Scientific Name: Sambucuc nigra Anthocyanidins, the flavonoids in ripe berries have antiviral and immune modulating effects
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Tag: Summer Location: Hillside
Ginkgo
Scientific Name: Gingko biloba Used for memory disorders, including Alzheimer’s.
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Scientific Name: Eucommia ulmoides It is one of the 50 fundamental herbs used in Chinese herbology, where it is called dùzhòng (Chinese: 杜仲).
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Scientific Name: Crataegus viridis Has been employed as a vasodilator for cardiac conditions.
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Scientific Name: Humulus lupulus Fragrant flower cones (hops) impart bitterness and flavor, and also have preservative qualities. The extract is antimicrobial, which makes it useful for making natural deodorant.
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Scientific Name: Cornus officinalis Shan Zhu Yu has been used for at least 2,000 years in Chinese herbal medicine. It is a herb that “stabilizes and binds” and is used principally to reduce heavy menstrual bleeding.
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Scientific Name: Fraxinus ornus The manna obtained from the trunk is used as a gentle laxative.
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Scientific Name: Morinda officinalis Mulberry leaf is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
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Scientific Name: Tropaeolum majus Nasturtiums have been used in herbal medicine for their antiseptic and expectorant qualities.
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Scientific Name: Phytolacca americana Contains potent anti-inflammatory agents, antiviral proteins and substances that affect cell division.
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