Test 1 Herbs Flashcards
To Learn what different herbs and botanicals do
1
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Garlic
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Lowers Cholesterol Raises HDL Lowers Blood Pressure Prevents Cold and Flu Anti-Bacterial/Anti-Fungal Antioxidant May prevent stomach cancer
2
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Parsley
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Freshens Mouth Fights Plaques Natural Breath Sweetener Strengthens Bones Rich in Zinc, Vit. A, Vit. C, and Calcium Rich in Flouride Can be applied directly for healing wounds Native Americans Used it for sharp pains
3
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Rosemary
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Enhances Memory Improves Circulation Disinfects Freshens Air Natural Preservative in foods Helps people stay alert works in aromatherapy
4
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Ginkgo Biloba
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Delays Dementia Improves Mental Clarity Relieves tinnitus Alleviates dizziness Lowers anxiety lowers blood pressure
5
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Ginger
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Relieves Motion Sickness
Aids Digestion
Stops Nausea
Antibacterial
6
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Chamomile
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Mild tranquilizer sleep aid aids digestion anti inflammatory used for insect bites helps with sunburn
7
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Echinacea
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enhances immune system
for snake bites/fever/persistent wounds
stimulates new tissues
8
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Mint
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Can be used for hiccups breath freshener pesticide/ anti-flea promotes digestion potassium rich aids for headache used in aromatherapy
9
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Ginseng
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Curbs anxiety stops agitation adaptogen (anti-stress) Restores energy improves appetite brightens eyes improves stamina good for skin and muscle health DONT take during pregnancy or with high blood pressure
10
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Sage
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Fights Bacteria relieves throat infections relieves cough and congestion antiseptic high in essential oils promotes longevity treats hot flashes for darkening hair
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St. John’s Wort
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Lifts-up spirits heals skin for headache and pain anti-anxiety calms nervs sleep aid
12
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lavender
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soothes headache relaxing herb antiseptic for insect bites/burns mildy sedative
