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Shiitakes in the kitchen

Shiitakes in the kitchen

Sure. Shiitake mushrooms are a famous culinary and medicinal mushroom. Studies have confirmed their immune and heart-supporting properties, their nutritional value, and their antimicrobial properties. With all these health benefits, here are a few tips for their use...

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3 Facts About Mullein

3 Facts About Mullein

Mullein is famous for treating respiratory ailments, especially dry or phlegm coughs. It’s one of the particular qualities that it can be both astringent and moistening. Here are 3 facts about mullein you might not have known: It can be used to remove rough warts if...

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Codonopsis – A Sneak Peak…

Codonopsis – A Sneak Peak…

Codonopsis is an herb famous for many medicinal attributes. It is popularly used as an effective adaptogenic herb that is gentle yet, powerfully able to Tonify Qi. Here are two aspects of this herb, one from the Western scientific perspective, and the other from the...

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Can Cedar Treat Infections?

Can Cedar Treat Infections?

Here are three examples of how cedar can be used to treat a variety of infections. 1. Fungal Infections: Cedarwood essential oil can be used externally to help treat fungal infections, including athlete’s foot. 2. Lung Infections: Cedar has effective antimicrobial and...

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3 Facts About Red Jujubes Worth Knowing

3 Facts About Red Jujubes Worth Knowing

Red jujubes (aka red dates) are famous in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) for building energy, stamina, and countering the effects of stress. They can be eaten raw, cooked in stews, or added to teas. Their medicinal and nutritive properties are best accessed when...

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3 Things You Didn’t Know About Aloe Vera

3 Things You Didn’t Know About Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is best known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibiotic properties. But, did you know… Aloe vera has been found to reduce the incidence of tumors in the liver, bones, and spleen by 90%? The unprocessed aloe contains aloin, a laxative, however,...

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Four Insider Tips On Turkey Tail

Four Insider Tips On Turkey Tail

Turkey tail is best known for its immune-enhancing and powerful adaptogenic properties. Here are four insider tips you might not have known about turkey tail: Turkey tail helps to heal infections, including HPV (Human papillomavirus). Turkey tail contains a variety of...

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Three Aspects of Snowberry

Three Aspects of Snowberry

All species of snowberry are native to Central and North America, except S. sinensis, which is native to western China. The Chinese variety has purplish berries, the North American variety has white to pale pink berries. Be aware you do not want to confuse snowberry...

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What You Might Know About Chrysanthemums

What You Might Know About Chrysanthemums

Besides being a beautiful flower, chrysanthemums are also a culinary and medicinal herb. Here are a few facts about this flower that you might not have known about. Chrysanthemum is one of the 50 fundamental herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It has a long history...

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3 Unexpected Benefits of Ginger

3 Unexpected Benefits of Ginger

Ginger is famous for easing nausea and vomiting. It is gentle but effective enough to treat even morning sickness, motion sickness, and even the upset stomach caused by food poisoning. But here are 3 things you might not know about ginger: Ginger is a sialogogue....

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Five Healing Properties of Cacao

Five Healing Properties of Cacao

While chocolate can be full of sugar and creams that are calorie inhibiting or unhealthy for you, raw cacao, on the other hand, which is what chocolate is made from, is highly nutritive and contains important medicinal properties. Here are a five aspects of raw cacao...

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Boost Your Immune System

Boost Your Immune System

Tis the Season to boost your immune system. Holiday gatherings, travel, partying, and changes in temperatures can collectively weaken your immune system. Prevent and fight cold and flu symptoms with elderberry! It tastes lovely and can be enjoyed in teas or as a...

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Open Up Your Lungs and Breathe!

Open Up Your Lungs and Breathe!

A good, gentle, deep breath can: Stimulate brain function Counter the effects of stress Slow the heart rate Improve digestion Open the Mind for meditation and prayer Eucalyptus is used in inhalers, cough lozenges, chest balms, and massage oils to help open up the...

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Echinacea A Gift From Native Americans

Echinacea A Gift From Native Americans

Echinacea is another example of a native North American medicinal plant that the Native American Indians shared with white settlers. There are nine species of echinacea all native to North America. They grow exceptionally well in the Midwest and Northeast regions of...

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Green or Black Cardamom?

Green or Black Cardamom?

Many people wonder which cardamom is best, or what is the difference between green or black, also called brown cardamom. Green cardamom (Elettaria), also called true cardamom, has a very strong and intense aroma and flavor. Harvested by hand it is the more expensive...

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5 Key Uses for Peppermint

5 Key Uses for Peppermint

Peppermint is considered one of the finest liver remedies available, with both cholagogue (promotes the discharge of bile, purging it downward) and antimigraine effects. It is a remedy for IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and Crohn’s. Peppermint oil is better than...

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