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jojoba oil, 21, 50, 51 |
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kelp, 33, 66 |
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keratin, 41, 55 |
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khella, properties and uses, 33, 66 |
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kidney function, 42, 44-45, 61 |
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lavender, properties and uses, 67 |
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lead poisoning, 48 |
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lecithin, actions, 3, 5, 7, 36 |
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lemon, 17, 79 |
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lemon balm, properties and uses, 67-68 |
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lemongrass, properties and uses, 68 |
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leprosy, herbs for, 64 |
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leukoderma, causes and treatment, 33 |
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lime juice, for hair, 53 |
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linden, properties and uses, 68 |
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lips, 36, 38, 72, 82 |
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liver function, 23, 62 |
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liver spots, 17, 29-30 |
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lymphatic system, herbs for, 61 |
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makeup. see cosmetics |
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marshmallow, properties and uses, 68 |
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masks. see facial masks |
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massage |
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benefits to skin, 3 |
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for eczema therapy, 28 |
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facial, 35, 39, 40 |
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for hands, 54 |
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scalp, 42-43, 47 |
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massage oils, herbs for, 60, 65, 67 |
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mature skin. |
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mayapple tincture, for warts, 34 |
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meadowsweet, properties and uses, 68-69 |
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melanin, 3, 33, 66 |
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menopause, herbs for, 60 |
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milk. |
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herbal bath, 11 |
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mineral oil. |
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cautions for, 22 |
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moisturizers, recommendations for, 7, 9, 22, 36, 82 |
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mouth sores, herbs for, 69 |
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mouthwash. |
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herbal, 64, 73, 75, 77 |
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moxa, for warts, 34 |
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mud bath. |
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recipe for, 11 |
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mullein, properties and uses, 69 |
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muscle soreness, 10, 11, 58, 60, 62, 63, 67, 69, 70, 77 |
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myrrh, properties and uses, 69 |
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nails |
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manicure, 55-56 |
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nail fungus soak, 58 |
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Nail and Hand Salve, 56 |
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natural care for, 55-56, 65, 70 |
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silica for, 45 |
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neck, therapy for, 36 |
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neem, properties and uses, 69-70 |
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nettle, properties and uses, 70 |
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normal skin, toners for, 20, 21 |
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nutmeg, properties and uses, 70 |
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oatmeal 11, 17, 80 |
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oily skin, 8, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 59, 64, 73, 77, 78, 80 |
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olive oil, for toner, 21 |
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Oregon grape, properties and uses, 70 |
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orris, properties and uses, 70-71 |
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PABA supplements, 38, 45 |
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papaya, mask, 18 |
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parsley, properties and uses, 71 |
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patchouli, properties and uses, 71 |
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patch test, for allergens, 6 |
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peach, mask, 18 |
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peanut oil, toner, 21 |
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peppermint, properties and uses, 71-72 |
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perfumes, herbs for, 58, 61, 73, 74, 77, 78 |
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petroleum products. |
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cautions for, 22 |
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pimples. |
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treating, 24, 63, 67 |
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pine, properties and uses, 72 |
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pineapple, mask, 18 |
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plantain, properties and uses, 72 |
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poison ivy, 11, 57, 65, 72, 73, 77 |
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pore enlargement, causes and treatment, 28, 63, 65 |
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pores, 4, 16, 17, 58, 60, 72 |
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potato, mask, 18 |
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premenstrual symptoms, herbs for, 10, 60 |
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preservatives, herbal 70 |
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psoriasis. see eczema and psoriasis |
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PuriTea, 15 |
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pyorrhea, herbs for, 69 |
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Queen of Hungary Water recipe, 19 |
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rashes, 30, 59, 65, 68, 69, 75, 78 |
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red clover, properties and uses, 72 |
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relaxation. |
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see also exercise, 8, 11, 60 |
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herbal bath for, 10 |
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rheumatism, herbs for, 64, 69 |
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ringworm, herbs for, 57, 58, 68, 69, 70, 75, 76, 78 |
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rosacea, 20, 30-31 |
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rose, properties and uses, 73 |
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rosemary, 1, 72-73, 81 |
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rough skin, 11, 35-36 |
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sachets, 71 |
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