Pau d’Arco Bark (Tabebuia heptaphylla)
With its antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties it may help to protect the body against bacteria, viruses, and other disease-causing germs. A powerful herb it may be of help in cases of diabetes, as well as skin ulcers.
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Peppermint Leaf (Mentha piperita)
Has been used for digestive complaints of all kinds including IBS, dyspepsia, colonic muscle spasms, constipation. Used externally it makes a soothing rub for muscle tension, pains, strains, facial neuralgia and migraines. Helps respiratory conditions.
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Plantain Leaf (Plantago major)
Has been used for chest congestion and other respiratory ailments. It is helpful for bed wetting and incontinence. Useful for rashes and eczema, psoriasis and shrinks hemorrhoids. Used for easing the itch of bug bites and poisonous plants.
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Queen of the Meadow, aka Gravel Root, (Eupatorium purpureum)
Has been used or urinary and kidney infections, stones and gravel. Believed to be beneficial for urinary tract problems and frequent nighttime urination. It has been used by herbalists for headaches, fever, aches, cramps, rheumatism, and gout.
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Red Clover Blossoms (Trifolium pratense)
For coughs and bronchitis, also relief for spasms of all kinds. A pain reliever and anti-inflammatory. Relieves Gout. Useful in the treatment of tuberculosis, syphilis, and a weakened immune system. Increases fertility, and relieves menopausal symptoms.
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Rose Petals (Rosa centifolia)
For headaches, dizziness, as a heart and nerve tonic. Also helps mouth sores, abrasions and cuts. Alleviates insomnia, depression, and irritability.
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Rosemary Leaf (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Strengthens the memory, decreases flatulence, strengthener of fragile blood vessels, relief of headaches, stimulates the nervous system. Has been used to improve circulation and may restore a youthful glow, It is believed to prevent baldness.
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Rue (Ruta graveolens)
Soothes muscle aches and cramps, helps to expel worms, helps to preserve sight by strengthening the ocular muscles. Can be used externally for joint pain, neuralgia, sciatica, strained ligaments and tendons, and earaches. Used to destroy intestinal worms.
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Sage Leaf (Salvia officinalis)
Stimulates the nervous system and the digestive tract. A memory strengthener, it is said to have many anti-aging qualities. Used to quiet nerves, relieve spasms, induce sleep and combat depression and mental exhaustion. Used for suppressed menstruation.
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Self Heal (Prunella vulgaris)
Self Heal is an old and reliable treatment for internal and external bleeding, including excessive menstruation and bleeding ulcers. Lab tests have shown great promise for possible use in herpes, HIV and AIDS treatments.
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Skullcap, aka Scullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)
An excellent tonic for the nervous system, relieving stress and anxiety. Relieves "women's complaints. Useful for drug withdrawal. Helps treat insomnia, night terrors, hysteria, restlessness and nervous headaches. Relieves IBS and cramps due to stress.
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Spearmint Leaf (Mentha viridis)
Helps with upset stomach, heartburn, IBS, bowel pains and nausea. A great support for the lower bowel. Used to relieve menstrual cramps and a diuretic rids the body of excess water. Used to ease coughs and asthma, lower fevers and treat colds.
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Spikenard Root (Aralia racemosa)
Used for childbirth, stress, migraines, nervous indigestion, tension, expectorant, physical and mental exhaustion and skin problems. Facilitates an easier childbirth. Good for backaches and externally for wounds and swelling. A mild expectorant.
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St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
For depression, controlling stress, insomnia and nerve pain and damage. It has been used to treat chronic fatigue syndrome and is helpful for treating mood swings associated with PMS and menopause. Used for herpes, shingles, fever blisters and wounds.
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Tongkat ali (Eurycoma longifolia)
Increases energy and endurance by increasing testosterone levels. Has been used for increasing sex drive in both men and women. Increases bone mineral density. Gives a sense of well-being and improved cognitive function.
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Violet Leaf (Viola odorata)
For coughs, sore throats, asthma, tumors, acne, psoriasis, swollen glands, and headaches. Used to relieve body pain including rheumatic, limb, extremities and joint pain and headaches. Also used for sleeplessness, anxiety, and hysteria. A blood purifier.
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White Willow Bark (Salix alba)
For the symptomatic relief of headaches, fevers, lower back pain, sciatica, arthritic pains, heartburn, toothaches and stomach ailments. Externally, its helpful in treating cuts, burns, wounds, sores, sweaty feet, dandruff and eases tonsilitis.
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Wintergreen Leaf (Gaultheria procumbens)
Relieves pain and reduces inflammation. Beneficial for circulation. As an antiseptic is eases sore throat, mouth and has been used for gonorrhea. Relieves pain and headaches associated with menstruation. Helps relieve colds, toothaches and carpal tunnel.
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Wormwood Leaf (Artemisia absinthium)
Useful for indigestion, gastric pain and lack of appetite, as well as the related problems of heartburn and flatulence. Calms nervous disorders, reduces tension and anxiety. Relieves headaches, lowers fevers and fights infection. Regulates menstrual cycle
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