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Alum Root Herbal Remedies

Alum root is a strong astringent used to stop the bleeding of cuts, superficial abrasions, and ulcers on the lips. It is used in dilute form as a mouthwash or gargle and has been effective for mouth and throat ulcers. Internally, it is useful as...

Herbal Remedies for Mouth Sores

In traditional medicine, they are often associated with heat in the stomach. Effective herbal remedies include heat-c...

Herbal Remedies for Diarrhea

An herbal program for diarrhea might include anti-diarrhetic herbs, demulcent, soothing herbs, and intestinal anti-in...

Sore Throat - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Sore throat, also called pharyngitis, is a painful inflammation of the back of the throat. It is a symptom of many co...

Plantain - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Plantain, , was considered to be one of the nine sacred herbs by the ancient Saxon people, and has been celebrated in...

Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is the general name for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. The disease i...

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