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Angelica

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Bloodroot

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Butterbur

Benefits: Anti-allergic · bronchodilator

Preparation: PA-free extract or tea

Safety notes: Use PA-free only due to hepatotoxic PAs

Chamomile

Benefits: Calms nerves · anti-inflammatory

Preparation: Tea: 1–2 tsp dried flowers, 5–10 min infusion

Safety notes: Allergy possible if sensitive to Asteraceae

Coltsfoot

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Comfrey

Benefits: Topical skin healing

Preparation: Topical salve only

Safety notes: Avoid internal use; hepatotoxic alkaloids

Common Lungwort

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Cranberry

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Echinacea

Benefits: Immune support · URTI adjunct

Preparation: Tea or extract at onset

Safety notes: Avoid with certain autoimmune conditions

Elecampane

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Evening Primrose

Benefits: Anti-inflammatory; skin conditions

Preparation: Capsules or oil

Safety notes: May interact with antiepileptics

Holy Basil

Benefits: Adaptogen · stress relief · respiratory support

Preparation: Tea: 2–3 tsp dried leaves, 5–6 min

Safety notes: Avoid in pregnancy; interacts with anticoagulants and diabetes meds

Hops

Benefits: Sedative · anti-spasmodic

Preparation: Bedtime tea; use fresh for sedative effect

Safety notes: May cause drowsiness

Lavender

Benefits: Relaxes · aids sleep · soothes headaches

Preparation: Aroma inhalation or tea from flowers

Safety notes: Avoid undiluted essential oil on skin

Lemon Thyme

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Lobelia Inflata

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Lungwort Lichen

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Marshmallow

Benefits: Demulcent for cough/UTI

Preparation: Cold infusion of root/leaf

Safety notes: Separate from medications by 2 hours

Mormon Tea

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Mugwort

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Mullein

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Oregano

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Osha

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Oxeye Daisy

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Purslane

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Reishi

Benefits: Adaptogen; stress · sleep · immunity

Preparation: Powder/capsules or decoction

Safety notes: May interact with anticoagulants

Salal

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Self-heal

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Stinging Nettle

Benefits: Antihistamine-like; nutrient rich

Preparation: Leaf tea or capsules

Safety notes: May interact with diuretics

Thorn Apple

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Western Skunk Cabbage

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Wild Rose

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Yerba Santa

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