A small fast-growing tree with striking white flowers and dark purple berries, this plant is world famous for its immune-boosting properties.
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Elderberry
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Febrifuge
Herbal Action: Febrifuge A substance that reduces fever. Febrifuge Plants
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Gathering and Using Pine Needles
While they are sometimes considered a nuisance, pine needles have many uses.
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General Antifungal & Skin Salve
This salve contains many herbs that are known to have positive effects on the skin, including nourishing the skin, aiding healing, relieving pain and itching, and fighting infections caused by funguses and bacteria on the skin.
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Goat’s Foot
A common tropical creeping vine that grows on the sandy parts of beaches, goat’s foot is salt tolerant and propagates naturally by ocean dispersal (reproduces by sending its seeds, sea beans, floating out by ocean currents).
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Gotu Kola
Often referred to as the “herb of longevity” or “miracle elixir of life,” gotu kola is a staple in traditional Chinese (TCM), Indonesian, and Ayurvedic medicine.
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Herbal Allies for Kidney Disease
Kidney disease is a gradual loss of kidney function. The kidneys’ main job is to filter waste and excess fluids from the bloodstream, which are then removed through pee (urine). Advanced chronic kidney disease can cause dangerous levels of fluid, electrolytes, and wastes to build up in the body. The early stages of kidney disease […]
Read MoreHerbs can serve as powerful allies in the process of healing from sexual violence. Many of the symptoms of trauma, like anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders, can be minimized by adding herbs to complement your care routine. This zine is based on information from the article “5 Helpful Plants for Survivors of Sexual Violence“ written […]
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Herbal Insect Repellent
An alcohol based insect repellant spray made with beautyberry, catnip, dog fennel, lemon balm, lemongrass, and neem oil.
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Immunomodulatory
Herbal Action: Immunomodulatory Agents or substances that cause changes in the body’s immune system, either activating or suppressing its function. Immunomodulatory Plants
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