For individuals seeking natural wellness, herbal remedies like milk thistle, neem, and hawthorn berry tea offer alternatives for managing chronic health conditions.
Sinusitis -- an infection of the air-filled cavities behind the eyes, nose and cheeks -- affects approximately 30 million people each year in the United States, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.
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Also known as Panax ginseng or Asian ginseng, Korean ginseng has been used medicinally for thousands of years.
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Herbal teas are a great way to stay hydrated and support the health of the cells, tissues and organs. With literally thousands of medicinal herbs on the market, it may be confusing to know what herbs are safe and effective for many common complaints.
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Diuretics can stimulate the kidneys to flush water, thus helping to reduce water retention and edema. A number of natural herbs can act as diuretics in the body.
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Weeds are often some of the most medicinally viable and nutritionally dense plants in existence. Obvious examples include dandelions, useful as both a food and medicine. Another plant classified as a weed by the U.S.
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Rosmarinus officinalis is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region and is commonly used as a spice in a number of ethnic cuisines. With its pungent aroma, rosemary has been used as a flavoring agent as well as for its medicinal qualities for hundreds – if not thousands – of years.
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In the ancient medicine system of Ayurveda, ashwagandha is regarded as a powerful and health-promoting herb. Also known as Withania somnifera, this shrub’s root and small, berry-like fruit have been used medicinally in India since at least 6,000 B.C., making it one of the oldest known medicinal herbs.
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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.
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Hawthorn is a thorny shrub in the rose family which grows throughout the world. Hawthorn berries have been used to treat heart problems since at least the 1st century, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.
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