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Uses of Herbs
The list is long, but I have not practically used more than ten twelve of the below list by myself since I do not prescribe for others and I try to keep the good health.

Common Name Binomial Name Medicinal Actions
Bittersweet Twigs (Alterative)

Black Alder Bark (Strong-Astringent)

Black Birch Ivs (Mild-Astringent)

Black Cherries Strong-Astringent

Black Cohosh Cimicifuga racemosa Root (Alterative, Sedative)
And plants that contain phytoestrogens (plant molecules with estrogen activity) have benefits for treatment of symptoms resulting from menopause.

Black Cumin Nigella sativa
Has demonstrated analgesic properties in mice. In vitro studies support antibacterial, antifungal, anticancer, anti-inflammatory and immune modulating effects.

Black Haw Bark (Sedative, Tonic)

Black Oak Bark (Strong-Astringent)

Black Pepper Blood Stimulant

Black Willow Bark (Strong-Astringent)

Blackberry Leaves Rubus ursinus (argutus, fruticosus) Root (Mild-Astringent), Ivs (Tonic)
A tonic, useful in cases of bowel looseness.

Blackcurrant Ribes nigrum Leaves (Refrigerant, Expectorant)
A refrigerant, used in cases of sore throat, coughs, catarrh.

Bladderwrack Fucus vesiculosus Antirheumatic
Used in a bath for arthritis and rheumatic conditions.

Blessed Thistle Herb Carduus Benedictus Diaphoretic, Tonic
Purifier of blood, skin diseases, giddiness.

Blood Staunch or Fleabane hb. Vulnerary

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