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Encyclopedia Americana 1965 +246teaea65+ (3093 words) |
 | Herb teas lacking this stimulant have had their place in the repertory of the housewife and are still in use in some localities. |
 | The list of herbs thus put to infusion purposes includes, counting from medieval times onward, such kitchen-garden aromatics as lemon balm, bergamot, borage, camomile, catnip, costmary (popularly known as bibleleaf), horehound, mint (several varieties), rose, rose geranium, tansy, and woodruff; also sassafras root. |
 | Modern medicine has discounted their therapeutic values but their charms remain. |
| Information on the herb Roman camomile (chamomile). (637 words) |
 | This page contains information on Roman camomile (chamomile) and how it is used as a herb in alternative herbal treatments to treat ailments and problems. |
 | It is used to calm irritated red skin, soothe diaper rash and treat irregular periods. |
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