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MEDICINAL PLANTS:

LEMON BALM--
 Where are the places we find this type of plants ¿?
native to south-central Europe, the Mediterranean Basin, Iran, and
Central Asia, but now naturalized in the Americas and elsewhere.

 What we obtain of this plant ¿?


is used in traditional medicine as both a sleep aid and digestive tonic.
It can be consumed as a tea, taken as a supplement or extract, or
applied to the skin in balms and lotion. Lemon balm essential oil is
also popular in aromatherapy, where it is believed to promote
calmness and ease stress.

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 Benefits:
Calms restlessness, anxiety and stress
Reduces inflammation
Treats cold sores
Soothes menstrual cramps
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PEPPERMINT--
 Where are the places we find this type of plants ¿?
Peppermint has naturalized and can be found growing wild in North
America and Europe.

 What we obtain of this plant ¿?


In alternative medicine, peppermint extract is used to treat symptoms
of the common cold and the flu, and to relieve bloating and flatulence.
It is also used to treat symptoms of arthritis and rheumatism, to
relieve menstrual cramps, and as a remedy for toothache.

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 Benefit:
Relieves allergies
Soothes muscle pain
Relieves headaches
Reduces nausea, gas and indigestion
Supports digestive health
Treats bad breath
Highly antibacterial
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PARSLEY--
 Where are the places we find this type of plants ¿?
native to the Mediterranean region of southern Europe and western
Asia.

 What we obtain of this plant ¿?


Parsley is an herb. The leaf, seed, and root are used to make medicine.
Some people take parsley by mouth for bladder infections (UTIs),
kidney stones (nephrolithiasis), gastrointestinal (GI) disorders,
constipation, diabetes, cough, asthma, and high blood pressure.

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 Benefits:
Relieves bloating and supports digestive health
Fights bad breath
Supports bone health
Rich source of antioxidants

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