The pleasant aroma, spicy taste and health benefits of ginger, cinnamon and anise transform your cup of tea from just a beverage to a healthy drink. The spices have anti-microbial, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal elements which serve to protect the body from ailments and improve your general well-being.

Licorice root – also known as Glycyrrhiza glabra – is a naturally sweet and moistening herb which has numerous benefits. Licorice also has known side effects with long-term use, and you should be aware of its side effects.

Cumin is a spice that enhances many Mediterranean, Indian, North African and Middle Eastern dishes. Derived from the seeds of a plant belonging to the parsley family, cumin -- both in its whole and ground form -- has been used medicinally since ancient times.

Although you probably think of dandelion (Tarazacum officinale) as a weed, the plant is also medicinal and has been used as a traditional herbal remedy for centuries.

Your pancreas is an important organ and gland located in your upper abdomen.

When you bite into fresh garlic -- or cut it or crush it -- it develops a component called allicin from the precursor component alliin. Allicin has antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.

Aloe barbadensis is another name for aloe vera, a medicinal plant of desert origin. It's widely used as a home remedy for burns and is also used as an ingredient in various skin care and beauty products.

One cause of male infertility is a low sperm count. Usually inability to father a child is the only sign of a low sperm count, but if the decreased count is caused by a hormonal issue there can be other symptoms, including sexual function problems, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Herbalists sometimes recommend maca for thyroid problems, but you should consult your doctor before trying this herb – especially if your problem is hyperthyroidism as opposed to hypothyroidism – because it is usually recommended for the latter.

Hair loss can strike anyone and the causes vary from genetics to stress. Everyone loses approximately 100 hairs per day, but if you are losing much more than that, or losing hair in patches, you should see your doctor. If you are told that your hair loss is natural, there are many ways to fight it.

Ginger root is an herbal supplement and cooking spice derived from the Zingiber officinale plant. Historically, ginger root has been used to reduce stomach upset symptoms, including nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, resulting from motion sickness, morning sickness during pregnancy or chemotherapy or anesthesia.

Despite your best efforts, your day in the sun took its toll and you now have a sunburn. The sun’s ultraviolet rays eventually overcame your sunblocker, causing that all too familiar red, painful sunburn. You may be thinking of using aloe vera gel, a remedy commonly used to reduce sunburn symptoms.