(Angelica sinensis): helps regulate menstruation, diaphoretic11; diuretic; expectorant for coughs, bronchitis and pleurisy, particularly when symptoms are accompanied by fever, colds, or influenza; relieves gas, can help stimulate appetite; helps the skin eliminate toxins; may be used in anorexia nervosa.

(Myrica ceriferea): astringent in diarrhea; reduces secretions; used also in colds and chills; relaxes nervous tension which may be cause colic.

(Viburnum prunifolium): believed to tone the female reproductive system; helps prevent threatened miscarriage15; contains uterine muscle relaxants16.

(Eupatorium perfolatum): diaphoretic; helps reduce fevers; bitter action for liver, gall bladder, and bowel.

(Barosma betulina): diuretic; reduces inflamed mucous membranes that cause a mucous discharge; helps heal cystitis (infection of the urinary bladder and tract) and prostatis (infection of the prostrate gland); relieves irritation of the bladder, kidneys, urethra18.

(Juglans cinera): eliminates intestinal worms; a mild laxative22; increases secretion of bile and activity of glands in the walls of the intestinal tract23.

(Rhamnus purshiana): The bark a gentle laxative26 especially helpful for the elderly27, particularly in cases of chronic constipation; antispasmodic; and strengthens the liver28; a chelating agent to prevent the formation of calcium-containing urinary stones; used for hepatic disease29. contraindicated during pregnancy.

(Nepeta cataria): associated with stomach discomforts30; carminative (an agent use to relieve gas and sharp pain in the bowel region); antispasmodic; relieves cold and flu symptoms; a diaphoretic; a mild antimicrobial. (North American Indians used catnip tea for colic in babies). contraindicated during pregnancy.

(Castanea Sativa): Contracts body tissue and blood vessels; helps in convulsive coughs and other irritable conditions of the respiratory organs.

(Caryophyllum aromaticus): antiseptic; reduces vomitting.