Skin Care and Hair Care Herbs & Beauty Recipes
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Herbs P-R
- Parsley - Carum
petroselinum
- Diuretic (rids body of water), rich source of vitamin C.
- (Do not use during pregnancy)
- Passionflower - Passiflora incarnata
- One of natures best tranquilizers, contains at least 3 tranquilizing or sedating compounds, relieves muscle tension, insomnia, mild headache relief.
- (Not recommended for pregnant women or children under 2....Do not drive or operate heavy machinery after using passionflower)
- Pau d'arco -Tabebuia impetiginosa
- Immune stimulating compounds belived capable of fighting certain types of cancer, lowers blood sugar levels.
- (Cancer is a very serious condition, we strongly recomend that you seek the advice of your doctor)
- Pennyroyal - Mentha pulegium
- Promotes menstral process and strengthens menstral contractions
- (Do not take during pregnancy)
- Peppermint -Mentha piperita L.
- Aids digestion.
- Periwinkle - Vinca minor
- Aids in excessive blood loss during menstration.
- Amaranth (common name: Pilewort) -Amaranthus hypochondriacus L.
- Useful for hemorrhoids.
- Poke Root - Phytolacca decandra
- Effective for mumps, detoxifies glands and removes phlegm.
- Plantain, Psyllium - Plantago Psyllium
- Lowers cholesterol
- Pygeum - Pygeum africanum
- Helps reduce inflammation, reduces prostate enlargement.
- Diuretic (rids body of water), rich source of vitamin C.
- Red Sage - Salvia
officinalis var. rubia
- Soothes inflamed or bleeding gums.
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The herb guide is not considered final or exhaustive. Further research should be done before using the herbs in your own formulas. We suggest contacting a master herbalist!
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