Overview Tulsi is an essential ingredient in red and green Thai coconut milk curries. It is also one of the holiest plants in the Hindu religion. Tulsi and other basils are woody shrubs in tropical regions, but grow as herbaceous…
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Elderberry trees grow from Nova Scotia to North Carolina and from British Columbia to Arizona in North America and throughout Europe, except for the northernmost mountains. Both traditional herbalists and cooks make use of every part of the elderberry, including…
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Elderberry is a centuries-old herbal remedy used for wound healing and respiratory infections. It is also claimed to be an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer and antiviral remedy. Although many type of elderberry exist, the European elderberry, Sambucus nigra, is the one…
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Herbal teas have been common folk cures for a variety of illnesses for many years in almost all cultures. Herbal teas are different than regular teas simply because they are not made from dried tea, or Camellia sinensis, leaves. Herbal…
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Corns on the feet are small calluses that form on the sides, tops or in-between the toes. They appear as bumps of thickened skin due to friction or pressure from shoes or foot deformities, such as hammer toe or bunions….
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Whether you’re planning an overnight camping trip to a nearby national park or a week-long excursion into the wilderness, packing the right food is essential for sustaining energy. From fruits and vegetables to elaborate meals, packing freeze-dried and dehydrated foods…
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While complete arrows are available through archery suppliers, fletching your own saves money, tunes your arrows to your bow and shooting style, and expresses your individuality as an archer with your choice of color. You will need a fletching jig,…
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Elderberry, or elder, has traditional uses as a topical solution for wound treatment and as an internal remedy for respiratory illness and other disorders. Chemicals in the berries and flowers of these small trees may decrease swelling in mucous membranes,…
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Overview Like many natural fat burners that get a boost from celebrity endorsements, green tea has taken this path. Mentioned by Dr. Mehmet Oz as an “anti-ager” on a March 2008 airing of Oprah Winfrey’s TV talk show, green tea…
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Overview Grown in Europe for thousands of years, blackberries were already used by American Indians for medicinal purposes as well as food when the first settlers crossed the Atlantic. You can appreciate blackberries for their earthy wine-like taste and health…
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Overview Made from fenugreek seeds, fenugreek tea contains a number of essential nutrients and is thought to have a variety of health benefits as an herbal remedy. Fenugreek tea is brewed by adding fenugreek seeds to boiling water, and because…
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Overview Food allergies are not as prevalent as other types of allergies, such as pollen allergies, but the symptoms are just as inconvenient, if not more dangerous. Seed allergies are a type of food allergy that is most often hereditary….
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Overview For centuries, people have used cranberry juice to promote a healthy bladder. Now, researchers are finding that there is a lot of truth behind the long-held belief in cranberry’s healing powers. Cranberry fruit is rich in both Vitamin C…
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Overview The fruit of the oil palm, also known as Elaeis guineensis, contains oil that’s edible to humans. Palm oil is a standard cooking oil in tropical parts of the world, such as Central Africa and Southeast Asia. You can…
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Fennel is a popular ingredient in Mediterranean cooking. The bulbous vegetable, also known as anise, is eaten raw or roasted, like a celery. Its seeds are dried and used as a flavoring in soups, seasoning in recipes or to flavor…
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Overview Tootsie Pops are a type of lollipop that contains a small ball of Tootsie Roll in the center. A Tootsie Roll is a hard, chewy candy flavored with chocolate and other ingredients. The Sweets Company of America introduced Tootsie…
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Gardeners consider an abundance of earthworms a sign of healthy and fertile soil. Earthworms have little individual effect on the world, but as a group these small creatures gradually move mountains of debris and minerals. A single acre of of…
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Overview Organic evaporated cane juice is a relatively unrefined sweetener made from the stalks of the sugar cane plant. It is healthier than the refined cane sugar present in so many beverages and baked goods in part because, being organic,…
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If you’re looking for heart healthy choices, consider Walnut Oil. Both delicious and nutritious, there are several benefits to walnut oil, and although most of the current research involves walnuts themselves, the health benefits of walnuts and walnut oil are…
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The term “ginger” refers to the underground root or rhizome of the plant known as Zingiber officinale. Herbalists have used ginger root medicinally for thousands of years, and cooks around the world value the herb for its culinary uses. Modern…
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Overview Tulsi is a tropical shrub, but for most U.S. gardeners it serves as an herbaceous annual that must be replanted each year. Tulsi is one of the many species of basil. The basil commonly used in Italian foods such…
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Corns are thick, hardened layers of skin that accumulate when the skin encounters undue friction or pressure. Corns can occur on various areas of the body, but corns on the feet are the most common. They are not only unsightly,…
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Mangosteens are a fruit found in tropical countries throughout Asia. The fruit has three major parts: the mangosteen pericarp, or the deep reddish purple rind; the pulp, or tangy, edible flesh (aril); and the seeds, found within the white pulp….
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Overview Fennel is both a culinary herb and a traditional medicinal herb. The plant is believed to have originated in Europe in areas near the Mediterranean Sea. The seeds of the fennel plant are often chewed to soothe the stomach…
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Overview Bile is a compound made in the liver and is stored in the gall bladder, which is a small pouch connected to the liver. Bile works to help the body digest fat and is secreted into the small intestines….
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Deer Off, an animal repellent made by Havahart, contains natural ingredients that deter deer, rabbits and squirrels from entering your garden. Deer Off has been deemed safe for organic use by the Organic Materials Review Institute. The three active ingredients…
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Overview The use of herbal tea to clean hair is an inexpensive treatment for dandruff. It also cleanses hair and stimulates hair growth. Herbal tea works to clarify hair and remove buildup that occurs from the use of hair products,…
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Overview Refried beans, or refritos frijoles, is a common dish in Tex-Mex and Mexican cuisine. It typically requires pinto beans, although you can use any type of bean. The beans are cooked whole then mashed into a paste. The paste…
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Overview Potassium is a mineral crucial for the proper functioning of the cells, tissues and organs of the body. Most commonly, it is associated with heart function and blood pressure. Potassium is a macromineral, meaning your body needs large amounts…
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Blackberries are an abundant and widespread, vine-growing fruit in North America. Prized for the sweet and tart berries, blackberries also have properties that make them useful for medicinal purposes. Blackberries contain gallic acid and tannin in every part of the…
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