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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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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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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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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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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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Licorice was used historically to treat the skin and coughs. It is also
used to treat constipation, bronchitis, inflammation, and arthritis.
Licorice may be prescribed by health care providers to treat
adrenocortical insufficiency, peptic ulcer, and chronic gastritis.
Glycyrrhizin, a glycoside, makes up almost 8% of the licorice plant.
These chemical compounds could have positive effects on the body. Two
enzymes that break down prostaglandin E (PGE) are stopped... |
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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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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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