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   From the Arabic "alloeh" meaning bitter and shiny. It is a member of the lily family. It is a good treatment for burns and wounds, just apply the juice of the plant directly to the lesion. Many people have aloe plants in their home and just...
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   Astragalus is important in Chinese folk medicine. It enhances the metal element of Chinese philosophy, which has to do with the body's defenses. It has been used to treat infections of the mucous membranes, especially the urinary and...
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   Has been traditionally used for gastrointestinal aliments, lyphatics, urinary tract and respiratory infection, and antipyretic. Berberine, the primary alkaloid is a potent antibiotic, astringent and anti fungal. It imparts a yellow color to...
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   A popular astringent herb—the Swedish and Welsh used bayberry bark to tan calfskin and made a strong extract that was spread on baseboards to kill insects. Early American settlers used the powdered bark as toothpaste and to cure gingivitis....
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   Bilberry has been used traditionally to treat poor night vision, bruising, capillary fragility, varicose veins, poor circulation, Raynaud's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, gout and peridontal disease. MEDICIANAL PROPERTIES: Prevents collagen...
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   The major effects of chamomile are due to its volitile oils. Therefore use the herb when it is fresh, before the oils evaporate. The actions are strongest on the liver and kidneys where the volitile oils stimulate the organs to purge...
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It is used as a laxative, tonic and diuretic. It is also used to treat various liver and spleen ailments. It contains inulin and mucilage, which soothe the digestive tract, absorb toxins and maintain regular flora. Dandelion contains oils and bitter...
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   Traditionally used for treating menstrual, chlorotic and purperal diseases of women. Used in hemorrhages of all kinds. It is said by the Chinese to increase blood flow to the reproductive organs of the female.    It is high in vitamin E,...
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   Recent studies have shown it to be a stimulant to the immune system, antiviral, anti exudative, fungistatic, bacteriostatic and anti-inflammatory. The actions of echinacea are due to water-soluble polysaccharides which act by sequestering the...
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The alkaloids in the plant act as a vasoconstrictor and bronchodilator. In China it has been used as a decongestant and anti-asthmatic agent. Ephedrine (the active agent) acts as a vasoconstrictor and, at the same time, a stimulant to heart...
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   Fennel, in addition to being a kitchen herb and flavoring, acts to depress the appetite. It has some antimicrobial and antispasmodic. It improves digestion, probably by stimulating the GI mucous membrane and it turn stimulating the pancreas...
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   Early American settlers noticed that insects would not eat feverfew or even land on the plant, so they used to plant it on the borders of vegetable gardens. Feverfew has been used to treat most of the same disorders treated by aspirin.
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   It is antibiotic, lowers cholesterol, lowers blood pressure, and is antithrombotic. It eases bronchial secretions, making it useful in the treatment of asthma. It stimulates the production of bile and aids digestion.
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   Is the most famous bitter tonic in Western folk medicine. It stimulates appetite, improves digestion by increasing the production of digestive enzymes and tones the tissues of the digestive tract. It has show to have strong anti-inflammatory...
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   Traditional uses of ginger has been for treatment of indigestion, flatulence, diarrhea and loss of appetite. Ginger tea has been used to treat indigestion, stomach ache and fever. The Chinese add it to dishes to detoxify the meat. It has been...
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   Has a rich folk history for treating poor circulation. Studies have shown it to be effective in increasing peripheral blood flow. It is useful for treating age-related brain disorders, cerebral and vascular insufficiency, Raynaud's disease,...
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   Ginseng is used by a large number of healthy individuals for stimulation, added energy and a sense of well-being. It has been used in China for thousands of years. It has a reputation of being a male herb that somehow increases testosterone...
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Traditionally, the tea is used to improve the appetite and to bring down blood sugar. It is a vasoconstrictor, it increases bile production, it is antibiotic and an astringent. It aids digestion. Indians and pioneers used a water infusion to treat...
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Has traditionally been used for all conditions of the mind and nerves, epilepsy, schizophrenia and memory loss. The Chinese use it for increasing longevity and brain capacity. Modern uses include fighting fever and inflammatory conditions. It has...
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Kelp is a group of brown algae with large, flat, leaf-like fronds that are usually attached to rocks in depths of 10-150 feet. It is used by herbalists as a mineral supplement, but many of the minerals are not absorbed well by the body. It has a...
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Glycyrrhizin and aglycones in licorice exhibit mineralocortoid-type properties (adrenal stimulant) such as increasing extracellular fluid, plasma volume, sodium retention and loss of potassium (increases blood pressure). People with heart problems...
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Has a long folk history of successfully treating liver disorders. Scientific study has shown this to be the case. It prevents liver damage by inhibiting the production of enzymes that lead to free radical and lecotriene formation. It is an...
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Red raspberry leaf tea has a reputation for relieving excessive menstrual bleeding, prevent spotting and to reduce the pain of childbirth. The tea tastes pretty good had has been used to treat diarrhea, flu and vomiting in children. It has a high...
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