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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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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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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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Reishi mushrooms grow in the coastal areas of China and are cultivated
in Taiwan, Korea, North America, and Japan. It is referred to as the
“herb of spiritual potency”, or hing zhi. They are found on fallen tree
stumps and decomposing logs. There are six varieties of color, but red
mushrooms are used primarily in Asia and North America. Medicinal
benefits come from the fruiting part of the mushroom.
Reishi is used to treat asthma, coughs, weakness and... |
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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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Dong Quai is closely related to celery. It is an herb that flowers from
May to August. The blossoms are white with a greenish tint. It
flourishes in wet areas, and is usually found in alpine canyons,
meadows, along river beds, or near the coast. Dong Quai is a very
effective treatment for many maladies. Dong Quai, also called Chinese
Angelica, is usually recommended for use by women. It is a common
remedy in both China and the United States. Chinese herbalists call
Dong Quai... |
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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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This famous Chinese herb has been used for over 5,000 years. It was worth more than gold to the Qing Dynasty of ancient China.
Ginseng is used in thousands of formulas to provide vivacity and energy. Ginseng is used more than any other herbal remedy.
Ginseng contains nitrogenous compounds, minerals, vitamins, fat-soluble
compounds, and carbohydrate compounds in its stained root. The herb is
costly and not easy to produce and takes six years to reach... |
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