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Turmeric: a spice worth knowing

Posted by Gwendelynn Brown on Thursday, February 2, 2012, In : Medicinal Herbs 

If you read the turmeric in a ‘nutshell’ article a while back, then you've just been given a brief introduction to this incredible herb.  It begs for a more comprehensive article to really do this amazing spice/root/herb justice.  Turmeric is truly an important and versatile herb that is a powerhouse anti-oxidant, among other things...it “has been shown [in studies] to possess a multitude of beneficial effects in the treatment of cancers, cardiovascular disease, and inflammation.”...

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Health Benefits of Garlic

Posted by Gwendelynn Brown on Saturday, August 28, 2010, In : Medicinal Herbs 

The health benefits of garlic are often highlighted in the news in relation to blood pressure, cancer research, and more.  But did you know that this pungent food is also a powerhouse ingredient in many natural remedies for common illnesses as well?

This is the first in a series of posts I'll be doing on some of my favorite herbs.  First, we'll take an overview look at the uses and properties of the herb.  The following week, we'll look at how to use the herb, including recipes and proven h...

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Plantain Herb: the anti-toxin

Posted by Gwendelynn Brown on Friday, May 21, 2010, In : Medicinal Herbs 

Plantain herb is one of the first herbs that I ever used, and our success in treating poison ivy really fueled my interest in learning about herbal remedies.  At the bottom of this post, you'll find the answer to the pop quiz from my last post on identifying plantain.  And stay tuned!  My next post in this series is going to be a free printable notebook page about plantain and its uses.

Plantain History:

Plantain has been used since ancient times for snake bites, mad dog bites, and a variety of...


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I'm not a Doctor.  Please use any information offered here at your own risk.  I'm just an average housefrau who likes to read and learn and share ideas, but I'm not a health expert. ♥ Gwen

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