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Horehound, Black(Stinking Horehound |
| Botanical Name |
Ballota nigra |
| System Affected |
nausea, anti-spasmodic, uterus, expectorant |
| Properties |
controls nausea, vomiting, motion sickness, morning sickness Stimulates uterus antispasmoic expectorant |
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Horehound |
| Botanical Name |
Marrubium vulgare |
| System Affected |
coughs, heart, ulcers, menstruation, kidney |
| Properties |
excellent for coughs, bronchial, pulmonary diseases laryngitis heart, kidney, cardiac arrhythmia slight laxative, menstral aid antidote to poisons, stinging, biting. ulcers, running sores juice w/ wine or honey clears eyesight (or inhaled cleans yellow jaundice), skin (external w/ vinegar) Black Horehound: stimulant, vermifuge, menstruation, morning sickness, nervous vomiting |
| Description |
dried leaves, flowering tops |
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| Dosage |
4oz herb per 2 pints water |
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