Tag: skin
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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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Mace
Gastrointestinal, Skin, Oral, Circulation, Kidneys, Respiratory, Neuroprotective, Aphrodisiac, Anti-inflammatory, Minerals & Vitamins Gastrointestinal – stomach infections, gastroenteritis, stimulate digestion, bloating, flatulence, constipation, nausea, diarrhea, appetite enhancer Skin – eczema, ringworm, irritated skin, itchiness, blackheads, aids to radiant skin Oral – due to eugenol – toothache, bleeding gums, infections – antibacterial, bad breath, used in toothpaste…
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Chickweed
Stellaria media Arthritis, Skin, Nerve pain, Gastrointestinal (Gi), Blood cleanser Arthritis – tea or tincture, bath soak – relieves inflammation and pain from arthritis Skin – rashes, roseola, dermatitis, eczema, hives, shingles, varicose veins – crushed leaves poultice , bath soak Nerve pain GI – constipation (strong decoctions have purgative action), eases digestive pain Cleanser…
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Solomon’s Seal
Polygonatum biflorum Tendons, Muscles, Bones & Ligaments Aid, Arthritis, Wounds/Skin, Gastrointestinal (GI), Respiratory, Reproductive, Neuroprotective, Blood glucose Tendons, Muscles, Bones & Ligaments Aid – stimulates tissue repair, tendonitis, joints, stretched (overused) muscles or ligaments. Apply root tincture to the area 2-3 times a day. Wounds/Skin – stimulates tissue repair, dry skin, wounds, boils, hemorrhoids, acne,…
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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…