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Aloe Vera
Latin Name: Aloe vera Alternate Names: Cape Aloes, Lu Hui (Chinese) Family: LILIACEAE Parts Used: Gelatinous substance in the stalks. Properties: Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Antifungal, Biogenic Stimulator, Cholagogue, Demulcent, Emmenagogue, Emollient, Hepatic, Laxative, Purgative, Rejuvenative, Stomach Tonic, Vermifuge, Vulnerary. Internal Uses: Arthritis, Constipation, Tuberculosis, Ulcers Internal Applications: Capsules, Juice. Topical Uses: Acne, Amenorrhea, Boils, Burns, Dandruff, Herpes, Insect ...Continue reading...
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Agrimony
Latin Name: Agrimonia eupatoria Alternate Names: Church Steeples, Sticklewort Family: ROSACEAE Parts Used: Above ground portion, root. Properties: Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Antiviral, Astringent, Deobstruent, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Febrifuge, Hemostatic, Hepatic, Vulnerary. Internal Uses: Asthma, Bladder Irritation, Bladder Stones, Bronchitis, Cancer, Cystitis, Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Fever, Incontinence, Kidney Stones, Poor Digestion, Sore Throat Internal Applications: Tea, Tincture, Capsules. It makes ...Continue reading...
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Amla
Latin Name: Phyllanthus emblica Alternate Names: Amalaki, Dharty, Indian Gooseberry Family: EUPHORBIACEAE Parts Used: Fruit. Properties: Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Blood tonic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Nutritive, Refrigerant, Rejuvenative, Restorative, Stomach Tonic, Yin Tonic. Internal Uses: Anemia, Colitis, Constipation, Convalescence, Debility, Diabetes, Gastritis, Gingivitis, Gout, Gray Hair, Hemorrhoids, Hepatitis, High Cholesterol, Liver Weakness, Osteoporosis, Spleen Weakness, Tachycardia, Vision Loss Internal ...Continue reading...
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