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Arthritis
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Arthritis What Is Arthritis? Arthritis is a general term for a group of more than 100 diseases. The word "arthritis" means "joint inflammation." 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 ...

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Astragalus
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Herb Name   The broad term astragalus refers to the specific plants Astragalus membranaceus, Astragalus membranaceus var. mongholicus. Although it is commonly sold in stores as Astragalus, one may also find it sold as Huang-Qi or Milk-Vetch root. Do not confuse this with Ma-Huang, or ephedra which is associated with weight-loss and has been linked to sudden heart failure.    Overview   Astragalus is a flowering plant native to Asia. According to ...

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Australian Fever Tree (eucalyptus.)
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Herb Name   Australian fever tree is more commonly known in the states as eucalyptus. However, you may see it marketed or advertised by retailers as Australian fever tree.  Unlike other herbs, whose common name may actually refer to several different plants, Australian fever tree is but one specific kind of tree, Eucalyptus globulus. One should be careful not to confuse Australian fever tree with feverfew, another commonly used herb. Although the plant is native to Australia ...

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Awa
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Herb Name   Awa is more commonly known in the United States by the name kava kava. Unlike many other herbs whose common names refer to a variety of more specific plants, awa, or kava kava simply refers to the plant Piper methysticum. Although it is usually referred to as kava kava or, less commonly in the U.S. awa, you may also find it marketed as just kava.   Overview   Before proceeding, it is prudent to note that awa has been linked by studies in the United States ...

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