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What is the purpose of witch hazel:

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anti-inflammatory, heal bruises and sprains

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What is the purpose of valerian root?

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sedative, calming, support sleep

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What is the purpose of sting nettle?

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reduce prostate growth, increase urine output, inflammatory properties

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What is the purpose of St. Johns Wort?

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anti-depressant, ADHD, menopausal symptoms

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What is the purpose of Senna?

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constipation relief

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What is the purpose of agrimony?

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astringent therapy or decreases inflammation and dries up excessive secretion)

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What is the purpose of aloe vera?

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wound healing, laxative, mucus secretion

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What are aloe vera leaves rich with?

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1, 8 dihyroxyanthracene derivaties

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What is another name for arnica?

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wolfs bane

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what is the purpose of arnica?

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used for muscle strains as a cream

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what is the purpose of asafetida?

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-indian spice
-used for common colds

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what is the purpose of astragalus?

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used to reverse drug or alcohol memory impairment

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what is the purpose of bacopa?

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memory impairment and support concentration

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What is the purpose of Black Cohosh?

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premenstrual symptoms and hot flashes

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What is blackberry support?

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Treat nasal catarrh and diarrhea

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What is the purpose of bearberry?

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poison oak, uti

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What is the purpose of burdock?

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stimulate menstruation

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What is the purpose of catnip?

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treats nerve disorders and respiratory problems

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What is the purpose of cats claw?

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viral infections

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What is the purpose of cayenne?

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reduce pain

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What is the purpose of chamomile?

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stomach, decrease stress, decrease pain, stimulate menstrual flow

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What is the purpose of chlorella?

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anti carcinogenic (prevent cancer), stimulate immune system function

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What is the purpose of cinnamon?

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antibacterial

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What is the purpose of cloves?

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toothaches, cramps, arthritis

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What is the purpose of dandelion?
diuretic, laxative
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What is the purpose of echinacea?
Wound healing (boils, ulcers etc)
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What is the purpose of eucalyptus?
heal open wounds
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What is evening primrose rich with?
GLA
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What is the purpose of evening primrose?
anti-inflammatory and hot flashes
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What is the purpose of eye bright?
whooping cough
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What is the purpose of fennel?
gastro function
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What is the purpose of fenugreek?
sore throat
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What is the purpose of feverfew?
headaches
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What is the purpose of flax seeds?
menopausal symptoms
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What is the purpose garlic?
toothaches and antiviral
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What active compound does garlic have?
allicin
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What does allicin in garlic inhibit?
HMG-COA reductase
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What does HMG reductase do?
It is a statin that inhibits cholesterol or not allow body to build cholesterol from dietary fat
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What is the purpose of ginger?
common cold, increase bile production and morning sickness
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What is the purpose of ginseng?
increase uptake of glucose
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What is the purpose of goldenseal?
fight against common viruses
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What is the purpose of hawthorn?
increase coronary heart flow, support heart problems
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What is the purpose of hops?
calming, fever
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What is the purpose of juniper?
induce menstruation, relieve gas
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What is the purpose of kava kava?
short term stress (avoid if have clinical depression)
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What is the purpose of licorice?
stomach ulcers, arthritis
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What is the purpose of milk thistle?
reduce hepatic inflammation (liver inflammation)
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What is the purpose nutmeg?
hemorrhoids
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What is the purpose of Passion flower?
induce sleep
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What is the purpose of peppermint?
pain, headaches and nausea
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What does saw palmetto support?
urinary support
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What does Senna support?
digestion and digestive problems
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What does bayberry support?
hemorrhage, jaundice

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