Scientific Name: Melissa officinalis Lemon balm has been used for anxiety, insomnia, restlessness, bloating, colic, and for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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Lemon Thyme
Scientific Name: Thymus citriodorus The leaves and essential oils of lemon thyme have been used in antiseptics, asthma and respiratory aromatherapy, deodorants, and disinfectants.
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Scientific Name: Convallaria majalis Toxic. Limited medicinal use.
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Scientific Name: Liriope muscari Used as a tonic in Korea. The root is anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, aphrodisiac, pectoral and stimulant.
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Scientific Name: Nelumbo nucifera The stamens can be dried and made into a herbal tea called liánhuā cha (蓮花茶).
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Scientific Name: Levisticum officinale Has a flavor similar to celery and used for indigestion, heartburn, stomach distention, Its principal constituents are lactone derivatives known as phthalides.
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Scientific Name: Pulmonaria officinalis The plant has been cultivated for centuries as a medicinal herb, the ovate spotted leaves held to be representative of diseased lungs, following the Doctrine of Signatures. In fact it is useful in the treatment of chest diseases and asthma.
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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: Althaea officinalis Traditionally used as relief for irritation of mucous membranes, including use as a gargle for mouth and throat ulcers and gastric ulcers.
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Scientific Name: Senna marilandica Effective cathartic.
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