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Herbs & Spices

Plants with savory or aromatic properties, herbs are used in cooking (when herbs are considered “spices”), medicinal and health purposes, and in fragrances or skin care. Well-known systems of herbal medicine include Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic Medicine. Our herbal articles discuss many individual spices, their health benefits and uses.

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Best 101 Herbs and Spices for Healing

Did you know that there are over a hundred herbs and spices ...

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Elderberry Benefits for Colds, Flus, Allergies and More

Looking for a natural remedy that has a long history of medicinal ...

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Turmeric and Curcumin Benefits: Can This Herb Really Combat Disease?

Turmeric, the main spice in the Indian dish curry, is argued by many ...

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Use Antiviral Herbs to Boost Immune System and Fight Viruses

Did you know that there are more than 400 different viruses that ...

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Dandelion Root Benefits for Cholesterol Levels and the Liver

Dandelions have a reputation as both a granter of wishes and a ...

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Wormwood: The Parasite-Killing, Cancer-Fighting Super Herb

What do Edgar Degas, Vincent van Gogh and Pablo Picasso all have ...

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Ashwagandha Benefits for the Brain, Thyroid, Muscles & More

Ashwagandha is an herb that has been used for more than 2,500 years ...

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Moringa Benefits Hormonal Balance, Digestion, Mood & More

Have you ever heard of moringa before? Although this plant was initially ...

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What Is Summer Savory? Benefits, Nutrition, Uses & How to Grow

Known as the “love herb” for its potential aphrodisiac properties, summer savory ...

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Jasmine Tea Benefits for Skin, Brain & Heart Health (Plus How to Make It)

Records show that starting in the late 1300s during China’s Ming dynasty, ...

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6+ Potential Health Benefits of Mistletoe (Plus Its History)

For most people, mistletoe brings to mind Christmas and the holiday season. ...

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10 Proven Benefits of Astragalus

Astragalus root is one of the most powerful immune-building plants on the ...

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Stinging Nettle Benefits for Allergy Relief & More

Have you ever walked by a seemingly harmless plant and accidentally brushed ...

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Lady’s Mantle for Menstrual & Gastrointestinal Relief + Other Benefits

Lady’s mantle — it’s such an interesting name for an herb that ...

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Vitex or Chasteberry, the Female-Friendly Fruit for PMS

Do you suffer from premenstrual syndrome (PMS), irregular periods, infertility or menopause? ...

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Milk Thistle Potential Benefits for Liver, Diabetes and Cancer Protection

Milk thistle is a natural herb with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It’s ...

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Mullein Leaf Uses for the Lungs, Joints, Skin and Earaches

Mullein leaf is a common weed that’s been featured in herbal medicine ...

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12 Ginger Benefits … for the Body and Brain

With its zesty, peppery flavor and its extensive list of health benefits, ...

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