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Herbs by Region
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Herbs By Common Name Starting With Letter J
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Jalap
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Convolvulus Jalapa |
Jalap Bindweed |
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climbing vine :
Jalap has been known in Europe since the beginning of the 17th century for it's strong cathartic and purgative action...
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Jamaican Dogwood
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Piscidia piscipula |
Florida Fishposion Tree |
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Jamaican dogwood is well known as a specific for migraine headaches and neuralgia
and for treatment of insomnia caused by pain, muscle tension and stress....
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Jambul
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Eugenia Jambolana |
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evergreen tropical tree :
Practitioners of Ayurveda in India value jambul for lowering blood sugar and researchers are investigating its potential as a male contraceptive....
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Jasmine Flower Oil
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Jasminum officinale |
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Deciduous vine :
Legendary jasmine is a sensual delight. In aromatherapy, jasmine absolute oil in used to uplift the spirits in cases of apathy, depression, menopausal disorders, and lack of confidence ...
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Jewel Weed
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Impatiens capensis |
Jewelweed, Wild Balsam. Balsam-weed. Impatiens, Spotted Touch-me-not, Lady's Eardrops, Lady's Slipper |
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The juice of the plant is a traditional remedy for all sorts of skin ailments...
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Jiaogulan
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Gynostemma pentaphyllum |
Jiao Gu Lan, Amachazuru, Herb of Immortality, sweet tea vine |
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Perennial vine :
Jiaogulan (Jiao Gu Lan)is an adaptogen and antioxidant with properties similar to that of ginseng....
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Joe-pye weed
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Eupatorium purpureum |
Gravel or kidney root, Trumpet weed, purple or tall boneset |
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Perennial :
Joe Pye weed is named after a legendary Indian healer who used a decoction of the plant to cure typhus fever in colonial America. ...
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Jojoba Oil
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Simmondsia chinensis |
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Perennial Desert Shrub :
Jojoba oil is absorbed into the skin so well there is no greasy or tacky feel to it. Known for its ability to smooth fine lines and wrinkles, jojoba rejuvenates and rehydrates dry skin...
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Juniper Berries
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Juniperus communis |
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Juniper is used as a mild diuretic to treat to treat urinary problems. Juniper detoxifies the system and helps prevent the buildup of uric acid in cases of gout and rheumatoid arthritis....
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