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Ashwagandha |
Withania sonmiferum |
Ashwaganda |
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It is often touted as the Indian version of ginseng because,like ginseng, ashwaganda is revered as a non-specific tonic, an adaptogen that is used alo ...
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Boldo |
Peumus boldus Molina |
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The Incas used the herb to treat are used to treat bladder and urinary tract infections, the same uses as you will find it recommended for today ...
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Burdock |
Arctium lappa |
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Burdock helps to cleanse the body from the inside out and is most useful in those conditions that can be traced back to liver disorders or a general o ...
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Chamomile |
Matricaria recutita |
Camomile |
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The seemingly endless list of problems chamomile is said to help can all be traced to its effects of the nervous system and digestive system, as well ...
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Chicory |
Cichorium intybus |
Succory, Blue Sailors |
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Know best as a caffeine-free substitute for coffee, chicory also has been used in traditional medicine as a bitter digestive tonic and a specific trea ...
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Corn Silk |
Zea mays |
Indian Corn |
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silk :
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Corn silks are the silky tassels running the length of an ear of corn. Those same strings you work so hard to get out of an ear of corn soothe and rel ...
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Cypress |
Cupressus sempervirens |
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The cypress is a tall, conical shaped tree with small flowers succeeded by round cones, or nuts.Many cemeteries in the East a ...
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Fumitory |
Fumaria officinalis |
Earth smoke |
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The main medical use of fumitory is in eruptive skin diseases such as eczema. ...
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Gentian |
Gentiana lutea |
wild gentian ,yellow gentian |
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The herb has been used in European herbal medicine throughout the 3,000 years since its discovery as a bitter tonic. ...
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Goldenseal |
Hydrastis canadensis |
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primarily the root, to a lesser extent leaves :
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Goldenseal is a folk medicine staple widely used in many herbal salves and ointments as a contact disinfectant. ...
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Horehound |
Marrubium vulgare L. |
White horehound, marrubio |
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The Egyptians and Romans esteemed Horehound for coughs and colds, the same uses as it is recommend by modern herbalists ...
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Maitake mushroom |
Grifola frondosa |
Hen of the Woods |
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Maitake's use as an adaptogen—an herb arose in classic Chinese and Japanese medicine. ...
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Milk Thistle |
Silybum marianum L. |
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Europe, N. America :
Whole seeds of milk thistle or a tincture made from them are now used in the United States as well as Europe, for both protection and regeneration of ...
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Oregon Grape |
Mahonia aquifolium |
Mountain Grape, holly leaved barberry |
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Oregon grape shared many of the properties of goldenseal,but is not botanicaly related. ...
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Pau D' Arco |
Tabebuia impertiginosa, various species |
lapacho, taheebo |
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There is a great deal of practical evidence, however, that pau d'arco can be used with success to treat colds, flu, sore throat, and yeast infections. ...
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Peppermint |
Mentha piperita |
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Of all the mints, peppermint is now probably the most widely used of all, due to its high content of menthol. ...
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Rose |
Rosa centifolia |
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Hips, flower petals, leaves, bark :
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Attar of rose is the steam-extracted essential oil from rose flowers that has been used in perfumes for centuries. Rose water, made from the rose oil, ...
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Rosemary |
Rosmarinus officinalis |
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Rosemary is an extremely useful herb, with many culinary, medicinal and aromatherapy attributes. The essential oil is distilled from the fresh flower ...
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Turmeric |
Curcuma longa L. |
Curcuma, Indian saffron |
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Turmeric is a mild aromatic stimulant used in the manufacture of curry powders and mustards.The curcumin in turmeric has recently been shown effective ...
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