medicinal actions and uses

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botanical.com - A Modern Herbal | Angelica - Herb Profile and Information
... and Information Woodland angelica (Angelica sylvestris) Click on graphic for larger image Angelica Botanical: Angelica Archangelica (LINN.) Family: N.O. Umbelliferae History Description Cultivation Propagation Parts Used Constituents Uses Medicinal Actions and Uses ...
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botanical.com - A Modern Herbal | Areca Nut - Herb Profile and Information
... Medicinal Actions and Uses---Areca Nut is aromatic and astringent and is said to intoxicate when first taken. The natives chew these nuts all day. Whole shiploads are exported annually from Sumatra, Malacca, Siam and ...
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Database Entry for: Lemon Balm - Melissa officinalis, Lemon Balm - Melissa officinalis, Lemon Balm - Melissa officinalis
... Medicinal Actions and Uses: Carminative, diaphoretic and febrifuge. It induces a mild perspiration and makes a pleasant and cooling tea for feverish patients in cases of catarrh and influenza." 6. "Good for depression and ...
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People and Plants Online - Current Newsletter
... and ethno-ecological knowledge and practices, conservation of medicinal plants, trade and health care, this book contains descriptions of 100 species of medicinal plants, with information on their ecology, uses and ... situ and ex-situ actions to conserve plant diversity, work to promote greater sustainability in the use of plant resources, promotion of education, and provision of training and more ...
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Violet Wood Sorrel uses
... uses Alternative Nature Online Herbal, Educating about Medicinal Herbs since 1997 Editor Karen Bergeron | Medicinal Herbs Uses and Pictures Gallery | Jewelweed, Nature's Poison Ivy Treatment | Herbal Links | My Blog ... leaves, flowers, and bulbs of Wood Sorrel are edible and medicinal. The entire plant is used as an alternative medicine, it has diuretic, antiscorbutic and refrigerant actions, and a ...
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Database Entry: Cumaru - Tonka Bean - Dipteryx odorata
... del murcielago, shihuahuaco, yape, sarapia Part Used: Seeds, Bark CUMARU HERBAL PROPERTIES AND ACTIONS Main Actions Other Actions Standard Dosage stimulates reduces fever Seeds thins blood aids digestion Infusion: ... flavour castor-oil and to disguise the odour of iodoform. The fatty substance of the beans is sold in Holland as Tonquin butter. ---Medicinal Action and Uses---Aromatic, cardiac, tonic, ...
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Database Entry: Wild Yam - Dioscorea villosa, Wild Yam - Dioscorea villosa, Wild Yam - Dioscorea villosa, Wild Yam - Dioscorea villosa
... for: Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa) Main database Common name Botanical name Ethnic uses Conditions Actions PLANT IMAGES Photos WEB RESOURCES Wild Yam Product Search Google Search Medline ... and can be used for developing muscle mass and strength. It has been used for emotional instability, chronic cough, diarrhea, and diabetes." 4. "Medicinal Action and Uses: Antispasmodic. Perhaps the best relief and ...
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Database Entry: Licorice - Glycyrrhiza glabra, Licorice - Glycyrrhiza glabra, Licorice - Glycyrrhiza glabra
... Medicinal Action and Uses: The action of Liquorice is demulcent, moderately pectoral and emollient. It is a popular and well-known remedy for coughs, consumption, and chest complaints generally most notably bronchitis, and ...
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Open Directory - Health: Alternative: Herbs
... and links. Herbs and Aromas - Presents properties and uses of medicinal plants, and instructions for home made herbal remedies, capsules, perfumes, flavored oils and cosmetics. About.com: Healthy Herbs - Weekly features and extras, product and ...
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Open Directory - Health: Alternative: Herbs: Chinese Herbal Medicine
... Description Chinese Herbs, Shopping@ (70) Medicinal Herb Suppliers@ (132) See also: Health: Alternative: Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (853) Regional: ... and Reproductive Imbalances Materia Medica - Article by Christopher Hobbs. Addresses some important herbs for both men and women regarding hormonal and reproductive health concerns. The list of herbs describes their actions, uses, energetics, and ...
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