Burdock Root / Arctium lappa by Carla Berg CMH, HHP Arctium lappa is a member of the Compositae or Aster family and is commonly known as burdock, lappa, clotburr, gobo, thorny burr, fox’s cloth, hardock, hareburr, or burrburr. Native to temperate regions in Europe and Asia, but naturalized in North America. It grows in open […]
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Significance of Artemisia vulgaris L. (Common Mugwort) in the History of Medicine and Its Possible Contemporary Applications Substantiated by Phytochemical and Pharmacological Studies Authors: Halina Ekiert, Joanna Pajor, Paweł Klin, Agnieszka Rzepiela, Halina S ́lesak and Agnieszka Szopa Molecules 2020, 25, 4415; doi:10.3390/molecules25194415 To view this very informative research article just use this link to
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Silybum marianum is a member of the Asteraceae or Aster family and is commonly known as milk thistle or Saint Mary’s thistle. It is adaptive with low requirements and grows as an annual or biennial thistle up to four feet tall. It’s native to Europe, and was brought into the United States where it is
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They’re here! Poison ivy that is, and her two toxic siblings poison oak and poison sumac. The bane of summer enjoyment for gardeners, landscapers, campers, hikers, and lovers of all things outdoors. Each year, 50 million Americans endure the ramifications of a toxic encounter with poison ivy and her two pernicious allies. However, it was
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Learn how to make a very affordable, yet effective DIY air cleaner for around $30. You don’t even need to be “handy” to rig up this simple air cleaner system.
The herb of many talents. Lemon Balm is one of the few herbs known as a veritable ‘medicine chest’. It’s mild, yet potent, acting almost as an herbal blend all by itself. Lemon Balm is definitely a “must have” herb for every apothecary.
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ABOUT: Chamomile is perhaps the most popular herbs used medicinally in the world today. It is native to southern and eastern Europe. In ancient history Chamomile was a medicinal used by the Egyptians, Romans and Greeks. It’s medicinal use dates back at least 5,000 years. Modern science is only beginning to uncover the mechanisms of
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COMMON NAME: Oatstraw; Milky Oats, Oats Flowering Tops; Oats LATIN NAME: Avena sativa FAMILY: Poaceae PLANT PART USED: Stems (Oatstraw) & Premature Seeds (Milky Oats) ENERGETICS: Neutral to cooling, moistening TASTE: Sweet PRIMARY ACTIONS: Antidepressant, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory (topically as colloidal oatmeal), Anti-insomnia, Antispasmodic, Anxiolytic, Cardiotonic, Capillary-Strengthening, Diuretic, Galactagogue, Hypolipidemic, Nervine Tonic, Nutritive, Vasodilator, Vulnerary (Demulcent
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by Johanice De JesusStudent: CMH, MH & TND programs Have you ever looked at the ingredients in those store-bought menthol chest rubs? When you are congested, with cloudy eyes and you feel like your body is going to fall apart, it does not even cross your mind to read the ingredients, but I warn you,
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Since about 1981, scientists have been working alongside of product developers to develop new market opportunities for various nanoparticle applications. These nanomaterials (NM), also called Nano, have special qualities that offer distinct advantages over the commonly-used compounds of the day. Depending upon the type of nanoparticles used, qualities are demonstrated such as softening, strengthening, lubricating,
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