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Calendula
Benefits: Anti-inflammatory skin support
Preparation: Tea or topical salve
Safety notes: Possible allergy in Asteraceae sensitivity
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Cleavers
Benefits: Lymphatic and diuretic
Preparation: Fresh juice or tea
Safety notes: Generally well tolerated
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Evening Primrose
Benefits: Anti-inflammatory; skin conditions
Preparation: Capsules or oil
Safety notes: May interact with antiepileptics
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Garlic
Benefits: Antimicrobial · cardiometabolic support
Preparation: Raw, capsules, or decoction
Safety notes: Antiplatelet effect; caution with blood thinners
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Greater Burdock
Benefits: Detox and skin support
Preparation: Root decoction
Safety notes: Diuretic effect; monitor if on meds
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Oregon Grape
Benefits: Antimicrobial; skin/UTI
Preparation: Root bark decoction
Safety notes: Contains berberine; drug interactions
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Plantain
Benefits: Skin and mucosa healing
Preparation: Poultice or tea
Safety notes: Generally safe
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Reishi
Benefits: Adaptogen; stress · sleep · immunity
Preparation: Powder/capsules or decoction
Safety notes: May interact with anticoagulants
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Tea Tree Oil
Benefits: Antimicrobial for skin
Preparation: Topical diluted oil
Safety notes: Skin irritation possible
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Thyme
Benefits: Antitussive · antimicrobial
Preparation: Tea or steam inhalation
Safety notes: Avoid high doses in pregnancy