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Garlic
Scientific name: Allium sativum

Medicinal value
This herb is a powerful herb used as a natural antibiotic and has the capability to stimulate cell growth and activity. It reduces blood pressure in hypertension and is an excellent cure for all colds and infections of the body.

Religious importance
It is believed that peeled garlic cloves placed in room wards off diseases and if hung in the new home, it dispels negativity and evil.

Habitat
This perennial needs moderate soil ample sun light and warmth. The plant grows to 2 feet tall.

Ginger
Scientific name: Zingiber officinale

Medicinal value
This herb is an excellent remedy for strengthening and healing the respiratory system, fighting off colds and flu, removing congestion, soothing sore throats and relieving headaches and body aches. It is recommended during pregnancy for treating morning sickness and digestive problems and for colds and sore throats.

Religious importance
It is believed that this ginger is used in passion spells to "heat up" the relationships and to ensure success of spells.

Habitat
It is a perennial herb that has scattered in large quantity all across the North America with a height of 6 inches.

Gingko Biloba
Scientific name: Gingko biloba

Medicinal value
This herb is used to treat memory loss, head injuries, tinnitus, circulatory problems, strengthening the cardiac system, impotence, asthma, allergies that affect breathing and Alzheimer's disease in its early stages.

Religious importance
It is believed that if carried helps improve the memory and if taken as tea prior to bedtime helps to remember dreams during sleep.

Habitat
With a height of 50 to 70 feet tall, this plant prefers temperate areas with moist soils, full sun and high humidity.

Ginseng
Scientific name: Panax quinquefolia (American ginseng), Eleutherococcus senticosus (Siberian ginseng), Panax spp.

Medicinal value
This herb stimulates the body to overcome all forms of illness, lower blood pressure, increase endurance, relieving depression and in sex. It is used to tone the body during stress and to overcome fatigue. During menopause it aids in rejuvenating the system and balances hormones as well as aids in regulating hot flashes.

Religious importance
It is believed that if Ginseng is carried it guards health and attracts love. It also ensures sexual potency.

Habitat
It is very difficult to grow Ginseng as form initial to final this plant needs a lot of care. At the time of germination, disinfected seeds (to kill mold, which plagues ginseng at all stages of growth) can take up to a year or more. Planted in raised beds of very humus-rich soil in early autumn they must be shaded at all times. Roots are not harvested until the plants are at least 6 years old.

Goldenseal
Scientific name: Hydrastis canadensis

Medicinal value
This herb is used for pregnant women and as an antiseptic. The herb goes straight to the bloodstream and eliminates infection in the body and enables the liver to recover.

Religious importance
It is believed that this herb is used in property spells and healing spells and rituals.

Habitat
This perennial herb that grows 6 - 18 inches high, prefers rich soil in partial shade.

Gotu Kola
Scientific name: Centella asiatica

Medicinal value
This herb is and excellent mental stimulant and is often used after mental breakdowns and if used regularly it can prevent nervous breakdown besides relieving mental fatigue, senility and aids the body in defending itself against toxins.

Religious importance
It is believed that Gotu kola is used in meditation incenses.

Green Tea
Scientific name: Camellia sinensis, Various spp.

Medicinal value
This herb is an effective anti-oxidant and it reduces the risk of many forms of cancer, has the ability to stabilize blood lipids, aiding in treating high cholesterol, hypertension and stimulate immune functions. This herb also eases mental fatigue, and lowers the risks for arteriosclerosis.

Religious importance
It is believed that this herb is used in rituals done for prosperity and to honor deities around the world.

Habitat
This herb can grow in various temperate climates around the world.

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