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87 Cards in this Set
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Maidenhair Tree of China
Gingko biloba |
memory loss associated with aging.
cerebro-vascular insufficiency |
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St. John's Wort
Hypericum Perforatum |
Mild Depression
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Mandrake
Madragore Officinalis |
strong emetic, purgative
ointment high doses - delirium/madness |
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Opium Poppy
Papaver somniferum |
analgesic
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Valerian
Valeriana officinalis |
sleeping aid, decrease anxiety
relieves menopause symptoms, prevents osteoporosis + some cardiovascular problems |
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Ginger
Zingember officinale |
anti-Motion sickness
digestive problems (anti-nausea/anti-motion sickness) respiratory during Pregnancy |
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Horse Chestnut
Aesculus hippocastanum |
Vascular disorders
Variscose Veins - high in saponins (not pleasant to eat) |
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Milk Thistle
Silybum marianum |
Liver detoxification
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Stinging Nettle
Urtica dioica |
Diuretic
Rheumatism Benign Prostatic hyperplasia |
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Aloe Vera
Aloe perfoliata |
Skin Care (conditions, wounds)
Nutritionally supplement Tonic |
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Turmeric
Curcuma Longa (same family as garlic) |
Anti-Inflammatory
Anti-Oxidant Anti-Cancer Anti-Bacterial |
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Stevia
Stevia rebaudiana |
Glycemic control
(natural sugar substitute used for diabetes) |
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Purple Cone Flower
Echinacea |
immune system
- increase resistance to infections Anti-bacterial, antiviral, antifungal, wound-healing and anti-inflammatory |
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Garlic
Allium sativum |
Hyperlipidemia
Arterosclerosis Hypertension Anti-microbial |
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Licorice
Glycyrrhiza glabra |
anti-inflammatory
respiratory |
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German chamomile
Matricaria recutita |
digestive system:
- intestinal gas, stomach cramp mild sedative - calmative (ADHD) |
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Peppermint
Mentha piperate |
digestive system:
- urinary tract and diuretics |
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Castor bean
Ricinus communis |
laxative & purgative
oil in ointments, creams |
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Black Cohosh
Actaea racemose |
Menstrual symptoms
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Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis |
Digestive problems
- flatulence, bloating, GI cramps - heartburn - enhances memory |
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Balsam fir
Ables basamea |
colds, sores
laxatives |
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Yarrow
Achillea millefolium |
colds, headaches
skin problems |
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Wild sarsaparilla
Aralia nudicaulis |
Respiratory
blood tonic (benefits for blood) |
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Butternut
Juglans cinerea |
purgative (strong laxative)
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Juniper
Juniperus communis |
treat wounds
monoterpenes in oil are broad spectrum antibiotics gin -woo! |
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Larch/Tamarack
Larix Larcina |
colds
sores |
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White Pine
Pinus Strobus |
coughs
colds |
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Common Plantain
Plantago Major |
poultice for wound care
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Buttercup
Ranunculus acris |
headaches
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Sumac
Rhus typhina |
antioxidant (strongest in Canada?)
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Elderberry
Sambucus canadensis |
respiratory
anti-oxidant fever emetic purgative |
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Bloodroot
Sanguinaria canadensis |
respiratory
increase red blood cell |
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Pitcher Plant
Sarracemia purpurea |
urinary problems
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False Solomon's seal
Smilacina racemosa |
pain
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yew; ground hemlock
Taxus canadensis |
rheumatism
pharmacology (cancer?) |
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White Cedar
Thuja occidentalis |
scurvy (Vit. C)
cough, cold, tonic |
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Hemlock
Tsuga canadensis |
wounds
skin problems GI problems poison hemlock: is toxic - duh |
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Blue cohosh
Cicuta maculate |
used by woman during childbirth
menopause |
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Raspberry
Rubus idaeus |
Diarrhea
consume during pregnancy to avoid miscarriage raspb. leaf tea - digestive, urinary |
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Rosehip
Rosa canina |
anti-oxidant
diuretic |
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Deadly Nightshade
Atropa Belladonna |
Anaesthetic
anti-spasmodic (poisonous) |
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Evening Primrose
Oenothera |
PMS
cure-all |
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Olive
Olea europaea |
immuno-stimulant
anti-oxidant anti-aging |
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Pokeweed
Phytolacca americana |
- poisonous
- causes accelerated defecation |
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Staghorn Sumac
Rhus typhina |
sore mouth
sore throat |
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Saw Palmetto
Serenoa repens |
benign prostatic hyperplasia
immunostimulant |
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Linden/Baswood (European)
Tilia |
treating wounds
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Capucine / Black Nasturtium
Tropaeolum |
antiseptic
high in vitamin C |
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Feverfew
Tanacetum parthenium |
migraines
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Red Clover
Trifolium pratense |
Menopausal symptoms
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Blueberry
(or Bilberry) Vaccinium myrtillus |
anti-oxidant
hypoglycemic anti-diarrhealf |
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Chaste tree
Vitex agnus-castus |
women's health (PMS)
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Valerian
Valeriana officinalis |
sleeping aid
decrease anxiety |
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Cranberry
Vaccinium oxycoccos |
Urinary Tract Infections
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Balsam Poplar
Populus balsamifera |
treating sores
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Cattail
Typha |
diarrhea
diuretic wounds sores |
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Prickly Ash
Zanthoxylum |
pain (analgesic)
antifungal cytotoxic |
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Maca
Lepidium meyenii |
tonic
adaptation to stress (immuno stimulant) erectile Dysfunction |
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Horny Goat Weed
Epimedium |
Libido
Aphrodisiac |
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Foxglove / lady's glove
Digitalis |
treat congestive heart failure
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Taxol (found in the yew plant)
Paclitaxel |
Anti-Cancer
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Oleander
Nerium oleander |
heart conditions
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Soy Plant
Glycine max |
women's health (estrogen levels)
anti-cancer |
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Açai palm
Euterpe oleracea |
antioxidant
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Yohimbe
Pausinystalia yohimbe |
erectile dysfunction
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Damiana
Turnera diffusa |
aphrodisiac
libido (banned) |
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Cat's Claw
Uncaria tomentosa |
immunostimulant
rheumatism |
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Devil's Claw
Harpagophytum procumbens |
immunostimulant
rheumatism |
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Kava kava
Piper methysticum |
sedative
euphoric (professor took it and fell asleep) |
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Ma Huang
Ephedra |
Euphoria
Stimulant Increase heart rate |
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Ginseng
Panax |
aphrodisiac
stimulant (energy drinks) diabetes sexual disfunction in med |
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Willow tree
Salix |
salicylic acid or aspirin in bark
pain, cramps, headache rheumatism |
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Grapeseed
Vitis vinifera |
anti-oxidant
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Mistletoe
Viscum album |
immuno stimulant
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Chili pepper
Capsicum annuum |
digestive aid
improves circulation |
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Sage
Salvia officinalis |
women's problems
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Hawthorn
Crataegus monogyna |
congestive heart failure
digestive problems |
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Angelica
Angelica Archangelica |
heartburn
loss of appetite insomnia |
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Common burdock
Arctium minus |
anti-cancer
anti-inflammatory 'blood cleaner' |
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Jack-in-the-pulpit
Arisaema triphyllum |
diaphoretic (increases perspiration), purgative
colds, coughs *is poisonous |
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Labrador Tea
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sore throat, chest ailments
diarrhea, kidney problems headache cancer women's problems |
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Flax
Linum usitatissimum |
digestive problems
- constipation -diarrhea |
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Autumn Crocus
Colchicum autumnale |
rheumatism
*poisonous |
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Madagascar periwinkle
Catharanthus roseus |
diabetes
cancer sore throat inflammation |
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Golden Thread
Catharanthus roseus |
mouth sores
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Chokecherry
Prunus virginiana |
sedative
blood tonic |
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Trembling Aspen
Populus tremuloides |
vermifuge
wounds has salicylic acid |