Tag: antioxidant
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Hawthorn
Crataegus spp. Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Mood Lifting, Memory Cardiovascular – strengthens the heart muscle, chest pain (angina), coronary artery disease, improves blood circulation, regulates heart rhythm, regulates BP, lowers cholesterol, varicose veins Anti-inflammatory – Antioxidant Mood Lifting – grieving, sadness, mild depression – tincture from the fresh plant and berries Memory – improves memory due to…
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Dandelion
Taraxacum officinale DETOXIFIER; Gastrointestinal (Gi), Cleanser, Antioxidant, Skin, Osteoporosis, Blood sugar, Anemia, Blood pressure, Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Lactation, Anti-inflammatory Gi – roots – bitter, rich in inulin, used for GI (acts as prebiotic, stimulant – take before meal); liver (stimulates bile production that aid in fat digestion and toxin removal and electrolyte restoration); non-alcoholic jaundice; fatty…
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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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Burdock root
Arctium lappa Detoxifier, Immune system, Gastrointestinal (Gi), Respiratory, Diabetes, Skin, Antioxidant Detoxifier – Diaphoretic (fever – promotes sweating), diuretic & blood purifier – removes toxins Immune system – lymphatic decongestant – stimulates lymphatic drainage and detoxification Gi – contains inulin = food for healthy bacteria in colon; mucilage – protects lining of the stomach &…
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Dill
Anethum graveolens Gastrointestinal tract (GI), Antioxidant GI – indigestion, flatulence (take dill seeds infusion before meal), IBS, colic (infusion for colicky babies), menstrual cramps (great in combination of cramp bark), spasms Antioxidant – lowers inflammation Use: leaves, seeds, essential oil Dill also stimulates mother’s milk flow and has calming effect on both mothers and babies.…