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Alfalfa |
Medicago sativa L. |
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dried leaves, stems, unopened flowers, sprouts :
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The cut and sifted form of this herb is a popular tea having a very soft, delicate flavor that melds very nicely with mint. ...
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Bitter Melon |
Momordica charantia |
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gourd fruit :
Asian :
The gourd-like fruit has a long history as a treatment for diabetes. Bitter melon improves the body's ability to use blood sugar and improves glucose ...
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Burdock |
Arctium lappa |
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Burdock helps to cleanse the body from the inside out and is most useful in those conditions that can be traced back to liver disorders or a general o ...
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Cinnamon |
Cinnamomum zeylanicum, C. aromaticum |
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Dried bark :
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The distinct, spicy aroma of cinnamon bark, Cassia, or Chinese cinnamon, is the spice sold as cinnamon in the United States. ...
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Comfrey |
Symphytum officinale |
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root, leaves :
Greek :
Comfrey salves, ointments and teas are best know for the topical treatment of burns, skin ulcerations, abrasions, lacerations, flea and insect bites, ...
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Dandelion |
Taraxacum officinale |
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roots,flowers,leaves :
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Like burdock, dandelion root helps the body dispose of unwanted skin bacteria. It also stimulates digestion and supports the liver. ...
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Eucalyptus |
Eucalyptus globulus |
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Leaves, oil :
Australian :
Eucalyptus is best known for it's ability to relieve congestion and ease breathing in colds. The essential oil of eucalyptus contains cineole, a pote ...
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Fenugreek |
Trigonella foenum-graecum |
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seeds :
Greek :
Fenugreek contains potent antioxidants that have beneficial effects on the liver and pancreas, making it useful in the treatment of diabetes, high cho ...
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Gurmar |
Gymnema sylvestre |
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Gymnema sylvestre has been used traditionally in India for diabetes for over 2,000 years. It has recently become popluar as a ...
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Jambul |
Eugenia Jambolana |
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Seeds, leaves, and bark :
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Practitioners of Ayurveda in India value jambul for lowering blood sugar and researchers are investigating its potential as a male contraceptive. ...
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Juniper |
Juniperus communis |
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berries :
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The action of juniper closely resembles cypress, to which it is botanically related. ...
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Lady's Mantle |
Alchemilla vulgaris |
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The root, when employed may be fresh. Mantle has astringent and styptic properties, on account of the tannin it contains ...
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Mallow, Marsh |
Althaea officinalis L. |
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Primarily root, the leaves and flowers to a lesser extent :
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Marshmallow is a soothing and healing plant mainly due to it's high mucilage content. ...
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Milk Thistle |
Silybum marianum L. |
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ripe seeds :
Europe, N. America :
Whole seeds of milk thistle or a tincture made from them are now used in the United States as well as Europe, for both protection and regeneration of ...
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Stevia |
Stevia rebaudiana |
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Peru :
Stevia is a plant harvested in Peru, an all natural zero calories herbal sweetner that is good for you. ...
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White Kidney Bean |
Phaseolus vulgaris |
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bean :
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Phaseolus vulgaris, an inhibitor of alpha-amylase, an enzyme that promotes the breakdown of starch. ...
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