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abscesses, herbs for, 62 |
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acupressure, facial, 35, 39 |
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acidophilus, 5, 32 |
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acne. |
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see also eczema and psoriasis |
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causes and treatment, 23-24 |
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facial treatments, 15, 80 |
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herbs for, 57, 59, 60, 61, 62, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78 |
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toners for, 20, 21 |
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aftershaves, herbal, 58, 63, 70, 77 |
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age spots, herbs for, 64, 74 |
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aging skin. |
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dryness in, 6-7, 35, 36 |
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due to smoking, 5-6 |
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mask for, 16 |
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oily skin effects, 8 |
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sunlight affecting, 38 |
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alcoholic beverages, avoiding, 4, 20, 26, 31, 46 |
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alfalfa, properties and uses, 57 |
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allergens, 6, 23, 28 |
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almond, 16, 21, 80 |
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aloe vera, 1, 7, 31, 52, 57 |
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anise seed, properties and uses, 57-58 |
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annato, properties and uses, 58 |
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antibacterial, 2-3, 18, 19, 74, 76 |
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antifungals, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 65, 69, 71, 75, 76 |
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antioxidants, 24, 29-30, 38, 71 |
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antiseptics, 58, 59, 63, 65, 69, 71, 72, 74, 75, 76, 77 |
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aphrodisiacs, herbal, 60, 66, 70, 74, 76 |
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apple, mask, 16 |
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apple cider vinegar, 4, 11, 16, 27, 32 |
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apricots, mask, 16 |
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aromatherapy, 10, 19, 21 |
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arrowroot powder, for hair, 50 |
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aspirins, for hair, 53 |
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astringents, herbal, 59, 60, 64, 69, 70, 72, 76, 77 |
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athlete's foot, herbs for, 61, 69, 71, 75, 76 |
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athlete bath, 9 |
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autoimmune conditions, 46 |
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avocado, 16, 21, 83 |
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baby lotions. |
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see also rashes |
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herbs for, 59 |
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Bach flower remedies, 12 |
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baking soda, 11, 25 |
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balding. see hair loss |
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banana, mask, 16 |
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barley, herbal bath, 11 |
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barley water, recipe, 4 |
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basil, properties and uses, 58 |
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bathing, 9-10, 26, 31, 63, 68, 69 |
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apple cider vinegar, 11 |
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baking soda, 11 |
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barley and bran, 11 |
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cornstarch, 11 |
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Epsom salts, 11 |
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milk, 11 |
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mud, 11 |
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oatmeal, 11 |
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salt, 12 |
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seaweed, 12 |
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bath oils, recommendations, 9 |
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bay, properties and uses, 58 |
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bedsores, herbs for, 77 |
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beets, for herpes, 32 |
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birch, properties and uses, 59 |
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birth control pills, effect on hair, 46 |
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blackheads. |
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see also acne; complexion; pimples, 15, 16, 25 |
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blemishes, 16, 17, 18, 19-20, 77 |
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blood purification. |
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see also detoxification |
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herbs for, 61, 62 |
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blood vessels, herbs for, 68 |
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boils, 24-25, 57, 60, 62, 64, 70, 72, 76, 77, 78 |
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breast feeding, 27-28 |
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breasts, firming, 12-13 |
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breath fresheners. |
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see also mouthwash |
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herbal, 64, 72, 74 |
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breathing. |
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see also exercise; relaxation |
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for skin care, 2, 5 |
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Brewer's yeast, mask, 17 |
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bruises herbs for, 69, 71 |
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