Example Sentences

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USES: Clear gel from the leaves is often used as a topical ointment for burns and other conditions.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 17, 2010

USES: Flowering tops of the plant are used to make teas, liquid extracts, capsules or tablets for sleeplessness, anxiety and gastrointestinal conditions such as upset stomach, gas and diarrhea.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 17, 2010

USES: Orally, cassia cinnamon is used for type 2 diabetes, gas, muscle and gastrointestinal spasms, preventing nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, infections, the common cold and loss of appetite.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 17, 2010

USES: High cholesterol, heart disease, high blood pressure and certain types of cancer, including stomach and colon cancers.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 17, 2010

Many employers as a result have refused to deal with USES, have resorted to "at-the-gate" hiring.

From Time Magazine Archive