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Salvia sp.

(Salvia)

Lamiaceae

Traditional remedy or use: Used by Native Americans to treat sores, diarrhea, colds, nervousness, asthma, warts, and as a laxative.

Modern remedy or use: Remedy for bites and stings, diarrhea, menopausal symptoms, sore throat, poor digestion, asthma, and is a carminative and tonic.

Comments: There are numerous species in this genus; Salvia officinalis is familiar one.

Salvia sp.

  Salvia sp.

Salvia sp.

 

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