Scientific Name: Salix nigra Used by Native Americans to treat fever, headache and coughs. The bark contains salicin, which is converted to salicylic acid within the body.
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Raspberry
Scientific Name: Rubus idaeus Red raspberry leaf is has been used for gastrointestinal tract disorders.
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Scientific Name: Ulmus rubra The thick, slightly fragrant, edible, gluelike inner bark is dried and afterwards moistened for use as a cough medicine.
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Scientific Name: Illex verticillata The bark has antiseptic, astringent, cathartic and tonic properties.
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Scientific Name: Hamamelis virginiana Has been used to relieve swelling, bleeding, itching, minor pain, and discomfort caused by minor skin irritations.
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Scientific Name: Artemisia absinthium Wormwood is most commonly recognized as an ingredient of absinthe, as well as a flavoring agent for other alcoholic beverages. Wormwood is highly psychotropic, and also exhibits antibacterial activity.
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Scientific name: Vitex agnus-castus Clinical studies have demonstrated the effectivness of the standardised extract in the management of PMS
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Scientific Name: Vaccinium corybosum High in antioxidants, good source of vitamin C and natural sugars.
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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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