Scientific Name: Senna elata Effective treatment for ringworm and fungal infections of the skin. A poultice is made from the fresh leaves and blended with vegetable oil. The active ingrediant is chrysophanic acid. Also has laxative effects from the anthraquione content.
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Scientific name: Cinnamomum camphora analgesic and antispasmotic
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Scientific Name: Pimenta racemosa Bay rum is distilled to produce a cologne.
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Scientific Name: Laurus nobilis Astringent and salve.
Continue reading "Bay Laurel"Scientific Name: Banisteriopsis caapi The name Ayahuasca means “vine of the soul” in Quechuan, and the shamans of the indigenous western Amazonian tribes use the plant in religious and healing ceremonies.
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Scientific Name: Persea americana Rich in B vitamins and vitamin K, good content of vitamin C, vitamin E and potassium. Avocados contain phytosterols and carotenoids, such as lutein and zeaxanthin.
Continue reading "Avocado"Scientific Name: Aloe vera Wound healing, burns, laxative
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Scientific Name: Bixa orellana Source of annatto, a natural orange-red pigment. believed to be theraputic in ayurveda, used by native Central and South American tribes as a hair and body paint, a spice, and a commercial pre-industrial pigment.
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