Addendum: I forgot to mention that the batch of yesterday had some new things added: arnica, marshmallow root, chapparal.

I know that chapparal has liver issues and it has raised my liver panel before (using it for cancer) so I wouldn't like to drink this tea too often without better understanding.

My guess is arnica...

Thanks

goldenseal is an astringent mucus membrane tonic, contrary to popular belief it is not an antibiotic sub. plantain, cleavers, chickweed, oats and to some degree marshmallow are vulneraries, ie wound healers that soothe and promote new cell growth. marshmallow is also a demulcent, very moistening and soothing to irritated tissues of all kinds. red clover and oats are both nutritive supplying minerals and some vitamins too. red clover and chaparral are blood purifiers, and chaparral does have anti microbial action.

arnica should not be taken internally but makes a fantastic skin wash or skin salve ingredient as it is very healing to sores, bruises, etc. it is only used internally as a homeopathic remedy. with that exception a great tea formula for healing skin issues, good job!

Wow, thank you. So much more than I expected to learn.
Now, I know not to take arnica internally and that is a big help. Thank you so much for your answer and your encouragement!

chaparral (or any herb for that matter) should not be used continuously for any length of time anyway. use it as a small proportion of the formula....now and then go off it for a couple-few weeks (applies to any herb you take daily).

for arthritis issues its hard to beat turmeric, a near panacea for arthritis and joint pain and inflammation in general. sounds like you have an herb store nearby...mix turmeric with either oregon grape or barberry root in equal parts by weight, powder together till very fine in a coffee grinder or something similar and make into a thick paste with honey. stir some of the paste into hot milk (avoid dairy milk if you have arthritis, almond or rice milk works fine) and drink a hot cup or two morning and night. this is an ancient ayurvedic remedy called golden milk, it has been used by yogis for millenia to increase flexibility of joints, ligaments and tendons to enable them to go deeper into yogic postures. start with 1 teaspoon 2x day and adjust dosage upward as needed to get relief....you should notice a difference within a week. a tablespoon or more 2x a day is not too much, can't overdose on this. again, remember to take a break from it now and then. be well!

Thank you so much for your suggestion. Turmeric is well stocked in my pantry (as I love Indian food) but the barberry nor the oregon grape, not stocked yet!! I will go looking. Thank you so much.

let us know how it goes with you rosemary, i'll be eager to hear your results, kk