![]() Jiaogulan – Technically called Gynostemma Pentaphyllum, this herb native to Asia, has also been called Twisting-vine Orchid, Southern Ginseng, and praised as Xiancao, “Immortality” Herb, it has many health-giving qualities and anti-aging effects. Pregnant women should not use Juniper as it has been known to cause miscarriage. Externally, it is applied as a diluted oil, having a slightly warming effect and found effective for treatment on arthritic joints and wounds. ![]() Beware that large doses can irritate the urinary passage. The female trees bear cones that produce small round bluish-black berries, that when fully ripe, were eaten raw or in teas for the treatment of digestive disorders, kidney, bladder, and urinary tract problems, arthritis, gout, gum disease, dandruff, gonorrhea, diarrhea, high blood pressure, and rheumatic conditions. Juniper – Officially known as Juniperus Communis, this evergreen shrub is found on mountains and heaths throughout Europe, Southwest Asia, and North America. Nevada Indian tribes used the plant to treat sexually transmitted diseases and to enhance the immune system, and Hopi women drank a tea of the whole Indian paintbrush to “Dry up the menstrual flow.” Both applications are useful due to their selenium content. ![]() The Chippewa Indians now use Indian Paintbrush as a medicine to treat rheumatism and as a bath rinse to make their hair glossy. It has similar health benefits to consuming garlic if only the flowers are eaten in small amounts and in moderation. These plants can be potentially very toxic if the roots or green parts of the plant are consumed. The flowers of the Indian Paintbrush are edible and sweet and were consumed in moderation by various Native American tribes as a condiment with other fresh greens. Indian Paintbrush – Officially known as Castilleja, and also called Prairie-fire, this is a genus of about 200 species of Broomrape family that are native to the west of the Americas from Alaska south to the Andes.
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