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![Honeybush Tea Health Benefits](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/2/8/honeybush_tea_health_benefits_12829_300_150.jpg)
People have become increasingly health conscious and have been substituting their regular tea or coffee with herbal teas or supplements. Herbal tea is not only good for your health, but it tastes good! Honeybush tea is one of these infamous herbal teas, made from leaves of a Honeybush plant (Cyclopia)....
![Does Black Tea Give You Energy and Focus?](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/0/7/does_black_tea_give_you_energy_and_focus_12702_300_150.jpg)
There are many different types of tea, all with various health promoting or mood affecting benefits. However, in western culture, when we talk about tea, we usually refer to black tea. It's what you'll get if someone offers you a cuppa and they don't follow up with a question as to what type you want....
![How to use Eucalyptus Oil for Cold and Flu](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/7/9/how_to_use_eucalyptus_oil_for_cold_and_flu_4973_300_150.jpg)
Eucalyptus is a tree native to Australia but has a large presence on other continents as well. Its leaves and flowers are known for their beneficial properties and even for healing everything that affects the respiratory system, including congestion, colds and the flu. In this oneHOWTO article we will show you...
![What is Rooibos Tea Good for?](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/4/4/what_is_rooibos_tea_good_for_12440_300_150.jpg)
Rooibos is a natural tea that comes from the shrub Aspalathus Linearis, which is only found on the slopes of Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. Also known as "Red Bush tea", the benefits of rooibos are similar to those of red tea. However, this wonder tea contains no contraindications or side effects. It...
![Contraindications of Milk Thistle](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/2/9/contraindications_of_milk_thistle_4929_300_150.jpg)
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Milk thistle is a popular herb used primarily for the treatment of liver conditions and it has many other health benefits. Commonly ingested in a capsule or in tea, this plant, despite being a natural remedy, has some contraindications which should be taken into account to ensure your well-being. If...
![Benefits and Side Effects of Drinking Rose Water](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/0/1/benefits_and_side_effects_of_drinking_rose_water_12105_300_150.jpg)
The main benefits of drinking rose water include helping digestion, improving skin, and improving mood, while the side effects of drinking rose water are negligible, if the rose water is pure and organic.
The benefits of rose water for the the skin are not new. Rose water has been used in creams and tonics...
![How to Take Valerian Root for Anxiety](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/2/3/how_to_take_valerian_root_for_anxiety_8321_300_150.jpg)
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Valerian root, highly known for its calming effects, it is one of the most commonly used medicinal plants and it's ideal for your nerves, reducing anxiety and promoting sleep. However, despite being a natural product, it is important to know the proper way to ingest this plant and when not to take it. On oneHOWTO...
![How to Give Passionflower (passiflora) to Children](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/4/9/2/how_to_give_passionflower_passiflora_to_children_9294_300_150.jpg)
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Passionflower (or pasiflora incarnata) is a well-known aromatic plant, cherished for its exuberant beauty, its multiple applications and beneficial properties in the field of health and beauty. However, it is comprised of a small amount of alkaloids that can be considered psychoactive and could generate hallucinations,...
![What Is Coriander Used for](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/7/2/what_is_coriander_used_for_10275_300_150.jpg)
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Coriander is an aromatic plant used to flavor many dishes, thanks to its characteristic taste and aroma. There are two types, - Moroccan and Indian - which vary in color and flavor intensity. It is very common to see dishes seasoned with this spice in countries, such as Spain, Mexico, South America,...
![Benefits of Drinking Lemon Tea](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/5/7/benefits_of_drinking_lemon_tea_9751_300_150.jpg)
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Lemon tea has a wealth of benefits for the body due to the health-boosting properties of both tea and lemon. Lemon tea is not just a stimulating beverage, but one that also improves quality of life in many ways. Keep reading this OneHowTo article if you want to find out the multiple benefits of lemon tea...
![What are the Contraindications of Black Tea](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/8/0/what_are_the_contraindications_of_black_tea_9088_300_150.jpg)
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One of the most popular teas in the world is black tea thanks to its many properties including its antioxidant effect and its ability to reduce cholesterol levels in the blood. However, we must not forget that it is a drink that contains a large amount of theine, also making it a very stimulating one.
This...
![Health Benefits of Bee Propolis](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/8/0/health_benefits_of_bee_propolis_9081_300_150.jpg)
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Propolis is a substance produced by bees to protect their hive. It is known for its medicinal properties which include antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, healing, immunostimulants and analgesic properties. This is due to the compounds it contains. These help increase the natural defences in our...
![How to Use Aloe Vera For Healing Wounds and Cuts](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/0/2/how_to_use_aloe_vera_for_healing_wounds_and_cuts_6202_300_150.jpg)
If you would like to have a house plant which you can also use as a natural remedy and cosmetic product in various ways, then there is nothing better than an aloe vera plant. The plant contains numerous properties that help heal wounds, treat burns, improve your intestinal transit, improve your skin, combat...
![What Are The Benefits Of Oolong Tea](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/0/6/what_are_the_benefits_of_oolong_tea_5608_300_150.jpg)
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Oolong tea is currently one of the most consumed teas especially thanks to its weight loss properties. This variety of the green tea plant, which has an average oxidation, provides excellent health benefits when consumed regularly, i.e. if you drink 2 to 3 cups daily. Surely, if you have made it here...
![How to Cure a Cold with a Herbal Steam Treatment](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/5/4/how_to_cure_a_cold_with_a_herbal_steam_treatment_5457_300_150.jpg)
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Steam treatments are steam inhalations that soften, moisturise and remove mucus from the nose, throat, bronchi and inner ears. You can do these inhalations yourself at home as a natural home remedy that will help ease the symptoms of colds, the flu, bronchitis or mucus.
You can also add certain kinds of...
![Making aloe vera gel](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/9/4/making_aloe_vera_gel_1497_300_150.jpg)
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Aloe vera gel is one of the best natural remedies to accelerate the healing of wounds, cuts and minor burns. Moreover, it is highly beneficial to moisturize very dry skin as well as to treat acne problems, cold sores, rashes and eczema. You can purchase it ready-made or make it yourself at home. To do...