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Balsam fir/Christmas tree

A

cold, sores

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Butternut

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purgative

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Juniper

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diuretic, wounds

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Larch/tamarack

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colds, sores

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White spruce

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cold, coughs

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black spruce

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cold, coughs

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White pine

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cold, coughs

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8
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Northern red oak

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emetic, astringent

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Willows

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sores, hemostatic

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10
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Tribulus

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aphrodisiac, body building

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11
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Damiana

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aphrodisiac, libido

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12
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Cat’s claw

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immunostimulant

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13
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Devil’s claw

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anti-inflammatory

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14
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Olive Leaf Extract

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immunostimulant

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15
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Golden Seal

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Antibiotic

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16
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Chili pepper

A

digestive aid

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17
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Ground hemlock

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rheumatism

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18
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White cedar

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cold, cough

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19
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Eastern hemlock

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wound healing

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20
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Bilberry

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antioxidant

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21
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Acai palm

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antioxidant

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22
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Artichoke

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increase bile production

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23
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Echinacea purpurea

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immunostimulant

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24
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Yohimbe

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erectile dysfunction

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25
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Horny goat weed

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aphrodisiac, libido

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Hawthorn

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cardiovascular agent

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27
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Gingko biloba

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memory aid

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28
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Cranberry

A

urinary tract infection

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29
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Stevia

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sugar substitute

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30
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Blueberry

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antioxidant

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31
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Evening primrose

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menstrual problems

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32
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Bloodroot

A

emetic

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33
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Blue cohosh

A

menstrual problems

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34
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Black cohosh

A

menstrual problems

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35
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Mandrake

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to treat stomach ulcers

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36
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Ginseng

A

energy boost, lowers blood sugar

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37
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Nigella

A

multiple uses, tonic

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38
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Indian frankincense

A

anti-inflammatory

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39
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Pokeweed

A

rheumatism

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40
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Black-eyed Susan

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colds, worms

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41
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Angelica

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heartburn

42
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Nasturtium

A

antibiotic

43
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Autumn crocus

A

anti-inflammatory

44
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Feverfew

A

migraines

45
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Oleander

A

heart conditiona

46
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Fox glove

A

congestive heart failure

47
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Black buckthorn

A

arthritis

48
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Senna alexandrina

A

laxative

49
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St John’s Wort

A

mild anti-depressants

50
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Red clover

A

menopausal symptoms

51
Q

Blackberry leaves

A

diarrhea

52
Q

Ephedra!!!!

A

stimulant!!!!!!!!

53
Q

Kava Kava

A

sedative

54
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Valerian

A

sedative

55
Q

Common linden

A

sedative

56
Q

Roman chamomile

A

calmative

57
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German chamomile

A

anti-inflammatory

58
Q

Ganoderma

A

immune funciton, insomnia

59
Q

Peppermint

A

digestion

60
Q

Sweet flag

A

sedative

61
Q

Wild sarsaparilla

A

encourage sweating

62
Q

Common burdock

A

reduce fever

63
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Jack-in-the-pulpit

A

anti-septic

64
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Wild ginger

A

digestion, relieve stomach aches

65
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Common plantain

A

antibacterial, anti-inflammatory

66
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Aspen

A

WORMS

67
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Sumac

A

antioxidant

68
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Chicory

A

help lower high blood pressure

69
Q

Ivy Leaf

A

Cough

70
Q

Turmeric

A

antioxidant, anti-inflammatory

71
Q

Green tea

A

antioxidant, anti-inflammatory

72
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Fenugreek

A

anti-diabetic

73
Q

Elderberry

A

antioxidant

74
Q

Garlic

A

lipid metabolism

75
Q

Cannabidiol

A

various uses, pain relief

76
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Coconut oil

A

tonic

77
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Wheatgrass

A

tonic

78
Q

Flax seed

A

lipid metabolism

79
Q

Aloe vera

A

skin care

80
Q

Indian ginseng

A

sleep aid

81
Q

Milk thistle

A

liver detoxification

82
Q

Maca

A

tonic, erectile dysfunction

83
Q

Oregano

A

tonic, antioxidant

84
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Sal Palmetto

A

benign prostatic hyperplasia

85
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Chlorophyll

A

tonic, constipation

86
Q

Garcinia

A

weight loss

87
Q

Caffeine

A

stimulant

88
Q

Horsetail

A

osteoporosis, diuretic

89
Q

Red yeast rice

A

lipid metabolism

90
Q

False Solomon’s seal

A

pain, toxic

91
Q

Yarrow

A

colds

92
Q

speckled alder

A

astringent, emetic

93
Q

pearly everlasting

A

various uses

94
Q

Climbing bittersweet

A

various uses

95
Q

Prince’s pine

A

various uses

96
Q

May apple

A

laxative

97
Q

Buttercup

A

headache

98
Q

Common sea-buckthorn

A

arthritis

99
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Dong quai

A

menopause

100
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Licorice

A

digestive problems

101
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Stinging nettle

A

treat painful muscles and joints

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