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1). Comfrey - The Perfect Gift For The Mother To Be
Comfrey
(Symphytum Officinale)
Medicinal Parts: Rootstock, leaves
Description: Comfrey is a perennial plant common in moist meadows and other moist places in the U.S. and Europe.
Properties: anodyne, astringent, demulcent, emollient, expectorant, hemostatic, refrigerant, vulnerary.
Comfrey is truly one of nature’s miracle cures. The root produces a high amount of a gummy material called mucilage, and the root and leaf are both high in allantoin, a substance that helps with cell proliferation.
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2). Healing Herbs for Rashes and Skin Irritations
There have been literally hundreds of enquiries this month for herbs to cure skin rashes and irritations, so I thought I’d take a moment to share some of my favorite skin treatments.
First, let me remind you that the best overall skin care product you can use is olive oil. Weather you suffer from dry or itchy skin, or just wish to improve the appearance and texture of your skin, you would be hard pressed to do better than pure, extra virgin olive oil.
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