January 2008
An Introduction To Herbs
Natural herbs have been in use since the dawn of time. The Chinese have been using these flavorful weeds for everything from spicing up a favorite dish to curing allergies.
Benefits of Red Clover
Red clover, also known as trefoil, is a common flowering plant with a wide range of medicinal uses. Benefits of red clover include detoxification, cough and allergy treatment, blood flow, and relief of menopausal symptoms.
Alfalfa Uses
Alfalfa, which is a perennial herb, has a long list of dietary and medicinal uses and research has proven that Alfalfa might lower blood levels of cholesterol and glucose.
Use Fresh Herbs In Your Cooking
Many common herbs that you might use in cooking are well known for there healing properties. Using them in cooking is a great way to incorporate the healing attributes of natural herbs with your meals.
April 2007
Dietary Supplements – Botanicals
What is a botanical? The study of plants is called botany, so a botanical is a plant, or part thereof, that is valued for its medicinal or therapeutic properties. Some people groups have used these botanical – or herbal - supplements for thousands of years to alleviate some conditions.
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