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Allspice
Family: Myrtaceae Genus: Pimenta Species: Officinalis, Dioca
Also Known As: Clove Pepper, Pimento, Pimenta, Jamaican Pepper
Rx: cooking, oil for toothache, infusion for digestive aid
Allspice is used as a digestive aid, anesthetic, and pain reliever and has been used to treat flatulence and diabetes.
Warnings:Allspice oil should never be swallowed as it can cause nausea, vomiting, and even convulsions. The oil can also be irritating when applied externally to people with sensitive skin or those with eczema.

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Bergamot (Citrus Bergamia)
Bergamot oil is a powerful antiseptic and is excellent for sores. It increases photosensitivity of skin and is widely used in suntan preparations. It is also used to treat acne, psoriasis, ulcers and wounds. Traditionally used as a potent medicine and sold for its scent.
Bergamot oil produces an uplifting, refreshingly astringent atmosphere. This may assist in reducing anxiety and depression. As an ingredient in lotions and massage oils it can help reduce tension and inflammation. Well-diluted in a facial or body oil bergapten-free Bergamot's anti-septic and anti-fungal properties can be helpful for acne, and problem skin conditions. A few drops in a sitz bath or regular bath can also be beneficial. It is very popular as a perfume ingredient both in commercial and home recipes.

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Witch Hazel
Family: Hamamelidaceae Genus: Hamamelis Species: Virginiana
Also Known As: Hamamelis, Snapping Hazelnut, Winterbloom
Rx: astringent decoction of leaves and twigs, astringent gargle
A primary astringent in the herbal world, Witch Hazel has antiseptic, anesthetic, astringent, and anti-inflammatory properties. The clear, pungent extract is a standard for cuts, bruises, hemorrhoids, and sore muscles. It is one of this nation's most widely used healing herbs. It is much better to find fresh Witch Hazel than rely on commercial products containing it.
Warnings: may be used externally on anyone but dilute for children.
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Basil (Sweet) (Ocimum basilicum)

Description
Basil is an attractive annual, about 18 inches tall with light-green, fairly broad leaves. The flowers are small, white, and appear in spikes. There are several species of cultivated basil, one having purple leaves.

Culture
Basil grows easily from seed planted after all danger of frost has passed. Pinch stems to promote bushy, compact growth. Avoid lush growth as it may reduce the flavor.

Harvesting
Green leaves can be picked about 6 weeks following planting. It is best to cut leaves for drying just before flowers open.

Use
Spicy-scented basil leaves are one of the most popular of all herbs used in cooking. Cooks favor basil for tomato dishes in either fresh or dried form.

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Robert Harris: Ginseng Plus (Panax Ginseng)
Known as "All-Cure-Root," Ginseng is the mother of all medicinal plants and has been in use for over 5,000 years. Grown mostly in Korea and China, Ginseng is not only rare but also extremely expensive, and by itself justifies the cost of any product that uses it as one of its ingredients. Research from all over the world proves the remarkable quality of this root in treating several physical and mental ailments including stress relief. Ginseng is known for its overall strengthening effect on humans. Ginseng is used by many athletes for strength and by students and executives for stress relief and memory improvement. It contains many alkaloids and saponins, and has demonstrated its healing, curing, and magical powers time and again. Ginseng is also used in herbal teas, cosmetics, foods, and soft drinks.

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Dill
Family: Umbelliferae Genus: Anethum Species: Graveolens
Also Known As: N/A
Rx: chew seed for fresh breath, infusion or tincture, add to bath to for prevention of urinary tract infections
In addition to its preservative action, Dill is an infection fighter and soothing digestive aid. Used for stomach problems, flatulence, urinary tract infection (UTI)
Warnings: May cause skin rash in sensitive individuals.