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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 Hyssop
Learn AboutHyssopBenefits Health Benefits Hyssop is used for digestive and intestinal problems including liver and gallbladder conditions, intestinal pain, intestinal gas, colic and loss of appetite. It is also used for respiratory problems including coughs, the common cold, respiratory infections, sore throat and asthma. Hyssop tea has several antibiotic properties. Hyssop leaves commonly develop a [...]
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Health Benefits of Saffron
Learn AboutSaffronBenefits Health Benefits Taking saffron by mouth seems to improve symptoms of major depression after 6-8 weeks of treatment. Some studies suggest that saffron might be as effective as taking a low-dose prescription antidepressant such as fluoxetine or imipramine. A study conducted by Professor Silvia Bisti at ARC Centre of Excellence in Vision Science [...]
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Health Benefits of Lavender
Learn AboutLavenderBenefits Health Benefits   The University of Maryland Medical Center reports that scientific studies suggest that inhaling the scent of lavender may slow the nervous system activity, promoting relaxation. This can help anxiety, insomnia, stress and depression. Some people use lavender for painful conditions including migraine, headaches, toothaches, sprains, nerve pain, sores and joint [...]
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Health Benefits of Wild Rose Hips
Learn AboutWild Rose HipsBenefits Health Benefits   Rose hips have mild laxative and diuretic properties and can help treat urinary infections. The iron content in rose hips makes them an excellent supplement for menstruating According to herbalist David Hoffmann in his book “The New Holistic Herbal,” rose hips are one of the best sources of [...]
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Health Benefits of Cistus / Rock Rose
Learn AboutRock RoseBenefits Health Benefits Rock rose is used to treat panic, stress, extreme fright or fear, and anxiety; and for promoting calmness and relaxation. Scientific studies have confirmed cistus’ ability to help eliminate toxins in the body. The plant’s anti-aging properties extend to its effect on the skin. The very polyphenols that support our [...]
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Health Benefits of Fennel Seeds
Learn AboutFennel SeedsBenefits Health Benefits   Swelling of the colon (colitis). Early research suggests that taking an herbal combination of fennel, dandelion, St. John’s wort, lemon balm and calendula can reduce pain along the large intestine in people with swelling of the colon. Drinking a tea containing fennel for one month can reduce constipation in [...]
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Health Benefits of Yarrow
Learn AboutYarrowBenefits Health Benefits Yarrow's most traditional use is as a topical treatment for healing external wounds. The powdered herb can be sprinkled directly onto wounds or you can add it to salvesand/or ointments. A leaf of yarrow can be applied directly to nosebleeds to halt the bleeding. According to the University of Maryland Medical [...]
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Health Benefits of Fliskouni Mint / Pennyroyal
Learn AboutPennyroyalBenefits Health Benefits   Pennyroyal is applied to the skin to kill germs, keep insects away and treat skin It is also used topically for gout, venomous bites, and mouth sores; and as a flea-killing bath. In manufacturing, pennyroyal oil is used as a dog and cat flea repellent. Fliskouni is also used to [...]
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Health Benefits of Absinthe / Wormwood
Learn AboutAbsinthe / WormwoodBenefits Health Benefits It is promoted for treating digestive problems and worm infections. The medicinal or active components in wormwood are the essential oils, anabsinthin, absinthin, resins, and organic acids. The bitter taste of wormwood is caused by the glucosides absinthin and anabsinthin and several related compounds. Some people apply wormwood directly [...]