Tag: skin
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Red Clover
Red clover is an estrogen regulator that helps with menopause. It has been used respiratory aid and blood and lymph cleanser.
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Chamomile
Roman and German Chamomile plant is used primarily as a calming herb for various conditions.
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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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Mullein
Verbascum thapsus Respiratory, Urinary tract, Ear ache, Anti-inflammatory Respiratory – dry cough, expectorant, bacterial lung infections, asthma, bronchitis, lung congestion, inflammation of trachea, laryngitis Urinary tract – bladder weakness (root), cystitis, diuretic Ear ache – infused warm mullein flower oil with combination of garlic oil – always treat both ears Anti-inflammatory – eyes, skin, sunburn…
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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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Lyreleaf sage
Salvia lyrata Infection, Skin conditions, Gastrointestinal (Gi), Respiratory, Anti-anxiety Infection – mouth, sore throat (gargle tea or chew leaves) Skin conditions – sores, wounds, burns, cuts, warts- salve from the root, insect bites – poultice (crushed leaves), skin cancer – use root salve (plant is also called cancer weed, cancer root) Gi – laxative Respiratory…
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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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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…