Mistletoe Leaf (Viscum album)
Soothes the nervous system. This herb has a reputation for regulating and strengthening the heartbeat and may target some forms of cancer.
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Motherwort Leaf (Leonurus cardiaca)
This herb is considered to be a cardio tonic as well as a heart tonic. Motherwort acts as an anti-spasmodic to relax smooth muscles, and as a diuretic, aiding in high blood pressure due to stress and anxiety. Useful for menstrual problems and menopause.
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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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Poke Root (Phytolacca americana)
Believed to be a beneficial herb to cleanse the lymph, thyroid and spleen. Poke root is known to reduce soreness, restlessness and aching. It is thought to be effective for expelling toxins and reducing the pain of arthritis and swelling in the joints.
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Prickly Ash Bark (Xanthoxylum americanum)
Stimulates circulation, good for rheumatism, stiff joints, arthritis, gas, and poor digestion. This is believed to be of benefit for asthma, colds, and sore throats. Excellent herbal relief for hemorrhoids with continued use.
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Prickly Pear Cactus, aka Nopal (Opuntia)
Is believed to help cleanse the bladder and lymphatic system. Beneficial for lowering sugar levels in the blood, cholesterol and fats in the blood. Has been used to relieve hangovers, nausea, loss of appetite and dry mouth.
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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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Safflower Petals (Carthamus tinctorius)
Safflower tincture helps with gout, promotes good digestion, and reduces cholesterol. By removing phlegm it has been used to treat colds and flu, as well as, pulmonary tuberculosis. Has been used for children in cases of measles, chicken pox, and fever.
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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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Sarsaparilla Root (Smilax medica)
Good for gout, colds and fevers. Stimulates hormone production in both sexes. Commonly used in the treatment of psoriasis, eczema and other skin disorders. Counteracts urinary tract infections and has been used for syphilis, gonorrhea and other STD's.
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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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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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Tansy Leaf (Tanacetum vulgare)
Used while fasting to expel worms, especially round and thread. Promotes menstruation. Can be used externally for skin problems.
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Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
A digestive aid, also helps fevers, infections, dysentery, arthritis, liver problems, and fights cancerous tumors. Useful in the treatment of HIV. Used to kill parasites, fight skin infections and smooths the skin. Aids in recovery from chemotherapy.
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Valerian Root (Valeriana officinalis)
A good sleep aid that does not produce morning grogginess, and may reduce night awakenings. Helps in the recovery from shock and sudden emotional distress. A remedy for St. Vitus Dance, vertigo, fainting, epilepsy and convulsions. Used for hyperactivity.
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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 Poplar Bark (Populus alba)
It is one of the best tonics for the elderly and for debilitated individuals. Useful for arthritis and rheumatism, digestive system. Helps with diarrhea, promotes flow of urine. Used in the treatment of anorexia, IBS and urinary tract infections.
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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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Wild Lettuce Leaf (Lactuca virosa)
Can calm restlessness, severe nervous disorders, neuroses and hyperactivity in children, reduce anxiety and induces sleep. Soothing to the digestive tract. An expectorant that eases asthma, bronchitis and dry coughs. Also a diuretic and for pain relief.
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Wild Yam Root (Dioscorea villosa)
Relaxes muscles, soothes nerves, and relieves pain. Supports hormone health, relieves PMS and dysmenorrhea. Contains DHEA that gives vigor to lovemaking. Eases pains of childbirth and alleviates nausea during pregnancy. Relieves colic and jaundice.
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Wild Yam Root, Mexican (Dioscorea villosa)
Its traditional use is for easing menstrual cramps and for the prevention of miscarriage. It has been used to relax muscles, soothe nerves and relieve pain. A fine insulin regulator that has been used to reduce blood sugar levels. Relieves kidney stones.
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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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Witch Hazel Leaf (Hamamelis virginiana)
Helps stop external and internal bleeding. Has been used for soothing bruises, curbing diarrhea, gonorrhea, relaxed vagina, prolapsed uteri, Crohn's disease and varicose veins. Also relieves hemorrhoid pain and stitches after surgery.
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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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Yarrow Flower (Achillea millefolium)
Used as a remedy for cold/flu/fever. Kills many kinds of bacteria on skin and destroys infections. Eases discomforts of menstrual pain, headaches, rheumatism, gout and arthritis. Effective for athlete's foot, yeast infections and microbial infections.
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