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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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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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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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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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Introduction to Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha has been used as an herbal remedy for hundreds of years. It
has many applications, and has been used by Native Americans and
Africans to treat inflammation, fevers, and to protect against
infection or illness. It has also been used to boost the immune system,
improve memory, and to promote overall wellness.
Ashwagandha is a shrub that flourishes in India and North America. The
roots of the ashwagandha plant have been... |
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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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