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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Gum Arabic
Scientific Name: Vachellia nilotica Used to provide a soothing coating for inflammations in the respiratory, and urinary tracts.
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Scientific Name: Derris elliptica The root of Derris contains rotenone, which is a powerful insecticide. It can also be applied topically to abscesses.
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Scientific Name: Senna marilandica Effective cathartic.
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Scientific Name: Glycyrrhiza glabra Common flavor additive in food, beverages, and tobacco. It has been used to treat gastrointestinal conditions such as gastric ulcers, chronic gastritis and dyspepsia.
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Scientific name: Ceratonia Siliqu infantile diarrhea, emulsifier
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Scientific Name: Senna elata Effective treatment for ringworm and fungal infections of the skin. A poultice is made from the fresh leaves and blended with vegetable oil. The active ingrediant is chrysophanic acid. Also has laxative effects from the anthraquione content.
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Scientific Name: Baptisia australis Wild Blue Indigo was used by the Cherokees as a source of blue dye. The roots have purgative properties, and may also alleviate nausea and toothaches.
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