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Beautyberry
American Beautyberry is a native deciduous shrub of the Southern United States which is often grown as an ornamental.
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Papaya
The papaya was brought to Brazil where the Portuguese saw a resemblance in the shape of the fruit to a woman’s breast so they called it mamão.
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Cuban Oregano
Cuban Oregano is used for respiratory issues like bronchitis, allergies, asthma, colds, and coughs.
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Pineapple
Pineapples are symbols of hospitality and warmth. They express the sentiment of “welcome.” This use of pineapple to make a guest feel well-received is from the rarity of pineapples in America in the 18th century.
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Lippia
Lippia is used as a prominent remedy. Leaves are used as an infusion against states of excitement, hypertension, digestive troubles, nausea and cold, to heal wounds locally and as syrup against cough and bronchitis.
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Magnolia
Magnolia is a symbol of perseverance, endurance and long life because of the tough thick flowers and the long life of the trees which can survive over a hundred years.
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Peach
Peach is an old European folk remedy that was adopted by the Indigenous people as a food and medicine when European settlers brought it to the New World.
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Mulberry
Native to China and is grown all around the world. It is a perennial bush or tree herb with heart-shaped leaves that can be found in urban areas as an ornamental and can be found across the world wherever there are silkworms.
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Gotu Kola
Gotu Kola is the most noted herb used for brain function in Ayurvedic medicine. For thousands of years, it has been used in Asia for food and medicine.
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Drymary
Known as a tonic herb, leaves usually used raw or dried have a tender, mild flavor.