Elderberry Materia Medica
HIGH IN VITAMIN C, QUERCETIN, AND BIOFLAVANOIDS, THESE LITTLE BERRIES PACK A BIG PUNCH. Not only are they exceptionally tasty, but they are also highly useful for keeping sickness and allergies at bay. Their nutrient content makes them useful in boosting the immune system during the change of seasons; which, when taken on a daily […]
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Oat Straw
You have probably seen him. That little Honey Nut Cheerios Bee named Buzz. He zips around on television and tells everyone about just how good oat-rich Cheerios are for lowering cholesterol, balancing diabetes and aiding in digestion. Buzz is right, but he is just hitting the surface of how strengthening this heart-healthy plant can be. […]
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Holy Basil
Holy basil, Ocimum sanctum, is much like the sweet basil, Ocimum basilicum, you would find growing in your garden or plopped on your Caprese salad. Holy basil, however, is sacred. Dating back hundreds of years, holy basil was originally known in India as tulsi, meaning “incomparable one”. This form of basil was commonly used in religious ceremonies and burials. […]
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Ginger Materia Medica
Maybe you have tried this spicy, snappy root when you are out for a bite of sushi. Or perhaps you have caught on to the candied ginger craze- consuming it in taffy or crystallized form. Regardless of your preconceived notions about this fiery herb, listen to the health benefits that it is loaded with! Ginger […]
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