Herbs Used for Common Ailments Flashcards

1
Q

Burns, skin irritations

A

Aloe

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2
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Menstrual cramps, PMS, menopause

A

Black cohosh

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3
Q

Digestion

A

Chamomile

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4
Q

Immune system stimulant

A

Echinancea

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5
Q

Reduces fever, helps migraine

A

Feverfew

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6
Q

Controls heart rhythm, angina

A

Foxglove

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7
Q

Digestion, protects against high blood pressure

A

Garlic

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8
Q

Motion sickness, cough

A

Ginger root

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9
Q

Dilates blood vessels, dementia

A

Ginkgo biloba

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10
Q

Reduces stress

A

Ginseng

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11
Q

Lowers blood pressure, dilates blood vessels

A

Hawthorn

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12
Q

Protects damaged liver, prevents toxins from entering liver

A

Milk thistle

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13
Q

Indigestion

A

Peppermint

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14
Q

Depression

A

St. John’s wort

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15
Q

Enlarged prostate, improves urinary flow, anti-inflammatory agent

A

Saw palmetto

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16
Q

Strong laxative

A

Senna

17
Q

Skin and vaginal infections, acne

A

Tea-tree oil

18
Q

Mild sedative

A

Valerian root

19
Q

Headache

A

Willow bark