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This is a herb that grows in moderate climates in tropical areas. It has been used in ancient Greek, Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine as an aphrodisiac and tonic for thousands of years. It has just recently gained popularity in the West due to rumours that athletes in Bulgaria used it for enhancing performance. Medicinal Properties [...]

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Arnica is a flowering plant found widely in Europe and Britain. It is no longer readily available in the UK for internal use, as a herbal medicine, but it is often used in various topical applications. For internal use the homoeopathic remedy Arnica is preferred and has many important uses. The dried flowers and leaves [...]

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This is a fast growing, tall perennial grass which is native to Asia. There are two types – East Indian and West Indian, both being widely used in cooking, aromatherapy and medicine. The blades of grass are used in each case. Medicinal Properties of Lemongrass It contains a volatile oil which is made up of [...]

Continue Reading Herb Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus)

Petasites or butterbur is a woodland plant that is a member of the daisy family. It grows freely in damp conditions throughout Europe and the British Isles. Petasites means ‘large brimmed hat’, which is the best way to describe the large, round leaves. The root and leaves are used in herbal medicine. Action of Petasites [...]

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Raspberry or red Raspberry is a plant native to North America, but it is now widely cultivated in most temperate parts of the world. It is a well-known plant because of the delicious berries that it yields, however it is the leaves of the plant that are used in herbal medicine. Medicinal Properties of Raspberry [...]

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Hawthorn is a spiny tree or shrub that is native to Europe and Britain and is often seen as a hedge plant. The berries, leaves and flowers are used in herbal medicine. Medicinal Properties of Hawthorn Hawthorn contains flavonoids, phenolic acids, tannins and amines. The flavonoids comprise of proanthocyanidins and Quercetin, which are powerful Antioxidants [...]

Continue Reading Herb Hawthorn (Crataegus oxycantha)

Wild Yam is found in Mexico, United States and Asia where it is eaten as a food. The root is used is used to manufacture oestrogens, progesterone drugs and steroids in orthodox medicine and is also the part used in herbal medicine. Medicinal Properties of Wild Yam Wild Yam contains steroidal saponins, mainly diosgenin and [...]

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Is native to the Molucca Islands and New Guinea, but is now also found in Sri Lanka and the West Indies. The large oval seed kernel is used as a culinary spice and in herbal medicine. The husk (known as mace) is also used as a spice. Medicinal Properties of Nutmeg It contains around 10% [...]

Continue Reading Herb Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)

Kava kava is a large climbing vine-like shrub, which is native to the Polynesian Islands in the Pacific region. It has been used since the earliest times to make a mind-altering liquid that played an essential part in both social and religious ceremonies. The root of the plant is used in herbal medicine. Medicinal Properties [...]

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Rhodiola rosea, also known as rose root, golden root and arctic root, is found naturally in northern regions of Europe, Scandinavia, Lapland, and Alaska. Traditionally, Rhodiola rosea was believed to give strength and stamina, and therefore was commonly used to treat long-term illness and weakness due to infection. Rhodiola has also been a favoured ingredient [...]

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