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Feverfew
By Catherine Vorenus · 13 years ago
Overview – Feverfew (Chrysanthemum parthenium or Tanacetum parthenium), also sometimes called featherfoil or featherfew, is an herb with medicinal properties. While its name is derived from the Latin febrifugia, or "fever reducer," Feverfew has been ...
Ginseng Overview
By Catherine Vorenus · 13 years ago
Overview – There are different varieties of Ginseng that include "Siberian," not true ginseng: Korean or Chinese (Panax ginseng) and American (Panax quinquefolius). The Latin word "panax" means "all-healing" and is derived from the same ...
Astragalus
By Catherine Vorenus · 13 years ago
Overview – Astragalus (Astragalus propinquus) is considered one of the most important herbs in Chinese Medicine. Other names include Locoweed, Huang Qi, and milk-vetch. The roots are often used to make tea; they are yellow ...
Pau d'Arco
By Catherine Vorenus · 13 years ago
Overview – Pau d’Arco is an ancient natural remedy used for hundreds of years by the Central and South Native American tribes, such as the Axtecs and the Incas. It is also known as taheebo, ...
Cayenne: A Natural Remedy
By Catherine Vorenus · 13 years ago
Overview – This is a hot pepper commonly used in foods, but it has such a beneficial effect on the parts of our body that our health depends on most, such as the digestive system ...
Goldenseal
By Catherine Vorenus · 13 years ago
Overview – Goldenseal (Hydrastis Canadensis), also known as yellow root, is a potent herb with anti-inflammatory, anticatarrhal, antiseptic, antimicrobal, oxytocic, and hepatic properties. It also has astringent properties which halt mucus production. It is one ...
Yellow Dock Root Overview
By Catherine Vorenus · 13 years ago
In our microwave world, it's easy to see why so many people are sick. All the manmade substitutes for salt, sugar, etc.; the fastfood industry; and processed foods have made millions toxic. This puts a ...