Scientific Name: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Used for both ceremonial uses and in a variety of TCM treatments said to have properties of anti inflammatory, arrest coughing, suppress coughing, improve steatosis of liver, regulate menses.
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Iboza, Ginger Bush
Scientific Name: Tetradenia riparia Traditional Zulu uses of the leaves are mainly for respiratory complaints, malaria, dengue fever, flu, and diarrhea, and also as an inhalant for headaches.
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Scientific Name: Rauvolfia serpentina Reserpine is an alkaloid first isolated from R. serpentina and was widely used as an antihypertensive drug.
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Scientific Name: Jasminum officinae Used in dermatology as an antiseptic or anti-inflammatory agent. Has been used as a folk remedy in Southern China for the treatment of Hepatitis.
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Scientific Name: Aloysia triphylla Used for digestive disorders, agitation, insomnia, asthma, cold, fever, flatulence, colic, skin conditions, chills, and constipation.
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Scientific Name: Eriobotrya japonica Soothes throat.
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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: Cituru x myeri Lowers risk of kidney stones.
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Scientific Name: Silybum marianum Research suggests that milk thistle extracts both prevent and repair damage to the liver from toluene and/or xylene.
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Scientific Name: Olea europaea Can prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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