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Two Actions & Indicators for 28 herbs (Keith Feetham May 2006)

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Hyssopus officinalis (Hyssop)   Diaphoretic (chronic catarrh) -- Antispasmodic (asthma)  
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Ephedra sinica (Ephedra)   A Sympathomimetic action leading to: Bronchodilator (asthma) --- Anti-catarrhal (hayfever)  
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Elymus repens (Couchgrass)   Diuretic (cystitis; prostatitis) --- Aperient (gout; rheumatism)  
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Agrimonia eupatoria (Agrimony)   Astringent (diarrhoea in children; urinary incontinence) --- Cholagogue (gallbladder disease; GIT inflammation)  
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Potentilla erecta (Bloodroot)   Astringent & Anti-haemorrhagic (acute or nervous diarrhoea; ulcerative colitis) --- Antimicrobial (gastro-enteritis)  
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Valeriana officinalis (Valerian)   Sedative (hysteria) --- Spasmolytic (intestinal colic; dysmenorrhoea)  
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Gelsemium sempervirens (Yellow Jasmine)   Sedative (neuralgia; trigeminal neuralgia) --- Analgesic (migraine; sinusitis) <- only use when other herbs don't work  
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Solidago virgaurea (Golden Rod)   Anticatarrhal (upper respiratory catarrh; chronic bronchitis) --- Diuretic (scanty urination)  
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Arctostaphylos uva ursi (Bearberry)   Urinary antiseptic (cystitis; urethritis) --- Anti-inflammatory (kidney infections)  
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Hamamelis virginiana (Witch Hazel)   Astringent (diarrhoea; heavy periods) --- Anti-inflammatory (externally for inflamed skin like eczema; externally for bruises and swellings)  
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Juniperus communis (Juniper)   Antiseptic (cystitis; kidney infection) --- Diuretic (gout; sciatica)  
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Vaccinium myrtillus (Bilberry)   Astringent (diarrhoea) --- Vasoprotective (Raynaud's syndrome; venous insufficiency)  
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Grindelia robusta (Grindelia)   Antitussive (Cough including dry unproductive cough) -- Antiseptic (Bronchitis, Looseness viscous phlegm)  
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Salvia officinalis (Sage)   Carminative (Digestive problems associated with depression) -- Antihydrotic (Menopausal hot sweats)  
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Galium aparine (Cleavers)   Alterative (Skin conditions; Lymphadenopathy) -- Diuretic (Cystitis; Fluid retention)  
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Arctium lappa (Burdock)   Alterative (Eczema; Psoriasis) -- Bitter (Dyspepsia)  
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Scrophularia nodosa (Figwort)   Alterative (Eczema; Psoriasis) -- Laxative ()  
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Viola tricolor (Heartsease)   Alterative (Skin condition) -- Expectorant (Respiratory catarrh; Bronchitis)  
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Lobelia inflata (Lobelia)   Respiratory stimulant (Asthma; Chronic bronchitis ) -- Expectorant (Whooping cough; Asthma; Chronic bronchitis )  
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Echinacea purpurea   Immuno- modulatory (Septicaemia; Colds; Flu; Bacterial infections; Viral infections) -- Anti-inflammatory (Wounds; Minor burns; Ulcers; Eczema; Acne; Psoriasis; Fungal infections; Cellulitis)  
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