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Alfalfa
- Medicago sativa.
Excellent for bad breathe, has a high chlorophyll content.

Aloe
- Aloe Vera.
Juice of this plant helps reduce pain, gel from plant helps prevent infection and speeds healing of burns, drink helps reduce size of kidney stones.

Angelica
-Angelica archangelica L.
Arthritis remedy - contains anti-inflammatory compounds. Relaxes the windpipe - may be useful for asthma sufferers.

Artichoke
-Cynara scolymus L.
(The flower or head) enhances sexual desire, never scientifically proven. relieves excess water gain, reduces cholesterol, improves liver function.

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Balm
-Melissa officinalis L.
Tranquilizer, sedative.

Barberry
-Berberis vulgaris L.
Contains substance called berberine that possesses infection-fighting properties. Stimulates the immune system, treats pink eye, urinary tract infections.

Basil
-Ocimum bacilicum L.
Good for acne, has anti-bacterial properties.

Bayberry
-Myrica cerifera L.
Treats diarrhea.

Black Haw
-Viburnum prunifolium L.
Bark of this North American native contains a chemical called salicin which is closely related to salicyclic acid (the main ingredient in Aspirin) as a result can be used to relieve arthritis inflammation and pain.

Bladderwrack
-Fucus versiculosis L.
(Kelp:a common seaweed) helps goiter caused by under active thyroid gland.

Boneset
-Eupatorium perfoliatum L.
Excellent for the flu.

Buchu
-Barosma betulina L.
Excellent diuretic, relieve bloating in PMS.
(Pregnant or Nursing Women should not use Buchu).

Bugleweed
- Lycopus Virginicus.
Treat overactive thyroid glands especially when symptoms include tight chest and nervous palpitations.

Burdock
-Arctium Lappa.
Purifier, increases flow of urine and promotes sweating which rids the body of toxins.

Butchers Broom
-Cytisus scoparius L.
Plant contains steroid like compounds that can relieve arthritis inflammation and pain.