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Health Benefits of Coltsfoot
Learn AboutColtsfootBenefits Health Benefits The leaves of the Coltsfoot plants are useful in treating respiratory problems like asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, colds and coughs, chest ailments, congestion and sinus problems. Also, smokers who have been unsuccessfully trying to give up smoking; here’s some good news! Coltsfoot is your best nicotine substitute herb for that must-have drag. [...]
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Health Benefits of Valerian Root
Learn AboutValerian RootBenefits Health Benefits Medicinal use of valerian root dates back thousands of years to the second century, but how it is used has changed significantly over time. Treating stomach cramps was one early use, although it is no longer used in this regard today because it is ineffective.   One of the earliest [...]
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Health Benefits of Great Mullein
Learn AboutColtsfootBenefits Health Benefits A study published in the "Journal of Ethnopharmacology" in 2002 tested the anti-bacterial activity of mullein leaf extract. The study found that mullein has anti-bacterial activity against Klebsiella pneumonia, coli, and Staphylococcus aureus and epidermidis -- two types of bacteria found in the lungs and on the skin. Moreover, mullein has [...]
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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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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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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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Health Benefits of Rose Buds
Learn AboutRose BudsBenefits Health Benefits Rose buds are rich in polyphenols, which are water-soluble. A 2007 issue of "Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung" found that rose petals were high in polyphenols as well as in a range of other antioxidants, including ellagic acid and quercetin. A 2005 review on polyphenols published in the "American Journal of Clinical [...]
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Health Benefits of Tribulus
Learn AboutTribulusBenefits Health Benefits Puncture vine tea can be used for kidney problems, including kidney stones and painful urination. Developing research suggests that a tribulus extract taken by mouth might reduce symptoms of chest pain (angina). It is used in Chinese medicine as a liver tonic, and for food poisoning and overeating. Tribulus is also [...]
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Health Benefits of Dandelion
Learn AboutDandelionBenefits Health Benefits An early study found that people who had their tonsils removed, recovered faster if they ate soup containing dandelion, compared to those who ate soup without dandelion. If you are feeling bloated, dandelion tea could provide relief because it acts as a diuretic and increases urine output. One study at Department [...]