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FIGS (SN, CN, CONST)

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  • Ficus Carica
  • Fig, Common Fig
  • Sucrose, Fructose, Glucose, Pectin
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PRUNES (SN, CN, CONST)

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  • Prunus domestica
  • Prunes, Plum
  • Sorbitol, Dietary Fiber, Fructose Glucose
  • Laxative, Digestive aid, Bone health
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SUGARCANE (SN, CN, CONST)

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  • Saccharum officinarum
  • Sugarcane
  • Starch, Cellulose, Hemicellulose
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TAMARIND (SN, CN, CONST)

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  • Tamarindus indica
  • Tamarind, Sampalok
  • Tartaric acid, Sugars (FGS), Dietary fiber (pectin)
  • Laxative, Anti-inflammatory, Cooling Agent
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ARROWROOT (SN, CN, CONST)

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  • Maranta arundinacea
  • Arrowroot
  • Arrowroot Starch
  • Diarrhea, Upset stomach, Nausea
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BANANA (SN, CN, CONST)

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  • Musa sapientum
  • Banana, Saging
  • Starch, Sugars (FGS)
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CASSAVA (SN, CN, CONST)

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  • Manihot esculenta
  • Cassava
  • Starch
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POTATO (SN, CN, CONST)

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  • Solanum tuberosum
  • Potato, Patatas
  • Starch, Soluble fiber (Pectin)
  • Poultice to soothe inflammation & relieve pain, Aid digestion & reduce stomach ulcer
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RICE (SN, CN, CONST)

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  • Oryza sativa
  • Rice
  • 80% Starch (Amylose, Amylopectin)
  • Dysentery & Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Skin Conditions
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SWEET POTATO (SN, CN, CONST)

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  • Ipomea batatas
  • Sweet Potato
  • Starch, Dietary fiber
  • Digestive aid, Wound healing, Stomach ulcer
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WHEAT (SN, CN, CONST)

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  • Triticum aestivum
  • Wheat
  • 60 to 70% Starch, Cellulose, Hemicellulose, Beta-glucans
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COTTON (SN, CN, CONST)

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  • Gossypium hirsutum
  • 90% Cellulose
  • Wound dressing (cotton wool), Earaches (cotton swab)
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AGAR (SN, CN, CONST)

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  • Gelidium cartilagenium, Glacilaria salicornia, Euchema cottonii
  • Polysaccharides (Agarose, Agaropectin)
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ACACIA (SN, CN, CONST)

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  • Acacia confusa
  • Gum Arabic / Acacia Gum
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GUMAMELA (SN, CN, CONST)

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  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
  • Mucilage, Starch, Other Polysaccharide
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DIGITALIS (SN, CN, CONST)

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  • Digitalis purpurea
  • Foxglove
  • Digoxin, Digitoxin
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PANDACAQUI (SN, CN, USES)

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  • Tabernaemontana pandacaqui
  • Banakake, Banana Bush
  • Analgesic, Anti inflammatory, Antipyretic
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PERIWINKLE (SN, CN, USES)

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  • Catharantus roseus
  • Madagascar Periwinkle
  • Anticancer, Diarrhea, Throat ailments, Toothache, Vaginal discharge
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YELLOW BELL (SN, CN, USES)

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  • Tecoma stans
  • Yellow trumpetbush
  • Anticancer, Diabetes, Arthritis
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ALOE (SN, CN, USES)

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  • Aloe barbadensis
  • Aloe, Burn Plant
  • 30% Glycoside
  • Antioxidant, Antibacterial
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SENNA (SN, CN, CONST)

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  • Cassia alata
  • Acapulco, Candle Bush, Ringworm Bush
  • Dianthrone glycoside (1.5 to 3%)
  • Laxative
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GINSENG (SN, CN, CONST, USES)

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  • Panax ginseng
  • Korean ginseng, Ren shen
  • Ginsenosides
  • Boosts energy, Enhance cognitive function, Supports Immune Systemt
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WILD CHERRY (SN, CN, CONST, USES)

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  • Prunus avium
  • Sweet cherry
  • Cyanogenic Glycoside (Amygdalin)
  • Cough and Colds, Lung problems, Diarrhea, Pain
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GARLIC (SN, CN, CONST, USES)

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  • Allium sativum
  • Garlic, Stinking rose
  • Allicin
  • Blood pressure, chloesterol, and blood sugar regulation
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BLACK MUSTARD (SN, CN, CONST, USES)
- Brassica nigra - Brown Mustard - 0.4 to 0.9% Sinigrin - Relieve water retention, Increase Appetite, Treatment of Cough and Colds
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WHITE MUSTARD (SN, CN, CONST, USES)
- Sinapis alba - Yellow Mustard - 0.1 to 1.1% Sinalbin - Prevent Infection, Bronchitis, Chest Congestion
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MILK THISTLE (SN, CN, CONST, USES)
- Silybum marianum - Blessed thistle, Marian thistle, Scotch thistle - 12.3 to 16.3 mg/g Silybin - Blood sugar regulation, Liver Health, Ease Asthma symptoms
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WILLOW (SN, CN, CONST, USES)
- Salix spp. - Osier, Sallow - Salicin - Pain relief, fever reduction, Anti-inflammatory
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VANILLA (SN, CN, CONST, USES)
- Vanilla planifolia - Vanillin - Flavoring agent, Perfumery, Antioxidant
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CANTHARIDES (SN, CN, CONST, USES)
- Lytta vesicatoria (formerly Cantharis vesicatoria) - Spanish fly - Cantharidin - Antiviral
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UVA URSI (SN, CN, CONST, USES)
- Arctostaphylos uva ursi - Bearberry - Arbutin - UTI, Kidney and Bladder Stones
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GLYCYRRHIZA (SN, CN, CONST, USES)
- Glycyrrhiza echinata L. - Chinese licorice - Sugar substitute
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ANATTO (SN, CN, CONST, USES)
- Bixa orellana - Lipstick tree/plant - Diabetes, Diarrhea, Fluid retention, Antioxidant
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TURMERIC (SN, CN, CONST, USES)
- Curcuma longa - Dulaw - 18.45% Cardiac Glycoside - Reduce inflammation, Boost immunity
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CAPSICUM (SN, CN, CONST, USES)
- Capsicum annuum - Bell pepper - Flavonoid glycosides - Topically to treat pain associated eith arthritis

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