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| herb, 1:5, 95% alcohol] 5 to 30 drops. Smokers need higher doses. |
| Contraindications: ILLEGAL TO POSSESS AT PRESENT (except for medical use only in California and Arizona, as of this writing). |
| For three decades I have failed to understand the point of the whole Cannabis brouhaha. Relatively devoid of toxicity, with a number of rather well-defined herbal uses, one day in the 1950s it was a prescription drug with a long history of use, the next day it was the bane of conservative America. In point of fact, marijuana is a useful herb with few physiologic side effects in therapeutic doses. Unfortunately, the main practical side effects are that you could get into a heap of trouble if you are caught with it. |
| Marshmallow or Hollyhock |
| (Althea officinalis or A. Rosea) |
| Part(s) used: The second- or third-year roots (marshmallow, the herb of commerce, is usually sold peeled). The leaves and flowers of both are also usable. |
| Therapeutic effects: This is probably the single most useful herb I know of for soothing the bladder, ureters and urethra membranes after recuperating from an infection, stone episode or a bout of interstitial cystitis. It also acts as an immunostimulant and often seems to improve the membrane health as well. |
| Preparations and dosages: Root: Cold infusion or fresh tincture [1:2] as needed. Herb: Cold infusion as needed. |
| Meadowsweet |
| (Filipendula spp.) |
| Part(s) used: Herb in flower. |
| Therapeutic effects: This is a well-known European plant with distinct aspirin-like effects, and, like aspen, helps substantially as a urinary tract analgesic. |
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