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Acacia |
Acacia senegal |
Gum Arabic, Cassie flower, Catechu, Egyptian thorn |
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Egyptian :
Herbalists use acacia gum to bind pills and lozenges and to stabilize emulsions ...
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Almond |
Prunus dulcis |
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Almond kernal, expressed oil :
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Sweet Almond oil is a favorite in aromatherapy carrier oils and skin care oils for it's ability to soften and condition the skin. ...
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Aloe |
Aloe vera |
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Juice of the inner leaf :
Greek :
The leaf juices of the aloe plant have important medicinal uses, making aloe one of the most respected medicinal plants found in many gels, creams and ...
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Apricot |
Prunus armeniaca |
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fruit, kernal oil :
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. Like those of the peach, apricot kernels contain constituents similar to those of the bitter almond ...
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Borage |
Borago officinalis |
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seed oil, leaves,flowers :
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Borage oil should not be heated, and must be used cold to take full advantage of its health benefits. For topical applications, either apply directly, ...
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Coconut |
Cocos nucifera |
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Copra is the dried meat of the seed and is the main source of coconut oil, also known as coconut butter :
Tropics - South Pacific :
There is no mistaking the wonderful benefits of coconut oil for the softening and healing dry and damaged skin. ...
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Colt's Foot |
Tussilago farfara |
Coughwort |
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Leaves and stems of mature plant :
Greek :
Since the days of ancient Greece and Rome, coltsfoot has been used to relieve asthma, coughs and bronchial congestion. ...
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Comfrey |
Symphytum officinale |
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root, leaves :
Greek :
Comfrey salves, ointments and teas are best know for the topical treatment of burns, skin ulcerations, abrasions, lacerations, flea and insect bites, ...
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Elm, Slippery |
Ulmus fulva |
Red Elm, Moose Elm, Indian Elm |
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Inner Bark :
North America :
In herbal medicine a Slippery Elm bark powder is considered one of the best possible poultices for wounds, boils, ulcers, burns and reducing pain and ...
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Grindelia |
Grindelia spp |
Gumplant, tarweed, rosinweed |
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Aerial parts :
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Grindelia is a indigenous North America bush best known medicinally for its expectorant properties ...
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Hazelnut |
Corylus avellana |
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Nut Oil, nuts :
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Hazelnut oil is absorbed quickly into the skin, it has tonifying and astringent action. Good for those with slightly oily skin ...
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Jojoba |
Simmondsia chinensis |
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Seed wax :
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Bright yellow oil is one of the favorites in the carrier oil family. It contains proteins, minerals, and a waxy substance. ...
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Kukui Nut Oil |
Aleurites moluccanus |
Candlenut, Indian-walnut, candleberry |
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Nut :
Hawaii :
Kukui oil is expeller expressed from the nuts, and is light yellow with an amber tint. The oil pentrates skin deeply to hydrate and soften and is us ...
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Mallow, Marsh |
Althaea officinalis L. |
Marshmallow, Wymote |
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Primarily root, the leaves and flowers to a lesser extent :
Europe, N. America :
Marshmallow is a soothing and healing plant mainly due to it's high mucilage content. ...
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Neem |
Azadirachta Indica |
Margosa, Neem oil |
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leaves, twigs, and seed nut oil :
Ayurvedic :
Neem oil is exceptionally rich, has moisturizing and regenerative properties, contains Vitamin E, and has essential fatty acids. Neem is commonly use ...
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Oats |
Avena sativa L. |
Groats. Oatmeal. Oatstraw |
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Leaves and stems of the preflowering plant :
Europe, N. America :
Oats have always had a reputation as a wholesome, healthy food. The grain is a rich source of complex sugars used by the body. Green oatstraw teas, oa ...
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Sea Buckthorn Oil |
Hippophae rhamnoides |
Sallow Thorn, Yellow Spine |
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Seed Oil :
Russian :
Sea Buckthorn oil is used superficially to assist in healing skin injuries, burns, wounds, eczema, lesions, sun damaged skin, and abrasions. ...
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Shea Butter |
Butyrospermum parkii |
Vitellaria,Karité |
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Nut oil :
African :
Shea butter is rich in vitamins, minerals and fatty acids that rejuvenate
and hydrate skin and hair. Use shea butter to treat damaged skin, help he ...
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Sunflower |
Helianthus annuus |
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seeds, flowers :
Americas :
Sunflower seeds, and the oil that is pressed from them are the part of the plant used most often for food and medicine
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Tamanu Oil |
Calophyllum inophyllum |
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seed oil :
Asia :
Fiji natives use Tamanu oil for joint pains, arthritis, bruises, oozing wounds, chapped lips and preventing diaper rash. ...
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Violet |
Viola sp |
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Flowers and leaves :
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Violets have been used medicinally for ages, and are an important part of traditional medicine ...
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