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Rainforest Links Other Links Plant Data Reports Print Brochure Print Order Form Contact Us ... Conditions of Use Free Service Português Deutsch Italiano ... Norsk This quick reference guide is a useful overview of the extensive information provided for each plant in Section 3. Since different parts are of a plant may be used for different conditions, or prepared in different ways, please note which specific part (bark, leaf, root, etc) is being summarized in this guide. In several instances, two summaries are provided for the same plant - but different parts of the plant. This guide will indicate the main method utilized to prepare part of the plant, what main properties/actions it is generally relied on for in herbal medicine systems (in order of preference), the top five conditions it is generally used for in herbal medicine systems (also in order of preference/prevalence), which specific properties/actions have been attributed to it by some kind of research, and which properties/actions have been attributed by only traditional ethnic use. Please remember however, when it refers to research below; it may be just a laboratory experiment, a test tube study, or preliminary animal research and not a human clinical study or medical trial. A very brief summary of cautions is also provided, however, please refer to the main plant section in section 3 for all cautions, contraindications and possible drug interactions prior to using any plant. For more information on "properties and actions" of plants in traditional medicine and a definition of their terms, please refer to the | |
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