Herbs
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Uses
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Cola
de caballo
Common: horsetail |
Refreshing
drink on
hot days, when taken daily it builds/regenerates body tissue in 1/2 the
time, helps calcium absorption, nourishes all connective tissues,
detoxes, anti-aging, respiratory problems, bladder, bones, helps
prevent hernias, kidneys. |
Cola
de leon
(leonurus cardiaca)
Common: motherwort |
Reduces
stress. |
Copaiba
(copaifera offincinalis)
Common: Jesuit's
balsam |
Kills
germs, bacteria, fungi. |
Comino
Common: cumin |
Digestion,
piles, insomnia, respiratory disorders, asthma, bronchitis,
common cold, lactation, anemia, skin disorders, boils, immunity, and
cancer. |
Cuasia
(Quassia amara)
Common:bitter
wood, amargo, bitter wood |
Kills
parasites, cancer and leukemia cells, kills viruses and lice,
treats malaria, prevents ulcers, reduces fevers. |
Cun
de amor (momordica charantia)
Common:balsam
pear, bitter melon |
Kills
bacteria and viruses, cancer cells, leukemia cells, reduces blood
sugar, lowers body temperature, lowers cholesterol, cleanses blood,
detoxifies, expels worms, mild laxative, reduces inflammation, fights
free radicals.
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Curcuma
(curcuma longa)
Common: turmeric |
Constipation,
indigestion, gas, nausea, insomnia. |
Curare
(Chondrodendron tomentosum)turmeric |
For
prostatitis, urinary tract infections,
tone balance, strengthens the kidneys, vaginal discharge, venereal
diseases, and testicular inflammation. |
Damiana
(Turnera aphrodisiaca) |
For spasms,
nerves, reduces blood sugar, digestion, depression, increases
urination, nercous stomach, colic, dyspepsia, and is a laxative. |
Diente
de leon (Taraxacum
officinale)
ommon: dandelion |
Cleanses
the blood, supports the liver, kidneys, pancreas, stomach, spleen,
breast tumors and breast cancer, anemia, roasted root is good for
coffee. |
Dong
Quai
(Angelica
sinensis)
Common: angelica |
Pms,
hot flashes, inceases effects of hormones in ovaries. |
Echinacea
(Echinacea
purpurea,angustifolia, Echinacea pallida)
Common: conelower |
Anti-inflammatory,
antiviral, stimulates some white blood cells, lymphatic system, colic,
colds, snakebite,
Caution: don't use if allergic to sunflower family. |
Efedra
(Ephedra sinica, Ephedra,
intermedia, Ephedra equisetina)
Common: ma huang |
Decongestant,
allergies, asthma, depression, helps with weight loss
Caution: do not
use if
you have anxiety attacks, heart disease, high
blood pressure, or taking MAO for depression.
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Embauba
(Cecropia peltala) |
For
upper respiratory
bacteria, viral infections and problems (coughs, bronchitis, COPD,
emphysema), high blood pressure, asthma, and Parkinson's disease.
|
Encina
Common: Firebush, scarlet bush, kanan,
chacloco, chichipin, recadito, flor de cangrejo, flor de bao, balsamo
|
Crush
the leaves and apply to cuts and bruises, releives leg swelling.
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Eneldo
Common: dill
|
Colic,
gas, upset stomach, indigestion.
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Epazote
(Chenopodium
ambrosioides)
Common: Wormseed |
For
intestinal worms and parasites, skin parasites,
lice, ringworm, tones, balances, and strengthens the liver, stomach and
bowel, coughs, asthma, bronchitis, and other upper respiratory problems.
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Erva Tostâo
(Boerhaavia diffusa) |
>Protects
and supports the kidneys and liver,
lowers blood pressure,
stops bleeding, cleanses the blood, kills parasite, bacteria, viruses,
detoxifies, and expels worms.
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Escoba
de carcinera
(Ruscus
aculeatus)
Common: butcher's broom |
Expectorant
for upper respiratory infections and inflammation, used
topically for antimicrobial activity.
|
Escorzonera
common: Viper's
grass, black salsify |
Bubonic
plague and snake bites.
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Espinheira
Santa (Maytenus ilicifolia) |
Kills cancer and
leukemia cells, inhibits tumors, promotes
menstruation, cleanses the blood, detoxifies, prevents ulcers, reduces
fertility.
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Espino
(Crataegus laevigata, Crataegus
oxyacantha, Crataegus Hawthorn monogyna) |
Circulatory
system. |
Eucalipto
(Eucalyptus globulus)
|
Expectorant
for upper respiratory infections and inflammation, used
topically for antimicrobial activity.
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Fedegoso
(cassia occidentalis)
|
Kills bacteria, fungus, viruses, germs,
insects, detoxifies, expels
worms, boosts immunity, cleanses blood.
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