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Dandelion

For centuries, dandelion has been used to treat a myriad of physical ailments, including cancer, acne, liver disease and digestive disorders.

Nettle

Stinging nettle has been used for hundreds of years to treat painful muscles and joints, eczema, arthritis, gout, and anemia.

Yarrow

Used for fever, cold, hay fever, absence of menstruation, dysentery, diarrhea, loss of appetite, GI tract discomfort, and to induce sweating.

Mugwort

Commonly used as a uterine stimulant that can both bring on delayed menstruation and aid in the support of a regular menstrual cycle.

Calendula

Oil properties are antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiseptic. Its uses span from soothing eczema to diaper rash.

Echinacea

Echinacea has been identified as having anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antiviral properties and as an immune-strengthening agent.

Peppermint

Peppermint has shown health benefits for nausea, skin conditions, irritable bowel syndrome, headaches, cold, and flu.

Chamomile

Chamomile has been used as a traditional medicine for thousands of years to calm anxiety and settle stomachs.

Dandelion

For centuries, dandelion has been used to treat a myriad of physical ailments, including cancer, acne, liver disease and digestive disorders.

Nettle

Stinging nettle has been used for hundreds of years to treat painful muscles and joints, eczema, arthritis, gout, and anemia.

Yarrow

Used for fever, cold, hay fever, absence of menstruation, dysentery, diarrhea, loss of appetite, GI tract discomfort, and to induce sweating.

Mugwort

Commonly used as a uterine stimulant that can both bring on delayed menstruation and aid in the support of a regular menstrual cycle.

Calendula

Oil properties are antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiseptic. Its uses span from soothing eczema to diaper rash.

Echinacea

Echinacea has been identified as having anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antiviral properties and as an immune-strengthening agent.

Peppermint

Peppermint has shown health benefits for nausea, skin conditions, irritable bowel syndrome, headaches, cold, and flu.

Chamomile

Chamomile has been used as a traditional medicine for thousands of years to calm anxiety and settle stomachs.

Dandelion

For centuries, dandelion has been used to treat a myriad of physical ailments, including cancer, acne, liver disease and digestive disorders.

Nettle

Stinging nettle has been used for hundreds of years to treat painful muscles and joints, eczema, arthritis, gout, and anemia.

Yarrow

Used for fever, cold, hay fever, absence of menstruation, dysentery, diarrhea, loss of appetite, GI tract discomfort, and to induce sweating.

Mugwort

Commonly used as a uterine stimulant that can both bring on delayed menstruation and aid in the support of a regular menstrual cycle.

Herbs and Their Uses: Home

Dandelion

Nettle

Yarrow

Mugwort

Calendula

Echinacea

Peppermint

Chamomile

Dandelion

Nettle

Yarrow

Mugwort

Calendula

Echinacea

Peppermint

Chamomile

Dandelion

Nettle

Yarrow

Mugwort

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