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Dye Cutting Medicinal Culinary

 

Medicinal - Traditional and Folk Remedies

(B) Angelica (Angelica archangelica) antibacterial, antifungal, tonic for infections

(P) Beebalm (Monara didyma) antibiotic cough & sore throat remedy

(P) Betony (Stachy's officinalis) treat asthma, bronchitis, kidney problems

(A) Blessed thistle (Cnicus benedictus) tonic, digestive aid, increases breast milk

(A) Borage (Borago officinalis) anti-depressant

(B) Burdock (Arctium lappa) blood purifier

(A) Calendula (Calendula officinalis) antiseptic tinctures, ointments for skin problems

(A) Castor Bean (Ricinus communis) laxative

(A) Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum annuum) flatulence, diarrhea, asthma

(A) Chamomile, German (Matricaria recutita) tea for digestion & sleep

(B) Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) astringent, eyewash

(P) Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea & E. angustifolia) anti-viral & bacterial properties

(P) Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) throat soothing

(P) Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) knits bones, poultices

(P) Costmary (Chrysanthemum Balsamita) ale spice, bible leaf

(P) Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) tonic, blood cleanser, liver stimulant

(P) Elecampane (Inula helenium) chest diseases

(TP) Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus spp.) germicide, antiseptic

(P) Feverfew (Chysanthemum parthenium) headaches, arthritis, fevers

(B) Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) heart stimulator

(B) Garlic (Allium sativum) general health maintenance

(P) Horehound (Marrubium vulgare) respiratory disorders

(P) Horseradish (Armoracica rusticana) antibiotic external compresses

(P) Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) antiviral, colds & coughs

(P) Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) calming agent

(P) Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) colds, depression, antiviral

(P) Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) energy & hormonal balancer

(P) Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) ulcers & indigestion

(A) Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) liver rebuilder

(P) Motherwort (Leonuris cardiaca) female tonic, stress reliever

(B) Mullien (Verbacum thapsus) earaches, rheumatism

(P) Nettles (Urtica dioica) tonic, rich in iron

(P) Plantain (Plantago lanceolata) astringent

(P) Rue (Ruta graveolens) gas, colic remedy

(P) St. Johnswort (Hypericum perforatum) antibacterial, anti-depressant

(P) Skull cap (Scutellaria lateriflora) nerves

(P) Self heal (Prunella vulgaris) tonic

(P) Southernwood (Artemisia abrotanum tumors) worms, cancer

(P) Sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum) diurectic

(P) Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) tranquilizer

(P) Violet (Viola odorata) antiseptic, expectorant

(P) Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) expels worms

(P) Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) colds, fevers, heals wounds

 

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