The HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine HomeGrownHerbalist.net Copyright © 2021 HomeGrown Herbalist, LLC Disclaimer This presentation is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The author is not a physician and the contents of this presentation should not be viewed or taken as medical advice. The views expressed are the opinions of the author only and should not be taken as an endorsement of any product or practice. Herbs can and do interact with pharmaceuticals. No herb or herbal product should be taken without consulting a qualified physician. The author and publisher disclaim any liability arising directly or indirectly from the use of this information or any product, plant or practice mentioned herein. Don’t run with scissors. Don’t immerse your head in a bucket of water for a prolonged period of time. Don’t give your bank account number to deposed Nigerian princes on the internet. Don’t stick your finger in a pencil sharpener. Don’t read very small type without proper magnification……. Copyright © 2021 HomeGrown Herbalist, LLC Copyright Copyright © 2021 HomeGrown Herbalist, LLC All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this information or any portion thereof in any form whatsoever. For information, address HomeGrown Herbalist, LLC, 4131 N. 2200 E. Filer, ID 83328 Giving this document to people who haven’t paid for it is stealing. Stealing is bad. Don’t be bad. Copyright © 2021 HomeGrown Herbalist, LLC Dr. Patrick Jones HomeGrownHerbalist.net Copyright © 2021 HomeGrown Herbalist, LLC Dandelion Taraxacum officinale Plant Monograph Dr. Patrick Jones Copyright © 2021 HomeGrown Herbalist, LLC Some thoughts before we begin… Warning: Herbs can and do interact with pharmaceuticals. Consult with a qualified professional before combining herbs and drugs. Many of the herbs mentioned in this module are not safe to take during pregnancy or lactation. Carefully research each plant mentioned in each formula and consult a physician before using Them. Copyright © 2021 HomeGrown Herbalist, LLC General Notes On The Formulas In This Module The various formulas in this module are given as volume ratios for powdered, dry herbs. For example: 2 Echinacea 1 Calendula 1 Cleavers So, for this formula you would mix 2 parts of Echinacea, 1 part Calendula and 1 part cleavers. Those parts could be grams, ounces or tons depending on how much you want to make. :) Copyright © 2021 HomeGrown Herbalist, LLC General Notes On Dosing The Formulas In This Module The typical adult dosing for each formula is also given. This is the volume of dry herb you should ingest. Whether you do that by making a tea of the herbs, putting the herbs in a little juice or encapsulating them is up to you. If using fresh herbs instead of dry herbs, double the quantities to account for the water content in the plants diluting their medicinal components. You could also make tinctures of the some of these formulas. To do so, mix the herbs in exactly the same ratio and then make your tincture by adding one part dry herb to 5 parts vodka and saying nice things to it and shaking it daily for two weeks.. Dosing information adults, children and animals for formulas sold on HomegrownHerbalist.net can be found on the “More Info” tab on each product page. Copyright © 2021 HomeGrown Herbalist, LLC Herb Forms Most herbal products are sold in three forms; powders, tinctures and capsules. People often ask which form is best. The truth is, it matters very little how we get herbs into our body but there are some advantages to each form. Powders: Powders are the least expensive form. Powders can be made into teas or tinctures or you can just put the powder into a little juice or water or a smoothie and drink it. Shelf life is a year or two. Tinctures: Tinctures are alcohol extracts of herbs. They act a little more quickly in the body and are very portable. Shelf life is many years. Tinctures can be taken alone or mixed with a little juice, water or smoothie. Capsules: Capsules are my least favorite form personally. I believe that many herbs are more effective if capsules aren’t used. Click here to read a blog article on Capsules Any of the above forms can be mixed with your morning smoothie or with yogurt, apple sauce etc... Tinctures mix really well with this product: Barlean’s Seriously Delicious Omega-3 Fish Oil. This is a great way to get tinctures into children and adults that are sensitive to yucky herb flavors. Copyright © 2021 HomeGrown Herbalist, LLC Dosing Humans Recommended Servings for Humans For chronic or maintenance issues, twice daily is usually sufficient. For acute situations, dosing can be done more frequently. If you’re taking herbs long-term, take a day off every week or two. Herbs and Adults Powders for Adults: 1-2 rounded teaspoons 2-3 times daily. Tinctures for Adults: 1/4 to 1 teaspoon 2-3 times daily. Capsules for Adults: 4 capsules 2-3 times daily. Herbs and Children I don’t recommend herb use in children under two years of age without consulting a qualified practitioner. When I do use herbs for children. I dose them based on weight compared to an adult...1/2 an adult...1/3 of an adult etc... Copyright © 2021 HomeGrown Herbalist, LLC Herbs and Pets At HomeGrown Herbalist, all of our formulas were created so that they could be used in either humans or in dogs and cats. Most dogs will eat herbs willingly if the powdered form is mixed with a little wet food. Tinctures can also be used. Many cats are very resistant to taking herbs willingly. For chronic or maintenance issues, twice daily is usually sufficient. For acute situations, dosing can be done more frequently. If the pets are getting herbs long-term, take a day off every week or two. Copyright © 2021 HomeGrown Herbalist, LLC Dosing Pets Powders for Pets Under 10 Pounds: 1/8 teaspoon twice daily 10-20 Pounds: 1/4 teaspoon twice daily 20-40 Pounds: 1/2 teaspoon twice daily 40-60 Pounds: 3/4 teaspoon twice daily Over 60 Pounds: 1 rounded teaspoon twice daily Tinctures for Pets: Under 10 Pounds: 3 drops twice daily 10-20 Pounds: 5 drops twice daily 20-40 Pounds: 10 drops twice daily 40-60 Pounds: 20 drops twice daily Over 60 Pounds: 30 drops twice daily Capsules for Pets: Under 10 Pounds:1/4 capsule twice daily 10-20 Pounds: 1/2-4 capsule twice daily 20-40 Pounds: 1 capsule twice daily 40-60 Pounds: 2 capsule2 twice daily Over 60 Pounds: 3 capsules twice daily Copyright © 2021 HomeGrown Herbalist, LLC Meanwhile… Back At The Dandelion Webinar Copyright © 2021 HomeGrown Herbalist, LLC Taxonomy: Kingdom: Plantae Angiosperms Eudicots Asterids Order: Asterales Family: Asteraceae Subfamily: Cichorioideae Tribe: Cichorieae Genus: Taraxacum Species: Taraxacum officinale Copyright © 2021 HomeGrown Herbalist, LLC Etymology Taraxacum is a midieval Latin word Which was (ṭaraḵšaqūn) طرخشقون taken from the Arabic which means herb of the poor as dandelions were only eaten when times were tough. Officinale is Latin for from the officina. The officina was a storeroom in a monastery where monks kept medicinal plants and other medical supplies. The Latin name was given by pioneer taxonomist Carl Linnaeus who named numerous plants (and a few animals) officinalis or officinale Carl Linnaeus if they were medicinal. (1707–1778) Copyright © 2021 HomeGrown Herbalist, LLC A few Other “officinale” species •Althaea officinalis (marshmallow) •Melilotus officinalis (ribbed melilot) •Anchusa officinalis (bugloss) •Melissa officinalis (lemon balm) •Asparagus officinalis (asparagus) •Morinda officinalis (Indian mulberry) •Avicennia officinalis (mangrove) •Nasturtium officinale (watercress) •Bistorta officinalis (European bistort) •Paeonia officinalis (common paeony) •Borago officinalis (borage) •Parietaria officinalis (upright pellitory) •Buddleja officinalis (pale butterflybush) •Pulmonaria officinalis (lungwort) •Calendula officinalis (pot marigold) •Rheum officinale (a rhubarb) •Cinchona officinalis (quinine) •Rosa gallica 'Officinalis' (apothecary rose) •Cochlearia officinalis (scurvygrass) •Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) •Corallina officinalis (a seaweed) •Salvia officinalis (sage) •Cornus officinalis (cornelian cherry) •Sanguisorba officinalis (great burnet) •Cyathula officinalis (ox knee) •Saponaria officinalis (soapwort) •Cynoglossum officinale (houndstongue) •Sepia officinalis (cuttlefish) •Euphrasia officinalis (eyebright) •Sisymbrium officinale (hedge mustard) •Fumaria officinalis (fumitory) •Spongia officinalis (bath sponge) •Galega officinalis (goat's rue) •Stachys officinalis (betony) •Gratiola officinalis (hedge hyssop) •Styrax officinalis (drug snowbell) •Guaiacum officinale (lignum vitae) •Symphytum officinale (comfrey) •Hyssopus officinalis (hyssop) •Taraxacum officinale (dandelion) •Jasminum officinale (jasmine) •Valeriana officinalis (valerian) •Laricifomes officinalis (a wood fungus) •Verbena officinalis (vervain) •Levisticum officinale (lovage) •Veronica officinalis (speedwell) •Lithospermum officinale (gromwell) •Zingiber officinale (ginger) •Magnolia officinalis Copyright © 2021 HomeGrown Herbalist, LLC Yup. Cuttlefish are medicinal. Sepia officinalis Photo by Hans Hillewaert Copyright © 2021 HomeGrown Herbalist, LLC More Etymology… The word dandelion comes from the French dents de lion which means Teeth of the Lion. Dandelions grow these ferocious-looking lion leaves to scare away the deer. It’s not working…but it was a great idea on paper. ? Copyright © 2021 HomeGrown Herbalist, LLC The lions are still laughing about it! Copyright © 2021 HomeGrown Herbalist, LLC Dandelions & Rubber During