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Herbs & adaptogensAdaptogens, medicinal mushrooms, bitters and kitchen herbs, each with the evidence, the form that works, the dose, the timing and the cautions. Traditional use is noted where it exists; the rating reflects human studies.
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As an herb, a tea or an essential oil, spearmint has many health benefits, including soothing an upset stomach and fighting cancer. Side effects and drug interactions also need to be understood.
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Skullcap is a plant that has a long history of medicinal use. Learn about its benefits, usage, dosage recommendations as well as potential side effects.
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Chamomile’s vital antioxidants are found in the plant’s potent oils. Chamomile benefits include antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
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The wood ear mushroom brings a crisp, snappy texture to meals and is packed with an assortment of important nutrients and antioxidants. Learn more here.
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The honey mushroom doubles as a dangerous pathogen to plants yet an edible form of fungi that works well in recipes ranging from pasta to soup.
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Black pepper is an important spice in cuisines worldwide. It's also used in traditional practices of healing, and studies reveal many health benefits.
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Ashwagandha tea can help relieve a number of health conditions and allow the body stay in balance. Here are the benefits, uses and potential side effects.
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What is the right ashwagandha dosage for you? That depends on what you're taking it for, along with a host of other factors. Learn more here.
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To reap turmeric health benefits, turmeric dosage recommendations vary by several factors, including your health status and overall health goals.
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There are a number of turmeric side effects, both good and bad. Here's what you need to know about the benefits of downsides of this spice.
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Caraway seeds health benefits include improved blood sugar control, enhanced digestive health and increased weight loss — and that's not all.
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Honeysuckles (Lonicera) are common garden plants with fragrant flowers. Learn more about potential health benefits of using honeysuckle — and warnings too.
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Eleuthero, also known as Siberian ginseng, is often used medicinally and is available in supplement and tea form. Find out benefits, dosage, side effects…
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Aside from its potential health benefits for depression and pain, salvia is gaining popularity among young adults for the short-lived, "legal high."
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By acting like cannabinoids and nourishing the endocannabinoid system, these herbs, plants and foods may help improve symptoms of a number of conditions.
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Rehmannia is a herb commonly used in TCM, Japanese medicine and Korean medicine. Both the root and above ground parts are used to create medicine.
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Horny goat weed has been used to help enhance sexual health and treat problems such as kidney or bone disease for centuries. Click here to learn more.
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Mucuna pruriens or velvet bean naturally contains levodopa (L-dopa), a precursor to dopamine. Learn the benefits and risk of this supplement.
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Thanks to its antioxidants, potential sumac spice health benefits include decreased cholesterol, lower blood sugar and pain relief.
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Research shows mint leaves can help promote digestion, improve cold symptoms, and oral hygiene, decrease indigestion, and boost brain.
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Fo-ti benefits include fighting inflammation, promoting skin and hair health, improving sleep quality, protecting the brain, and more.
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As an antimicrobial herb, horsetail boosts the state of hair, skin and nails; improving joint and bone health; and more. Click to learn more.
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Damiana benefits include improving libido, fighting depression and anxiety, helping with sleep, improving digestion and reducing pain.
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Gentian root has a very long history in herbal medicines for treating stomach ailments, liver disease and helping with digestion. Benefits include improving digestion, supporting the liver and gallbladder, treating fungal and bacterial infections, supporting the nervous system, reducing inflammation, and fighting pain.
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Lovage has both culinary & medicinal uses dating back to ancient times. Similar in taste to celery, it adds flavor to many dishes. Medicinally, it helps UTIs & is traditionally known to be used for many common health conditions including digestive & menstrual troubles, among other lovage benefits. Learn more here.
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Rose hips are impressively rich in important nutrients like vitamin C, beta carotene, manganese, vitamin K and vitamin E. They have been used traditionally as medicinal compounds for the treatment of a wide variety of diseases. Click here to learn more about rose hips and their health benefits.
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People have been using herbs for thousands of years because of their culinary and medicinal benefits. Read this list of top Bible herbs and their benefits.
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Sage benefits include helping with Alzheimer's and dementia, treating diabetes symptoms, balancing cholesterol, combating obesity, treating menopausal symptoms, and relieving diarrhea. And that's not all.
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Dragon's blood has been used medicinally for centuries for a variety of ailments and continues to be used in traditional medicine. Learn about its uses.
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Star anise benefits include killing off bacteria and fungus, naturally fighting off the flu, boosting heart health and keeping blood sugar levels steady.
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Anise seed benefits range from reduced blood sugar to decreased menopause symptoms, and it also boasts a unique flavor that's ideal for kicking up the flavor.
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In small doses, nux vomica is recommended by homeopaths for a variety of health conditions, but it comes with serious risks and side effects.
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Butcher’s broom is a plant that is found in parts of Europe & Africa. It is sometimes used for circulation problems. Learn more about its natural remedies.
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Horse chestnut supplements can provide many health benefits. But they should be used with caution. Click here to learn more.
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Devil's claw benefits may include relieving many types of chronic pain and other conditions, such as heartburn. Learn more here.
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Vervain has been revered by many different cultures and peoples throughout history. Find out more about this lesser known, but intriguing, herbal remedy.
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Horehound belongs to the mint family. For centuries, people all over the world have used it to naturally treat respiratory conditions. Learn more here.
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Juniper berries have traditionally been used to “detoxify” the body and promote healthy digestion and skin health, among many other things. Learn more here!
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You've likely seen marigolds many times before, but did you know that certain species actually have many impressive health benefits as well? Learn uses.
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Cat's claw is one of the most promising antiviral herbs around. Find out health benefits, nutrition facts, how to use, dosage as well as side effects.
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