Introduction to Herbs
What is an Herb? Any plant that has culinary, medical, cosmetic, veterinary or other use of some kind. The useful part is different with every plant, it can be the leaves, flowers, roots, barks or seeds. The plant can be a tree or shrub, a weed or an exotic flower, or...
The Difference Between Orange Peel Oil, Bitter Orange
Two commonly confused ingredients in the health supplement industry today are bitter orange and orange peel oil. Also known as d-limonene, orange peel oil is used in herbal remedies, flavorings, and aromatherapy products, similar to bitter orange, which is why...
Chicory – Herbal Profile
Chicory (Cichorium intybus) Identification: Chicory is a perennial plant that is commonly cultivated and also found wild in the U.S. and Europe. The rootstock is light yellow outside, white inside, and, like the rest of the plant, contains a bitter, milky juice. The...
Common Herb-Nutrient-Drug Interactions
This Review was carefully researched and written by Sarah Abernathy, the head of the research department – http://www.healthyliving.com/ Do you worry that the herbal remedies, high potency vitamins, and supplements you”re taking could interact with...
Herbal Profile: Milk Thistle
Milk thistle, or Silybum marianum, is described as an annual, winter annual, and biennial herb that belongs to the Asteraceae family. The main stem of the milk thistle is stout and ridged. The branches spread out, giving the plant an overall size of two to six feet...Learn Basic Reflexology FREE!
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