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Schisandra berry Latin Name: Schisandra chinensis Schisandra berry has been used as a kidney tonic, aphrodisiac and sexual tonic. It increases the body’s natural defenses, acts as an expectorant for coughs and asthma, an read more... |
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Shiitake mushroom Latin Name: Lentinus edodes As a deep immune activator, Shiitake will increase the body’s resistance to disease and is used for the prevention and treatment of cancer. It has antifungal and antivira read more... |
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Skullcap herb Latin Name: Scutellaria lateriflora Skullcap is used as a sedative, anti-convulsant and nervous system relaxant. Used for insomnia due to mental stress or overactivity or for irritability or fear. Skullcap read more... |
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St. Johnswort flowering top Latin Name: Hypericum perforatum St. Johnswort is well known for its ability to relieve depression and anxiety. It also is a powerful anti-viral used to treat herpes and retro-viral infections. It may be read more... |
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Stone root Latin Name: Collinsonia canadensis As a mild astringent, Stone root tones the mucous membranes of the GI and respiratory tracts. Used also to treat diarrhea and hemorrhoids. It will also serve as a diureti read more... |
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Turkey Rhubarb root Latin Name: Rheum palmatum Turkey Rhubarb is a bowel regulator; in large dosages it will act as a laxative, in small dosages it will stop diarrhea. Also used for jaundice, indigestion and amenorrhe read more... |
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Turmeric root Latin Name: Curcuma longa As a powerful anti-inflammatory, Turmeric may be used in the treatment of arthritis, atherosclerosis, cancer, gallbladder disease or any inflammatory condition. Turmeric read more... |
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Usnea lichen Latin Name: Usnea spp. Usnea has been shown to be a powerful antibiotic for both strep and staph. It has been used for sore throats, bladder infections or any mucosal infections. It also exhibi read more... |
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Uva Ursi leaf Latin Name: Arctostaphylos uva ursi An extraordinary urinary tract disinfectant, Uva Ursi is commonly used for bladder or kidney infections, urethritis and prostatitis. It works best in alkaline environment read more... |
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Valerian root Latin Name: Valeriana officinalis A powerful muscle relaxant, sedative and hypnotic, Valerian is used for insomnia, anxiety, pain, and muscle cramps and twitches. read more... |
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Vervain herb Latin Name: Verbena spp. A soothing sedative and antidepressant, Vervain is useful in calming coughs, fever and flu. It is also an effective digestive bitter and diuretic. Emetic in high doses. read more... |
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White Willow bark Latin Name: Salix spp. High in salicylic acid and the origin of modern aspirin, analgesic, anti-inflammatory Willow may be used for headache, fever, arthritis, and aches and pain of all kinds. read more... |
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Wild Cherry bark Latin Name: Prunus virginiana Wild Cherry is an effective cough suppressant for dry, persistant coughs. It will also settle a nervous stomach and improve digestion. read more... |
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Wild Yam root Latin Name: Dioscorea villosa Wild Yam is a wonderful antispasmodic for GI tract, uterine and muscle cramping. It is anti-inflammatory and relieves flatulence. It is reputed to be a progesterone and c read more... |
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Witch Hazel bark Latin Name: Hamamelis virginiana Witch Hazel is astringent, tonic, sedative, valuable in checking internal and external hemorraging, so it is useful for minor injuries of skin, local inflammation of skin read more... |
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Wormwood herb Latin Name: Artemisia absinthium Artimesia or wormwood is commonly used as a digestive bitter, emmenagogue and antiparasitic for roundworms, pinworms. read more... |
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Yarrow flower Latin Name: Achillea spp. As an anti-inflammatory, peripheral vasodilator, and astringent, Yarrow will reduce a fever, lower blood pressure, and control diarrhea. Used topically, it is an excellen read more... |
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Yellow Dock root Latin Name: Rumex crispus (or spp.?) Yellow dock is a mild laxative and liver tonic for skin disorders and jaundice. It is high in minerals including iron and helps digest fats. read more... |
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Yerba Mansa root Latin Name: Anemopsis californica Yerba Mansa will soothe inflamed mucous membranes, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, ulcers and mouth and throat sores. It is antimicrobial, antifungal and a mild liv read more... |
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Yerba Santa leaf Latin Name: Eriodictyon californicum Yerba Santa is an expectorant, bronchial dilator, mucous regulator, decongestant for allergies, asthma and bronchitis and is also a urinary disinfectant. read more... |
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