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Vajradanti
- Scientific Name : Barleria prionitis
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Benefits/Characteristics : Known for healing properties in ayurveda
Has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. Astringent. - Reported Precautions :
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- Scientific Name : Valeriana officinalis
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- Component : Contains gamma aminobutryic acid (GABA) and aqueous extracts which have glutamine which can be converted to GABA.
- Benefits/Characteristics : Known sedative. Can be unstable and tends to break down over time.
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- Scientific Name : Prunus amygdalus - almonds
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Benefits/Characteristics : Known for healing properties in ayurveda
Has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. Astringent. - Reported Precautions :
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- Scientific Name : Virola theiodora
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- Benefits/Characteristics : Has antibacterial properties.
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- Scientific Name : Rumex aquaticus
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- Benefits/Characteristics : Helps alleviate aphthous stomatitis.
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- Scientific Name : Juglans regia
- History : Asian medicine for antihelminthic and aphrodisiac.
- Component : Actives include tannins (galloylglucose), flavonoids (hyperoside) and naphthalene juglone which accounts for staining.
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Benefits/Characteristics : Reduces excessive perspiration
Astringent. Has antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammation and antifungal properties. Helps alleviate dermatitis, acne. - Reported Precautions :
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Wheat Germ
- Scientific Name : Triticum aestivum
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- Component : Actives include 60-75% triacyglycerols, 50-65% linoleic acid, 15-22% oleic acid, 7-18% phospholipids. Also contains glycolipids, sterol esters, tocopherol, tocotrienols, carotenoids.
- Benefits/Characteristics : Helps dissolve dirt and make up. Often used as a skin protectant. Minimal sensitivity.
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- Common Applications : Cleansing oils, cleansing balms.
White Birch
- Scientific Name : Betulae folium
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- Component : Has a high concentration of ascorbic acid, OPCs and flavonoids including hyperoside and quercetin.
- Benefits/Characteristics : Helps decrease fine lines and wrinkles. Helps prevent hair loss and dandruff.
- Reported Precautions : Use with caution for people with renal failure.
- Common Applications : Anti aging products, hair products and treatments.
- Scientific Name : Lilium candidum
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- Benefits/Characteristics : Has anti-inflammation properties.
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White Nettle
- Scientific Name : Lamium album
- History : Used in Asian medicine
- Component : Contains active mucilages, flavonoids including kaempferol glycosides, caffeic acids (chlorogenic acid), triterpene saponins and monoterpenes (lamalbide).
- Benefits/Characteristics : Astringent. Emollient. Has anti-inflammation properties.
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Witch Hazel
- Scientific Name : Hamamelis viginiana
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Component : Active comounds include 5-12% tannins, catechins including EGCG, OPCs, flavonoids (querticitrin) and volatile oils.
Benefits/Characteristics : Astringent. Has antiphlogistic, anti-inflammatory properties. Helps alleviate wounds. Rarely irritates skin.
Reported Precautions : Not recommended for pregnancy, use with caution for cuts. - Common Applications : Acne and vein cosmetic products.
- Scientific Name : Drimys winteri
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Benefits/Characteristics : Helps alleviate dermatitis. - Reported Precautions :
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Wild Carrot
- Scientific Name : Daucus carota
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Benefits/Characteristics : Reduces hyperpigmentation. - Reported Precautions :
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Woodworm
- Scientific Name : Artemisia absinthium
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Benefits/Characteristics : Reduces hyperpigmentation. - Reported Precautions :
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Wild Indigo
- Scientific Name : Baptisia tinctoria
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- Benefits/Characteristics : Has antibacterial properties.
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Wormseed Oil
- Scientific Name : Chenopodium ambrosioides
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- Benefits/Characteristics : Helps alleviate inflammation of the skin.
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