Scientific Name: Pycnanthemum virginianum A tea made from the leaves is alterative, diaphoretic and carminative.
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Patchouli
Scientific Name: Pogostemon cablin TCM used to treat headaches, colds, nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal troubles.
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Scientific Name: Perilla fructescens Perilla is used for treating asthma. It is also used orally for nausea, sunstroke, inducing sweating, and as an antispasmodic.
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Scientific Name: Rosmarinus officinalis Commonly used as a seasoning. Studies show rosemary is a good antioxidant and believed to help treatment of anxiety, stress and alopecia (hair loss).
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Scientific Name: Salvia officinalis Orally, sage is used for loss of appetite, excessive perspiration, dysmenorrhea, menopausal symptoms, and hot flashes.
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Scientific Name: Mentha spicata Recent research has shown that spearmint tea may be used as a treatment for hirsutism in women.
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Scientific Name: Thymus vulgaris Thyme contains essential oil Thymol, which is used as an antiseptic in mouthwashes and all-natural hand sanitizers.
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Scientific Name: Ocimum tenuiflorum sanctum Tulasi has been used for thousands of years in Ayurveda for its diverse healing properties, considered a tonic herb.
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Scientific Name: Teucrium chamaedrys It is has been used externally as an astringent infusion on the gums and also in the treatment of wounds.
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Scientific Name: Plectranthus aboinicus Used Ayurveda medicine for skin ulcerations, skin allergy, wounds, with emphasis on the leaves being used as a hepatoprotective, to promote liver health.
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