there is
Zingiber considerable variability
Ginger Carminative GI Nausea
officinalis based on strength of
tincture and starting
source material.