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Maca

Scientific Name: Lepidium meyenii

Common Names: Peruvian ginseng

Family: Brassicaceae

Part Used: Root

Habitat: native to Peru

Benefits: super food, enhance physical strength, stamina, energy booster, calming effect, boost energy

CAUTION: high in iodine content, avoid if you have thyroid disease

 

MAGNOLIA

Scientific Name: Magnolia Glauca Syn. Magnolia Virginia

Common Names: Magnolia, Swamp sassafras, Sweet Bay

Part Used: bark, leaves, flowers

Habitat: Native to North America

Benefits: rheumatism, aromatic, diaphoretic, laxative, rheumatism, dyspepsia, fevers, cosmetics

 

MARJORAM (SWEET)

Scientific Name: Origanum majorana

Common Names: Marjoram,Sweet

Family: Lamiaceae

Part Used: Flowering tops

Benefits: anxiety, promotes sleep, boost mood, calming effect, perfumes, flavoring

 

MARSH MALLOW ROOT

Scientific Name: Althaea officinalis L.

Common Names: Marshmallow, Wymote

Family: Malvaceae

Part Used: root, leaves, flowers

Habitat: Native to Europe, found in salt marshes

Benefits: skin issues, expectorant, congestion, sore throats, coughs, ulcers, diuretic, control blood sugar, bladder infection, burns

 

MEADOWSWEET

Scientific Name: Filipendula ulmaria

Common Names: Queen of the Meadow, Bridewort, Quaker Lady

Family: Rosaceae

Part Used: ariel parts

Benefits: anti-inflammatory, arthritis, pain, gastritis, digestive , diarrhea, colds,

 

Milk Thistle

Scientific Name: Silybum marianum

Common Names: Silymarin, Marian Thistle, Mary Thistle

Family: Asteraceae

Part Used: Seeds

Habitat: native to Europe

Benefits: protects liver/gallbladder, detoxify blood, cancer

 

MOTHERWORT

Scientific Name: Leonurus caridica L.

Common Names: Mother wort, Lions tail, lions ear

Family: lamiaceae

Part Used: Aerial parts

Habitat: Native to Europe

Benefits: longevity, heart tonics, blood circulation, stress, diuretic, female disorders, anxiety, menstrual cramps

CAUTION: Avoid if pregnant can cause contractions

 

MUGWORT

Scientific Name: Artemisia vulgaris

Common Names: Mugwort, St.John’s Plant

Family: Asteraceae

Part Used: Leaves, roots

Habitat: grown worldwide

Benefits: female reproductive system, uterine stimulant, restore natural monthly cycle, bloating, calms, pain

 

MUSTARD

Scientific Name: Brassica nigra

Common Names: Mustard, Mustard Seed, Brown mustard

Family: Brassicaceae

Part Used: Seeds, leaves

Habitat: Common throughout

Benefits: stimulates digestive system, stimulates circulation, antibacterial, kills germs, congestion, pain, colds, flu

 

MYRRH

Scientific Name: Commiphora myrrha

Common Names: Myrrh

Family: Burseraceae

Part Used: Resin

Habitat: Native to Arabian Peninsula, Africa

Benefits: purifying agent, bed sores, antifungal, antiseptic, infections, laryngitis, expectorant, cold, wounds, thrush, foot infections

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