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Black Walnut Hulls – Juglans nigra
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$11.95 – $56.80Black Walnut has been used in herbal medicine for thousands of years.
Black walnut is native to the Eastern part of North America.
Traditionally Black walnut has been used to treat parasitic conditions.
Its high tannin and juglone content also is speculated to oxygenate the blood as well as kill parasites.
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Bladderwrack – Fucus spp
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$6.90 – $32.95Bladderwrack is a form of kelp that has been used medicinally for centuries.
The main use of the herb has been for the stimulation of the thyroid gland as a treatment for obesity and cellulite.
The high iodine content of the herb stimulates thyroid function which boosts metabolism.
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Boneset – Eupatorium perfoliatum
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$5.60 – $27.30Boneset was a favourite medicine of the North American Indians, who called it by a name that is equivalent to ‘Ague-weed.
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Bugleweed – Lycopus europaeus
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$10.60 – $51.40Bugleweed is an herbaceous plant native to North America, Europe and Northwest Asia.
Bugleweed is a specific for overactive thyroid, especially when symptoms include shortness of breath, palpitations and shaking.
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Bupleurum – Bupleurum falcatum
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$29.30 – $142.20Bupleurum is a member of the parsley family and has been a staple herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for over 2,000 years.
It is referred to as “Chai Hu”
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Burdock – Arctium lappa
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$7.80 – $36.25Burdock is another herb native to Europe and North America.
Burdock has been used as a blood tonic and purifier. It has been suggested that Burdock can rid the body of harmful toxins and assists the lymphatic system.
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Calendula – Calendula officinalis
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$9.95 – $42.95Mediterranean calendula or pot marigold has been used for medicinal purposes since at least the 12th century in Europe though now it is grown as an ornamental plant throughout the world.
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Californian Poppy – Eschscholzia californica
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$13.30 – $64.80The Native Americans used California poppy for colic, sleeplessness and griping stomach pains.
It is often used to counter excitability and nervousness in children will great promise for hyperactive children.
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Caraway Seeds – Carum carvi
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$5.60 – $19.80Caraway is a familiar kitchen spice found as the crunchy seeds on top of dark rye breads though this spice is also one of the best herbs to use to prevent bloating.
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Cascara – Rhamnus pursiana
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$8.40 – $39.85Cascara sagrada is an herbal medication used for centuries as a laxative.
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Catnip – Nepeta cateria
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$16.30 – $78.50Catnip is an herb well known for its popularity and dreamy effects on cats.
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Cats Claw – Uncaria tormentosa
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$8.20 – $39.95Cats Claw is a woody vine native to the Amazon rainforest and other places in South and Central America.
Ancient Peruvian medicine used Cats Claw for digestive complaints, stomach problems, cancers, arthritis and to treat wounds.
