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Coca
Used for alleviating altitude sickness, as a stimulant, and in traditional Andean culture.
Cannabis
Used for medicinal purposes, recreational drug, and industrial hemp.
Lavender
Used for its calming scent, treating sleep disorders, and skin care.
Ginger
Used for nausea relief, digestive health, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Witch Hazel
Used for skin care, treating inflammation, and in natural cosmetics.
Echinacea
Used to prevent colds, immune system support, and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Ginseng
Used for boosting energy, lowering blood sugar and cholesterol levels, and reducing stress.
White Willow Bark
Used for pain relief, treating fevers, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Neem
Used for dental care, treating skin conditions, and as a natural pesticide.
Moringa
Used for nutritional supplements, water purification, and traditional healing.
Turmeric
Used for anti-inflammatory properties, to improve digestion, and as a dye.
Ginkgo Biloba
Used for memory improvement, treating blood disorders, and enhancing brain function.
St. John's Wort
Used for treating depression, mood disorders, and wound healing.
Guarana
Used for its stimulant properties, managing weight, and enhancing athletic performance.
Chamomile
Used for its calming effects, treating sleep issues, and digestive health.
Peppermint
Used for digestive ailments, headaches, and has cooling properties.
Sage
Used for digestive issues, memory enhancement, and as a ceremonial object in smudging.
Aloe Vera
Used for skin treatment, dietary supplements, and as a decorative plant.
Kava
Used for its sedative and anxiolytic effects, cultural rituals, and social ceremonies.
Valerian
Used for anxiety, insomnia, and as a sedative.
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