Dogwood
(Cornus Sanguinea)
Polycrest: Bone marrow stimulant, it’s known for its anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and astringent properties
Primary Actions:Â Detoxifies the heart and arteries; maintains blood fluidity; stimulates Kupfer cells of the liver.
Therapeutic Actions:
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-necrotic (in first stages of post infarc)
- Astringent
- Analgesic
- Antimalarial
- Antibacterial
Clinical Indications:
- Acute thrombosis, post stent surgery, coronary insufficiency
- Helps stop hemorrhaging
- Great for overall heart health
- Fights against Plummer’s Disease and gout
- Aids against lung infection
- Can be beneficial during menopause for hot flashes
- Dizziness, shock, trauma and blurred vision
Botanical name:Â Cornus Sanguinea
Family:Â Cornaceae
All common names:Â Dogwood, Cornel, and Dogtree
Plant Type:Â Â Deciduous shrub or small tree
Mature Height:Â Between 3-6 meters
Foliage:Â Â Opposite, simple, oval leaves with entire margins
Native to:Â Â Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and East Asia
Fruit:Â Â A small, oval drupe, often bright red in color, containing one or two seeds
Blooms:Â Â Flat-topped clusters of small, white, or cream flowers, usually blooming in spring or early summer.
Energetics:Â Â Heart opening: brings vitality and life force into the present while creating flow and movement