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Herbal medicine
Herbal medicine is the study and use of plants for medicinal purposes.
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Usnea (usnea barbata)
Medical; Herbal medicine
Anti-microbial; historically used to stimulate digestion and treat indigestion. Usnic acid in Usnea acts as an antibiotic which may aid the treatment of infections, sore throat and colds. Usnea also ...
White willow bark (salix alba)
Medical; Herbal medicine
Traditionally used as a natural pain reliever78; also for headaches and pain caused by inflammation, mild fever, arthritis, rheumatic disorders, sore muscles, colds, flu and chills79.
Uva ursi (arctostaphylos uva-ursi)
Medical; Herbal medicine
Astringent, antiseptic; an excellent diuretic traditionally used for urinary tract infections. Also shown to be effective in treating bladder and kidney ailments.
White oak bark (quercus alba)
Medical; Herbal medicine
Astringent, anti-inflammatory; helps stop diarrhea; contains high amounts of calcium.
Wild cherry bark (prunus serotina)
Medical; Herbal medicine
Astringent; expectorant; used to soothe irritating coughs due to sedative action.
Sumac berry (rhus glabra)
Medical; Herbal medicine
These berries were traditionally used by Native Americans to stop bed-wetting.
White pine bark (pinus strobus)
Medical; Herbal medicine
Used as an expectorant for colds and for bronchial congestion.
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