Herbs

When you think of licorice, do you think of that delicious black candy that we all love so much? Well, it is a candy…and it IS delicious.  However, true licorice is an herb…and it has quite a few qualities that makes it REALLY good for us. Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is a flavorful herb that...
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Regardless of age, it would be difficult for any man to handle such a difficult task.  Luckily, the king had the best herbalists in the country working for him to develop a combination of herbs to strengthen the body. Based on the original formula, the finest herbalists of each dynasty made improvements using thousands...
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(NaturalNews) An extract from green tea may slow the progression of the most common form of leukemia, according to a study conducted by researchers from the Mayo Clinic and presented at the annual meeting of the “American Society of Clinical Oncology.” The study was conducted on 42 patients suffering from early-stage chronic lymphocytic leukemia...
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As of last night, I have my very own miniature Christmas Tree!  The Christmas Tree tradition is my favorite because of the smell and how it looks all lit up at night.  This year however, I went outside of the traditional Christmas tree and got a Rosemary Christmas Tree.  It smells great and is...
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(NaturalNews) Astragalus has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for literally thousands of years. Today, in the western world, it’s being rediscovered as a powerful adaptogenic herb with a remarkable ability to balance and boost immune function. With more and more people concerned about immune function today — especially with the swine flu...
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Herbs are often used to help lower and control blood pressure levels in high-risk individuals. A variety of herbs can be taken as herbal supplements made into a tea or even added as ingredients to a soup. This article will take a closer look at the effect of herbs on lowering blood pressure. View...
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It moisturizes, fights frizz, and even stops bad moods. No wonder basil is the new “it” herb. See how you can use the powers of basil to your advantage with these great spa secrets. View Slideshow
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It’s what we sprinkle on top of our pancakes or a freshly baked apple crisp.  It’s delicious-and you may be surprised to find out it has lots of health benefits!  Cinnamon bark (which we carry in our store) dates back thousands of years and has been used as a treatment for fever, diarrhea, indigestion,...
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Even though summer is just around the corner and the sun is shining more helping each and every one of us get our happy intake of vitamin D, stress still hides behind the sun’s rays and especially in these terrible economic times, stress relief is going to be hard to come by. Not if...
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Frankincense is one of the oldest known fragance and homeopathic treatment. It has been traded on the Arabian Peninsula and in North Africa for more than 5,000 years. Frankincense was found in the tomb of the ancient Egyptian King Tutankhamen, who died over 3,332 years ago. Frankincense is often used in various traditional medicines...
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