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Chickweed is most often made into a poultice for bruises, boils, psoriasis, and eczema. In the spring, when it is tender, chickweed is a good addition to salads and was formerly used for its Vitamin C content. As a tea, chickweed is drunk to rid...
Chickweed () is a member of the Caryophyllaceae, or carnation, family. There are about 25 species of , including some...
An herbal program can include immune-stimulating herbs, anti-infection herbs, blood purifying herbs or formulas, an a...
This can often be remedied with an increase in some important nutrients, such as vitamin E and vitamin C. Herbs that...
Herbal support includes astringent herbs, immune stimulants, antibacterial herbs, antiviral herbs, and soothing demul...
Hives are an allergic skin reaction causing localized redness, swelling, and itching.Hives are a reaction of the body...
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Infants who get eczema frequently
get it from a food source in breast milk or formula or with food
introduction. The rash is generally around the mouth or rectum, neck,
buttocks and the leg and ...
Spring Mugwort
When, many years ago, I was
walking through Prospect Park with my then toddler Francis, tasting the
sprouting plants, he pointed out a lace-leafed plant with a lovely
aroma. ...
Fall-blooming goldenrod (Solidago canadensis) is a common cause of seasonal allergies.
It’s that season again, when a young plant’s thoughts turn to pollen
— making an estimated 60 mil...