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A variety of carrot unknown to most Americans, is a leafy annual with flowers that grow in clusters. The herb has been a popular remedy in Asian folk medicine for millennia, being first described abc ...

Fish oils are derived from such cold-water fish as salmon, cod, tuna, or mackerel. They have recently acquired a new visibility as dietary supplements because they are high in omega-3 fatty acids. Omm....

Codonopsis tonifies digestion, alleviates fatigue, increases the appetite, and is a general strengthener. It is often used in place of ginseng but has a milder effect and is not as stimulating. Codonopsis tastes pleasant and sweet--the roots can be added to teas and soups for their general strengthening properties. It is one of the first herbs to think of when fatigue is present, and it is an important lung tonic used for chronic coughs, chronic asthma, or lung weakness in general. Codonopsi

Horehound is a good expectorant and is commonly used for the respiratory system in coughs, colds, asthma, sore throat, and fever. As a bitter, it is used to stimulate the appetite and promote the flow of bile. Horehound is believed to correct irregular heart beat. Horehound candy was popular in the past as a cough lozenge. To make your own horehound candy at home: Make a strong tea by adding a handful of fresh or dried horehound tops to 2 quarts of water. Simmer in a covered pot on low hea

Iceland moss is a demulcent herb with nutritive, antibiotic, and expectorant properties. A traditional cough remedy and expectorant, it is often used for respiratory tract ailments such as bronchitis, asthma, colds, and laryngitis. A highly effective herb for respiratory infections with thick yellow mucus because of its cooling and mucus-cutting nature. It has a bitter principle which causes the secretion of gastric juices and is used for loss of appetite. Iceland moss is said to promote th

Coltsfoot is a water-loving plant that grows naturally in Europe, but is a garden favorite worldwide. It has been used for centuries, both in folk medicine and modern herbal practice, to help alleviate the symptoms of cough catarrh and upper respiratory tract congestion during a flu or cold, whooping cough, laryngitis, bronchitis, or asthma. It has expectorant, demulcent, anti-inflammatory, and antispasmodic properties.

Yerba santa ( and ) is a short evergreen shrub that grows in dry, hilly areas of California and Northern Mexico. The plant, part of the Hydrophyllaceae family, grows in clusters and is approximately r....

Colon hydrotherapy for allergies is a procedure that removes toxins from the bowels and stimulates the body’s immune system to fight off allergies in a natural way.

Boneset is used for various respiratory ailments, such as asthma, bronchitis, unproductive coughs, and pneumonia. It is called for in flu (specifically with deep aching) and fever, as well as for chicken pox and broken bones. Boneset is said to increase the body's resistance to infection and may have an antiviral effect. Boneset has a taste of BITTER, ACRID and a temperature of COOL.

Smoking is the inhalation of the smoke of burning tobacco encased in cigarettes, pipes, and cigars. Casual smoking is the act of smoking only occasionally, usually in a social situation or to relieves....

Osteoporosis, or low bone density, is a common condition that requires proper diet and nutrition to prevent and treat the disorder.

Many people experience the various symptoms of anxiety due to event, people, or their own thoughts. Aromatherapy can be an effective natural treatment to help you relax and release your anxiety.

Boswellia is the purified resin made from the gum from the or trees. For medicinal purposes, the products of these two trees are used in similar ways. is a moderately large branching tree that grow. ...

Mullein leaf is a highly-regarded, safe lung tonic of particular use for respiratory ailments, such as asthma, laryngitis, chronic bronchitis, and dry coughs. The leaves have an expectorant and soothing effect on the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract. Mullein is one herb recommended for children and adults to add to nearly all respiratory formulas. It can be considered to have a general tonic effect on the lungs. It is pleasant-tasting and not harsh, so the herb can be used as desire

The digestive process takes place as food passes through the gastrointestinal tract, which consists of the mouth, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. Betaine hydrochloride (CHNOCl) is a sod....

Senega, or "senega snake root," is a traditional North American remedy, used for centuries by Native American herbalists. The herb became popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s as an effective expectorant and diaphoretic to be used for chronic bronchitis, heavy mucus (catarrh), and asthma. The related Polygala tenuifolia is used in Chinese medicine to dissolve phlegm that might cause mental and emotional disorders such as nervousness, heart palpitations, insomnia, and anxiety by ob

Many species of magnolia are used in both Eastern and Western herbalism. The Chinese have used the bark of , called in Chinese since the first century is a deciduous tree that grows to a height of, ...

Rosen method bodywork is a gentle hands-on approach to relaxation and awareness that was developed by Marion Rosen through her 30 years of experience as a physical therapist. Rosen method movement cog....

Siberian ginseng contains adaptogenic and immune-regulating properties making it useful for fatigue and exhaustion, debility, immune deficiency, and stress-related disorders. This herb is known as an adaptogen, a type of remedy that helps you adapt to stress and changes in your life. Studies show that taking Siberian ginseng may cause you to have more energy, get sick less often, have better workouts, and respond to stress and jet lag better. It is also helpful during convalescence and for c

Nothing offers greater benefits to mother and baby than good nutrition during pregnancy.