What is ragwort used for today?
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From medieval times to the mid 20th century, Ragwort was used against inflammations of the eye, for sore and cancerous ulcers, rheumatism, sciatica and gout, for painful joints.\n\nAccording to some, it would relieve the pain of bee stings.\n\nAll applications should be outward only, never internally, and only under professional supervision.\n\nWith the large range of pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which are known to inhibit or reduce cell division, some researchers hope to use them to slow down or arrest the growth of cells in cancer.\n\nThat's My Best Answer! Hope it can help!
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it depends on your purpose... as medicines... vitamins... shampoo... herbs are widely used depending on how we want them to work on us
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Hyssopus officinalis is a beautifully aromatic herb with a pungent tang suitable for meat dishes, beans and salads. An attractive plant for the border where it will attract bees \nand butterflies. This exclusive blend brings together blue, \npink and white blooms. Ideal for the herb garden and the border.\n\nHyssop has a long history of medicinal use and was so highly esteemed in the past that it was considered to be a virtual cure. Currently an undervalued herb, it is often used as a household remedy, particularly as an expectorant and stomach tonic. It has a positive effect when used to treat bronchitis and respiratory infections, especially where there is excessive mucous production. Hyssop can irritate the mucous membranes, so it is best given after an infection has peaked, when the herb's tonic action encourages a general recovery. The plant should not be used by pregnant women, however, since in large quantities it can induce a miscarriage.The leaves and flowering tops are antiseptic, antitussive, astringent, carminative, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, pectoral, sedative, stimulant, stomachic, tonic and vasodilator.A tea made from the leaves is used in the treatment of flatulence, stomach-aches, upper respiratory tract infections, coughs in children etc.A poultice made from the fresh herb is used to heal wounds.
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Try Echinacea - its a herbal remedy but people swear by it xx
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No, there isn't.\n\nAll other responses are bullsh1t.  But feel free to waste your money buying some crappy herbs which do nothing.
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There's a bunch of good home remedies here\n\nhttp://www.mothernature.com/Library/bookshelf/Books/47/124.cfm
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u can use , pepper , ginger , Cinnamon , curium
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The VERY best thing to use is aloe vera.  Straight from the plant is the ultimate best but you can buy it over the counter too.  Its natural and works great.  If you buy it over the counter, keep it in the fridge.  The additional coolness will help even more.
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Bee Balm  is edible and medicinal, the entire plant above ground is edible used as a pot herb, it is also used as a flavoring in cooked foods. The flowers make an attractive edible garnish in salads.  The plant is noted for its fragrance, and is a source of oil of thyme. The fresh or dried leaves are brewed into a refreshing aromatic and medicinal tea. An infusion of its young leaves used to form a common beverage in many parts of the United States.\n\n    Bee Balm leaves and flowers and stems are used in alternative medicine as an antiseptic, carminative, diaphoretic, diuretic and stimulant. An infusion is medicinal used internally in the treatment of colds, catarrh, headaches, gastric disorders, to reduce low fevers and soothe sore throat, to relieve flatulence, nausea, menstrual pain, and insomnia. Steam inhalation of the plant can be used for sore throats, and bronchial catarrh (inflammation of the mucus membrane, causing an increased flow of mucus). Externally, it is a medicinal application for skin eruptions and infections. Bergamot's distinctive aroma, found in both the leaf and flower is wonderful for use in potpourri.
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A clean soft rag and water
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Try Hoodia, An herb from africa. For more information visit http://www.hoodiagordoni.net and\nhttp://www.hoodiapill.org
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definitely okra\npic: http://members.optusnet.com.au/~greenpaddocks/gumbo.htm
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One thing nobody's mentioned yet - chamomile tea. \n\n"Chamomile is an herb that people have used for centuries. People in the United States probably know it as tea to calm an upset stomach or to help with sleep"
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I recommend the following link:\nhttp://www.amazon.com/Phytochemical-Methods-Modern-Techniques-Analysis/dp/0412343304\n\nYou will need to purchase a lab guide or consult with a Life Sciences Dept. for further assistance
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Salvia divinorum is an extraordinary herb used in shamanism, divination, healing, meditation, and the exploration of consciousness.\nIt should always be used in a thoughtful, intelligent manner, and only by responsible adults that are of sound mind and clear intent.
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If you are into herbal remedies, I'd suggest willow bark tea.    Really works wonders.  I don't know the recipe, otherwise I would give it to you, but it does work well.
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A long time ago, they used animal pelts, mosses, and sea sponges.  With the advent of the Industrial Revolution and the  widespread use of textile products, most women switched to cloth and rags.