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Garlic Health Benefits
From fresh cloves to odorless garlic supplements & aged extracts, the health benefits of garlic range from anti-aging to anti-cancer, immune boosting to protecting memory
Milk Thistle, the Liver Detox Herb
Milk thistle herb has long been used for liver disease and detox cleansing. New studies find it also helps lower cholesterol, fight diabetes, protect the kidneys and more
Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne pepper has been used medicinally for centuries to treat pain, inflammation, digestive tract disorders, the circulatory system, sore throat and to boost immunity.


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Astragalus Supports a Healthy Immune System
Astragalus is a traditional Chinese herbal supplement that supports the immune system and helps ward off colds and the flu.
Using Neem to Control and Prevent Malaria
Those planning travel to areas of the world known to have high rates of malaria should consider treatment with neem, a valuable herb with known anti-malaria properties.
The Top Ten Health Benefits of Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne pepper (capsicum) is an outstanding medicinal herb with a host of application. Cayenne stimulates circulation, rebuilds digestive tissue, and relieves pain.
Drinking Aloe Vera Juice for Optimal Health
Drinking aloe vera juice provides numerous health benefits. This is why aloe vera, also known as lily of the desert, has gained a reputation as a powerful healing food.
Red Pepper For Better Health
Capsaicin is a chemical found in the fruit of red pepper giving red pepper its heat and many healing properties
Health Benefits of Indian Gooseberry
The Indian Gooseberry, also known as amla (in Hindi), is a miracle fruit, widely used and revered in the Indian culture. Its health benefits are outlined below.
Holy Basil or "Tulsi" Prevents Infections
Holy basil has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for hundreds of years. New medical literature proves its efficacy against bacterial and viral infections.
Harmful Ingredients Used For Detox
Products for detoxifying or colon cleansing boast all sorts of claims that are not backed up by medical research. Learn to read the label before purchasing.
Herbal Weight Loss Supplements
While herbal supplements can provide a natural way to promote weight loss, not all of them are effective or safe.
The Health Benefits of Cinnamon
The health benefits of cinnamon can be major for such a simple spice. Cinnamon aids weight loss, can prevent type II diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and much more.
Healing Sage as a Tea and an Herbal Remedy
Whether you have the sniffles or you're just flatulent, sage tea is what you need. People use it in the kitchen as a spice so much that they forget its other uses.
Parsley for Health
Freshen the breath and promote healthy skin. A digestive aid, an antiseptic dressing for sprains, wounds and insect bites. This is no ordinary garnish.
Health Benefits of Dandelion
Dandelion is sometimes not seen as a nutritious weed but as an annoying pest in our yards. This article shows the many health benefits of this healing herb.
The Truth About Feverfew as a Migraine Treatment
Much research has been conducted into how feverfew works as a migraine headache prevention, but what are the results, and what are its active ingredients?
Six Great Herbs For Digestion
This article focuses on six basic herbs that can help anyone with frequent digestion problems. Most anyone can benefit by taking these herbs.
Chamomile
Relaxing and soothing chamomile tea owes its popularity as a beverage to experience passed down through the ages.
Eucalyptus for Health
Winter is fast approaching and that only means it's flu and cold season. No matter how we try to avoid catching the flu or a cold, in some way or another it will catch us
Herbal Cold Remedy Provides Flu Relief
Looking for an herbal cold remedy? Black elderberry extract, catnip tea, and garlic are only three of the many herbal flu remedies that have been used for centuries.
Green Tea and Health
Green tea consists of dry leaves from the camellia plant, which helps prevent cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer's disease.
Harmless, Natural Mosquito Repellents
Excessive use of DEET mosquito repellents is known to be harmful. How can mosquitoes be kept away with using products that are kinder to health and to the environment?
Natural Catnip - an Old Cold and Flu Remedy
Natural catnip products aren't just for cats. Catnip tea is very useful for treating colds, insomnia, eye irritation, upset stomachs, and colicky babies.
Two Medicinal Members of the Ginger Family
In the practice of herbal medicine, two members of the ginger family have been used for thousands of years for everything from arthritis to sore throats.
Muscadine – The Original American Grape
New research on the Muscadine grape, Vitis rotundifolia, shows great promise in its ability to provide many health benefits, making it a newly discovered super-food!
Health Benefits of Guggulu
Guggulu (or Guggul) is one of the oldest known medicines in Ayurveda. It has many health benefits validated by modern science.
Health Benefits of Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha, also known as Indian Ginseng, is one of the oldest known medicines in Ayurveda. It has many health benefits validated by modern science.