Scientific Name: Taxus x media “Greenwave” Extracts from the bark of the Pacific and common yew are used in treatment for ovarian and breast cancer.
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Scienitfic Name: Eupatorium rugosum The common name boneset apparently derives from the plant’s historical use in treating dengue fever (which is also known as breakbone).
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Scientific Name: Piper methythusticum The active components called kavalactones are found mostly in the root and rhizome. The kavalactones are thought to help decrease anxiety and relax muscles
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Scientific Name: Vachellia nilotica Used to provide a soothing coating for inflammations in the respiratory, and urinary tracts.
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Scientific Name: Agave americana Agave syrup is commercially produced from agave. Most agave syrup comes from Mexico and South Africa.
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Scientific Name: Punica granatum L. Juice of the pomegranate may be effective in reducing heart disease risk factors, including LDL oxidation.
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Scientific Name: Ephedra sinica Used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat asthma or bronchitis.
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Scientific Name: Rauvolfia serpentina Reserpine is an alkaloid first isolated from R. serpentina and was widely used as an antihypertensive drug.
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Scientific Name: Catharanthus roseus Source of vincristine and vinblastine, anticancer drugs used in the treatment of leukemia and Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Can be dangerous if consumed.
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Scientific Name: Carica papaya Used for tenderizing meat.
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