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“This herb is thought to be named after one of the “Three Graces” in Greek Mythology….”

For thousands of years a large range of plants and herbs have been used for their healing powers to treat different health problems and ailments with success.  The herb discussed today in our A-Z of Herbs series is EYEB...

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“During the 19th Century, the root of this herb was an ingredient used in the making of candy and cough drops….”

We hope you are enjoying reading the A-Z of Herbs series. The herb discussed in this article is Elecampane; botanical name Inula Helenium and is one of the largest perennial herbs growing to approximately 3-5 metres in...

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“This herb is one of the most popular herbs used to fight respiratory conditions”

The herb we will discuss today in our A-Z of Herbs series is one that would be quite well known to most people as a natural remedy. It is one of the most popular herbs that may be used to help fight respiratory condition...

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Herb of choice for Inflammatory Conditions such as Muscle and Joint Pain

This healing herb is known as Devil’s Claw or “harpargo” its Botanical name, a Greek word meaning “grapple hook”. This herb bears fruit in the shape of a drupaceous capsule which has a woody inner part surrou...

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“This herb is beneficial in assisting to decrease amounts of serum cholesterol and uric acid (a major driver of pain and inflammation in the body”.

We continue with our  A-Z of Herbs series with a healing herb, better known to most as a weed that pops up in our lawn or is seen growing along the roadside.  This herb is DANDELION and contains much more nutritional v...

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“This herb is very valuable in the treatment of mild to moderate states of depression, it is also helpful in cases of severe energy loss after operations and helps in improving Libido ….”

The next herb in the A-Z of Herbs series is DAMIANA. Ancient Mayan, Aztec and Indian Civilizations used this herb as a traditional aphrodisiac. Damiana is still used today as a herbal tonic and an aphrodisiac. Damiana i...

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“This herb is considered an effective herbal antibiotic that clears infection and is said to be effective against a variety of bacteria and moulds.”

We continue with the A-Z of Herbs and in this article we will be discussing the herb COUCH GRASS. The roots and seeds of Couch Grass have played a very important part in herbal medicine since Ancient times. Its botanic...

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“This versatile herb can assist with nervous headaches and sleeplessness and is especially good for children as it calms without making you drowsy. It is also used to treat colic in babies.”

The A-Z of Herbs continues and we will be discussing a herb that was known in Ancient Egypt as a “Sacred Gift from Ra, the Sun God” and honoured above all other herbs.  They also used it as a main herb in embalming ...

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“This outstanding healing plant can be used to treat many ailments internally and externally”

The use of plants as medicine is one of the oldest forms of medicine in the world, dating back thousands of years.  From our previous segments you would have read that many plants and herbs contain therapeutic and heali...

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“This impressive Ayurvedic Herb has been used on the Indian Sub-Continent for over 5000 years as a……………….”

The next herb we will discuss is Brahmi and according to Ayurvedic Texts is known as the “Most Powerful Brain Food”. Brahmi, (Bacopa Monniera) is a traditional Ayurvedic herb which has been used for over 5000 years ...

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A-Z Of Herbs List

  • Agrimony
  • Albizia
  • Angelica
  • Astragalus
  • Black Cohosh
  • Brahmi
  • Calendula
  • Chamomile
  • Couch Grass
  • Damiana
  • Dandelion
  • Devil's Claw
  • Echinacea
  • Elecampane
  • Eye Bright
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