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• Agrimony
  Latin Name: Agrimonia eupatoria
  Common Names: Sticklewort, Cocklebur
  Family: Rosaceae
  Parts Used: Portion above ground, dried
  Actions: Astringent, tonic, diuretic, vulnerary, cholagogue.
  Uses: Hemorrhage, diarrhea, mucous colitis, appendicitis, indigestion, urinary incontinence, cystitis, sore throat, laryngitis, wounds, bruises.
  Dosage: Infusion (tea) - drink one cup three times daily. Tincture - Take 1-3 ml three times per day.

• Alfalfa
  Latin Name: Medicago sativa
  Common Names: Alfalfa, Lucerne
  Family: Leguminosae
  Parts Used: Above-ground portion.
  Actions: Nutritive tonic, astringent, antipyretic, alterative, antianemic, antihemorrhagic, diuretic.
  Uses: Digestion, weight gain, vitality, cystitis, prostate inflammation, lower-back pain, acidosis, rheumatic pain, fevers, increasing mother's milk, insomnia, bowel regulation.
  Dosage: Tea - drink one cup three times daily.
  

• Aloe Vera
  Latin Name: Aloe vera
  Family: Aloeaceae
  Parts Used: Gel found inside leaves; dried powder of the leaf.
  Actions: Gel is vulnerary; dried powder is cholagogic, laxative.
  Uses: When taken internally, it regulates female hormones; Externally, it relieves skin complaints (minor burns, sunburn, insect bites).
  Dosage: Externally, apply gel liberally. Internally, two T. gel three times daily; 1/2 to one teaspoon once a day.
  CAUTION: Should be avoided during pregnancy and nursing.

• Angelica
  Latin Name: Angelica archangelica
  Family: Umbelliferae
  Parts Used: Roots, leaves, stems, seeds.
  Actions: Carminative, anti-spasmodic, expectorant, diuretic, diaphoretic.
  Uses: Coughs, bronchitis, pleurisy, chest inflammations, intestinal colic, flatulence, appetite stimulant, cystitis.
  Dosage: Tea - drink one cup three times daily; Tincture - 10 to 30 drops three times daily.
  

• Aniseed
  Latin Name: Pimpinella anisum
  Common Names: Anise
  Family: Umbelliferae
  Parts Used: Seeds
  Actions: Expectorrant, anti-spasmodic, carminative, parasiticide, aromatic.
  Uses: Gas, nausea, abdominal pain, coughs, colds.
  Dosage: Tea - drink one cup three times daily.
  

• Arnica
  Latin Name: Arnica montana
  Common Names: Leopard's Bane
  Family: Compositae
  Parts Used: Flower heads
  Actions: Anti-inflammatory, vulnerary.
  Uses: Bruises, sprains, skin inflammation.
  Dosage: Use as an external rubbing oil or alcoholic liniment.
  CAUTION: Do not use internally.

• Avens
  Latin Name: Geum urbanum
  Family: Rosaceae
  Parts Used: Portion above ground, roots
  Actions: Astringent, styptic, diaphoretic, aromatic.
  Uses: Diarrhea, dysentry, mucous colitis, nausea, vomiting, sore throat, colds.
  Dosage: Tea - drink one cup three times daily; Tincture - 1-3 ml three times daily.