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Chaste Tree Berry (Vitex agnus-castus) - Side Effects and Benefits

Botanical Name: Vitex agnus-castusOther Common Names: Chaste Tree, Abraham's balm, Monk's pepper, chaste lamb-tree, safe tree, Indian-spice, wild pepper, chasteberry, vitex, agnus-castus.Habitat: The Chaste Tree is native to the Mediterranean region but i... Read >
Author: Alien

The Blue Cohosh

spacer The Blue Cohosh Root Botanical Name of Blue Cohosh: Caulophyllum thalictroides (L). Other Common Names: Blueberry root, blue ginseng, yellow ginseng, beechdrops, pappoose root, squaw root. Habitat: Blue cohosh is a perennial herbaceous... Read >
Author: Alien

Learn the Benefits of Blackseed Oil, but Avoid Cheap Nigella Sativa Oil

The health benefits of blackseed oil may be numerous, but cheap nigella sativa oil is probably a waste of money. Nigella sativa is the botanical name for the spice that has been used since ancient times to flavor food and for medicinal purposes. Its co... Read >
Author: Patsy Hamilton

Bitter Melon Discount Supplements May Not Be Effective

Here we look briefly at the role of bitter melon in diabetes treatment; express concerns about bitter melon discount supplements and evaluate the benefits of bitter melon tea. Momordica charantia is the botanical name for bitter melon. Bitter Melon in ... Read >
Author: Patsy Hamilton

Dairy-Free Chocolate for the Best Health Rewards

Research has shown time and time again that eating small portions of dark chocolate may provide numerous health benefits as a result of chocolate's antioxidant properties. However, a new study, performed by a team of scientists in Scotland and Italy, sugg... Read >
Author: Tim Moore

Healthy way of living-Goji Berries

Goji Berries are also known as Wolfberry is the common name given to the fruit of Lycium barbarum. Lycium barbarum has got two species of boxthorn in the family Solanaceae. This Solanaceae family also includes the potato, tomato, eggplant, and tobacco. ... Read >
Author: Kirk Bachelder

The Hawthorn Berry in History and Today

Hawthorn berry extract is an old herbal remedy for heart conditions. Today, Hawthorne berries are used in some natural products designed to promote heart health. Legends, historical evidence and scientific evaluation surround hawthorn berry extract. O... Read >
Author: Patsy Hamilton

Geranium

Geranium Botanical Name: Pelargonium Graveolens Other Name: Apple Geranium Geranium is an evergreen, bushy perennial herb. Geranium has light green round leaves with curvy edges and an apple aroma. It is also known as Pelargonium Graveolens. Gerani... Read >
Author: Get Nutri

Milk thistle Widely Naturalized in California

What Is Milk Thistle? Healers have used the prickly Milk Thistle plant to treat liver ailments for more than 2,000 years. Somehow these early practitioners figured out that preparations of this purple-flowered member of the sunflower family could stim... Read >
Author: Home herb

Milk Thistle Extracts treat liver ailments for more than 2,000 years.

What Is Milk Thistle Extracts? Healers have used the prickly Milk Thistle Extracts plant to treat liver ailments for more than 2,000 years. Somehow these early practitioners figured out that preparations of this purple-flowered member of the sunflower... Read >
Author: Home herb

Using the Propagation Technique Known as Budding to Grow Beautiful Ornamental Trees

You are welcome to use this article on your website or in your newsletter as long as you reprint it as is, including the contact information at the end. Website URLs must be active links. You are welcome to use this article with an affiliate link, http://... Read >
Author: Michael McGroarty

Using Herbs Simply & Safely

Are herbs "dilute forms of drugs" - and therefore dangerous? Or are they "natural" - and therefore safe? If you sell herbs, you probably hear these questions often. What is the "right" answer? It depends on the herb! These thoughts on herbs will help you ... Read >
Author: Susun Weed

Treating Arthritis – Naturally

There are actually three common types of arthritis. These are Osteoarthritis which is the most common, affecting around 16 million Americans with an average age of 45. It usually will attack weight bearing joints like knees, hips, and ankles but h... Read >
Author: Mike Law

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