Tag: weed
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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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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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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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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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Oxalis
Vitamin C, UTI, Fever, Stomach, Liver, Skin, Mouth, Antidote Vitamin C – high amount – treats scurvy, helps with flu UTI – treats urinary tract infection Fever – cooling effect Stomach – enteritis, hookworms in kids Liver – liver problems Skin – use topically for cuts, scrapes, rashes, boils, acne, insect bites, burns, skin infection…
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