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Lemon - Herbal Profile

The simple, garden-variety lemon is very much understated. Lemons are very common and we see them everywhere. We use them to make lemonade, mix them into our drinks to add a little zing, they remove hard stains, are an all-around deodorizer and air freshener and we use them in our cooking as both an ingredient and garnish.

Filed under : Herbs For Health, Reference Articles
By Dondrea
On July 25, 2006
At 3:15 am
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Herbs For Energy

If you’re feeling tired and wornout rest assured that you have plenty of company. Fatigue ranks among America’s most common health complaints. Life today moves at a faster pace than ever before in history, and many of us feel compelled to keep up.

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By Dondrea
On July 20, 2006
At 4:31 pm
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The Power of Cinnamon

More than 170 million people throughout the world suffer from Diabetes and the number continues to climb. Could it be that many of these people could benefit from an easily accessible product such as Cinnamon?

This spice, which most of us have in our kitchen, has been shown to have the power to cut blood Sugar Levels nearly as much as statin drugs!

The magic ingredient in Cinnamon is believed to be a substance called MHCP. The MHCP is thought to be the reason Cinnamon reignites the ability of fat cells in diabetics to respond to Insulin and dramatically increase glucose removal.

Filed under : Herbs For Health, Reference Articles, General Health Info
By Dondrea
On July 15, 2006
At 12:38 am
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Blending For The Desired Effect Through Aromatherapy Blends

Lavender has for long been known to have Stress-relieving properties. But few know that Lavender when mixed with lemon and Clary Sage gives a much more comfortable feeling. The mixing here is called blending.

Filed under : Reference Articles, Aromatherapy
By Dondrea
On July 11, 2006
At 12:35 pm
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Clay: The Medicinal and Cosmetic Benefits

Clay has been used around the world for centuries by indigenous people as an important medicinal and cosmetic tool. Recently, medical research has emerged which supports the efficacy of clay, and it is now becoming increasingly popular as a rediscovered treatment for many different health and Skincare conditions.

Externally, clays are used to absorb excess oil, dirt, and toxins from the skin while simultaneously Exfoliating and improving skin circulation.

Filed under : Herbs For Health, Beauty & Skin Care, Reference Articles, General Health Info
By Dondrea
On June 24, 2006
At 10:33 am
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Witch Hazel - Herbal Profile

Botanical Name- Hamamelis virginiana
Origin- USA
Exraction- Alcohol and water (14% alcohol)
Shelf life- 3 years
Notes- Our line of Witch Hazel extract is distilled from the twigs and bark of the Witch Hazel tree and contains 14% ethyl alcohol. USP grade and manufactured according to such standards.

Specifications

Color- Clear
Odor- Virtually odorless/characteristic
Pesticide residues- Tested Negative
Alcohol by volume- 14.

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By Dondrea
On June 21, 2006
At 2:08 am
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Ginger and Cinnamon - Herbal Profile

Ginger and Cinnamon are most often found on the spice racks in the kitchen. For most people, they are merely Spices used to add flavor and fragrance to our food and drinks. What most people ignore is the fact that these Spices are well-known for their medicinal properties.

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By Dondrea
On June 17, 2006
At 11:45 am
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Making a Castor Oil Pack

Castor-Oil Packs are used to reduce Water-retention; heal muscles; heal boils; and the like and are made easily by purchasing following:

1 bottle of Pure Castor Oil; cold-pressed(Organic preferable).
1 Heating Pad or hot-water bottle and plastic to wrap it in.
1 flannel sheet;(use old shirts or pjs); cut into strips.

Filed under : Reference Articles, Alternative Therapies
By Dondrea
On June 16, 2006
At 12:44 am
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Slippery Elm - Herbal Profile

Identification:

Slippery elm is an American deciduous tree found planted along streets and growing in forests. It grows to a height of 50 feet and more. Its stem is covered with dark brown, rough, furrowed outer bark; the inner bark is whitish, aromatic, and very mucilaginous (slippery).

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At 12:44 am
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Natural Antibiotic - Cinnamon Bark, Leaf

Cinnamon BARK (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)- A powerful antiseptic oil with a strong pungent, spicy aroma and reddish brown color. Cinnamon has a long tradition of use, having been produced in Sri Lanka for more than 2,000 years.

Research shows that virus, bacteria, and fungus cannot survive in the presence of Cinnamon oil.

Filed under : Reference Articles, Aromatherapy
By Dondrea
On June 11, 2006
At 12:32 pm
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