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source : pixabay BASIC INFORMATION Biological name (genus and species): Gaultheria procumbens Parts used for medicinal purposes: Leaves Roots Stems Chemicals this herb contains: Methyl salicylate Monotropitoside KNOWN EFFECTS Blocks impulses to pain center in brain. Irritates stomach. Miscellaneous information: Toxicity is unlikely unless you consume very large amounts of the entire plant. UNPROVED SPECULATED…

source : pixabay General Information DEFINITION – Inadequate or absent vitamin K, a fat-soluble vitamin necessary for proper blood clotting. Some vitamin K is produced in the gastrointestinal tract. BODY PARTS INVOLVED – Liver; blood. SEX OR AGE MOST AFFECTED – Both sexes; all ages. A newborn infant lacks vitamin K until its body begins to produce it….

source : pixabay BASIC INFORMATION Biological name (genus and species): Hamamelis virginiana Parts used for medicinal purposes: Bark Leaves Twigs Chemicals this herb contains: Bitters Calcium oxalate Gallic acid Hamamelitannin Hexose sugar Tannins Volatile oils KNOWN EFFECTS Shrinks tissues (ointments, solutions, suppositories). Interferes with absorption of iron and other minerals when taken internally. UNPROVED SPECULATED…

source : pixabay BASIC INFORMATION Biological name (genus and species): Asperula odorata, Galium odoratum Parts used for medicinal purposes: Entire plant Chemicals this herb contains: Asperuloside Bitters Coumarin Oil Tannins KNOWN EFFECTS Stimulates gastrointestinal tract. Decreases thickness and increases fluidity of mucus from lungs and bronchial tubes. Interferes with absorption of iron and other minerals…

source : pixabay BASIC INFORMATION Biological name (genus and species): Pinus strobus, P. alba Parts used for medicinal purposes: Inner bark Chemicals this herb contains: Coniferin Coniferyl alcohol Mucilage Oleoresin Tannic acid Vanillin Volatile oils KNOWN EFFECTS Decreases thickness and increases fluidity of mucus from lungs and bronchial tubes. UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS Treats coughs when…

source : pixabay BASIC INFORMATION Biological name (genus and species): Chenopodium ambrosioides Parts used for medicinal purposes: Roots Berries/fruits Chemicals this herb contains: Ascaridol Calcium Cymene d-camphor l-limonene Saponin Terpene Vitamins A and C Volatile oils KNOWN EFFECTS Inhibits growth and development of germs. Decreases blood pressure. Decreases heart rate. Depresses central nervous system. Decreases…