Scientific Name: Dysphania ambrosiodes Used to treat worm infections, also used as a leaf vegetable, herb, and herbal tea.
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Tag: Type: Annual
Fennel
Scientific Name: Foeniculum vulgare The essence of fennel can be used as a safe and effective herbal drug for primary dysmenorrhea.
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Scientific Name: Linum usitatissimum Flax seed contains omega-3 essential fatty acids, that have been shown to have heart-healthy effects. Flax seed contains both the soluble and insoluble types of fiber.
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Scientific Name: Allium sativum Central Asia, Leaves and bulbs of plants are applied to insect bites and cuts.
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Scientific Name: Centella asiatica Wound healing, used as a tonic herb to promote brain function.
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Scientific Name: Catharanthus roseus Source of vincristine and vinblastine, anticancer drugs used in the treatment of leukemia and Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Can be dangerous if consumed.
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Scientific Name: Tagetes Treats burns and swollen bug bites.
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Scientific Name: Ipomoea purpurea Contains alkaloid ergine.
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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: Avena sativa Oat extract is used to soothe skin conditions. It is the principal ingredient for the Aveeno line of products. Immature flower heads used in herbal tea as “milky oats.”
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