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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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This is probably a native to eastern Europe and is thought to be cultivated from the Hungarian plant, Cochlearia macrocarpa. It is now common throughout Russia, Europe and Scandanavia and is cultivated all over the world. The root is used as medicine and a food, particularly as a condiment for roast beef (horseradish sauce). Medicinal [...]

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Huperzia is a type of moss that was traditionally used in Chinese medicine and drunk as a tea for various conditions including fever, urinary health and menstrual problems. In modern herbal medicine the alkaloid huperzine A is isolated and used medicinally. Medicinal Properties of Huperzia The moss contains huperzine A, which is the main active [...]

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Birch, silver birch or European birch is a common tree that is native to Europe, Asia and Siberia. It is also a popular herbal remedy in Scandanavia. The bark and leaves are used in herbal medicine, although the leaves are more commonly used. Action of Birch Birch contains a variety of compounds including volatile oil, [...]

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Cranberry is native to North America and is eaten as a fruit or drunk as a juice. The North Americans Indians have used the berries as food and medicine for centuries. Medicinal Properties of Cranberry Cranberry contains vitamin C, hippuric acid and proanthocyanidins which have some anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties. The proanthocyanidins have the ability [...]

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Saw Palmetto or sabal is a small palm tree native to the West Indies and the Atlantic coast of North America from South Carolina to Florida. The deep red-brown to black berries are used in herbal medicine. Medicinal Properties of Saw Palmetto Saw Palmetto berries contain fatty acids, sterols and esters, which have male hormone [...]

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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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