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| The Herbal Pharmacy |
| Unless otherwise noted, the following herbs have no contraindications. |
| Agrimony |
| (Agrimonia spp.) |
| Part(s) used: The aerial parts of the plant, gathered when in flower. |
| Therapeutic effects: Astringent, useful for the urinary tract and the intestinal tract. |
| Preparations and dosages: Standard infusion, 2 to 4 ounces as needed. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol, or fresh plant, 1:2], 1/4 to 1 teaspoon as needed. |
| Alfalfa |
| (Medicago sativa) |
| Part(s) used: The leaves, small stems and flowers. |
| Therapeutic effects: Mild and safe anti-inflammatory, alkalyzing tea for metabolic stress with acidic, concentrated urine, and a nutritionally significant tea for mineral deficiencies. |
| Preparations and dosages: Standard infusion as needed. |
| Asparagus root |
| (Asparagus spp.) |
| Parts(s) used: The fresh or dried octopoidal rhizome. |
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