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  • The Many Benefits of Ginger Root
    Zingiber officinale (better known as ginger,) is the root of a plant cultivated in the West Indies, Jamaica, and Africa but native to Asia. Ginger was introduced to Spain by Francisco de Mendosa in the early 1500's (and eventually to the new world) but it was in demand in the far east long before that. Its safe nature and multitude of benefits have made it one of the most widely used herbs in the world.
  • Fennel Seed Suppresses and Promotes
    Fennel today is cultivated in Asia, China, and North America though it is native to Europe, especially the Mediterranean region. The scientific name for fennel is Foeniculum vulgare. It is a tall perennial plant. The leaves, bulb, and stalk of fennel are all edible and look much like white celery. The seeds are used in cooking and in making herbal products. Fennel has a sweet licorice taste.
  • Elderberries Boost Night Vision and More
    Elderberries are small, dark berries that grow in clusters on elder trees (also called elderberry bushes). The European Elder is found in temperate climates across Europe and North America. It is a hardy plant often growing in the moist soil along roadsides and streams.
  • Cinnamon Chips Beginnings and Constructive Helps
    Everyone has heard of cinnamon. It is the brown bark of the cinnamon tree. When the bark is dried, it rolls up in what is called a quill. In the store this is called cinnamon sticks. Cinnamon is more often used as a powder.
  • Improved Immunity and Other Advantages of Kelp
    You may call it seaweed but its official name is kelp. It is an underwater algae that grows in forests in clear, shallow parts of the oceans, growing best below 68 degrees F. Kelp is famous for its ability to reproduce, growing as much as 20 inches a day and reaching over 200 feet long!
  • Alfalfa Herb - The 'Father of All Foods
    Used by the Chinese to treat kidney stones. Used by the Greeks for bladder and kidney conditions. This herb has been given many names such as Buffalo Herb, Lucerne, and Purple Medic, but it is known best as alfalfa, meaning 'father of all foods.' So how can alfalfa help you?
  • Pau D'Arco - Pau D Arco Bark Claimed To Be Miracle Drug
    Though it has been used for centuries, its fame really began in the 1960's. Dr. Theodore Meyer learned about the use of pau d'arco (pronounced powdy arco) by natives of the tropical rain forest of the Amazon. They had used the inner bark of this hardwood tree as a medicine. Dr. Meyer followed their lead and claimed he successfully cured five advanced cases of leukemia with it. The herb suddenly rose to fame! A decade later however, the National Cancer Institute determined that the quantity needed of the cancer curing drug in pau d arco would have too many dangerous side effects. As a result, the "miracle drug" lost its place of prestige.
  • 4 Health-Boosting Benefits Of Jasmine Green Tea
    One of the most complex herbs used in the pharmaceutical industry is green tea. Known primarily for the benefits it provides as an antioxidant, it also contains many other positive health properties. Green tea weight loss extracts can be consumed in many ways including as regular tea plus it can be purchased in liquid or tablet form but whichever way it is used it has an excellent record as a calorie burner.
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