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Mythology – Marshmallow
Learn AboutMarshmallowMythology Althaea was, in Greek mythology, the daughter of King Thestius and Eurythemis and was sister to Leda, Hypermnestra, Iphiclus and Euippus. She was also the wife of Oeneus, king of Calydon, and mother of five sons, Meleager, Melanippe (one of the Meleagrids), Toxeus, Thyreus and Clymenus and two daughters, Deianeira and Gorge. According [...]
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Side Effects of Marshmallow
Learn aboutMarshmallowSide Effects     Marshmallow is likely safe for most people when taken by mouth. In some people, it might cause low blood sugar levels. Marshmallow is possibly safe when applied directly to the skin. Special Precautions & Warnings: Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of marshmallow during pregnancy and [...]
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Health Benefits of Marshmallow
Learn AboutMarshmallowBenefits Health Benefits Marshmallow may be effective in treating the symptoms of a cold, flu or cough. In a study published in the April 2003 issue of the "Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine", researchers found that an herbal product known as Throat Coat that contains marshmallow root is effective in relieving acute pharyngitis [...]
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Side Effects of Purple Coneflower
Learn AboutPurple ConeflowerSide Effects Echinacea is likely safe for most people when taken by mouth in the short-term. Various liquid and solid forms of Echinacea have been used safely for up to 10 days. There are also some products, such as Echinaforce (A. Vogel Bioforce AG, Switzerland) that have been used safely for up to 6 months. [...]
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Health Benefits of Purple Coneflower
Learn AboutPurple CornflowerBenefits Health Benefits Fascinating research about Echinacea benefits regarding brain cancer has been published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Published in the journal Lancet Infectious Diseases, the University of Connecticut performed a meta-analysis study that evaluated 14 studies and determined that: Echinacea cuts the chances of catching a common cold by [...]
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Side Effects of Black Cumin
Learn AboutBlack CuminSide Effects Black seed, when taken by mouth in small quantities, such as a flavoring for foods, is likely safe for most people. Black seed oil and black seed extract are possibly safe when medical amounts are used short-term. There is not enough information to know if larger, medicinal quantities are safe. Black seed can [...]
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Health Benefits of Black Cumin
Learn AboutBlack CuminBenefits Health Benefits Several scientific studies examine the effectiveness of thymoquinone from black cumin seeds for cancer treatment. A study in the 2010 issue of "Nutrition and Cancer" shows that thymoquinone promotes anti-inflammatory effects, inhibits cancer cell growth and proliferation and even causes cell death in cancer cells. This study was mostly performed [...]
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Mythology – Black Cumin
Learn AboutBlack CuminMythology Black cumin seeds were a widely used condiment in Old World cuisine. The use of black cumin as a condiment is dated back to ancient Egypt, where seeds were found at the site of Tutankhamun's tomb and even further back into prehistory in Iron Age Jordan and ancient Mesopotamia. Wild forms of [...]
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Mythology – Rose Buds
Learn AboutRose BudsMythology Many legends exist about the rose. In a Greek myth, the rose was created by the goddess of flowers, Chloris. One day, she found the lifeless body of a nymph in the woods and she turned her into a flower. She called upon Aphrodite, goddess of love, and Dionysus, the god of [...]
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Side Effects of Rose Buds
Learn AboutRose BudsSide Effects Specific: No known precautions. Special Precautions & Warnings: We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.