Scientific Name: Hedychium flavescens Stimulant, tonic, antirheumatic.
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Yerba Mate
Scientific Name: Ilex paraguariensis Caffeine, stimulant
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Scientific Name: Annona reticulata Custard apple has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-pyretic properties. It has also been used to treat worm infection
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Scientific Name: Glycyrrhiza glabra Common flavor additive in food, beverages, and tobacco. It has been used to treat gastrointestinal conditions such as gastric ulcers, chronic gastritis and dyspepsia.
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Scientific Name: Plectranthus aboinicus Used Ayurveda medicine for skin ulcerations, skin allergy, wounds, with emphasis on the leaves being used as a hepatoprotective, to promote liver health.
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Scientific Name: Hibiscus mutabilis Cotton rose is used as an anti-inflammatory, and the flowers can be applied to burns, swelling, and other skin ailments
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Scientific name: Caraga odorata alleviate high blood pressure
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Scientific Name: Coffea arabica Coffea arabica is believed to be the first species of coffee to be cultivated, being grown in southwest Ethiopia for well over 1,000 years. Caffeine is the most widely used stimulant worldwide.
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Scientific Name: Cinnamomum verum bark used for GI upset # of Specimens: 2
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Scientific Name: Livistonia chinesis The fruits of the Chinese fan palm have long been used in traditional Chinese medicine as an anticancer agent. Phenolic compounds in the seeds and fruits have antibacterial effects due to their astringent properties.
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