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…
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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 …
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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, …
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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…
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Submitted by Pria on Thu, 11/12/2009 - 17:43
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