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What is Coltsfoot used for?

May 22, 2022 by Herbal Resource Leave a Comment

Coltsfoot - Herbal Remedy

The main constituents of the herb are mucilage, bitter glycosides, and tannins which lead to the herb anti-inflammatory properties and make coltsfoot useful for curing coughs. Coltsfoot is best known as an herbal remedy to treat coughs and bronchial congestion. In fact, the botanical name, Tussilago, means ‘cough dispeller’. The herb has been used for this purpose […]

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What is Chickweed used for?

May 14, 2022 by Herbal Resource 1 Comment

Chickweed Flower

The medicinal actions of chickweed are regarded to be antirheumatic, astringent, carminative, demulcent, diuretic, emollient, expectorant, laxative, refrigerant, and vulnerary. The benefits of chickweed may in part be due to its high nutritional value. It is particularly high in ascorbic acid (vitamin C), gamma-linolenic acid (GLA, the omega-6 fatty acid derivative), saponins, niacin, riboflavin (B2) […]

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What is Skullcap used for?

May 8, 2022 by Herbal Resource Leave a Comment

skullcap plant

Skullcap contains substances like flavonoids, iridol, sesquiterpene, tannins, bitter substances, essential oil, resin, iron, silicon, calcium, magnesium, lignin and wogonin. Some Native American tribes used it as an emmenagogue to bring young girls into womanhood. It was also traditionally used to bring on visions (in large doses) during spiritual ceremonies. It was once used as […]

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Why is the Consumption of Dietary Supplements Considered Risky?

May 2, 2022 by Takalani Netshiomvani Leave a Comment

Behind the popularity of food supplements, there is, in particular, the idea that they can only do us good… This is to forget that there are potential dangers in taking more vitamins herbal mixture and other minerals. And consumers are not always well informed. Indeed, unlike drugs, to see their marketing authorized, dietary supplements are not […]

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What is Lobelia Inflata used for?

May 1, 2022 by Herbal Resource Leave a Comment

Lobelia inflata flower

Lobelia inflata was used in the 19th century as a medicinal herb to induce vomiting as a means to remove harmful toxins from the body, which explains one of its names “puke weed.” Lobeline is a piperidine alkaloid found in the plant and gives rise to the therapeutic claims surrounding it. The herb is thought […]

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What is Culver’s Root used for?

April 24, 2022 by Herbal Resource Leave a Comment

culver's root

Culver’s root can affect the liver and gallbladder by increasing the production and secretion of bile, which lubricates the intestines which in turns enhances bowel movements. The herb is therefore sometimes used as a treatment for chronic constipation, irritation of the intestines and ailments related to the liver and gallbladder such as hepatitis, cholecystitis, jaundice and other […]

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Herbal Remedies Vs Non-Herbal Remedies For Yeast Infection Treatment

April 23, 2022 by Dan Jackowiak Leave a Comment

Candidiasis is an infection caused by a yeast-like fungus called Candida albicans. It can infect the mouth, vagina, skin, stomach, and urinary tract. About 75% of women will get a vaginal yeast infection during their lifetime, and 90% of all people with HIV/AIDS develop Candida infections. Oral infections, called oral thrush, are most common in […]

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What is Lamb’s Quarters used for?

April 17, 2022 by Herbal Resource 1 Comment

Lamb’s quarters herb

Lamb’s quarters seem to have had rather limited medical application in the past, but there are some references to its uses as a medicinal herb in European and North America traditional medicine. The plant was used traditionally as an herbal remedy for eczema, rheumatic pains, gout, colic, insect stings and bites. Also a decoction made from the herb […]

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Herbal Therapy & Acupuncture For Addiction Recovery

April 14, 2022 by Mashum Mollah Leave a Comment

Addiction recovery is a lengthy process, and different people take different paths for that. A lot of us are aware of the traditional addiction recovery treatment program that involves detoxification, combating withdrawal symptoms, therapy, and counseling.  The same treatment program also includes teaching some efficient tools for avoiding triggers and reducing the chances of relapse. […]

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What is Rhatany used for?

April 10, 2022 by Herbal Resource Leave a Comment

Rhatany (Krameria lappacea)

Today, rhatany is mostly used as a herbal remedy for ailments related to the mouth and throat. Diluted rhatany tincture is often used as a mouthwash or a gargle in the treatment of inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth, (stomatitis), gingivitis, sore throat (pharyngitis) and inflammation of the tissue around the teeth (periodontitis). The […]

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