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Latin Name – Silybum marianum

Milk thistle

Botanical Illustration of Silybum marianum from Flora von Deutschland Österreich und der Schweiz 1885

Milk thistle is a flowering herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has been used for thousands of years as an herbal remedy for a variety of ailments, especially liver problems.

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Latin Names – Aloe vera, Aloe barbadensis

Aloe Vera

Botanical Illustration of Aloe Vera Vulgaris from Phytographia Curiosa by Abraham Munting 1702

 

The aloe vera plant is a hardy evergreen perennial that is used as an herbal remedy around the world. It has spiky green leaves that contain a clear gel that has traditionally been used as a topical ointment on the skin as a moisturizer and also for wounds, burns, sunburn and psoriasis.

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