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KAWAKAWA
​MACROPIPER EXCELESUM, PEPPER TREE

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useful to ease pain of sore joints, bruises,healing of minor skin diseases, cuts, boils, abscesses, septic infections and old wounds. excellent healer of all skin ailments, particularly eczema, itching skin, wounds of all types. creates a strengthening of skin against damage by the sun, regulates oily and dry skin, useful for acne, excellent skin moisturizer, kawakawa has anti-fungal activity.

KOPAKOPA
PLANTAGO, PLANTAIN

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The leaves as well as the juice have been widely used for treating sunburns, stings, insect bites, rashes, burns, blisters, and cuts.
It is also applied to swollen joints, sore muscles, sprains, and sore feet. Interestingly enough,  It has also been used for treating sore throats, and mouth sores.
it is an excellent wound healer.
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KUMARAHOU
POMADERRIS KUMERAHOU, GUMDIGGERS SOAP

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Used as a treatment for skin disorders, applied to wounds as a soothing and healing agent. Commonly used as a remedy for problems of the respiratory tract, such as asthma & bronchitis.  However, it has also been used in the treatment of indigestion &  heartburn, diabetes & kidney problems.  Kumarahou is considered a detoxifier & “blood cleansing” plant to treat skin rashes & sores, including lesions produced by skin cancer. 

PATETE 
SCHEFFLERA DIGITATA. SEVEN FINGER

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Sap from the patete plant is used to help heal sores.  It is also useful for treating cold-sores. it is anti-fungal and can be used to treat athletes foot .
Assists with wound healing, scrofulous sores, and gangrenous lesions. 
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TUPAKIHI 
CORIARIA SPP. TOOT

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Leaves and bark used to heal broken bones, sprains, strains, bruises. Rheumatism, neuralgia, aching muscles, reduces inflammation. Ease blood clots in body. Useful on boils and ulcers, burns, abscess. Helps to knit bones back together.


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HINAU
​   ELAEOCARPUS DENTATUS

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Traditionally use to cure the severest skin diseases. 
A powerful astringent, for skin disorders - such as rashes, irritation and inflammation.

COMFREY 
SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE, KNIT BONE

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One of the most common uses of Comfrey extract is as a skin treatment. 
One of the country names for comfrey was ‘knitbone’, a reminder of its traditional use in healing bone fractures. Modern science confirms that comfrey can influence the course of bone ailments.

The allantion contained in the plant is thought to help replace and thus repair cells in the body through its proliferate properties. Comfrey was used in an attempt to treat a wide variety of ailments ranging from bronchial problems, broken bones, sprains, arthritis, gastric and varicose ulcers, severe burns, acne and other skin conditions. 

HYPERICUM
HYPERICUM PERFORATUM, ST JOHNS WORT

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St. John´s Wort Oil (also know as Hypericum) is an infused oil  used topically, it has anti-inflammatory properties that make it useful in cases of nerve inflammation such as sciatica & neuralgia & for recovery from wounds/injuries where there has been nerve tissue damage.

It also helped provide relief for swollen joints and muscle cramps  It is also antiseptic, antiviral and astringent, making it good for wounds. pain caused by impact; relief of pain caused by injuries; injuries to nerves; crushed fingers and toes; puncture & deep wounds; burns of all types.

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OLIVE OIL
OLEA EUROPAEA, EXTRA VIRGIN

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When olive oil is cold pressed, only pure pressure and no chemicals are used to extract the fine juices from the olive fruit. The use of the word "cold" in the term "cold pressed" indicates that no hot water or steam is added to the olive paste in order to extract more oil from the fruit, as it is believed that this can change the composition of the olive oil. 
Olive oil possesses healing and emollient properties. It promotes skin health by lubricating and moisturizing the skin cells. Olive oil draws external moisture to the skin, holding it there by forming a breathable film that continues to allow your skin to sweat and release its natural oil. Olive oil is also particularly effective for soothing inflamed, itchy and dry skin.

TANEKAHA    PHYLLOCLADUS TRICHOMANOIDES, CELERY PINE

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Externally, it was used as a healing remedy for burns as well as for boils, abscesses and septic infections. tanekaha is a powerful healer, in that it draws out infection as it heals. tanekaha has anti-microbial action, effective against a range of bacteria, yeasts and viruses. 
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EVENING PRIMROSE  
​ OENOTHERA BIENNIS

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.Evening primrose oil has superb moisturizing properties and used externally it is indicated as effective in helping with eczema, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, PMS, and weight reduction, it is further indicated to reduce hyperactivity in babies and young children when rubbed onto their skin.

WILD YAM
DIOSCOREA SPP.

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Wild yam is used for a variety of female problems, including Premenstrual syndrome and menopause-related symptoms. A salve made from wild yam is a good substitute for estrogen creams used externally can help speed the healing of boils & abscesses. Wild yam has anti-inflammatory property used for rheumatoid arthritis.

ARNICA 
ARNICA MONTANA

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When applied directly after an injury Arnica significantly reduces bruise formation. It is also helpful for treating arthritis, burns, ulcers, eczema, and acne.

​Anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory qualities help reduce pain and swelling while improving wound healing.
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BEESWAX

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Beeswax is known to lock in moisture, foster cells, and protect skin from damaging environmental factors. Beeswax effectively softens skin & creates a long-lasting protective coating against the elements. It is a naturally nourishing moisturizer. Beeswax's anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-allergenic, & germicidal antioxidant properties make it beneficial for wound healing. Even after processing, beeswax still remains a biologically active product, retaining some anti-bacterial properties. It is reported that beeswax contains some vitamin A, which is necessary for normal cell development.

VEGETABLE GLYCERINE​
DIOSCOREA SPP.

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It is  colorless, odorless, water soluble and non-toxic. 
 Extracted from vegetables. It is used in medical, pharmaceutical and personal care products mainly as a means to improving smoothness, providing lubrication and as well as a humectant.
Vegetable glycerin is used in some cosmetic products to help moisturize skin and hair.

COLLOIDAL SILVER

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Colloidal silver is tasteless, odorless, non-stinging & non-burning to sensitive tissues - even a baby's eyes. It may be applied directly to cuts, scrapes, open sores, warts or used as a rinse for acne, eczema and other skin irritations.Colloidal silver is a germicide. While most antibiotics are effective against about a half-dozen disease causing organisms (germs, bacteria, fungi, parasites and some viruses), silver is effective against over 650 organisms. 
Colloidal silver has been proven effective against all species of fungi, bacteria, protozoa, parasites and certain viruses and is non-toxic.
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ESSENTIAL OILS

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An essential oil is a concentrated liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from plants. Essential oils are also known as volatile oils, ethereal oils, or aetherolea, or simply as the "oil of" the plant from which they were extracted, An oil is "essential" in the sense that it carries a distinctive scent, or essence, of the plant.

CHAMOMILE
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA

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Both Roman and German camomile have excellent calming properties, but Roman camomile is more effective for irritation, impatience and feeling disagreeable, and has great value in treating PMS and other menstrual and menopausal problems, while German camomile again is super effective on the skin, not only to sooth and calm, but to heal and to regenerate tissue.

HIMALAYAN SEA SALT

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Sea salt has therapeutic properties for the skin, helping with healing skin inflammation.  sea salt, helps to improve skin hydration and reduce skin roughness and redness due to inflammation. Moreover, the exchange between toxins in the body and minerals in sea salt makes an effective treatment for skin cell rejuvenation.
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TINCTURES

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Tinctures are concentrated herbal extracts that are made using alcohol and chopped herbs. The tincture is especially effective in drawing out the essential compounds of plants, This method ensures that the herbs and their nutrients can be preserved for a long time.
The benefit of tinctures is that they keep nutrients from the plants in a stable, soluble form and they retain the volatile and semi-volatile ingredients

VITAMIN C

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Topical application provides a skin-rejuvenating effect by improving collagen synthesis, that slows down with aging, as well as limiting skin damage from free radicals. Collagen is a structural support protein that is essential for firm, youthful skin. The amount of collagen in the skin tends to decline with age, an ongoing process that is accelerated by a number of factors like sunlight, smoking, free radicals & inflammation. As the synthesis of new collagen slows down, topical vitamin C is one of the most effective ways to boost collagen synthesis & slow its degradation.

FRANKINSENCE  
​BOSWELLIA SACRA

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This an aromatic resin obtained from trees of the genus Boswellia, Frankincense is tapped from the  trees and allowing the exuded resin to bleed out and harden. These hardened resins are called tears. There are several species and varieties of frankincense trees, each producing a slightly different type of resin. Differences in soil and climate create even more diversity of the resin, even within the same species.t is one of the firm favorites in aromatherapy. This essential oil has a wonderfully calming effect on the mind and helps to create inner peace, while helping to sooth the respiratory and urinary tract and relieve pain associated with rheumatism and muscular aches, while having a rejuvenating, balancing and healing action on the skin.

LAVENDER
​LAVANDULA SPP.

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It is with good reason why lavender oil is one of the most favorite essential oils, as it has wonderful qualities and also smells great. It is a calming, relaxing oil, which combats stress and crisis, while the antiseptic properties helps with cold, flu and other ailments. It is excellent for asthma and migraines. Apart from that it supports female health and on the skin it has a healing effect, while preventing scarring and balancing the skin.

CAMPHOR
​CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA/LAURUS CAMPHORA

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Although this oil has got some toxic effects, it can be used with great effect in vapor therapy to clear the lungs, dispel apathy and calm nervous depression. It has a beneficial effect on any psychosomatic ailments, while having some distinct benefits for the skin when used with great care

SUNFLOWER OIL
​ Helianthus Annuus

PEPPERMINT
​ MENTHA X PIPERITA

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This cooling and refreshing essential oil is used in aromatherapy to stimulate the mind, increase mental agility and to increase focus, while cooling the skin, reducing redness and calming irritation and itchiness. It furthermore helps to ease spastic colon, migraine, headaches, sinus and chest congestion and boosts the digestive system.

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MANUKA
​LEPTOMSPERNUM SCOPARIUM, TEA-TREE

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Manuka has been used to treat a wide range of skin problems such as eczema, ringworm and chronic sores. It is effective for easing itching and infection in insect bites, and use it as sure fire cure for any nasty skin fungal infections.  manuka is also used for rheumatism, sprains, abrasions, as well as sore and stiff backs. It helps to prevent and treat infection and reduce inflammation,used for many skin diseases and wounds to enhance the body’s ability to heal itself and reduce the risk of infection. it is antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral

COCONUT OIL
​cocos nucifera
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CALENDULA
CALENDULA OFFICINALIS, POT MARIGOLD

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Topically, calendula is valuable as a treatment for a wide range of skin conditions. It promotes wound healing and skin regeneration, it has astringent and anti-inflammatory properties, and its anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal activity helps to fight infections. It is an excellent remedy for treating abrasions, cuts, burns, bruises, rashes and insect bites, as well as skin ulcers, eczema and acne. Since calendula is very mild and gentle to the skin, it is frequently an ingredient in salves for diaper rash. Calendula is beneficial for treatment of pain and dermatitis and it may protect skin against sun damage