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1.Herbs
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A list of herbs and their therapeutic effect.

 

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2.Aloe
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From the Arabic "alloeh" meaning bitter and shiny. It is a member of the lily family. It is a good treatment for burns and wounds, just apply the juice of the plant directly to the lesion. Many...
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3.Astragalus Root
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Astragalus is important in Chinese folk medicine. It enhances the metal element of Chinese philosophy, which has to do with the body's defenses. It has been used to treat infections of the mucous...
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4.Barberry Bark
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Has been traditionally used for gastrointestinal aliments, lyphatics, urinary tract and respiratory infection, and antipyretic. Berberine, the primary alkaloid is a potent antibiotic, astringent...
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5.Bayberry Bark
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A popular astringent herb—the Swedish and Welsh used bayberry bark to tan calfskin and made a strong extract that was spread on baseboards to kill insects. Early American settlers used the...
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6.Bilberry
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Bilberry has been used traditionally to treat poor night vision, bruising, capillary fragility, varicose veins, poor circulation, Raynaud's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, gout and peridontal...
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7.Chamomile
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The major effects of chamomile are due to its volitile oils. Therefore use the herb when it is fresh, before the oils evaporate. The actions are strongest on the liver and kidneys where the...
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8.Dandelion Root
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It is used as a laxative, tonic and diuretic. It is also used to treat various liver and spleen ailments. It contains inulin and mucilage, which soothe the digestive tract, absorb toxins and...
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9.Dong Quai
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Traditionally used for treating menstrual, chlorotic and purperal diseases of women. Used in hemorrhages of all kinds. It is said by the Chinese to increase blood flow to the reproductive organs...
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10.Echinacea
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Recent studies have shown it to be a stimulant to the immune system, antiviral, anti exudative, fungistatic, bacteriostatic and anti-inflammatory. The actions of echinacea are due to water-soluble...
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