Teas That Help With the Menstrual Cycle

Sipping on certain herbal teas can help ease uncomfortable symptoms during menstruation and premenstrual syndrome. Some herbal teas counteract heavy bleeding, irregular periods and amenorrhea.

Karen McCarthy
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What Is Aloe Latex?

Aloe latex is a yellowish fluid derived from the inner lining of the leaves of aloe vera plants. Aloe latex is purported to have healing properties, but these claims have not been proven substantial enough to allow it to be sold as anything more than a dietary supplement in the United States.

Matt Ronquillo
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What Are Benefits of Onion and Garlic?

Onions and garlic are both part of the allium family of vegetables that contain substances to possibly benefit your health in many ways, reports the American Institute for Cancer Research.

Whitney Hopler
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Herbal Remedies for a Bile Duct Blockage

The bile ducts carry digestive fluid manufactured in the liver to the gallbladder for storage until needed to break down fats in the small intestine. If the ducts become blocked, bile builds up in the liver and causes jaundice.

Karyn Maier
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The Benefits of Smelling Frankincense

To inhale frankincense is to inhale tradition. The ancient resin, obtained from trees native to Southern Arabia, was used in biblical times for ritual, healing and as a perfume fixative. Modern herbalists use the essential oil obtained from the resin as a topical application.

Ellen Douglas
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The Benefits of Ginger for a Cough

Ginger is the underground root of Zingiber officiale, a plant native to Asia.

Michael Brent
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Boswellia Complex Side Effects

Boswellia Complex is an herbal supplement designed to support kidney function, maintain healthy joints and support healthy circulation and your body's normal resistance function. Manufacturer MediHerb explains that it contains standardized levels of both the boswellia and turmeric components.

Shelley Moore
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Ginger Root for Bronchitis

Bronchitis can be painful and difficult to treat. The ginger rhizome is a well-known traditional remedy for coughs, cold and flu, and may help boost your immune system and soothe a sore throat, tight chest and cough, the symptoms common to bronchitis.

Lucy Burns
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What Is L-Citrulline Malate?

If you're regularly involved in strenuous exercise or are concerned about your cardiovascular health, you might find a supplement called L-citrulline malate of potential value. Citrulline is an amino acid that's considered nonessential because your body makes a sufficient supply and dietary intake isn't essential.

Joanne Marie
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York Peppermint Patty Allergy Information

York Peppermint Pattie is a dark chocolate candy with a soft, peppermint-flavored filling. Manufactured by Hershey’s, York Peppermint Pattie has several versions, including sugar-free, king-size and bite-size.

Grace Ibay
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Aloe Vera Plants & Babies

Aloe vera plants have been used historically for treating dry skin and healing wounds. Since your baby’s young skin is delicate, you may find yourself wondering if aloe vera is a natural remedy that is safe for him, or if a decorative aloe vera plant is safe to have in your home.

Rose Welton
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What Fruits Contain Papain or Bromelain?

Fruits can not only benefit your health when eaten whole, in fact certain fruits can produce beneficial enzymes that can be extracted and used for other purposes. Surgeons and health professionals use various enzymes, extracted from fruits to treat patients for a variety of reasons.

Tristan Pereida-Rice
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