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Saw palmetto grows in areas of southern Europe, Africa, and in coastal
regions of the American southeast. This small palm tree produces white
flowers in the spring and summer. The tree’s fruit is olive-sized and
forms in clusters. When ripe, the fruit becomes dark blue. The fruit is
used for medicinal purposes after being dried. Plant sterols and fatty
acids are two of the compounds found in the plant.
Saw palmetto is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia... |
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Chinese Herb - Yohimbe Bark
Native to the Congo, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Gabon, this tall and
possibly endangered evergreen provides a wide variety of medicinal
benefits. The bark of the yohimbe was used originally to treat problems
including leprosy, fever, and coughs by West Africans. It has also been
used to... |
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Chinese legend says that over four thousand years ago, green tea was
accidentally discovered. Today green tea is used to treat problems
including depression, headaches, gastrointestinal disorders, aches, and
pains. It is also used to boost the immune system, to prolong life, to
detoxify, and to provide energy.
Green Tea for Health and Long Life
Teas generally all come from the tea plant; what causes each tea to
differ is how it is prepared. Green tea... |
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Echinacea is a very popular herbal remedy, but its full potential is
not completely known by many in the medical profession. For hundreds of
years, Echinacea was used by numerous cultures to promote better health.
Echinacea, sometimes called coneflower, is a wildflower that flourishes
in meadows or wet valleys in the Midwestern United States. Echinacea is
most famous for its medicinal properties, but it is also common in
gardens since it has striking purple... |
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The Fo-ti plant is native to Taiwan and Japan, but originated in China.
In traditional Chinese medicine, premature aging, infectious diseases,
erectile dysfunction, vaginal discharges, angina pectoris, and weakness
are treated with the Fo-ti plant’s root.
Known by the Chinese as he-shou-wu, fo-ti received its name from a man
who used the plant to heal his infertility. The medicinal herb then
became used throughout China to treat problems including... |
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Garlic is grown in many areas throughout the world and is considered by
herbalists to be one of the most essential and useful herbs used for
medicinal purposes. Various cultures have benefited from using garlic
in medicines and foods for centuries.
The Miracle of Garlic
Garlic has been used for many years to prevent health problems
including colds, flu, menstrual pain, high blood pressure, coughs,
gastrointestinal problems, atherosclerosis, and bronchitis.... |
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Ginger has been used for thousands of years in Chinese medicine to
treat problems such as vomiting, abdominal bloating, diarrhea,
coughing, and rheumatism. Tibb and Ayurvedic medicine also uses ginger
to treat inflammatory joint diseases including rheumatism and arthritis.
Proposed Medical Benefits of Ginger
Ginger root is used today to provide relief for symptoms of motion
sickness including sweating, vomiting, dizziness, and nausea. No
conclusive results... |
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A tall tropical shrub produces the Kava-Kava root. The plant is
characterized by big leaves shaped like hearts that fill the branches.
Flowers blossom on the plant where the branches join with the stems.
The Kava root is primarily used to fight anxiety disorders and to
relieve anxiety related to stress. Low doses of Kava improve activity
and awareness. Large doses can cause drowsiness. Medical specialists
often prescribe kava to treat stiffness, insomnia, pain, jet... |
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