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Agrimony:
Scientific Name: Agrimonia eupatoria
Common Names: Common agrimony, church steeples or sticklewort
Family: Rosaceae
Part Used: Aerial parts
Habitat: Agrimony is native to Europe, but can also be found in temperate climate in most
parts of the Northern hemisphere.
Agrimony tea is soothing and good for sore throats. It is sometimes used by singers to gargle
with. This herb is used to refresh and clear the throat. Agrimony is sometimes used for loose
bowels as well. This herb is sometimes prescribed for fevers, digestive and bowel troubles,
coughs and asthma. It can be used externally for skin sores.
CAUTION: This herb may make the skin more sensitive to sunlight and may increase the
risk of sunburn. Do not take if pregnant or nursing or if you are planning to have surgery
within two weeks.
Aloe:
Scientific Name: Aloe vera
Common Names: Aloe, cape, Barbados
Family: Asphodelaceae
Part Used: Leaves
Habitat: Aloe is native to the Mediterranean. It also grows in Latin America and the
Caribbean.
The gel inside of the leaves of the Aloe plant can be used externally to treat minor burns, sun
burn, cuts, scrapes and poison ivy. Aloe gel is good for moisturizing the skin and is a main
ingredient of many skin care products. Many people use it to reduce acne and treat other skin
problems.
CAUTION: Some people have taken Aloe internally as a laxative. The Mayo Clinic website
states that this is not safe and can lead to severe cramping, diarrhea and dangerous
imbalances of electrolytes even if used infrequently.