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Horseradish for Brown Spots

Armoracia rusticana submitted by GrannMed user henry1 Horseradish might be the last thing that anyone would think of as a medical herb. Believe it or not, horseradish is an incred…   Read More

 
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Onion and Vinegar for Age Spots

V.R. Speckle, 1542. submitted by GrannyMed Member SamBo You must remember not to expect instant results. In fact you may have to wait for several months before you start noticing …   Read More

 
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Shea Butter for Eczema

Butyrospermum parkii Shea butter is extracted from the nut of the shea tree, a plant native to western and central Africa. Shea butter may be eaten and used as cooking oil, and is…   Read More

 
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Stop Drinking to Help Eczema

Put a cork in it! Eczema is a skin condition characterized by red itchy rash, dry scaly patches, and/or weeping blisters. Typically caused by a reaction to environmental factors,…   Read More

 

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  • The Health Benefits of Stevia
    Stevia Rebaudiana is popularly known as Stevia. This herb has a very sweet leaf and has been used by the Guarani people of Paraguay as a natural sweetener. The Guarani people also use the plant for me… Read Full Remedy Submitted by JH on Wed, 11/18/2009 - 16:38
  • The Therapeutic Properties of Angelica
    Angelica is an herb which grows in Russia, Scandinavia and France. Angelica has many therapeutic properties. The botanical name of the herb is Angelica Archangelica. The roots, leaves and seeds of the… Read Full Remedy Submitted by JH on Wed, 11/18/2009 - 16:37
  • Agrimony as an Herbal Medicine
    Agrimony is an herb of the rose family. It is used for many folk remedies from ancient times in Europe. The first reports of its usage as an herbal remedy are in ancient Egypt. The plant grows in abun… Read Full Remedy Submitted by JH on Tue, 11/17/2009 - 23:33
  • Salt to Open Boils
    For painful boils, as an alternative to Epsom salt compresses, salt water compresses work even better. In a small bowl, put 1/2 cup household salt into 2 cups really, really hot water - not boiling, … Read Full Remedy Submitted by lindanne on Sun, 11/15/2009 - 14:35
  • Birch as an Herbal Medicine
    The birch tree grows in temperate regions of Europe and North America and has been used as a folk medicine for healing through history. The Native Americans used birch bark to treat a range of ailment… Read Full Remedy Submitted by Pria on Thu, 11/12/2009 - 17:43

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