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Red Clover is a perennial herb with dark pink flowers and is native to Europe and Asia, but has become naturalised in Australia, New Zealand and North America. The flowers are used in herbal medicine. Medicinal Properties of Red Clover Red Clover contains high levels of Antioxidant isoflavones, particularly genistein, which has weak oestrogenic properties [...]

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Dandelion, is a common plant all over the world. Known as ‘wet the bed’ in the north of England, or ‘pis en lit’ in France as it is the best of natural ways to get rid of water from the body. The leaves and root are used as food and in herbal medicine. Medicinal Properties [...]

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Celery is a vegetable commonly used in salads and casseroles. It is low in calories and is an ideal snack for those who are weight conscious. Celery seeds have been used in Europe for centuries to help a variety of disorders. Medicinal Properties of Celery seed Celery seeds contain many compounds including: volatile oils, apiol, [...]

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Calendula or Marigold is a plant often grown for its beautiful orange or yellow flowers by gardeners and is popular in North America and Europe. The flowers are also the part used in herbal medicine. Action of Calendula Calendula is very rich in Bioflavanoids and saponins. It is ant-inflammatory, anti-microbial, immune stimulating, soothing and antihistamine. [...]

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Tormentil or bloodroot is a creeping perennial plant which is a member of the rose family. It grows throughout Europe on moors and in grassy places. The herb and root are used in herbal medicine, and commonly used for irritable bowel syndrome. Medicinal Properties of Tormentil This herb contains high levels of tannins (10% to [...]

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