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Demulcent
Herbal Action: Demulcent A substance that relieves irritation of the mucous membranes in the mouth by forming a protective film. Demulcent Plants
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Antispasmodic
Herbal Action: Antispasmodic The property that makes a substance or compound antimicrobial when applied to living tissue/skin to reduce the possibility of infection, sepsis (life-threatening illness caused by your body’s response to an infection), or putrefaction (the process of decay or rotting in a body or other organic matter). Antispasmodic Plants
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Antiseptic
Herbal Action: Antiseptic The property that makes a substance or compound antimicrobial when applied to living tissue/skin to reduce the possibility of infection, sepsis (life-threatening illness caused by your body’s response to an infection), or putrefaction (the process of decay or rotting in a body or other organic matter). Antiseptic Plants
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Anti-inflammatory
Herbal Action: Anti-Inflammatory These are plants and treatments that reduce inflammation or swelling. Inflammation is part of the body’s immune system response to irritants like bacteria, physical stress, or allergens. It’s intended to protect the body and eliminate whatever’s causing cell injury, clear out dead cells and damaged tissue, and begin repairing the injury.1 Reducing…
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Violet Syrup and Alternatives
Violet syrup is a gentle and tasty way to prepare the herb for medicinal and culinary use. For children, a syrup made from violet flowers is a gentle and sweet-tasting way to relieve a cough or sore throat, or as a mild laxative. The syrup can also be used to sweeten and flavor tea, coffee,…
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Violet
These small shade-loving plants cover our forest floors in spring and autumn. One of the first flowers of the season, violets have a lot to offer pollinators. As a medicinal herb used for thousands of years, they have a lot to offer us too.
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Allergy Relief: Five Helpful Herbs
Here are five powerful herbs to help you manage your symptoms this allergy season.
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Compress for Inflammation
A compress for muscle spasms or menstrual pain.