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Geranium Essential Oil: Uses, Benefits, and How to Make It
Credit: iStock.com/kazmulka Geranium essential oil is made from rose geraniums, also known as Pelargonium graveolens. Although it is most often used as a treatment for skin conditions, there are many...
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Top 10 Homeopathic Remedies Derived from Food
Credit: iStock.com/S847 Homeopathic remedies can be derived from almost anywhere—even from the food you eat. Plants make up around 60% of the Homeopathic Materia Medica, and some of those come from...
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Bergamot Essential Oil: Facts, Health Benefits, Uses, and Recipes
In the plant world, the name bergamot is synonymous with an herb in the mint family and a variety of citrus tree. However, bergamot essential oil comes from the fruit and peel of the bergamot orange...
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Top 10 Ayurvedic Herbs You Need to Know
Ayurvedic medicine originated in India over 3,000 years ago, and it has remained one of the most popular traditional health care systems in the country. As a result, Ayurveda has the oldest and most...
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Homeopathic Nux Vomica: Facts, Health Benefits, Uses
In homeopathy, several potentially fatal, poisonous plants constitute the most useful homeopathic remedies available today. Homeopathic nux vomica is among the most common remedies made from a...
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Say Aloha to Aloe Vera! 25+ Uses for Aloe Vera
My mother recently began to incorporate aloe vera juice into her diet after discovering its amazing detoxifying effects on her body. So this past Mother’s Day, I decided to forgo the traditional...
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What Could Osha Root Do for You?
Osha root is a Rocky Mountain herb, the root of which has been used by Native Americans for treating respiratory infections and conditions of the digestive tract. Many of today’s best herbal medicines...
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Effective Natural Remedies for Colitis
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic disease of the colon, with inflammation or tiny open sores that form on the surface of the colon’s lining. It is one condition that can respond well to alternative...
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Triphala: Health Benefits, Facts, and Uses
Triphala is an essential feature of Ayurvedic medicine that has lasted for thousands of years. Triphala, or triphala churna, is an herbal concotion derived from the dried powder of three fruits. In...
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Tea Tree Oil: Health Benefits, Uses, and Recipes
There are a number of tea tree oil uses that make it a valuable addition to your pantry. Over the years, it has become a popular ingredient in hair and skincare products due to its natural...
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Vetiver Essential Oil: Health Benefits and Uses
Vetiver is a tall perennial grass native to South Asia. It is considered a sacred herb with protective, healing, soothing, and uplifting properties. As a reported natural body cooler, vetiver essential...
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Rosemary Essential Oil: Facts, Benefits, Uses, and Recipes
Rosemary essential oil is one of the most popular and powerful oils on the market. It is extracted from the herb rosemary also called Rosmarinus officinalis. For thousands of years, rosemary has been...
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Black Cohosh: 10 Health Benefits and Side Effects
Are you intrigued by the reported benefits of black cohosh yet scared by the surrounding controversy? We combed through research studies and clinical trials to give you the best available information...
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Olive Leaf: Health Benefits, History, and How to Use
Just about everyone has heard of olive oil and its benefits. But, a lesser-known part of the olive tree (Olea europaea), the olive leaf, also holds significant advantages for your health. The olive...
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Echinacea and Goldenseal: Health Benefits, Uses, and Side Effects
We use various herbs as natural remedies for many ailments, disorders, and diseases. Sometimes, we may also have additional benefits by combining two or more herbs. To expand on this theory, we will...
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Ginseng Benefits and Side Effects You Need to Know About
Credit:leungchopan One great herbal cure comes to us in the form of ginseng. From a traditional Chinese medicine perspective, this powerful herb is thought to balance both yin and yang. You will also...
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Dong Quai: Benefits and Side Effects
Credit:yanmiao What Is Dong Quai? Dong quai, also called Angelica sinensis, dang gui, and female ginseng, is a popular herb used in traditional Chinese medicine. Native to China, Japan, and Korea, the...
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9 Effective Herbal Remedies for Anxiety
Anxiety is a common psychiatric disorder where a person often fears being in social situations. Treatments like antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs can lead to side effects such as agitation,...
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Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola): Benefits, Uses, and Side Effects
Credit: areeya_ann Reviewed by Dr. Michael Kessler, DC What Is Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola)? Centella asiatica, more commonly known as gotu kola, is a herb with a long history that is experiencing a...
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Saw Palmetto: Benefits, Side Effects, and Dosages
Saw palmetto is a herbal remedy used to treat testosterone-related health issues. Some of these include male-pattern hair loss, low libido, and hormone imbalances. But the most well-known of saw...
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