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![Mugwort Dreams: Everything You Should Know](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/7/6/mugwort_dreams_everything_you_should_know_12678_300_150.jpg)
Dream interpretations are a wide an imprecise subject. While we can help point people in the right direction for interpreting their dreams, some want to take it a little step further. This is why people have been increasingly investigating lucid dreaming. This is a technique whereby you can connect...
![How To Use Chyawanprash For Weight Gain](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/3/6/how_to_use_chyawanprash_for_weight_gain_12637_300_150.jpg)
You are underweight if your BMI (body mass index) is below 18.5. Although this may not necessarily pose a potential health problem, it is an indication of having an undernourished body. This not only affects your daily routine and physical activity, but also your mental health and overall well being....
![What is Crataegus Used for - Benefits and Side Effects](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/1/6/what_is_crataegus_used_for_benefits_and_side_effects_12616_300_150.jpg)
Crataegus is the group name for different types of shrub which have a red berry-type fruit and, most often, thorny branches. You may recognize it from perhaps its more popular name, hawthorn. While this genus of shrub is varied, we are talking more specifically about crataegus monogyna, otherwise known...
![All The Benefits Of Chyawanprash](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/1/6/all_the_benefits_of_chyawanprash_12610_300_150.jpg)
Chyawanprash is a type of herbal supplement which looks like a black jam, but is much more nutritious (and some think delicious). It is made with a combination of herbs and Ayurveda, and has being used for millions of years for the wide range of health benefits it offers. In ancient times, two sages...
![How to Make Homemade Arnica Cream - Best Recipes](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/3/5/how_to_make_homemade_arnica_cream_best_recipes_12532_300_150.jpg)
Arnica, also known scientifically as Arnica montana L., is an evergreen plant that grows in the grassy areas of the mountains in some regions of Europe and North America. This plant, besides being characterized by its yellow flowers, it stands out due to its excellent anti-inflammatory properties and...
![What Does Tribulus Terrestris do? Benefits, Effectiveness & Side Effects](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/7/3/what_does_tribulus_terrestris_do_benefits_effectiveness_side_effects_7379_300_150.jpg)
Tribulus terrestris is the scientific name of a plant, the extract of which is used as a dietary supplement. The plant is commonly known as puncturevine, devil's weed, bindii, bullhead or caltrop.
As a dietary supplement, it is supposed to increase in the production of testosterone in the body and...
![Natural Alternatives to Amoxicillin](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/7/1/natural_alternatives_to_amoxicillin_12178_300_150.jpg)
When was the last time when you suffered from cold or diarrhea and didn’t have any antibiotics? Probably a long time ago. People nowadays have become so dependent on antibiotics that the medical world fears that a time may come when antibiotics will prove to be ineffective on the human body. Amoxicillin...
![The Health Benefits of Spirit Weed or Culantro](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/5/0/the_health_benefits_of_spirit_weed_or_culantro_12058_300_150.jpg)
Native to both South America and Mexico (it also sometimes known as Mexican coriander), eryngium foetidum is a herb which is known for its pungent smell. This does not stop it from being used in cuisines across the world, not just Latin American countries, but also all over Asia. Also referred to as culantro,...
![Can I Take Chyawanprash Without Milk?](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/1/0/can_i_take_chyawanprash_without_milk_12012_300_150.jpg)
Chyawanprash can, and preferably should, be taken without milk. However, some people feel a burning sensation in the stomach after ingesting Chyawanprash. In that case, a glass of warm milk a few minutes after ingesting Chyawanprash might help relieve the sensation.
So many people wonder whether Chyawanprash...
![Can Chyawanprash Be Taken during Pregnancy?](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/1/0/can_chyawanprash_be_taken_during_pregnancy_12010_300_150.jpg)
Chyawanprash is generally considered to be safe during pregnancy. Because of its high vitamin C content, many Ayurveda practitioners actually recommend it for pregnant women. However, you should always consult your doctor before taking supplements while pregnant.
Chyawanprash has many benefits: for hair,...
![Contraindications of Spirulina](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/8/3/contraindications_of_spirulina_8386_300_150.jpg)
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Spirulina is a type of kelp also known ans blue-green algae, which is spiral-shaped and green in color. It has become a highly valued food supplement thanks to its nutritional value and excellent health properties. However, before starting to take spirulina, it's worth being aware of its contraindications and...
![Side Effects of Chamomile Tea](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/0/3/side_effects_of_chamomile_tea_6305_300_150.jpg)
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Chamomile flowers, also known as chamomile, are commonly used therapeutic purposes, given that they are a great natural remedy to improve and treat various conditions. Despite its beneficial properties, it might - as is the case with many medicinal herbs - cause side effects in specific cases. To put...
![How to Take Ginkgo Biloba](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/8/2/how_to_take_ginkgo_biloba_6282_300_150.jpg)
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Ginkgo biloba is a medicinal plant originating in China and widely used for its wealth of health benefits. Not only does it improve blood circulation, prevent blood clots, promote memory and reduce fatigue, it also fights free radicals responsible for some diseases like cancer and premature aging. Before taking...
![What Are the Health Properties of Chia Seeds](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/5/0/what_are_the_health_properties_of_chia_seeds_8058_300_150.jpg)
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Chia seeds are getting increasingly popular because of its many health properties. The seeds come from chia, a herbaceous plant native to Mexico that belongs to the Lamiaceae family. As is the case of linseed, the most used part is the seed, because of both its nutritional and medicinal properties. Since...
![How Is Calamansi Used as a Herbal Medicine?](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/5/0/how_is_calamansi_used_as_a_herbal_medicine_11059_300_150.jpg)
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Calamansi, also known as Calamondin; is a fruit that is mostly grown in Philippines, and is adaptable in almost any form of climate and soil. Its plant is a shrub that starts bearing fruits 2 years after seeding. The calamansi fruit contains a multitude of nutrients, including protein, calories, iron,...
![How to Use Blue Vervain](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/7/1/how_to_use_blue_vervain_10175_300_150.jpg)
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Vervain (in Latin, Verbena officinalis) or wild hyssop, is a wild plant that has been used since ancient times as a natural remedy for numerous conditions. This magical, medicinal herb grows spontaneously and has numerous properties which are beneficial to health and that is why in this article we explain...
![Beneficial Properties of Lemongrass](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/4/1/4/beneficial_properties_of_lemongrass_10414_300_150.jpg)
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Most of the plants around us have beneficial properties for our health. On this occasion we want to talk about a fresh herb with a citrus aroma known for its rugged and rough texture. We are talking about a group of grasses, specifically lemongrass, which is a very easy plant to grow. It is originally from...
![The Side Effects of Goji Berries](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/6/7/the_side_effects_of_goji_berries_9761_300_150.jpg)
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You've not doubt heard of Goji berries, which are tiny red fruits from the Far East which have gained in popularity because of their powerful antioxidant effects and slimming properties. They can be included in many recipes, taken as a juice or in tea and can even be consumed in liquid extracts or capsules....
![What are the Properties of Maple Syrup](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/9/2/what_are_the_properties_of_maple_syrup_9291_300_150.jpg)
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Sourced from the maple forests of Canada, maple syrup is a wonderful product that offers a wealth of health benefits. The sap of maple tree is used to make syrup or maple syrup, a nutritional supplement that is increasingly common in our daily lives. Its high vitamin value and its high content of minerals...
![What is Arnica Gel Used For?](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/0/2/what_is_arnica_gel_used_for_9203_300_150.jpg)
Arnica gel is a product extracted from the perennial plant arnica, and used topically is very effective in treating various ailments and pains of various kinds. In particular, it has been used as a good natural remedy to fight joint and muscle pain, help wounds to heal, boost blood circulation and protect...
![How To Extract Sugar From Stevia](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/5/0/how_to_extract_sugar_from_stevia_6058_300_150.jpg)
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Stevia rebaudiana, a herb from the chrysanthemum family, grows wild in some parts of Paraguay and Brazil. Of the 300 unique species of Stevia plants, it is the only one rich in sweet glycosides and stevioside. As a natural sweetener, Stevia rebaudiana may be dried and crushed into powder, or made into...
![The Health Properties of Orange Blossom](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/0/3/the_health_properties_of_orange_blossom_2307_300_150.jpg)
Orange blossom is perhaps best known as a scent used in perfumes and other fragrances. One of the most versatile blossoms, it is also used in making tea, the culinary arts, homeopathic traditions and is even used in a process of making special (and expensive) orange blossom honey. Its therapeutic use...
![What Are the Medicinal Properties of Stevia Plant](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/2/2/what_are_the_medicinal_properties_of_stevia_plant_1222_300_150.jpg)
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Besides being a plant that is very easy to grow at home, Stevia is a plant that has many medicinal properties; taking it often helps you stay healthy. It regulates diabetes, controls blood pressure and improves circulation, among many other beneficial effects, and it's a wonderful plant to have in the...