Archive for August, 2008

 

Red Raspberry Leaf Benefits and Side Effects

August 28th, 2008

When most think of Raspberry, they think of only the berries themselves. Yet the nutrition found in the Red Raspberry Leaf at least equals its fruit! Rich in vitamins and minerals, it is a special source of benefit to women.
First, many feel that PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome) is caused by hormonal imbalance. The rise and then [...]

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Echinacea Benefits and Side Effects

August 24th, 2008

Native American Tribes have known the value of Echinacea for centuries. At least fourteen of them used it to fight off cold symptoms and infections. In the early 1900’s in the United States, Echinacea was the best selling herb. However, it virtually fell into disuse for two reasons. First the discovery of antibiotics supposedly far [...]

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Fenugreek Seed Benefits and Side Effects

August 22nd, 2008

The Latin name Fenugreek means ‘Greek hay’ because through history it has mainly been used as animal fodder. Other names include Foenugreek, Goat’s Horn, and Bird’s Foot. Fenugreek grows wild in India, North Africa, and the Mediterranean regions of southern Europe. Both the seeds and leaves are used because of their nutritional value.
Much like a [...]

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Benefits of Dandelion Leaf and Dandelion Root

August 20th, 2008

Have you heard the song that begins, “How many dandelions this year will grow”? The answer would have to be billions for fields and yards turn yellow in the spring with dandelion flowers. Most people just consider dandelion to be a nuisance. It most likely will be more welcome to you by the time [...]

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Chaste Tree Berry Benefits

August 17th, 2008

Chaste tree berry (also known as Vitex and by the trade name Femaprin) was at one time called Monk’s pepper because of its supposed ability to decrease sexual drives. However, others have taken it to enhance sexual drives. How could it do both at the same time?
Though it grows to a height of twenty-two feet, [...]

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