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Herbal medicine
Herbal medicine is the study and use of plants for medicinal purposes.
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Coltsfoot (tussilago farfara)
Medical; Herbal medicine
Used as an expectorant to treat coughs and colds, respiratory problems such as bronchitis, silicosis and emphsysema. Stimulates the immune system.
Cloves (caryophyllum aromaticus)
Medical; Herbal medicine
Antiseptic; also a mild anaesthetic and anti-emetic which reduces vomiting.
Cleavers herb (galium aparine)
Medical; Herbal medicine
Used as a strong diuretic, tonic, blood purifier and sedative.
Lemon balm (melissa officinalis)
Medical; Herbal medicine
A mild diaphoretic, also used for upset stomach, nervous tension and insomnia.
Alfalfa (medicago sativa)
Medical; Herbal medicine
Detoxifier; used to reduce and prevent symptoms caused by arthritis, bursitis and gout9; lowers cholesterol10. Contains natural fluorides, preventing tooth decay and helping to rebuild decaying ...
Barberry (berberis vulgaris)
Medical; Herbal medicine
Contains bitter alkaloids that have bactericidal activity; also used to reduce fever, lower blood pressure, calm the nerves, reduce muscle spasms and constrict capillary blood flow. Historically used ...
Astragalus (astragalus membranaceus)
Medical; Herbal medicine
Cold, Flu, Immune boosting, thought to inhibit tumour growth and often used to help reduce the side effects of chemotherapy. Astragalus supports the production of interferons (proteins which cells ...
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