Healing and Calming Rose Geranium
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Unveiling the Wonders of Cedarwood Essential Oil: A true gem of the herbal kingdom
Cedarwood, scientifically known as Cedrus atlantica, is a majestic evergreen tree that hails from the Atlas Mountains of North Africa. Revered for its sturdy wood and aromatic allure, Cedarwood has been cherished for centuries for its therapeutic properties and spiritual significance. The rich history and captivating fragrance of Cedarwood make it a cherished ingredient in aromatherapy and natural remedies -
Discovering the Enchanting Tales of Ginseng: A Journey into Ancient Chinese Folklore
We embark on a captivating journey into the realm of ancient Chinese folklore, where we will unravel the enchanting tales surrounding one of the most esteemed and revered Chinese medicinal plants - Ginseng (Panax ginseng).
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Unlocking Your Inner Calm: Harnessing Nervine Adaptogens for a Stress-Free Life
Our nervous system, which plays a crucial role in regulating our body's responses to stress, can become overwhelmed and depleted. However, nature provides us with an incredible arsenal of healing tools, including nervine adaptogens.
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Use parsley in three different ways to treat UTI’s
Parsley is a well-known herb that is commonly used in cooking. However, it is also a powerful natural remedy that has been used for centuries to treat a variety of health conditions, including UTIs. Parsley contains a variety of nutrients and compounds that have been shown to be effective in treating UTIs and promoting overall urinary tract health.
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7 Ways to use Carpet Geranium to improve your health
Native to South Africa, Carpert Geranium (Geranium incanum) has been used for centuries by various cultures to treat a wide range of ailments. It works with the urinary, respiratory, digestive, skin and reproductive systems -
Do Essential Oils Work, And If They Do, How?
Essential Oils are strong and concentrated. Inhaling the essential oil stimulates the part of the brain connected to the sense of smell and triggers an emotional response in the limbic system. It is capable of reducing stress and anxiety fairly quickly
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Trust your gut with Lemon Verbena
Lemon Verbena a medicinal and culinary favoured and used herb. The strong scent and flavour of lemon makes it a winner. Medicinally it is a gem of a plant and the main body system it works on, is the digestive system. It is a shrub well worth having in your home herb garden. -
Is Pine Needle Tea good for THE flu ?
Pinus trees contain Shikimic acid in their needles and this prevents the reproduction of an influenza virus and similar variant viruses in the human cell and the virus eventually dies.
Various Pinus varieties have been used for a long time specifically by the Native American Indians for a variety of medicinal purposes but mostly for respiratory diseases.
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Are Eucalyptus Leaves Toxic?
Eucalyptus leaves are anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-viral. They have pain killing properties, are anti-microbial, reduces anxiety and can assist in helping to reduce blood pressure. It increases ceramide production in the skin, which increase moisture content to counteract dry skin.
So can Eucalyptus leaves be toxic? YES they can be. Do not take the essential oil internally or eat the fresh leaves. Rather prepare the leaves in ways mentioned above.
So if you can, go ahead and pick yourselves a bunch of Eucalyptus leaves, and have some fun with them.
