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Echinacea | Not Just For The Common Cold
Echinacea
Echinacea purpurea (or Coneflowers) The most commonly used form for medicinal purposes is Echinacea purpurea. It’s a wildflower that grows well in North America and attracts pollinators and butterflies.
Medicinal Uses
Viral Infections
Echinacea has antiviral activity and… Continue reading
Chamomile | Sleep Better Naturally
Chamomile
Anthemis nobilis Chamomile has been used throughout history as a cure-all for many ailments. It can be used as a medicinal plant because of its sedative, spasmolytic, anti-inflammatory, mild astringent, and wound healing benefits. It binds to the… Continue reading
Calendula | Wound Healing and More
Calendula
Calendula officinalis Calendula is a perennial plant that grows in fertile soils in North America. Historically, these medicinal plants were used for gangrene and protection against the plague.
Calendula is rich in carotenoids, flavonoids, glycosides, steroids and sterols… Continue reading
Basil | Why It’s Not Just For Pesto
Basil
Ocimum basilicum (Sweet Basil) Basil is a medicinal plant that is native to India, Asia, and Africa. This plant species is part of the mint family, but you may know it best for its use in food. Aside… Continue reading
Aloe Vera | Natural Remedies for Skin, Digestion, Acne and More
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera Aloe Vera is a succulent plant that grows well in arid desert climates. It’s been used for thousands of years in traditional medicine as a medicinal plant. It can be used as a cream, gel, ointment,… Continue reading
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Using Magnesium for Menstrual Cramps: How Does it Work
Using magnesium for menstrual cramps can help reduce the pain and discomfort periods cause every month. It helps relax muscles and reduces inflammation which can significantly work for some women. When you have your period, you might have painful cramps… Continue reading
Pros and Cons of MSM Supplements For Acne
Using MSM for acne helps reduce inflammation and can help heal acne.
There’s no doubt that acne is a life-changing and extremely frustrating condition. And, it is widely characterized by the onset of redness, cysts, pustules, pimples, and blackheads. Typically… Continue reading
Squalane vs Hyaluronic Acid | Benefits For The Skin
Squalane and hyaluronic acid are used in several cosmetic products to deal with damaged or aging skin. The main idea behind the use of these two ingredients in a cosmetic product is to product hydration to the skin and make… Continue reading
Green Tea For PCOS | How To Get The Most Benefit
According to science, green tea is one of the best teas PCOS, or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Study after study shows the huge benefits of green tea to help women manage PCOS disease. Some of the benefits of green tea… Continue reading