Category: Plants
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Kava kava
Kava kava plant is often used as a relaxant for anxiety without the alteration of alertness.
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Witch hazel
Witch hazel shrub used as astringent plant for many skin ailments, bleeding, inflammation and microbial conditions.
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Comfrey
(Symphytum officinale) Russian Comfrey (Symphytum uplandica) Musculoskeletal, Skin, GI, Pain, Mastitis Musculoskeletal – bones, ligaments, tendons – breakage, sprains, pulls, strains (best to start right after the injury) Skin – (allantoin) – bruises, sores, abscesses, cuts, shallow wounds (without infection) diaper rash, insect bites, burns, dandruffs, wrinkles GI – mouth, gastric, and duodenal ulcers Pain…
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Linden Tree
Tilia sp. Sedative, Cardiovascular, Pain, Antispasmodic, Gastrointestinal (Gi), Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Cancer, Diuretic, Diaphoretic Sedative – calming, relaxing, helps with anxiety, do not drive Cardiovascular – lowers blood pressure (vasodilator), atherosclerosis, angina, heart palpitations, circulation improvement (flavonoids) Pain – rheumatic, headaches, migraines, menstrual cramps, stomach pain Antispasmodic – involuntary muscle spasms, muscle cramping, antitussive – cough…
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Spiderwort:
Small-Leaf Spiderwort Tradescantia fiumiensis – White flowers Virginia Spiderwort Tradescantia virginiana – Purple flowers Ohio Spiderwort Tradescantia ohiensis – Purple Flowers Purple Heart Tradescantia pallida – all purple even the leaves – Not edible Detoxification, Skin, Female reproductive, Gastrointestinal (Gi), Cancer Detoxification – aid to kidneys – blood circulation and diuresis Gi – Protects and…
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Arnica
Pain, Injuries Pain – helps with inflammation (joint) insect bites, varicose veins, rheuma, Injuries – helps with edema (swelling) sprains, strains, bruises Antimicrobial For external and short term use only. If used on the skin for prolonged time, it could cause blisters Parts used: blossoms Contraindication: internal use – vomiting, cardiovascular failure, breathing problems
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Aloe
Aloe vera Skin, Gastrointestinal tract (Gi) Skin – well known for burns – burns, sunburn, radiation burn; external wounds, herpes, acne, hemorrhoids, anal fissures Gi – inhibits ulcers Use the gelatinous, H2O-rich part of the interior leaves. It has over 150 different ingredients such as enzymes, vitamins, saponins, tannings and many others. Aloe has intensive…