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Henna

Nickelback — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:03:07 +0000

The roots are bitter, refrigerant purifying, diuretic, emmenagogue, abortifacient and trichogenous and are useful in burning sensation, leprosy and skin diseases, amenorrhea. In most cases, is used for pre-mature aging hair. Henna tattoos are widely used in design, design and art. The leaves are useful in wounds ulcers stranguria cough, bronchitis and dysentery. The fruits have emmenagogue properties.

Carica Papaya

Nickelback — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:44:23 +0000

Carica papaya has an enzyme called papain, present in fruits, leaves and stem. Milky juice is dried, is extracted and used in chewing gum, toothpaste and medicine and meat tenderizers.Carica papaya contains many biologically active compounds. Two important compounds are presumed to chymopapain and papain digestion. Papain treat arthritis. The levels of compounds, ranging from fruits, leaves, latex, and roots. Papaya has been used in digestive problems and intestinal softening worms.The and biodegradable properties of papain have used the treatment of warts, calluses breasts, and the chronic form of exfoliative dermatitis, skin tubercles, and the hardness of other skin produces irritation and injected with indolent glandular tumors to promote their absorption.

Calendula officinalis

Nickelback — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:36:21 +0000

Calendula has been used to treat conjunctivitis, eczema, blepharitis, gastritis, minor burns, including sunburn, warts and minor injuries such as sprains and injuries. Calendula flowers have been found useful in reducing inflammation, healing, and is used as an antiseptic. Calendula has been used to treat a variety of skin diseases and has been effective in the treatment of skin ulcers and eczema. If taken within by a tea, has been used to treat stomach ulcers, and inflammation. Calendula has been useful in the treatment of juvenile acne and dry phthiriasis. Has also been used to treat coughs, cramps and snake bites. Research studies are still in the healing properties of Calendula.

Castor

Nickelback — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:27:19 +0000

Leaves of Castor oil is used superficially by nursing mothers to increase milk flow. Castor oil is a natural emollient and can be used as a softener for skin and hair. Castor leaf juice is used against rheumatism, the ring to headache, dropsy, abscesses, and warts. Castor oil is used for temporary constipation, but is not effective for chronic constipation. It has also been used for diarrhea and colic due to strong slow digestion. Castor oil may aid delivery and labor. Superficially castor oil is used to treat ringworm and scabies. Castor oil is commonly used in the manufacture of hair-oils, aromatic scents and hair sprays. It is used as an ingredient in hair lotions and tonics in concentrations of 0.5 to 20 percent.

Aloe Vera Curacao

Nickelback — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:07:09 +0000

It is useful for dermatitis, burns x-rays, skin and skin disorders. Drug from juice is tonic and used in amenorrhea, jaundice, atonic and piles. Aloe Vera Gel has the remarkable ability to heal wounds, burns and injuries.

Aloe, Cape (Aloe ferox)

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 05:25:31 +0000

Aloe, Cape (Aloe ferox): The bitter yellow juice found just below the skin has been harvested for centuries for its laxative properties, the treatment of arthritis, for its healing properties and for use in cosmetics. The hard, black, resinous product is known as Cape aloes or aloe lump and is used mainly for its laxative properties but is also taken for arthritis. Cape Aloe contains aloin, principally used as a purgative, particularly for sedentary or phlegmatic types. Aloe tincture or extract is very gentle and slow-acting although too frequent use is said to induce piles. Taken in large doses, it can have a drastic effect, even causing abortion, so it should never be taken by pregnant women. It is also made into an ointment for mild skin rashes and a decoction of its juice acts as a mosquito repellent. Cape aloe is sometimes blended with other bitter ingredients to flavor alcoholic drinks.

Alkali Heath (Sphaeralcea coccinea)

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 05:13:03 +0000

Alkali Heath (Sphaeralcea coccinea): This plant’s Navajo name came from the sticky mixture that occurs when the roots and leaves are pounded and soaked in water. The resulting sticky infusion is put on sores to stop bleeding and is used as a lotion for skin disease. The dried powdered plant is used as dusting powder. It is one of the life medicines and is used as a tonic to improve the appetite, and to cure colds, coughs and flu. The roots were used to stop bleeding, and they were also chewed to reduce hunger when food was scarce. The leaves are slimy and mucilaginous when crushed, and they were chewed or mashed and used as poultices or plasters on inflamed skin, sores, wounds and sore or blistered feet. Leaves were also used in lotions to relieve skin diseases, or they were dried, ground and dusted on sores. Fresh leaves and flowers were chewed to relieve hoarse or sore throats and upset stomachs. Whole plants were used to make a sweet-tasting tea that made distasteful medicines more palatable. It was also said to reduce swellings, improve appetite, relieve upset stomachs, and strengthen voices. The Dakota heyoka chewed the plants to a paste and rubbed it on their skin as protection from scalding. The tea is very effective for a raspy, dry, sore throat; and, like its relative Malva, it will soothe the urinary tract when urination is painful. The tea is used for bathing infants to prevent or retard thrush, and to soothe chafing. It is soothing to almost any skin rash in adults and children. Strong decoction, 4-6 fluid ounces up to 4 times a day for internal use, as needed externally.