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Alfalfa

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Latin Name: Medicago sativa

Part Used: Herb

Use: Vitamin & Mineral

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Aloe Vera

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Latin Name: Aloe Vera

Part Used: Leaves

Use: Cell Proliferant

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Apple

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Latin Name: Malus pumila

Part Used: Fruit

Use: Oxygen

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Apricot

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Latin Name: Prunid armeniaca

Part Used: Seeds

Use: Anti-Cancer

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Barberry
Mountain Grape

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Latin Name (Barberry): Berberis vulgaris

Latin Name (Mountain Grape): Mahonia repens

Part Used: Bark of Root

Use: Hepatic

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Bayberry

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Latin Name: Myrica cerifera

Part Used: Inner Bark

Use: Astringent

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Black Cohosh

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Latin Name: Cimicifuga racemosa

Part Used: Root

Use: Hormonal

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Black Walnut

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Latin Name: Juglans nigra

Part Used: Hull/Bark/Leaves

Use: Anti-Fungal

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Blessed Thistle

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Latin Name: Cnicus benefictus

Part Used: Herb

Use: Galactogogue

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Blue Cohosh

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Latin Name: Cimicifuga racemosa

Part Used: Root

Use: Parturient

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Blue Vervain

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Latin Name: Verbena hastata

Part Used: Herb

Use: Nervine

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Brigham Tea

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Latin Name: Ephedra viridis

Part Used: Stems

Use: Decongestant

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Buckthorn

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Latin Name: Rhamnus frangula

Part Used: Bark

Use: Laxative

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Bugleweed

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Latin Name: Lycopus virginicus

Part Used: Herb

Use: Chelation

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Burdock

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Latin Name: Arctium lappa

Part Used: Root

Use: Blood Purifier

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Calendula

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Latin Name: Calendula officinalis

Part Used: Flower

Use: Emollient

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Carrot

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Latin Name: Daucus carota

Part Used: Root

Use: Carotene

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Cascara Sagrada

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Latin Name: Rhamnus pushiana

Part Used: Bark

Use: Laxative

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Catnip

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Latin Name: Nepeta cataria

Part Used: Herb

Use: Calmative

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Cayenne

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Latin Name: Capsicum annuum, Capsicum frutescens

Part Used: Fruit

Use: First Aid

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Cedar

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Latin Name: Juniperus monosperma

Part Used: Berry

Use: Pancreatic Alterative

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Chaparral

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Latin Name: Larrea tridentata

Part Used: Leaves

Use: Blood Purifier

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Chickweed

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Latin Name: Stellaria media

Part Used: Herb

Use: Emollient

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Cloves

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Latin Name: Syzygium aromaticum

Part Used: Cloves

Use: Anodyne

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Comfrey
Latin Name: Symphytum officinale Part Used: Root/Herb Use: Cell Proliferant
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Cramp Bark
Latin Name: Viburnum opulus Part Used: Bark Use: Uterine Antispasmodic
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Dandelion
Latin Name: Taraxacum officinale Part Used: Root/Herb Use: Hepatic/Tonic
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Desert Sage
Latin Name: Artemisia tridentata Part Used: Leaves Use: Blood Purifier
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Echinacea
Latin Name: Echinacea angustifolia Echinacea purpurea Part Used: Root/Herb Use: Immune Stimulant
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Elder, Blue Berried
Latin Name: Sambucus caerulea Part Used: Flower/Berry Use: Febrifuge
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Eyebright
Latin Name: Euphrasia officinalis Part Used: Herb Use: Ocular Alterative
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False Unicorn
Latin Name: Chamaelirium luteum Part Used: Root Use: Anti Miscarriage
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Fennel
Latin Name: Foeniculum offinale Part Used: Seed Use: Anti Flatulent
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Flax
Latin Name: Linum usitatissimum Part Used: Seed Use: Essential Fatty Acids
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Garlic
Latin Name: Allium sativum Part Used: Bulb Use: Antiseptic
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Ginger
Latin Name: Zingiber officinale Part Used: Root Use: Circulation
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Gingko
Latin Name: Gingko biloba Part Used: Leaves Use: Vascular Integrity
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Ginseng
Latin Name: Panax quinquefolius Panax ginseng Part Used: Root Use: Adaptogen
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Golden Seal
Latin Name: Hydrastis canadensis Part Used: Root Use: Antiseptic
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Gravel Root
Latin Name: Euptorium purpureum Part Used: Root Use: Dissolvent
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Hawthorne
Latin Name: Crataegus laevigata Part Used: Berry Use: Cardiac Tonic
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Hops
Latin Name: Humulus lupulus Part Used: Flowers Use: Sedative
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Horseradish
Latin Name: Armoracia rusticana Part Used: Root Use: Decongestant
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Horsetail
Latin Name: Equisetum hyemale Part Used: Herb Use: Silica
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Hydrangea
Latin Name: Hydrangea arborescens Part Used: Root Use: Dissolvent
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Iceland Moss
Latin Name: Cetraria islandica Part Used: Herb Use: Thyroid
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Irish Moss
Latin Name: Chondrus crispus Part Used: Herb Use: Emollient
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Juniper
Latin Name: Juniperus communis Part Used: Berry Use: Diuretic
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Kelp
Latin Name: Laminaria digitata Part Used: Herb Use: Iodine
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Licorice
Latin Name: Glycyrrhiza glabra Part Used: Root Use: Adrenal Tonic
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Lobelia
Latin Name: Lobelia inflata Part Used: Herb/Seed Use: Emetic
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Male Fern
Latin Name: Dryopteris filix-mas Part Used: Rhizome Use: Anthelmintic
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Marshmallow
Latin Name: Althea officinalis Part Used: Root Use: Demulcent
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Mistletoe
Latin Name: Viscum album Part Used: Leaves/Young Twigs Use: Nervine
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Mullein
Latin Name: Verbascum thapsus Part Used: Leaves/Flowers Use: Lymphatic/Glandular
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Myrrh
Latin Name: Commiphora myrrha Part Used: Resin Use: Antiseptic
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Nettles (Stinging)
Latin Name: Urtica dioica Part Used: Leaf Use: Anti-Inflammatory
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Oats
Latin Name: Avena sativa Part Used: Straw Use: Silica
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Olive
Latin Name: Olea europaea Part Used: Oil of Fruit Use: Nutritive
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Onion
Latin Name: Allium cepa Part Used: Bulb Use: Antiseptic
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Papaya
Latin Name: Carica papaya Part Used: Fruit/Seed/Leaf Use: Digestive
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Parsley
Latin Name: Petroselinum crispum Part Used: Herb/Root Use: Diuretic
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Pennyroyal
Latin Name: Mentha pulegium Part Used: Herb Use: Emmenagogue
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Peppermint
Latin Name: Mentha piperita Part Used: Herb Use: Digestion
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Pine
Latin Name: Pinus spp. Part Used: Needles/Resin Use: Antioxidant
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Plantain
Latin Name: Plantago major Part Used: Herb Use: Drawing
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Poke
Latin Name: Phytolacca americana Part Used: Root Use: Glandular
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Pomegranate
Latin Name: Punica granatum Part Used: Root Bark Use: Vermifuge
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Prickly Ash
Latin Name: Zanthoxylum americanum Part Used: Bark Use: Stimulant
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Raspberry
Latin Name: Rubus idaeus Part Used: Leaves Use: Anti Nausea
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Red Clover
Latin Name: Trifolium pratense Part Used: Blossom Use: Blood Purifier
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Rose
Latin Name: Rosa species Part Used: Hips Use: Vitamin C
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Rosemary
Latin Name: Rosmarinus officinalis Part Used: Leaves Use: Encephalic Tonic
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Sage
Latin Name: Salvia officinalis Part Used: Herb Use: Galactophygous
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Sarsparilla
Latin Name: Smilax offcinalis Part Used: Root Use: Hormonal
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Sassafras
Latin Name: Sassafras officinale Part Used: Root Bark Use: Blood Purifier
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Saw Palmetto
Latin Name: Serenoa repens Part Used: Berry Use: Prostate
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Skullcap
Latin Name: Scutellaria lateriflora Part Used: Herb Use: Spinal Nerve Tonic
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Senna
Latin Name: Cassia angustifolia Part Used: Pods/Leaves Use: Cathartic
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Shepherd’s Purse
Latin Name: Capsella bursa-pastoris Part Used: Herb Use: Hemostatic
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Skunk Cabbage
Latin Name: Symplocarpus foetidus Part Used: Root Use: Antispasmodic
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Slippery Elm
Latin Name: Ulmus rubra, Ulmus fulva Part Used: Inner Bark Use: Nutritive/Demulcent
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Spearmint
Latin Name: Mentha spicata Part Used: Herb Use: Diaphoretic
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Squaw Vine
Latin Name: Mitchella repens Part Used: Herb Use: Pregnancy Tonic
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St. Jobn’s Wort
Latin Name: Hypericum perforatum Part Used: Leaf/Flower Use: Depression
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Turkey Rhubarb
Latin Name: Rheum palmatum Part Used: Root Use: Aperient
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Uva Ursi
Latin Name: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Part Used: Leaves Use: Urinary Disinfectant
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Valerian
Latin Nsme: Valeriana officinalis Part Used: Root Use: Nervine
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Watercress
Latin Name: Nasturtium officinale Part Used: Herb Use: Nutritive
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Wheat
Latin Name: Triticum turgidum Part Used: Grain Use: Nutritive
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White Oak
Latin Name: Quercus alba Part Used: Inner Bark Use: Astringent
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White Pond Lily
Latin Name: Nymphaea odorata Part Used: Herb Use: Incontinence
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White Poplar (Quaking Aspencas)
Latin Name: Populus tremuloides Part Used: Inner Bark Use: Anodyne
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Wild Lettuce
Latin Name: Lactuca serriola Part Used: Herb Use: Analgesic
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Wild Yam
Latin Name: Dioscorea villosa Part Used: Root Use: Antispasmodic
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Willow
Latin Name: Salix spp. Part Used: Inner Bark Use: Anodyne
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Wood Betony
Latin Name: Stachys officinalis Part Used: Herb Use: Nervine
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Wormwood
Latin Name: Artemisia absunthium Part Used: Herb Use: Vermifuge
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Yarrow
Latin Name: Achillea millefolium Part Used: Herb Use: Diaphoretic
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Yellow Dock
Latin Name: Rumex crispus Part Used: Root Use: Alterative

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