As with any positive lifestyle changes, La Yerberia suggests consulting with your health care provider before beginning an herbal regimen, adding dietary supplements, or implementing an exercise program to maximize the beneficial effects and ensure optimum health. The statements on this website have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Bladder-Soothing Tea Té de Bienestar: Tracto Urinario
To be used with the Healthy Bladder Tincture. This simple tea and tincture solution works as hard as you do, solving several problems at once. The tincture is designed for your desk drawer, at the ready to assist with bladder concerns such as recurrent infections, burning and pain. The tea, which can be used on its own if the possibility of infection is not present, combines botanicals that are relaxing and soothing to irritated mucus membranes. Relaxing irritated mucus membranes may not sound like the ideal break-time activity, but it will be a side-effect of enjoying a hot cup of this smooth delicious tea. The added bonus? The tea soothes bladder discomfort while addressing afternoon lunch-on-the-go heartburn.
Sweetened with a hint of licorice, this light after-any-meal tea compliments your cooking while coating the esophagus and stomach to calm acidity associated with heartburn. At La Yerberia, we believe in holiday parties, fine wine, and enjoying time with friends and family. Replace dessert coffee with a soothing blend of botanicals to help your loved ones remember the meal rather than suffering from its aftereffects.
Stress is part of everyone’s life, but it is the perception of stress that makes it harmful to our health. De-Stress & Nourish is blended with flowers that lift the spirit and calm the mind, plus leaves that nourish the female reproductive organs. Toning to the uterus and normalizing to menstruation, Raspberry and Nettle leaf offer restorative and nutritive support for menopausal symptoms as well. This decompressing delight is a perfect way to cast off the work day and reclaim personal time.
A gentlemen’s tea blended with botanicals that are anti-inflammatory and soothing to the urinary system, it is appropriate for those concerned with prostate health. An invigorating cup, morning, noon, and night, counters frequent urination or incontinence, urethral and bladder irritation, and pain upon urination. Keeps you going in the most literal sense!
If you can’t make it to the gym, supplement with a daily tonic that strengthens you from the inside out. High in iron, calcium, and vitamin K (essential to vein and blood health) this tea tones the uterus and is useful for women in all stages of reproductive health: young girls starting menstruation, women preparing for conception or childbirth, nursing mothers, perimenopausal and menopausal women. Your womb workout starts with a cup of this leafy mint blend!
For individuals concerned with gall bladder and kidney health, rest assured that Gravel root is working to aid in prevention of painful stones. Start each morning with a tea designed to assist the body in dissolving deposits with Marshmallow and Corn Silk to pacify pain. Stones Tea is useful to those who have had stones in the past.
Serene, cool, calm and relaxed – whenever you are not feeling this way but would like to, Tres Flores is the tea to brew. Indulge yourself this weekend, but steep a large pot for Sunday afternoon as this tea is useful for an unsettled stomach, nervous tension or overindulging in alcohol. Tres Flores is guaranteed to take the edge off Monday morning!
Ingredients: Chamomile flower (Matricaria recutita), Calendula flower (Calendula officinalis), and Passionflower herb (Passiflora incarnata).
Vein Support Tea
Té de Soporte de Venas
For those concerned with circulatory health and the venous system, Vein Support Tea revitalizes the blood and improves movement. Heavy aching legs, varicosities, and cold extremities associated with venous congestion are discouraged with a cup of this spicy floral blend. Also consider Varicose Vein Salve, and/or Varicose Vein Tincture as these specialized kick-up-your-heels collections are available upon request.
A bottle of this heart-smart tincture supports cardiovascular health, particularly blood pressure affected by stress. The inclusion of Dandelion leaf provides mineral content to address fluid balance. Dandelion root provides a spur to the liver and helps it lighten the waste products of emotional overload. Consider combining this formula with Urban Stress tincture or De-Stress & Nourish for Women to lighten a heavy heart.
Ingredients: Skullcap herb (Scutellaria lateriflora), Dandelion leaf and root (Taraxacum officinale), Hawthorne leaf, flower, and fruit (Crataegus laevigata), Yarrow herb (Achillea millefolium), and Crampbark bark(Viburnum opulus).
Healthy Bladder Tincture
Tintura Bienestar de Tracto Urinario
Appropriate for individuals who are concerned with kidney and bladder health such as recurrent infections, burning and pain. Formulated with Echinacea and Pau d’Arco to support the immune system, this tincture is complemented by the Bladder Soothing Tea which offers soothing components not available in the alcohol preparation. Convenient tincture form offers support at the first signs of trouble. Not for use during pregnancy.
A secret weapon of educators and frequent flyers, this short-term solution is appropriate as part of a holistic approach to preventing disease during the cold and flu seasons. Ingest immediately, at the first sign of an oncoming cold or when exposure to flu is likely. Immune Defense is your protective barrier against illness.
See also: Raspberry and Nettle Leaf Tea Irregular youthful periods or heavy perimenopausal flow can hamper the honeymoon, so whether you’re packing for a big trip or trying to survive the school day, this tincture is designed to regulate your cycle. Formulated with astringent botanicals traditionally used by midwives to prevent hemorrhage during childbirth, it is safe for women concerned with minimizing heavy periods that interfere with work and travel. Instead of “going with the flow", take charge of it! Not for use during pregnancy.
Ingredients: Shepherd’s purse herb (Capsella bursa pastoris), Nettles leaf (Urtica dioica), Yarrow herb (Achillea milefolium), and Calendula flower (Calendula
officinalis).
Luna Formula: for Cramps & PMS Tincture
Tintura Fórmula Luna: para las Molestias Menstruales Long before the term PMS was coined in modern medicine, Crampbark and Black Cohosh were used by Native American tribes as women’s herbs. Anti-spasmodic and relaxing to the reproductive organs, they combine with the comforting botanical Valerian to ease menstrual cramps, aching muscles and irritability. Not for use during pregnancy.
Ingredients: Crampbark bark (Viburnum opulus), Black Cohosh root (Cimicifuga racemosa), Valerian root (Valeriana officinalis), and Yarrow herb (Achillea
milefolium).
Menopause Support Tincture
Tintura Soporte Menopausia
If your charm, wisdom, or vitality has been hampered by hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, palpitations and decreased sexual interest, you may be having trouble embracing our new cultural celebration of “the change”. These less-than-desirable effects are sometimes experienced as the body shifts hormone production away from the ovaries and over to the liver, adrenals and skin. Black Cohosh, Vitex, Damiana and Suma are all recognized as useful in relieving such symptoms. Heart health, also a major concern at menopause, is addressed with the strengthening herbs Hawthorne and Suma. Finally, Passionflower is included in the formula to lift your spirits and relieve tension. A little bit goes a long way in ensuring this life stage is not about aging, but about growth and discovering your personal potential. Not for use during Pregnancy.
Ingredients: Black Cohosh root (Cimicifuga racemosa), Chaste Berry fruit (Vitex agnus-castus), Hawthorne leaf, flower, and fruit (Crataegus laevigata), Damiana leaf (Turnera diffusa), Suma root (Pfaffia paniculata), Passionflower leaf and flower (Passiflora incarnata).
Nerve Balm Tincture
Tintura Nerve Balm See also: Nerve Balm Salve
If it burns, throbs, or tingles to the touch, this product is formulated to pacify lingering pain from “healed” injuries such as surgical incisions, shingles, cuts and scrapes, sprains, and blows. If it still hurts where the shingle sprang, then consider Nerve Balm Tincture and Salve. Not for use during pregnancy.
Ingredients: Wild Milky Oats seed (Avena sativa), Skullcap herb (Scutellaria lateriflora), St. John’s Wort flower and leaf (Hypericum perforatum), Passionflower herb (Passiflora incarnata), and Prickly ash bark (Zanthoxylum clava-herculis).
Nutri-Thrive Tincture
Tintura Nutri-Vigor
“You are what you eat” is a bit misleading. “You are what you absorb” is a more accurate statement. Because Nutri-Thrive is formulated with herbs that may increase stamina, appetite, and absorption of nutrients, it is excellent for individuals in convalescence or recovery. Better than a bouquet of flowers, La Yerberia “Get Well” packages include Nutri-Thrive and personalized herbal blends for your loved ones.
Tintura Fórmula Próstata See also: Prostate Formula Tea
Blended with botanicals that are anti-inflammatory and soothing to the urinary system, La Yerberia’s men’s formula is appropriate for those concerned with prostate health. This tincture counters inflammation, frequent urination or incontinence, urethral and bladder irritation, and pain upon urination. A dropper filled with this earthy-tasting treat is the secret strategy of time management.
Low thyroid function may be responsible for fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, sensitivity to cold, depression, abnormal menstrual cycles, and poor circulation. Thyroid Formula tincture is balanced with botanicals that offer nutritional support to the thyroid function. Adding a touch of this tincture to tea aids in managing symptoms and restoring equilibrium. Not for use during pregnancy.
If you can set aside three seconds to down a dropper of our rich aromatic tincture steeped with a shot of Valerian to fortify, you will feel ready to face that daunting social situation you’ve been dreading all week. Formulated to blunt the stress response by relieving nervous tension and irritability, this anxiety reducing tincture also includes herbs to placate frazzled nerves and improve focus. Great for acute situations such as stage fright project deadlines and holiday shopping or travel.
Ingredients: Passionflower herb (Passiflora incarnata), Valerian root (Valeriana officinalis) and Crampbark bark(Viburnum opulus).
Varicose Vein Tincture
Tintura Várices
See also: Vein Support Tea or Varicose Vein Tincture This tincture is intended as one part of a holistic approach to varicosity prevention along with a diet rich in bioflavanoids and vitamin K, which are thought to assist the body in vein health and repair. The herbs in Varicose Vein tincture are astringent, toning, and nourishing to the veins and skin. Add a dropper full to your morning vitamin routine and swear off heavy support socks for good!
This tincture is intended as part of a holistic approach to weight loss which includes a healthy diet and exercise. As weight loss occurs, fat cells empty their contents into the blood stream and lymphatic circulation, where they may cause headaches, fatigue, skin eruptions and general malaise. Weight Loss Support Formula assists the body’s systems in clearing these toxins and maintaining a more ideal weight through optimized thyroid performance, liver function and lymphatic movement. If you commit to eating well and working out, Weight Loss Support Formula is our commitment to slimming you down at the cellular level.
Rub this salve on anything that hurts! Formulated using herbs with analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, this salve works well on joint and muscle pain brought on by over-use. Chiltepin, a chile that grows wild in the desert around Tucson, does double duty in this formula: stimulating circulation while offering pain-blocking capsicum.
Ingredients: Chiltepin fruit (Capsicum annuum), Arnica herb (Arnica montana), Wild yam root (Dioscorea villosa), Meadowsweet herb (Filipendula ulmaria), Prickly Ash bark (Zanthoxylum clava-herculis), Peppermint essential oil (Mentha peperita), Olive oil.
Bumps & Bruises Salve
Golpes y Moretones
A medicine cabinet must! This Salve speeds healing of unsightly bruises, reduces swelling and minimizes pain. Essential for stubbed toes and banged knees, it works well on large scale bruising and may lessen scarring of cuts and scrapes. Comfort children with this “boo-boo salve” and a kiss to make it better.
Ingredients: Arnica herb (Arnica montana), Comfrey leaf (Symphytum officinale), Wild yam root (Dioscorea villosa), Meadowsweet herb (Filipendula ulmaria), Peppermint essential oil (Mentha peperita) and Olive oil.
Eczema Salve
Pomada para Eczema
This salve is appropriate as one part of a holistic approach to eczema relief. The botanicals included in this salve encourage detoxification through a drawing quality while simultaneously initiating skin repair. It is soothing, healing and pain relieving.
Use this salve along with the Nerve Balm tincture for a two-pronged approach to dealing with lingering pain from “healed” injuries such as shingles, surgical incisions, scrapes and burns. The salve works externally at the site of pain while internally, the tincture assists the body with repair.
Ingredients: St. John’s Wort flower and leaf (Hypericum perforatum), Skullcap herb (Scutellaria lateriflora), Passionflower herb (Passiflora incarnata), Meadowsweet herb (Filipendula ulmaria), Prickly ash bark (Zanthoxylum calva-herculis), Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Tea Tree essential oil (Melaleuca alternifolia), Olive oil.
Varicose Vein Salve
Pomada para Várices
See also: Varicose Vein Tincture. A holistic approach to varicosity prevention includes a diet rich in bioflavanoids and vitamin K which assist the body in vein health and repair. The herbs in Varicose Vein salve are astringent, toning, and nourishing to the veins and skin. Each application enhances circulation!
Simple: American Ginseng Root (Panax
quinquefolius)
Sencillo Raíz de Ginseng Americano
Adaptogens are a class of herb that assist the body in adapting to stress, whether that stress is environmental, physical or psychological in nature. Studies have shown American Ginseng to improve stamina and endurance, relieve fatigue, enhance immunity and act as a restorative to over-wrought nerves. Not for use during pregnancy.
Simple: Black Cohosh Root (Cimicifuga
racemosa)
Sencillo Raíz de Cimicifuga
These days Black Cohosh is almost synonymous with menopause and women’s conditions, but not so long ago its analgesic properties were applied to rheumatoid and muscle pain and its ability to relax smooth muscle was used against hypertension. It is an herb that is natural to North America and was used extensively by the native tribes. Do not use during pregnancy.
Simple: Chaste Tree Fruit (Vitex agnus-castus)
Sencillo Fruta de Agnocasto
Chaste Tree berry or Vitex is what is known in the herbal tradition as an “amphoteric”. An amphoteric herb has the ability to act in seemingly opposite ways.
With Vitex, this applies to its hormone balancing effect which promotes estrogen or progesterone production, depending on which is needed. This effect is believed to be possible because Vitex’s action is
on the pituitary gland and not the ovaries. For this reason, Vitex is held in high esteem as a woman’s herb. It is used to correct shortening menstrual cycles, hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms, cyclical breast pain, acne, infertility, and other situations that are thought to have a hormonal imbalance as their cause. Do not use during pregnancy.
Simple: Crampbark (Viburnum opulus)
Sencillo Corteza de Viburno
Native to North America, Cramp Bark is one of the herbs we come to know through Native American tribes who used it as a woman’s herb. Anti-spasmodic and relaxing to the muscles of the reproductive system, it makes an excellent remedy for menstrual cramps. Cramp Bark is also generally relaxing to lower back pain and the smooth muscles that line the arteries, making it useful in addressing muscle tension due to stress as well as for hypertension.
Simple: Damiana Leaf (Turnera diffusa)
Sencillo Hoja de Damiana
This Mexican herb has always enjoyed a reputation as an aphrodisiac, and it turns out is does have estrogenic as well as androgenic properties. It is also toning to the kidneys and bladder. Calming and nourishing, Damiana has been shown to heal nerves and promote mental clarity. Not for use during pregnancy.
Simple: Dandelion Root and Leaf (Taraxacum officinalis)
Sencillo de Diente de León: Raíz y Hoja
Dandelion is the poster child for herbs in our modern world. A common weed,
unwelcomed on most lawns and the target of many herbicides, Dandelion root and leaf offer exactly what we need in this polluted and nutrient-deprived landscape: strength and nourishment for our liver, heart, reproductive organs, skin, kidneys, bones, hair – you name it, Dandelion’s good for it. It is an excellent tonic herb.
Possibly the most famous herb in modern use, Echinacea is a specific for infections, colds and flu. It is thought to work through stimulation of the immune system and works best in acute situations such as the onset of a cold or where there is concern regarding exposure to the flu. It is best avoided by individuals with autoimmune disorders.
Simple: Hawthorne Leaf, Flower, Fruit (Crataegus laevigata)
Sencillo de Espino Blanco: Fruta, Flor, y Hoja
It is interesting that in the United States it is the berry that is used medicinally. In Europe it is the leaf and flower. Most of the scientific research indicating this herb’s usefulness in hypertension has been conducted on the leaf and flower, not the berries. Think of Hawthorne not only for hypertension and tachycardia, but also for strengthening blood flow in low thyroid conditions.
Simple: Meadowsweet leaf and flower (Filipendula ulmaria) Sencillo hoja y flor de Ulmaria
Filipendula is Meadowsweet’s new scientific name, the old name was Spiraea and it is from Spiraea that we get the word “aspirin”. Full of natural salicylates, Meadowsweet is an analgesic with an affinity for connective tissue, muscles tissue and the nerves. It also has an effect on inflammation and fever. Not for use in children during fevers.
Simple: Milk Thistle Seed (Silybum marianum)
Sencillo Semilla de Cardo Mariano
With its effects on the liver, Milk Thistle has historically been used to treat liver congestion, hepatitis and cirrhosis. Scientific investigations have demonstrated the ability of the seed’s extract to initiate synthesis of new liver cells, stimulate the flow of bile and promote detoxification of the blood. Milk Thistle is a useful herb in an increasingly polluted environment.
Simple: Pau d’Arco Bark (Tabebuia avellanedae)
Sencillo Corteza de Pau d’Arco
This South American herb is renowned as a blood and vein restorative and is recognized as an important herb for treating tumors. A detoxifying herb, it promotes tissue repair and is useful in autoimmune conditions and glandular disorders. It can be used as a tonic herb or to treat specific disorders.
Simple: Saw Palmetto Fruit (Serenoa repens)
Sencillo Fruta de Palma Sabal
This tonic herb grows on the Sabal Palm, a native to the southeastern United States. These days, Saw Palmetto berries are well known for their effect on the prostate, but the herb also has an effect on the digestive system, the thyroid and the pituitary. It is this action on the pituitary that is thought to be balancing to testosterone and androgens in both men and women giving rise to its use in polycystic ovarian conditions, hair loss and muscle wasting.
Simple: Valerian Root (Valeriana officinalis)
Sencillo Raíz de Valeriana
Valerian has gained quite a reputation as a sleep aid, and it is useful in this capacity. But it is also useful in relaxing strained muscles, calming anxious thoughts, and easing a variety of stressors. As a Simple, Valerian can be used effectively to counter menstrual cramps and ease PMS irritability.
