Skin Care and Hair Care Herbs & Beauty Recipes

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Sage - Salvia officinalis

Lowers blood sugar levels.

 

St. John's Wort -Hypericum perforatum L.

Used as a muscle relaxant to relieve menstrual problems, a mild tranquilizer, also helps treat depression and insomnia, used to treat mild earaches and infections.

(Do not use during pregnancy.)

 

Saw Palmetto (Sabal) - Serenoa repens, Sabal serrulatum, Sabal serulata, Sabalis serulata, Sabalis serulatae, Serenoa serrulata, Serenoa serrulatae

Remedy for reducing inflammation and fighting infections of the prostate.

 

Senna - Cassia angustifolia

Powerful laxative.

 

Skullcap - Laterifolia

Relaxes the body, good for exhaustion and depression, also menstrual cramps.

 

Slippery Elm - Ulmus rubra

Soothes irritated mucous membranes of the intestines.

 

Stone Root - Collinsonia Canadensis

Treatment and prevention of bladder stones, effective in easing the stones out of the system.

 

Sweet Flag - Acorus Calamus

Helps relieve flatulence.

Tea Tree Oil - Melaleuca Alternifolia

Natural antiseptic, used for acne and skin irritations.

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