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Eyebright – Euphrasia officinalis
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$12.60 – $61.20Eyebright dates to the 14th century when it was described as a cure for all eye maladies.
Eyebright herb contains many chemical, organic and nutritional properties that may not only aid in treating eye problems but also may help with a number of other health conditions.
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Epilobium – Epilobium parviflorum
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$13.95 – $65.20Traditional uses for this herb includes for enlarged prostate, inflammation of the prostate, gastrointestinal disorders, kidney and bladder disorders, rectal bleeding, menstrual disorders, cystitis, urinary infections, diarrhoea, mouth lesions and irritable bowel syndrome
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Elecampane – Inula helenium
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$6.70 – $32.60Historically Elecampane was the herb of choice for treating tuberculosis.
Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine both use it for the treatment of asthma and bronchitis.
In the 1800’s, lozenges, candy, and cough drops were all produced from elecampane root.
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Elder Flower – Sambucus nigra
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$9.80 – $46.25Elder has been considered as ‘the medicine chest’ for country folk because of its many varied uses.
The Elder flower which is sold here has been used to treat wounds and burst sustained in battle during war times.
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Elderberry Fruit – Sambucus nigra
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$9.80 – $46.25Elderberry fruit is a very function and potent antioxidant fruit.
This makes it a powerful immune booster.
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Echinacea Ariel – Echinacea purpurea
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$8.95 – $43.50Echinacea is a Native American medicinal plant named for the prickly scales in its large conical seed head.
Several laboratory and animal studies suggest that echinacea contains active substances that boost immune function, relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and have hormonal, antiviral, and antioxidant effects.
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Dong Quai – Angelica sinensis
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$10.30 – $47.60Dong quai root has been used for more than one thousand years as a spice, tonic, and medicine in China, Korea, and Japan.
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Devils Claw – Harpagophytum procumbens
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$9.70 – $47.20Devil’s Claw could well have been given its name for its ability to trap animal who attempt grazing on it.
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Dandelion Root – Taraxacum officinale
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$8.90 – $42.90This root helps to detoxify the liver and gallbladder.
Dandelion increases bile production and reduces inflammation to help with alleviating gallbladder problems and blockages.
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Dandelion Leaf – Taraxacum officinale
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$6.80 – $33.20This weed-like superfood is a diuretic that helps the kidneys clear out waste, salt, and excess water.
This inhibits microbial growth in the urinary system too.
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Dan Shen – Salvia miltorrhiza
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$7.40 – $32.60Dan Shen is also known as Red Sage and has been used as a mouth wash to help heal gingivitis
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Damiana – Turnera diffusa
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$12.60 – $58.70I call Damiana the ‘Hip Herb’ as it works from the knees up and belly button down.
It is also hip because it relieves stress and anxiety as well as having potent aphrodisiac effects.
