THE SOLÉA HERBARIUM
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Agrimonia eupatoria L.
Under “ Skin ”: Traditional local use for minor inflammation of the mouth or skin and superficial wounds.
Traditional use
Blood in the stool, dehydration or worsening symptoms: seek medical advice.
Discover the plantRosa gallica L.
Under “ Skin ”: Use of the monographed group; the source does not demonstrate a benefit specific to each species.
Traditional use
The petal monograph does not validate the essential oil or hydrosol.
Discover the plantCentella asiatica (L.) Urb.
Under “ Skin ”: Traditional local use to promote their healing.
Traditional use
Documented external care; no oral use proposed.
Discover the plantSolanum dulcamara
Under “ Skin ”: Traditional external use of older stems in a defined preparation. This information does not justify any ingestion.
Traditional use
An information profile on a plant with risks; do not ingest.
Discover the plantRosa centifolia
Under “ Skin ”: Traditional use for minor skin inflammation.
Traditional use
The hydrosol and essential oil are not validated by the petal monograph.
Discover the plantCalendula officinalis L.
Under “ Skin ”: Traditional use for minor skin inflammation and to support the healing of small wounds.
Traditional use
Allergies are possible. Seek medical advice for signs of infection, worsening or persistence beyond one week.
Discover the plantSymphytum officinale
Under “ Skin ”: Traditional external use of defined preparations for minor sprains and bruises.
Traditional use
Brief external use only, according to the package leaflet; no herbal tea.
Discover the plantOenothera biennis L.
Under “ Skin ”: Traditional oral use of the oil; clinical evidence is insufficient for general efficacy.
Traditional use
This monograph does not validate promises of hormone regulation or help with childbirth.
Discover the plantSalvia officinalis
Under “ Skin ”: Traditional use for minor inflammation of the mouth, throat or skin.
Traditional use
Essential oil: unfavorable benefit–risk balance according to the EMA; do not ingest.
Discover the plantJuglans regia L.
Under “ Skin ”: Traditional local use for minor skin inflammation and excessive sweating of the hands or feet.
Traditional use
External use in adults, for no more than one week without medical advice.
Discover the plantRosa × damascena Mill.
Under “ Skin ”: Use of the monographed group; the source does not demonstrate a benefit specific to each species.
Traditional use
The petal monograph does not validate the essential oil or hydrosol.
Discover the plantOriganum dictamnus L.
Under “ Skin ”: Traditional local use for minor irritations and bruises.
Traditional use
Seek medical advice if a cough lasts longer than one week or digestive discomfort longer than two weeks.
Discover the plantQuercus pubescens Willd.
Under “ Skin ”: Use of the monographed group; the source does not demonstrate a benefit specific to each species.
Traditional use
Diarrhoea with blood or fever: seek medical advice without delay.
Discover the plantTrigonella foenum-graecum
Under “ Skin ”: Traditional use for minor skin inflammation.
Traditional use
Its status as a spice does not validate concentrated intake.
Discover the plantEquisetum arvense L.
Under “ Skin ”: Traditional external use of suitable preparations.
Traditional use
Identify Equisetum arvense precisely; do not harvest based on a photo alone.
Discover the plantViola arvensis Murray
Under “ Skin ”: Use of the monographed group; the source does not demonstrate a benefit specific to each species.
Traditional use
An extensive or infected lesion requires examination.
Discover the plantMelaleuca linariifolia Sm.
Under “ Skin ”: Use of the monographed group; the source does not demonstrate a benefit specific to each species.
Traditional use
Essential oil: do not swallow.
Discover the plantMatricaria recutita L.
Under “ Skin ”: Traditional use of suitable preparations for minor inflammation and superficial wounds.
Traditional use
Allergies to Asteraceae; precautions differ by form. Seek medical advice if symptoms last more than a week.
Discover the plantArctium lappa L.
Under “ Skin ”: Traditional uses for temporary loss of appetite and seborrhoeic skin conditions; no promise of curing acne.
Traditional use
Fever, urinary pain or worsening symptoms: seek medical advice.
Discover the plantOenothera grandiflora L’Hér.
Under “ Skin ”: Traditional use of the oil; trials do not allow efficacy against eczema to be asserted.
Traditional use
This oil is not a proven treatment for eczema.
Discover the plantPistacia lentiscus L.
Under “ Skin ”: Traditional external use for minor inflammation and to support superficial wound healing.
Traditional use
Does not replace treatment of an infection or a gastrointestinal ulcer.
Discover the plantMelaleuca dissitiflora F.Muell.
Under “ Skin ”: Use of the monographed group; the source does not demonstrate a benefit specific to each species.
Traditional use
Essential oil: do not swallow.
Discover the plantArnica montana L.
Under “ Skin ”: Traditional use for bruises, sprains and localized pain; trials do not demonstrate universal efficacy.
Traditional use
External use only. Seek medical advice if symptoms worsen or persist beyond a few days.
Discover the plantCommiphora molmol Engler
Under “ Skin ”: Traditional uses for minor mouth ulcers/inflammation, small wounds and minor boils.
Traditional use
Seek medical advice if symptoms persist for more than one week or worsen.
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