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TANSY

Scientific Name: Tanacetum vulgare

Common Names: Tansy, Bitter Buttons

Family: Asteraceae

Part Used: leaves, tops

Habitat: Native to Europe

Benefits: parasites, pain, headaches, arthritis, bloating, skin conditions, insect repellent

CAUTION: Avoid if pregnant

 

TARRAGON

Scientific Name: Artemisia dracunculus

Common Names: Tarragon

Family: Asteraceae

Part Used: leaves

Habitat: warm dry soil

Benefits: Head, heart, liver

 

THISTLES

Scientific Name: Silybum marianum L.

Common Names: Milk Thistle Seed

Family: Asteraceae

Part Used: seeds

Habitat: Native to Europe, grows along both coasts

Benefits: liver ailments

 

Turmeric

Scientific Name: Curcuma longa

Common Names: Indian saffron, Jiang huang, Haridra

Family: Zingiberaceae

Part Used: Root

Habitat: native to India

Benefits: antioxidant curcumin- liver detoxifier.

CAUTION: Do NOT take Turmeric if pregnant

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