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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Stevia Leaf (Stevia rebaudiana)
Use as a sugar substitute for people with diabetes, hypoglycemia and dieters. Also used to regulate blood sugar levels and lower blood pressure and LDL's. Helps promote healthy clear skin, scalp and hair. Soothes upset stomachs and reduces gas and acidity
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Strawberry Leaf (Fragaria vesca)
Cleanses the stomach and tones the bowels. A gentle remedy for treatment of diarrhea. It has been used to treat anemia, chlamydia, gonorrhea, dysentery and difficulty in urination. It has been useful for gout and chilblains. Prevents night sweats.
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Sundew (Drosera rotundifolia)
It has been of great value in the treatment of whooping cough, chronic bronchitis, and asthma. It has been used as a sedative for irritations of the stomach, relieving gas and mild cases of gastric ulcer.
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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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Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
Helps to clear respiratory difficulties, including bronchial problems, whooping cough, laryngitis, catarrh, and sore throat. Also said to calm nervous system, induce sleep and dispel nightmares. Helpful for treating yeast infections and athlete's foot.
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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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Watercress Leaf (Nasturtium officinale)
A good expectorant, beneficial for coughs, bronchitis, tuberculosis, and catarrh of the upper respiratory tract. It is stimulating to glandular activity. Particularly beneficial for the eyes and heart, effective against tuberculosis and other disease.
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White Oak Bark (Quercus alba)
A powerful astringent that has been used to control diarrhea, internal and external bleeding, excessive menstrual flow, nosebleeds and hemorrhoids. It increases the flow of urine and flushes kidney stones and gallstones. Helps relieve liver ailments.
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Wild Carrot Tops (Seed)-Daucus carota aka Queen Anne's Lace
Benefits the digestive system, easing colic, relieving gout, heartburn, hiccups, flatulence and gastrointestinal distress. Stimulates cell renewal to improve the health of skin. Prevents cataracts, improves vision. Fights malignant diseases.
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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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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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Yellow Dock Root (Rumex crispus)
For anemia, liver congestion, gallbladder diseases, skin problems, and constipation. Used to treat bleeding of the lungs, dysentery and hemorrhoids. An outstanding tonic for healthy skin, it relieves itchy skin, scabies, ringworm and eczema.
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Yerba Santa Leaf (Eriodictyon californicum)
One of the best decongestant herbs as it helps to decrease secretions as well as allay inflammation. Purifies the system and cleanses the blood. It is thought to retard aging, reduce fatigue, stimulate the mind and energize tired limbs.
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Yohimbe Bark (Coryanthe yohimbe)
It has been used for impotence and sexual dysfunction; high blood pressure; arteriosclerosis; angina pectoris and as a local anesthetic. Thought to treat frigidity and lack of interest in sex, for women. Increases performance and stamina.
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