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Category: HERBALISM
What are Analgesics?
Analgesic is an herbal action term used to describe plants that help reduce pain. Some analgesic herbs reduce inflammation.
What are Nervines?
Nervine is an herbal action term used to describe plants that support the nervous system. Nervines can be relaxing or stimulating.
What Are Alteratives?
Alterative is an herbal action term for plants that help nourish and detoxify the body. Alteratives are often called blood cleansers.
What Are Adaptogens?
Adaptogen is an herbal action term for plants that help the body handle stress, anxiety, and fatigue. They are tonic herbs for vitality.
HOW TO CREATE AN HERBAL MATERIA MEDICA
How to create a materia medica; a collection of your herbal knowledge written in a journal, notebook, binder, or index cards.
MATERIA MEDICA: SPILANTHES
Herbal materia medica for Spilanthes (Acmella oleracea). Spilanthes, also called electric daisy, is part of the daisy family (Asteraceae).
MATERIA MEDICA: CALENDULA
Herbal materia medica for Calendula (Calendula officinalis). Calendula, also called pot marigold, is part of the daisy family (Asteraceae).
MATERIA MEDICA: LAVENDER
Herbal materia medica for English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia). Lavender is part of the mint family (Lamiaceae).
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