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Chickweed Herbal Remedies

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 - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Chickweed () is a member of the Caryophyllaceae, or carnation, family. There are about 25 species of , including some...

Herbal Remedies for Boils

An herbal program can include immune-stimulating herbs, anti-infection herbs, blood purifying herbs or formulas, an a...

Herbal Remedies for Easy Bruising

This can often be remedied with an increase in some important nutrients, such as vitamin E and vitamin C. Herbs that...

Herbal Remedies for Sore Throat

Herbal support includes astringent herbs, immune stimulants, antibacterial herbs, antiviral herbs, and soothing demul...

Hives - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

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 ...

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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. ...

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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...

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