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Health Benefits, Medicinal Uses, and Side Effects of Saffron
Saffron Health BenefitsSaffron is not only a rare and exotic spice; it is also the most expensive spice in the world. Saffron (Crocus Sativus) is known as the golden spice; mainly because of its reddish-golden color and is grown in most parts of the world including many European and[...]
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Burdock - the Herb with Healing Properties
BurdockBurdock is an herb native to Europe and Northern Asia and primarily consists of carbohydrates, plant sterols, volatile oils, fatty oils and tannins. The roots of this plant are used for centuries to treat variety of ailments and are useful in hair loss treatment, diabetes, and arthritis treatment. It is[...]
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Glucosamine Health Benefits and Side Effects
Benefits of GlucosamineGlucosamine is an amino sugar and is a natural compound occurring in healthy cartilage. Certain amount of glucosamine is synthesized in the body of every individual, however as one grows older, body loses its capacity to synthesize it, slowly causing pain in weight bearing joints, deformed joints and[...]
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The Tropical Fern Polypodium Leucotomos Extract
Polypodium LeucotomosPolypodium leucotomos extracts have been used for ages and comes from a tropical fern plant that grows in the South and Central America. The rhizome as well as the leaves and fronds of the plant are used to derive the extracts. Extracts of polypodium leucotomos are marketed and used[...]
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Dietary Tips and Natural Cures for Eczema
Natural Treatments And Cures For EczemaTechnically called Dermatitis, Eczema is a pervasive skin affliction. It can affect people of all ages and is characterized by reddened skin with a burning sensation, itching, oozing lesions and blisters, and dryness of skin. The causes of eczema are a faulty functioning of the[...]
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Chili Pepper | Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne PepperCayenne pepper, also referred to as chili pepper is spicy and is a vital part of every seasoning. It belongs to the capsicum family. It was primarily grown in a French town and is botanically known as Capsicum frutenscens. Capsaicin is the chemical component contributing to the spicy nature[...]
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Aloe Vera Supplements Health Benefits & Side Effects
Aloe VeraAloe vera is part of the cactus family and is considered to have many healing and therapeutic properties. It has been used since centuries for skin care and other health benefits. Considered native to northern Africa, it’s use has been document since the first century AD. Although[...]
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Medicinal Properties and Side Effects of Seaweed (Bladderwrack)
Seaweed Healing PropertiesFucus vesiculosus (bladderwrack – brown algae) is brown seaweed that can be easily recognized from its prominent bladder like alignment on either side of the midrib. This grows on the northern coast of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans and also in North and Baltic Sea. A brown seaweed[...]
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The Importance of Eating Nuts for Healthy Living
Nuts are hard shell covered seeds. They are used in all kinds of cuisines. They are used as such or in the form of flakes. They find an important role in biscuits, cookies, cakes and sweets. They are nutrient dense and provide many essential nutrients and vitamins like vitamin E[...]
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Chaparral Herb (Oak): Facts, Uses and Health Benefits
Health Benefits of Oak - Chaparral health BenefitsChaparral, also referred to as creosote bush, greasewood, chaparro, goberrnadora and little stinker is a desert shrub. This is seen to grow in the Mediterranean climate, such as California, United States, South Africa and Australia. The term ‘Chaparral’, has a Spanish origin[...]