Scientific Name: Sanguisorba officinalis Great Burnet is an agent typically used during menopause, to relieve symptoms including heavy menstrual flow, hot flashes, and irregular flow. It can also be used to treat gastrointestinal issues such as ulcerative colitis, diarrhea, and hemorrhoids.
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Hawthorne, Winter King
Scientific Name: Crataegus viridis Has been employed as a vasodilator for cardiac conditions.
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Scientific Name: Eriobotrya japonica Soothes throat.
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Scientific Name: Filipendula ulmaria Meadowsweet has historically been used in traditional medicine to treat symptoms of the common cold, stomach complaints, and inflammatory conditions. Original botanical source that lead to synthesis of Aspirin.
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Scientific Name: Rubus idaeus Red raspberry leaf is has been used for gastrointestinal tract disorders.
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Scientific Name: Sanguisorba minor Sanguisorba means “blood drink”. It was originally used to stop internal bleeding and hemorrhages.
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Scientific Name: Rosa gallica offinalis It was used by monks to prepare medicinal products from the petals in the form of ointments, oils, jellies, and powders. Since the 19th century it was an essential component of apothecary remedies.
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