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September 2009

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• Linden
• Herbal Tincture Sale & Lab Tours
• Flower Essences for the Immune System
• Fall Class Schedule

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Linden Flower

Linden

Linden is a beautiful tree with broad ovate serrated leaves. The leaves are dark green above and light green underneath. The flowers, the medicinal part, are small, grow in groups of 4 -- 10 and are yellow white in color. They smell wonderful and the bees adore them! They grow from singular large, long pale green bracts, also medicinal. The fruit is small, round, and pale green drying into a light brown.

Linden trees can be bought from a nursery, although it is often easy to find small "volunteer" trees in the vicinity of larger trees. Lindens are often grown around town and in many city locations (boulevards, etc). Harvest the flowers and bract when in bloom, usually mid summer. Air-dry the flowers quickly and carefully, as they can easily turn brown.

A general dosage for linden is 2 teaspoons of the crushed bract and flower per cup of water. Drink three cups a day. If using the tincture, take 20 -- 40 drops one to four times a day.

Linden has many wonderful medicinal uses including being a gentle and effective nervine. It is an excellent remedy for calming and relaxing nervous tension, depression and stress. As a gentle sedative it is good for both children and the elderly.

Linden is a helpful herb for the cardiovascular system. It is useful for heart palpitations, arteriosclerosis and high blood pressure due to stress. Linden is a good peripheral vasodilator as well as being antispasmodic to the vasculature and so can be useful in migraine headaches caused by tension and circulatory upset. It is a good remedy for varicose veins.

Linden is antiviral and diaphoretic, meaning that it helps you sweat. This makes it useful for colds and flu, especially when agitated or if one has a fever. A safe and gentle herb, I know of no contraindications.

MSH Employees

Herbal Tincture Sale & Lab Tours

September 21 - 26

20% off all Herbal Tinctures
Stock up on your favorites and prepare for the cold and flu season
All of our tinctures are hand made by us for you, right here in Missoula

Come celebrate Meadowsweet's 13th year making local, bioregional herbal medicine! Now is a great time to stock up on your favorite tinctures and prepare for the cold and flu season. Some tinctures are subject to availability. Offer is good for in-store and phone orders only.

Come on a tour of the Meadowsweet Lab!

Ever wondered how and where we make our herbal tinctures, salves, oils and syrups? Sign up for one of two tours by calling us at 728-0543.

Lab Tours

Thursday September 17, 3:00 pm
Saturday September 19, 11:30 am

Flower Essences by Jane Bell

Flower Essences for the Immune System

Ever think about using the energetics of flower essences to boost the immune system and protect the body? This is an unusual approach, possibly, but one that might be worth considering, especially with the cold and flu season fast upon us.

Flower essences can be used in several ways:

    • Bath: Drop a 2 -- 3 drops into your bath
    • Room or Body Spray: Add 15 -- 30 drops to 4 ounce a spray bottle filled with water
    • Drink: add 2 -- 3 drops to your water or tea
    • Lotion: Add 15 -- 30 drops to 4 ounce bottle of natural lotion

Echinacea: maintains the integrity and essential nature of one´s self, despite hostile circumstances, good for a compromised immune system

Lavender: hypersensitivity leading to nervous exhaustion and related stress to the immune system

Love-Lies-Bleeding: to increase immune response by finding personal meaning in one´s illness or disease: to move from victim to participant in one´s healing process

Self Heal: strengthening one´s own health-creating forces: self responsibility as a pathway to self healing

Yarrow Special Formula: vulnerability to negative energies and substances in the environment, such as pollution, radiation, allergens and electromagnetic fields.

Fall Herb Classes

Fall Class Schedule

Childhood Vaccinations:  A Naturopathic Perspective

Every parent is concerned with making the right decisions when it comes to their child's health. Vaccines are a controversial and complicated subject. It is important to be able to make an informed decision. Dr. Teresita Martinez of The Golgi Clinic will share the latest naturopathic perspectives on childhood vaccines and how to optimize your child's health. (Proceeds will be donated to Animeals)
Thursday, September 17th
Cost: $20

Introduction to Homeopathy

Learn the basics of homeopathic philosophy with Classical Homeopath, Adrienne Veseth. Homeopathy is a safe and effective way to treat the whole family from pregnancy and infancy to old age. This useful information will foster your confidence in using homeopathy for self-care. Emphasis will be on common remedies that are useful in acute situations.
Thursday, September 24th
Cost:  Free

Fever Phobia:  What Parents Should Know about Childhood Fevers

Many parents have real concerns about childhood fevers. They fear a fever may cause their child to overheat, have a seizure, or worse. Dr. Jeffrey Friess of The Golgi Clinic explains why children mount fevers, how to appropriately measure temperature, and when to bring down a fever, naturally.
Tuesday, September 29th
Cost:  Free

Osteoporosis:  There's More to Consider

Millions of Americans are at risk for osteoporosis -- a debilitating disease that can progress painlessly until a bone fracture occurs. Often the only solutions someone is presented with are pharmaceuticals or major surgery. But osteoporosis is more than just a disease of the bones and a lack of calcium. Dr. Teresita Martinez of the Golgi Clinic discusses a multi-factorial, clinically effective approach that considers kidney and gastrointestinal function, blood pH and dietary needs.
Thursday, October 8th
Cost:  Free

Childhood Eczema: Beyond the Surface

Childhood eczema is increasingly common. The cause is unknown, yet treatments typically involve topical steroids that can be extremely harmful and suppressive to a child's developing immune system. When suppressed, eczema can evolve into asthma, as well as other hyperallergic conditions. Dr. Jeffrey Friess of the Golgi Clinic will discuss a multi-factorial approach - a way to think outside the box -- concerning this difficult to treat condition.
Thursday, October 15th
Cost:  Free

Homeopathy and the Flu

What is the difference between a cold and the flu? This class will discuss the difference. Information will be included about the pathology and history of the flu as well as the current flu treatments and their effectiveness. Homeopathy is very effective for shortening the flu and avoiding complications if you have the right remedy. Adrienne will go over the top flu remedies and keynote symptoms that can help you easily find the right remedy.
Wednesday, October 21st
Cost:  Free

Herbs for Kids

In this helpful parenting with herbs class lead by Katrina Farnum, we will make slippery elm lozenges, ear oil, dream pillows and an herbal healing salve. We will discuss the benefits of different herbs and how to incorporate natural items like these into a first aid kit.
Thursday, October 29th
Cost: $20

Using Essential Oils

What is all this talk about aromatherapy? Katrina Farnum will explore the world of essential oils including how they work and how to use them. Explore a variety of scents for a better night's rest, respiratory ailments, hormonal balance and stress. Learn how to make a scented, therapeutic massage oil or lotion.
Tuesday, November 3rd
Cost: $20

Face Care and the Dr. Hauschka Method

This helpful seminar lead by Katrina Farnum will enlighten you on the needs of your specific skin type. Katrina will cover the use of Dr. Hauschka products in a daily regimen and provide answers to your questions. Please bring a basin (large mixing bowl), as you will be lead through the process of cleansing and caring for your face.
Tuesday, November 10th
Cost:  Free

Thinking Outside the Tea Ball

Join Katrina Farnum for an inspiring look at ways in which we can use herbs internally and externally without being confined to a little old tea ball. We will explore poultice making, loose-leaf teas, steams, sitz baths, clay masks and more. In addition we will cover how to choose the most appropriate form of herb depending on circumstance.
Wednesday, November 18th
Cost: $20

Is A Doula Right For You?

This informative lecture lead by Meadowsweet's Doula, Caspian Janssen, will explore the options that women have for childbirth in the Missoula area. Caspian will talk about what you can expect from a Doula assisted pregnancy and childbirth. This will also be a great opportunity to meet several certified Doulas. This is not a childbirth education class.
Tuesday, December 1st
Cost:  Free

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