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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 Materia Medica

The Incomparable One At first glance, holy basil (Ocimum sanctum) might resemble the sweet basil growing in your kitchen garden—but this plant is no ordinary culinary herb. Known as tulsi in India, which means “the incomparable one,” holy basil has long held a sacred place in spiritual and healing traditions across cultures. In Hindu households, […]

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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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Turmeric

Native to southern Asia, turmeric is a perennial with long bladelike leaves. The root of this plant is where the common turmeric ingredient is sourced. The rich orange flesh of the root is wrapped in a tough brown skin, concealing the sweet and warming essence. Also known as Indian yellow ginger, turmeric is well known […]

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