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	Burdock - Arctium lappa, Family- Asteraceae family. Parts used - Roots and Seeds Medicinal benefits – Burdock is a cooling herb that distributes moisture around the body. It contains several vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, ascorbic acid) and minerals (calcium, phosphorus, sodium and iron). Some of its herbal actions includes antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, diuretic and antitumor. Burdocks provides supports to several of the body's systems. It stimulates the lymphatic system by excreting toxins from the cells. It decreases inflammation from the liver and treat colitis in the digestive system. It is also works on the respiratory system to treat influenza candida, and lastly the integumentary system to treat and chronic skin eruptions.
	Calendula – Calendula officinalis Family- Asteraceae or Aster family Parts used – Flowers Medicinal benefits – Calendula is a therapeutic herb that contains several active substances like terpenoids, flavonoids, carotenoids, amino acids, and volatile oil. Its herbal actions include, antimicrobial, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, demulcent, and many others. This wound healing herb promotes fast healing caused by burns, bruises, boils, and rashes. Taken internally, it supports the lymphatic system to clear congestion, decreases inflammation in the gastrointestinal and urinary tract infections.
	Chamomile – Matricaria recutita Family- Asteraceae or Aster family Parts used – Flowers Medicinal benefits – Chamomile is a nervine (calms the nerves) herb that contains several phenolic compounds (flavonoids, apigenin, patuletin and luteolin). Some of its’ herbal actions includes, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergenic, sedative and cholesterol lowering. This plant works great on the nervous system in individuals who are irritable, sensitive, restless, and even argumentative. It is also used for indigestion, gas and irritable bowel syndrome. It can also help with menstrual cramps and with babies with colic or teething.
	Dandelion – Taraxacum officinalis Family – Asteraceae or Aster family Parts used – Whole plant, leaves, flowers, root Medicinal benefits – Dandelion herb contains a high percentage of potassium, mucilage, inulin, flavonoids, and carbohydrates. Its herbal actions include diuretic, mild laxative, cholagogue, anti-inflammatory and anti-platelet aggregating action. It is used for arthritis, gout, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. This herb is great on the digestive system and can be used as a good source for gut bacteria. The high aesculin content induces capillary wall permeability thus preventing varicose veins in individuals.
	Mullein – Verbascum Thapsus Family – Scrophulariacea or figwort family Parts used – Flowers, leaves Medicinal Benefits – Mullein contains aucubin, hesperidin, saponins, and volatile oils. Mullein works on the respiratory system to aid with an individua with a hacking coughs, hoarseness, bronchitis, and asthma. Externally it is great for earaches and hemorrhoids. It can be used to heal wounds and decrease inflammation of the skin. Its herbal actions include expectorant, astringent, alterative and anti-inflammatory.
	Scullcap – Scutellaria lateriflora Family – Lamiacea family Part used – Aerial parts (stem, fruits, leaves, etc.) Medicinal benefits – Scullcap is used primarily on the nervous system to help individuals with anxiety, depression, insomnia, and many more nervous disorders. It acts like a natural relaxant or tranquilizer. The plant is rich in vitamins, minerals, and tannin. Its antioxidant properties helps calms hysterical individuals unable to relax by reducing the oxidative stress that is usually increased with anxiety and depression. It’s antispasmodic properties relieves muscle twitches, spasms, and seizures as well as tension headaches
	Stinging Nettle – Urtica spp Family – Urticaceae or Nettle family Parts used – Aerial top Medicinal benefits – Stinging Nettle contains calcium, magnesium, potassium, silicic acid and iron. It contains one of the highest digestible irons from a herb. Its herbal actions include, alterative, nutritive, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and many more. Nettle rich minerals compound like magnesium supports individuals having leg cramps and menstrual pain. This plant is very versatile in that it works on the immune system, the circulatory, urinary tract, nervous system, respiratory tract, digestive, and endocrine systems.