HOME REMEDIES: COMMON POLYPODY

 

  St Hildegard writes:

"When God created man, a different type of earth was used to form him. Henceforth, all substances were subject to man, because they sensed that in him was life, and they endeavoured to aid him in him in all his efforts, and man's aim, in turn, was to help them."


COMMON POLYPODY (POLYPODIUM VULGARE)



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This translation is for informative purposes only. If you suffer from any illnesses or conditions, please seek medical help.


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