Krista's Herbarium
a collection of herbal remedies, recipes, and reveries
The Great Eight: Wildcrafting in Czechia part 1
There’s treasure everywhere. It only takes eyes to see, a heart open to receiving the gifts of nature and some knowledge with which to discern the way.
In our neck of the woods, South Bohemia, treasure lies all around us. Here are the top eight medicinal herbs found on any walk around most areas where I live. I use these herbs in my daily life at home with my family, in making remedies for my friends and clients and they are the ones that are most pointed out when I do nature walks with fellow seekers.
Red Clover
Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) Jetel luční
Red clover can be found from mid to late summer in almost any empty field here in S. Bohemia. Pick from the center of an unsprayed field, not by edges of a field where cars or pets could have been. The flower heads and top leaves should be harvested when the flowers are a vibrant purple with no brown spots. Dry the flowers in a dehydrator or on trays in a warm dry area. Discard any brown flower heads and store the dried flowers in airtight jars or boxes.
Red Clover is an excellent addition to teas and can also be used in tinctures and salves.
Medicinal Actions: blood purifier, antitussive, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, affinity for cleansing metabolic waste, affinity for disorders of the skin, eases symptoms during menopause.
Plantain
Plantain (Plantago major, Plantago lanceolata) Jitrocel
Considered an invasive weed, Plantain is a mainstay in my herbal repertoire. You literally cannot go 5 feet in our area without seeing a patch of plantain. It thrives on bad soil and cramped quarters. Poking out of stone pathways and asphalt, plantain is OK with neglect. I harvest plantain in the forest where big patches of gorgeous green leaves grow. I prefer this plantain as it hasn’t been mussed by car exhaust and pets.
Plantain is excellent chewed up and used as a poultice on a fresh bee sting or mosquito bite. It is great famine food if you are on a hike and super hungry. Its seeds are the producers of psyllium, for when you are a bit blocked up.
Harvest plantain when you can, dry it and use it throughout the year in teas, as poultices and in salves or oils.
Medicinal Actions: antitoxin, draws out toxins from the body, demulcent, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, affinity for easing itchiness, rich in tannins (helps draw tissues together to stop bleeding) and allantoin (a compound that promotes healing of injured skin cells)
Comfrey
Comfrey (Symphytum) Kostival
Comfrey has been used for centuries as a powerful vulnerary. Its use as a healing plant has been written about since 50 AD. In folk medicine it is referred to as knitbone as it has a special affinity for bones and sinewy structures and is the perfect remedy for sprains, strains, bumps and broken bones. I have saved my stubbed toes so often with Comfrey. Wrapping a sprained ankle in fresh Comfrey leaves overnight will bring about great results the next morning. Comfrey grows all around us in the forest where I live. I grow it in my garden, as well. Near by, there are man-made lakes that seem to attract Comfrey near the banks. I have found two types of Comfrey which are Symphytum officinale and Symphytum tuberosum. S.tuberosum is much smaller with yellow flowers and is documented as a much stronger plant medicinally. This I have begun to cultivate in my garden, but in the forest near my home along the banks of the Vltava River, it grows in abundance in May. I pick it in bushels and dry it, make oils and salves from it and rub it on any wounded person I meet!
Medicinal Actions: speeds healing due to its concentration of allantoin which promotes granulation and cell regeneration, it is high in Vitamin C and Calcium and is anti-inflammatory.
Safety note: due to its high levels of pyrrolizidine it should not be taken internally as it could damage the liver in extreme cases. It should not be put on open and infected wounds as it heals so rapidly that it will close up a wound with the infection still inside.
Burdock
Burdock (Arctium tomentosum) Lopuch
Burdock grows right next to the Comfrey I find lining the path to the forest. It is a biennial plant that produces leaves and thistle flowers that turn into the coolest sticky burrs you’ll ever see. These burrs were the inspiration for the invention of Velcro due to their hooks. We spend many fall walks throwing them at each other to see how many we can get to stick. The roots are harvested the first year in the fall and the flower heads (fruits) are harvested the following fall.
Burdock root is most useful for urinary tract disorders and for blood and lymph cleansing. It has been used for ages in Asian cuisine and is a delicious and nutritious food. Traditional Chinese Medicine has inspired the use of this herb, and it is now well known in Western Hebalism.
Medicinal Actions: Lowers blood pressure, aids in digestion, promotes hormone balance, detoxifies liver, supports skin health, boosts immune system.
Safety note: there is a rare allergy to Burdock so please consult your doctor before adding Burdock to your wellness regime.
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An American Herbalist in South Bohemia
In 2007, Krista Coyan along with her husband and two young daughters sold their house in California and everything they owned to move to the Czech Republic to work as teachers on a two-year teaching assignment. Ten years later, Krista has gone from teaching English in the local zakladni skola to becoming the director of the primary school at Townshend International School in Hluboka. She has studied herbalism for many years and makes several herbal products for family and friends. She recently received her Herbalism Certificate from the Herbal Academy of New England.
Q: You originally planned to stay only two years. Why did you decide to stay for the long-term?
K: We really appreciate so many things about living in the Czech Republic. For example, the culture is very genuine. We had many friends in California, but relationships there tended to be more superficial and materialistic. Here we have fewer friends, but they are deeper and more genuine relationships. It is also a much safer place than where we are from. In California, I wouldn’t feel safe letting my daughters go walking alone in town, but here I feel absolutely safe. I also really enjoy the nature and the Czech appreciation of natural things, like collecting mushrooms and berries in the forest.
Q: How did you get involved with herbalism?
K: My older daughter Rebekah was diagnosed 5 years ago with a chemical imbalance in her brain and was put on several strong medications. These have serious side effects and this led me to search for other ways to treat her condition. I began studying and taking courses in herbalism, learning about the amazing plants that grow all around us that can be used for so many different conditions. I recently received my herbal certification and plan to take a Master’s-level herbalism course over the next three years.
Q: Are there herbs growing here in Czech that are useful?
K: Absolutely. Most of the herbs I use in my products I find in the forest and meadows near our house. Amazing herbs like plantain, comfrey, nettles, St. John’s Wort, yarrow, burdock, and red clover are easily found throughout the country. I also grow plants like calendula, feverfew, and Echinacea in my garden which naturalize and grow almost without any care.
Q: What types of products do you make?
K: I make many different types of tinctures, salves, and teas. My favorite products include my Healing Herbal Salve, Stings and Bites Salve, Thyme Cough Syrup, Calendula Face Cream, Cold and Flu tincture, and Sleepytime Tea.
Q: Are these difficult to make?
L: Not at all. My goal is not to sell products, but to teach people how to make them themselves. Most things only require a few ingredients and less than an hour in the kitchen.
Q: Do you need any special equipment?
K: No. Most things you can do by hand and a stove. For example, I have a dehydrator that runs constantly from spring to fall to dry my herbs, but you could also hang them in a dry place. I also use some attachments for our Sana 707 horizontal juicer that let me press my own oil and grind my herbs to a fine powder, something I used to use a mortar and pestle to do.
Q: Tell us about your upcoming herbal workshop in Prague.
K: At our workshop, I will show how to make three different products: Echinacea Throat Spray, Fever Buster Tea, and Clear Chest Salve. I limit it to a smaller group so everyone will get a chance to see how it is done, and then can take home the completed products.
Q: Do you teach the workshop in Czech?
K: I have someone translating to make sure it is accurate. However, I’ve been speaking Czech for 10 years and most of the questions and answers and one-on-one conversations are in Czech.
An Herbalist’s Toolbox: A Juicer
Ground herbs have a wide variety of uses. You can use them for seasonings, make your own teas, infuse them in oil for salves, even make your own herbal tinctures. In the past, I always used my big mortar and pestle or even scissors. Recently, my husband asked me why I don’t use our juicer, since it has a screen for grinding herbs. I had seen him use it to make cashew butter and salsa, but never realized it could grind herbs as well. So I tried it, and really couldn’t believe the difference. Because it ground my herbs more finely, there is more surface area for the herbs to interact with the menstruum (the liquid: oil, alcohol etc…). I noticed it right away in my infused oils and salves, which were a much more vibrant color, thus denoting a more medicinal infusion.
We like to collect and dry our own herbs to make natural herbal teas. Some of the plants we gather and dehydrate that we use for tea include Echinacea, yarrow, comfrey, chamomile, mint, and nettles. I also noticed that my teas I made using the juicer were stronger, since the water could infuse more of the finely-ground herbs.
If you own a horizontal juicer, give it a try!
Skin Solution Salve
My husband Dan’s face is in the sun constantly. For decades he has been hiking, biking and running every day outside no matter the weather. About 10 years ago, some spots showed up on his face that were sore, would peel and bleed. We were already living in the Czech Republic and weren’t sure what to do. We spoke with our general practitioner about it and he made an appointment for us with his mum (!) who is a dermatologist. When we arrived a few weeks later for our appointment, our general practitioner was there to meet us at his mum’s office. He was dressed super casually and holding his dog. His mum was really old school but funny as she was constantly bickering with her son during our appointment. He told her she was suffering from dementia and she told him to kiss her bleep. It was entertaining.
She looked at Dan’s spots and said not to worry and gave him some cream. We left laughing and happy that we have some cream and got to see the reality show that is our doctor’s home life.
Dan used the cream for a while and it worked well. The spots diminished and caused him no more problems. Unfortunately, on our trip to the United States that year, Dan accidentally left his cream at his dad’s house. Dan is not one to voluntarily go to the doctor, so he hasn’t had the special cream for years now.
Because my husband won’t go to the doctor, I researched medicinal herbs for skin irritation and precancerous cells. This formula works well, diminishes the spots and keeps them from pain, peeling and bleeding. When Dan doesn’t use it, the spots worsen.
Remember, I am not a doctor. Dan needs to see the doctor about his skin. If anyone has ideas about how to get a stubborn man to the doctor, please leave them in a comment below. Until then, I will help him with this herbal remedy.
Skin Solution Salve
- 3/4 cup Mistletoe-infused olive oil Infused Oil Recipe
- 1/4 cup Red Clover-infused olive oil
- 1/4 cup bees wax
- 10 drops each: Clary Sage, Frankincense and Myrrh essential oils
In a double boiler (or a pot nestled in a larger pot filled with a bit of water) over medium heat, add the oils and beeswax.
Stir until the beeswax melts and is fully incorporated.
Remove from the heat and allow to cool for a moment.
Add the essential oils. Stir.
Pour into clean and sterilised jars.
Safety: Mistletoe should not be used internally
Herbal actions:
Mistletoe (Viscum album): neuralgic and rheumatic pain reliever, rubefacient and vasodilator, nervine. Research is being conducted through clinical trials regarding mistletoe’s effectiveness against cancerous cells.
Red Clover (Trifolium pratense): blood cleansing, pain reliever with an affinity for psoriasis and eczema, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and aid against skin cancer.
Clary Sage (Salvia sclerea): anticancer, nervine, antispasmodic, antioxidant.
Frankincense (Boswellia sacra): anti-inflammatory, nervine, vulnerary, cytophylactic, cicatrisant.
Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha): anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, research is underway regarding its potential anticancer benefits.
Stings and Bites Workshop
Our Stings and Bites Workshop was really fun!
It was really awesome meeting some new people who want to learn how to take their health into their own hands. We enjoyed making the Stings and Bites Salve and the Leave Me Alone! Repellent together, from beginning to end. We dehydrated plantain and catnip, ground all the herbs, plantain, chamomile, as well as neem and catnip in the juicer. We infused the oils in the breadmaker. We made a strong catnip and neem tea for the repellent. Then we made the salve and the repellent, bottling it and adding labels.
Many questions were asked about making these homemade remedies. We talked a lot about plant medicine and the benefits of different plants. One remark that was often heard was how easy it is to make the herbal products.
In between recipes, there was a short break where Dan made two kinds of juice: watermelon, lime and mint (perfect for the super hot day) and carrot, apple and ginger. There was a snack for the participants to try, kale chips with cashew cheese. At the end, each participant was presented with a gift of a couple of Krista’s Herbs products.
We started out small to see how things would go and we are already planning our next workshop for October 4th with the theme: Cold and Flu Season. If any of you are in the area, I would love to see you at the next workshop!
Poppy Seed Oil
Recently, I have written about makeup removal using olive oil. It has been working great and I truly believe that I won’t be buying makeup remover again.
On our trip to Kiev, my husband had a business meeting with a partner in the company he works for. This partner, Alex, makes his own cold-pressed oils. He gifted me with a flax seed oil and a poppy seed oil.
I have made my own poppy seed oil with our oil extractor. But now that I know the benefits of straight olive oil on my skin, Alex from Ukraine inspired me to try the poppy seed oil again. Thanks again, Alex!
Since we have been back from our trip, I have been cleaning my face every evening with pure, cold-pressed poppy seed oil. It removes every bit of makeup and leaves my face feeling amazing. I am in love with our oil extractor which allows me to make the poppy seed and hemp seed oils fresh for us every couple of weeks.
Poppy seeds are well-revered in Ayurvedic medicine for a whole host of ailments as well as to promote healthy and glowing skin. Poppy seed oil is high in Vitamins C and E and Linolenic acid. It aids in cell regeneration, absorbs slowly into the skin, thus providing skin protection and is not greasy.
Here is some information on the Oil Cleansing Method:
“The basic concept of this skin care and cleansing method is that the oil used to massage your skin will dissolve the oil that has hardened with impurities and found itself stuck in your pores. The steam will open your pores, allowing the oil to be easily removed. Should you need it, the smallest drop of the same oil formula patted over damp skin will provide the necessary lubrication to keep your skin from over-compensating in oil production.”
Currently, I am using just poppy seed oil. Both of my girls have switched to the oils. Rebekah is using a blend of poppy seed oil and olive oil. Roxie and I did some testing on her skin and her sensitive skin can only handle the Hemp Oil and Salve which she applies every night.
Recipe ideas:
- Oily Skin: 1/3 Castor Oil or Hazelnut Oil and 2/3 Olive, Sunflower or other oil
- Combination Skin: 1/4 Castor or Hazelnut Oil and 3/4 Olive, Sunflower or other oil
- Dry Skin: All nourishing oils like poppy seed oil, olive oil, or a very small amount of Castor/Hazelnut Oil added to the nourishing oils.
Directions for cleansing with oils according to Wellness Mama:
- In the shower or at the bathroom sink, pour about a quarter size amount of the oil blend into your hand and massage into the skin on your face (don’t wet skin first). Use smooth circular strokes and let this also be a gentle facial massage. Massage for at least a minute (two minutes is better) or until you are sure that the oil has saturated your skin. This will also remove make-up very effectively, so there is no need to remove make-up first. You can even leave the oil on the skin for up to 10 minutes to really deep clean pores.
- Place a clean washcloth under very hot tap water (or shower water) until it is completely soaked and quickly wring it out. Open it and place over your face. This will create steam against the skin to remove the oils and any impurities in the skin. Leave the wash cloth on for about a minute, or until it cools. Repeat if needed with the other side of the washcloth and then use the corners of the washcloth to gently remove any remaining oil. There will still be a thin layer of oil on the skin and this is beneficial.
- Typically, no moisturizer is needed after the adjustment period, but if you still have dry skin, try reducing the amount of astringent oil and using a tiny bit of organic face cream to moisturize skin.
Headache Relief
The past week or so here in the Czech Republic has seen a large amount of thunderstorms and with them barometric pressure changes and headaches all around. My youngest daughter and I suffer the most with actual migraines, complete with nausea and light sensitivity, whereas the rest of my family feels the pressure in the sinuses and the band of tension around the head. Either way, when a pressure system comes in and a headache is imminent or presenting, we reach for our headache relief.
According to Migraine Relief Center:
“Barometric pressure is the method scientists use to measure the atmospheric pressure or weight of the air where it presses on the surface of the earth. This affects the weather by causing changes to the way air currents move around the earth. A device called a barometer is used to identify the pressure, and the barometric reading is helpful in forecasting incoming weather changes. High barometric pressure is usually linked to clear, sunny weather, while low pressure provides the perfect conditions for clouds and moisture to develop.
SYMPTOMS OF BAROMETRIC PRESSURE MIGRAINES
Apart from the debilitating and severe pain, symptoms of a barometric migraine include:
- nausea and stomach pains, which are sometimes accompanied by vomiting and diarrhea
- pain around one or both temples, which can also affect the eyes, ears, forehead or back of the head
- feelings of depression and changes in perception of things
- increased sensitivity to light or the development of an aura, which may last for several hours
- numbness and tingling in the face, head and neck, which can also spread to the arms and legs
- waves of pain that throb in time with the patient’s heartbeat”
Headache Relief Tincture
- 3 parts Feverfew, leaves and flowers (dried or fresh)
- 1 part Lemonbalm leaves (dried or fresh)
- 1 part Peppermint leaves and flowers (dried or fresh)
- Alcohol (at least 45%, brandy, vodka or Everclear)
- Sterilised jar and lid
Grind or chop the plant material as finely as possible. I use my juicer to grind the dried plant material.
Add the plant material to the jar: Dried- fill 1/2 of jar
Fresh- fill the entire jar
Add the alcohol. Fill to the brim. Keep an eye on it for the next several minutes and keep adding alcohol until all the plant material is covered.
Seal well and label with the plant name, date, percent and type of alcohol and the date 6 weeks out.
Shake the jar daily and store in a cool, dark place.
After 6 weeks, strain out plant material and decant the tincture into sterilised bottles for use.
Label bottles with the tincture name.
Adult dose: 3-5 ml 3x day as a preventative, or 5 ml as needed during an acute migraine.
Herbal actions:
Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium): well-known for its prevention against migraines, it is an anti-inflammatory, pain-reliever, antirheumatic, stomachic and against menstrual pain and pain during childbirth.
Lemonbalm (Melissa officinalis): carmintaive (aids in digestion), antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, nervine, diaphoretic.
Peppermint (Mentha piperita): anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antispasmodic, carminative, diaphoretic and nervine.
My Herbal First Aid Kit: Travel Edition
This is what we carry with us when we travel:
Arnica Salve for bumps, bruises and sprains
Hemp Salve for skin irritation and as a face moisturiser
Anti-Fungal Salve for any yeast or fungal infections and as a good antibacterial ointment
Lavender essential oil for insomnia, stress and shock after an accident or with severe illness
Yarrow Tincture for fever support and as an anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic for stomach cramps.
Yarrow Healing Powder for any cut to stop the bleeding and clean the wound
Peppermint essential oil for any stomach issues
Echinacea Root tincture for immune boosting
Red Clover tincture as an antitussive for cough
Valerian Root tincture as a muscle relaxant for muscle cramping and insomnia
Thyme Salve as a powerful antibacterial
White Willow Bark tincture as a pain reliever
St John’s Wort tincture as an all around wound healer and help for a stressed-out psyche
Healing Herbal Salve as an all around topical wound healer
Headache Relief tincture for headaches and migrainesa
Stings and Bites Salve is beneficial for any stings, bites, splinters, blisters or pimples.
During cold and flu season:
Cold Relief tincture for a progressing respiratory illness
Cold First Aid tincture to combat the onset of a cold or flu
Travelling to a foreign country:
Wormwood tincture to combat any intestinal parasites
Agrimony tincture to clear up diarrhea
All of this fits into a small rectangular sack about 15cm x 5cm x 5 cm. I never regret bringing these medicines with me. I only regret those that I don’t have on hand.
Bye-Bye Bruise Salve
I was just exiting the parking shuttle which was dropping us off at the airport for our trip to Kiev. The shuttle driver closed the van door behind me and caught my leg in it. I guess I was standing too close to the van. Needless to say, I looked down and saw a nasty red welt growing on my leg. This was going to be a doozy of a bruise.
Dan and I travel with a pretty comprehensive herbal first aid kit, yet every now and then an issue comes up where I wish I had something with me. When I get home from travelling I add that item to my kit. This was one of those times…
When I get a bruise, I reach directly for arnica. If I can get arnica on an impending bruise immediately, sometimes the bruise doesn’t even develop. I have tested this on myself and my family numerous times, going so far as to apply arnica on some bruises and not on others to see the results. Arnica helps bruises no matter how old they are, but if it is applied promptly after an injury or bump or at the first sign of a bruise it will increase the healing rate exponentially. When we have done side-by-side testing on bruises it is clear the benefit of arnica. A bruise to which arnica is applied straight away may last only a few days and be very lightly coloured as opposed to the week or two weeks of gross purple and then yellow-green blotches.
Arnica is a powerhouse plant that does a few things really well. It is anti-inflammatory, reducing swelling thus benefiting in the treatment of sprains, strains, fractures, contusions and other injuries. It speeds up the healing of bruises by prompting your body to send more white blood cells to clean up and repair the bruise. It is a natural pain reliever as it doesn’t just cover up the pain; it actually stimulates your body’s healing process. Arnica is especially recommended for trauma (such as a fall) or inflammation (as from arthritis).
…I had no arnica salve with me. So I walked around Kiev with an unsightly bruise. I have since added arnica salve to my travel first aid kit.
Bye-Bye Bruise Salve
- 1 cup Arnica-infused olive oil Infused Oil Recipe
- 1/4 cup bees wax
- 10 drops each: Rosemary, Lavender and Fennel essential oils
In a double boiler (or a pot nestled in a larger pot filled with a bit of water) over medium heat, add the oils and beeswax.
Stir until the beeswax melts and is fully incorporated.
Remove from the heat and allow to cool for a moment.
Add the essential oils. Stir.
Pour into clean and sterilised jars.
Safety: Arnica should never be used internally or on an open wound.
Medicinal Actions:
Arnica: anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-microbial, vulnerary
Rosemary: anti-oxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory
Lavender: nervine, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial
Fennel: diaphoretic, stimulant, anodyne, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory
Stomach Flu Blues
Kiev is a lovely city. Possibly one of my favourites. Dan and I had an amazing time walking around and exploring this unique city. The Cyrillic script tripped me up the first day, but after the second day, I got the hang of it and could decipher what was going on, as it is a bit similar to the Czech that we speak.
It was with a bit of sadness that we lined up to board our plane home to Prague. I noticed as we were standing in line that I felt a little dizzy. Once we were settled in our seats I began to feel nauseated. I ordered green tea and hoped it was nothing. By the time the short flight was over I felt like I would pass out. In the car on the way home from Prague to our town, I had waves of nausea, severe stomach cramping, cold sweats, numbness and tingling in my arms and legs and heart palpitations. Dan thought I was dying. We even had to pull over so I could lay with my legs above my head to keep me from passing out.
I was kicking myself for not having lavender oil in my first aid kit to aid in the shock my body was in due to whatever illness I was experiencing. At this point I was thinking that the water in Kiev finally got to me.
By the time we got home I couldn’t walk upright for the stomach cramping. Rebekah told me there was a severe stomach flu going around our town and perhaps I got it before I left. I took a bunch of herbs and a very special tea and went to bed, hoping for some sleep and for the cramping to subside.
The next morning, I was relieved to see that I had slept and my stomach felt very delicate but the cramping was lessening. I was exhausted and shaky and cold. Taking my temperature I saw that I had a fever of 38.5. My youngest daughter insisted that I return to bed. She tucked me in and my bed never felt so good. I slept a lot of the day with those weird fever dreams. I continued to drink this amazing tea and got out of bed at about 8:00 in the evening feeling a whole lot more human. The next day I was careful with my stomach and what I ate, but I felt like me again.
Rebekah got the flu a day later than me and had a very similar experience.
Fever Buster Tea
- 1 part dried and ground Yarrow leaves and flowers
- 1 part dried and ground Mint leaves and stems
- 1 part dried and ground Elderflowers
Use a heaping tablespoon per cup of tea.
Allow the tea to steep covered for 10 minutes or longer.
Drink up to 5 times a day during and acute illness.
During a stomach flu, Yarrow acts as a diaphoretic (fever supporter), antimicrobic, antispasmodic (stomach cramps be gone!), analgesic (pain relief).
Mint relieves pain and spasm in stomachaches. It relieves nausea. It is a nervine, calming anxiety and tension. It is antibacterial and antiseptic and active against a wide range of bacteria including Salmonella enteritidis and E. coli.
Elderflower supports the immune system. The flowers are antimicrobial, they eliminate toxins and heat and they are anti-inflammatory. They protect the gut against irritation and stress with their antispasmodic and astringent actions.
This tea is a must have for cold and flu season and for this stomach flu with fever it was an excellent support, decreasing the duration and severity of our flu.
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