HERBS AND THEIR USES

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Parasiticide
Herbs that can kill parasites in the digestive tract and on the skin. Black Walnut, Blue Vervain, Chaparral Leaf, Cloves, Elecampane, Feverfew, Gentian Root, Pumpkin Seeds, Wormwood.

Pectoral
Herbs that have a general strengthening and healing effect on the respiratory system. Angelica, Chickweed, Coltsfoot, Comfrey, Elecampane, Golden Seal, Licorice, Marshmallow, Mullein, Slippery Elm.

Purgative
Can produce very strong laxative effects and watery evacuations. Aloe Vera, Cascara Sagrada, Rhubarb, Senna, Yellow Dock.

Rubefacient
Herbs that simulate circulation locally when applied to the skin. Capsicum, Cloves, Fennel, Ginger, Horseradish, Nettle, Peppermint, Prickly Ash.

Sedative
Herbs that can strongly quiet the nervous system.
Black Cohosh, Bugleweed, Catnip, Celery Seed, Chamomile, Cramp Bark, Hops, Kava Kava, Lady’s Slipper, Lobelia, Motherwort, Passion Flower, Periwinkle, Red Clover, Saw Palmetto, Scullcap, St. John's Wort, Valerian, Wild Yam.

Sialagogue
Herbs that stimulate the secretion of saliva from the salivary glands. Cayenne, Gentian Root, Ginger, Horseradish, Licorice, Prickly Ash, Rhubarb.

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