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Medicinal Properties of Herbs

1) Angelica: Anemia, heart health, immunity

2) Astragalus Healing infections, heart health

3) Burdock: Immune support, healing

4) Cayenne: Lowers cholesterol, supports circulation

5) Chamomile: Healing, relaxing

6) Cinnamon: Healing, antiseptic, labour-inducing, fights some infections

7) Dong Quai: Labour-inducing, purifies blood, treats anemia

8) Echinacea: Fights infection, boosts immunity

9) Ephedra: Also known as "ma huang," raises blood pressure and heart rate

10) Fennel: Fights some infections

11) Garlic: Lowers Blood Pressure, cholesterol

12) Gentian: Fights some infections

13) Ginger: Calming, improves circulation (wild ginger is a stimulant)

14) Gingko Biloba: Aids blood flow

15) Ginseng: All forms, American, Korean and Siberian, help immune system. American lowers cholesterol, Siberian aids circulation

16) Goldenseal: Heals, builds immunity

17) Hawthorne: Lowers blood pressure, cholesterol, aids processing of nutrients

18) Juniper: Fights infections, stimulates nephrons

19) Licorice: Treats coughs, digestive upsets, raises blood pressure

20) Lobelia: Relaxing, soothing

21) Marshmallow: Relieves some infections, soothing, promotes healing

22) Mistletoe: Lowers blood pressure, strengthens heart, believed to have spiritual, healing
powers, is toxic, especially to pets.

23) Mullein: Calming, soothing

24) Parsley: Leaves, roots and seeds are a diuretic, roots may reduce infections, seeds may increase circulation

25) St. John's Wort: diuretic, treats varicose veins, hemorrhoids, bruises

26) Sassafras: Diuretic, may purify blood, fight infections

27) Sarsparilla: Cleanses blood, may fight infections

28) Skullcap: Strengthens heart muscle, circulation, fights infections

29) Turmeric: Lowers cholesterol, fights clots, bruises, fights some infections

30) Valerian: Calming, diuretic

31) Yarrow: Relaxes blood vessels, promotes circulation

32) Yellow Dock: Treats anemias, purifies blood

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