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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Echinacea
Scientific Name: Echinacea purpurea Reduces cold symptoms. Also contains antioxidants and properties that are anti-inflammatory. Echinacea also has been known to help reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure, and help fight against cancer.
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Scientific Name: Inula helenium Besides the storage polysaccharide inulin (C6H12O6[C6H10O5]n), a polymer of fructose, the root contains helenin (C15H20O2), a stearoptene, which may be prepared in white acicular crystals, insoluble in water, but freely soluble in alcohol.
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Scientific Name: Petasites japonicus For fever, spasms, and lung disease.
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Scientific Name: Dipsacus sativus The Fuller’s Teasel was formerly widely used in textile processing, providing a natural comb for cleaning, aligning and raising the nap on wool. Topically used for small wounds, fistulae, psoriasis, and as a rub for arthritis.
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Scientific Name: Lobelia siphilitica At one time the root of this plant was believed to be effective in the treatment of syphilis.
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Scientific Name: Arctium lappa Roots are used to promote healthy hair and skin.
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Scientific Name: Artemisia princeps Used in TCM and Western Herbalism for sleep and dreaming.
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Scientific Name: Tagetes Treats burns and swollen bug bites.
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Scientific Name: Silybum marianum Research suggests that milk thistle extracts both prevent and repair damage to the liver from toluene and/or xylene.
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