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Arnica
Category: Health
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Herb Name   Arnica is a relative of the sunflower that more often than not refers to the plant “Arnica montana.” Arnica is also known as leopard’s bane, wolf’s bane, and mountain tobacco. There are almost 30 varieties available of the Arnica genus however. Acaulis, alpina, amplexicaulis, augustifolia, cernua, chamissionis, cordifolia, dealbata, discoidea, frigida, fulgens, griscomii, lanceolata, latifolia, lessingii, lonchophylla, longifolia, louiseana, ...

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Arthritis
Category: Health
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Inflamation Inflammation is one of the body's natural reactions to disease or injury, and includes swelling, pain and stiffness. inflammation that lasts for a very long time or recurs, as in arthritis, can lead to tissue damage. A joint is where two or more bones come together, such as the hip or knee. The bones of a joint are covered with a smooth, spongy material called cartilage, which cushions the bones and allows the joint to move without pain. the joint is enclosed in a fibrous ...

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Flaxseed
Category: Natural Meds
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Did you know…? Overview: Flaxseed provides all eight essential amino acids and a wealth of nutrients, including Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids, digestive enzymes, protein, vitamins and minerals.  Flaxseed is said to help lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels, improve circulation and immune function and also treat inflammatory disorders. Plant Description: As the source of linen fiber, Flax has been cultivated since at least 5000 B.C., and its importance ...

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INFLAMMATION
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Elena N Marcus a Herbalist.com Author INFLAMMATION Inflammation (with its pain, swelling, and other discomforts) is an immune reaction.  In a strict sense, according to Steven B. Mizel and Peter Jaret (The Human Immune System, Simon & Schuster, 1986) it is the manifestation of the most primitive mechanisms by which the body defends itself against unwanted pathogens.  The human immune system, however, is far more complex than cells surrounding invaders like a military operation ...

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Yarrow
Category: Natural Meds
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Yarrow Botanical Name: Achillea millefolium • Introduction • Medicinal Uses and Indications • Available forms of the herb • Who Should/Shouldn’t take it • Side Effects/ Precautions   Introduction Yarrow is a plant whose stiff stems may grow from root. They are usually between one and two feet tall and their texture may be rough or smooth. The leaves are larger at the base and get smaller as they reach the top of the stalks. ...

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Cold Sores
Category: Symptoms and Herbs
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Balm Echinacea Goldenseal Sweet Marjoram Peppermint ...

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Circulation
Category: Symptoms and Herbs
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Bilberry Broom Butcher Broom Camphor Gingko gotu kola Grape seed extract hawthorn kudzu pycnogenol rosemary Salvia ...

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