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Anise, , is a slow-growing annual herb of the parsley family (Apiaceae, formerly Umbelliferae). It is related to other plants prized for their aromatic fruits, commonly called seeds, such as dill, cus....
Wheezing is a high-pitched whistling sound associated with labored breathing.Wheezing occurs when a person tries to breathe deeply through air passages (bronchia) that are narrowed because of muscle n....
Artichoke is widely used in bitters formulas for poor appetite and weak digestion because of its aromatic and bitter qualities. It is indicated for gallstones because of its bile-moving and cholesterol-lowering properties. It may also be useful for weight reduction because it decreases the fat content of the blood and increases digestive efficiency. Artichoke leaves are also used for dyspepsia, gout, and jaundice. Artichoke has a taste of BITTER, SALTY and a temperature of COOL.
A tea made from fennel seeds is widely used for relieving gas, dyspepsia, stomachache, and colic, for children and adults alike. Fennel seed tea is sometimes taken to help rid the lungs of phlegm. Mothers drink it to increase the flow of breast milk. Fennel seed poultices may be used for conjunctivitis. In Chinese medicine fennel is said to relieve indigestion and vomiting and to stimulate the appetite. Fennel has a taste of ACRID and a temperature of WARM.
Gastritis commonly refers to inflammation of the lining of the stomach, but the term is often used to cover a variety of symptoms resulting from this inflammation, as well as symptoms of burning or dd ...
A cold sore is a fluid-filled blister that usually appears at the edge of the lips. Cold sores are caused by a herpes simplex virus infection.A cold sore is a fluid-filled, painful blister that is uss....
Grindelia has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, expectorant, and mild pain-relieving properties. It was formerly included in the United States Pharmacopoeia as an internal remedy for asthma, bronchitis, and other upper respiratory tract ailments. It is often blended with yerba santa, marshmallow root, licorice, and other respiratory herbs. Grindelia is used topically for burns, poison oak, and other skin rashes. The tincture is beneficial when useful locally for poison oak rashes. It has a
Canker sores are small sores or ulcers that appear inside the mouth. They are painful and often recur from once every few years to almost continually. Canker sores are known medically as apthous ulces....
Smoking is the inhalation of the smoke of burning tobacco encased in cigarettes, pipes, and cigars. Casual smoking is the act of smoking only occasionally, usually in a social situation or to relieves....
Rhinitis is inflammation of the mucous lining of the nose.Rhinitis is a nonspecific term that covers nasal congestion due to infections, allergies, and other disorders. In rhinitis, the mucous membras....
While we may often seek the advice of an experienced veterinarian for many matters concerning our pet’s well being, there is still a need for a basic understanding of how to prevent, treat and manage many common ailments that can affect our pets on a day-to-day basis at home.
Balm of Gilead (, known as in the United States) is a substance used in perfumes that is derived from the resinous juices of the balsam poplar tree. The tree is a member of the Bursera family. The v)....
Making your own powdered extracts of herbs can be a great way to store and administer your own herbal medicine.
A hiatal hernia is an abnormal protrusion of the stomach up through the diaphragm and into the chest cavity.A hiatal or diaphragmatic hernia is different from abdominal hernias in that it is not visis....
Fennel (), also known as , is a member of the Umbelliferae (Apiaceae) or carrot family, along with dill (), caraway (), and anise (). Fennel has a thick, spindle-shaped taproot that produces a pithy,y....
Ayurveda can be an effective treatment those suffering with the chronic pain and inflammation of arthritis, a condition known as amavata in Ayurvedic medicine.
Agastache is a genus of plants found almost worldwide. Different species are used in several native cultures for healing. The best know of these is , also called the giant hyssop, wrinkled giant hysse ...
Sargassum seaweed is a type of seaweed found along the coasts of Japan and China. Two species, and , are both referred to as sargassum seaweed or gulfweed in English and in Chinese.Sargassum seaween....
Buckthorn is the common name for one of several species of shrubs or small trees of the genus that are used for medicinal purposes. The two most common species are and . is also called common or Eua....
Naturopathic practitioners regard colitis and Crohn’s disease as indications of bodily imbalances that can best be treated by using a variety of natural methods to help the body use its own resources to heal itself.