Dogwood
(Cornus Sanguinea)
Polycrest: Bone marrow stimulant, it’s known for its anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and astringent properties
Primary Actions: 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: Cornus Sanguinea
Family: Cornaceae
All common names: Dogwood, Cornel, and Dogtree
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub or small tree
Mature Height: Between 3-6 meters
Foliage: Opposite, simple, oval leaves with entire margins
Native to: Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and East Asia
Fruit: A small, oval drupe, often bright red in color, containing one or two seeds
Blooms: Flat-topped clusters of small, white, or cream flowers, usually blooming in spring or early summer.
Energetics: Heart opening: brings vitality and life force into the present while creating flow and movement