Black Cohosh: Benefits and Side Effects
Black cohosh is a perennial plant that is a member of the buttercup family. It has several other common names, including black snakeroot, bugwort, rattleweed and others. The botanical name for black cohosh is Cimicifuga racemosa or Actaea racemosa. North American Indians used...
read moreBeta Carotene Information, Benefits and Side Effects
Beta carotene is one of the (nearly) 600 different carotenoids—plant pigments that give red/orange fruits and vegetables their color. It’s best known as a precursor to vitamin A (retinol) in the body. While vitamin A, a fat-soluble nutrient, can be toxic if taken in...
read moreDevils Claw: Anti-Inflammatory & Arthritis Fighter
What is Devil’s Claw? Devil’s claw is a medicinal plant native to southern regions of the African desert. Its name comes from the claw-shaped pods that hold the plant’s seeds. African natives have dried and used the roots of devil’s claw as a folk remedy for many years....
read moreDandelion Root: Benefits and Side Effects
What is Dandelion Root? Dandelion is a common weed that grows widely throughout the northern hemisphere in pastures, meadows and lawns, mostly in temperate climates. The name “dandelion” means “lion’s tooth”—a reference to the jagged, tooth-like edges of...
read moreDamiana Herb Natural Aphrodisiac: Benefits and Side Effects
Damiana is an herbal shrub native to Central/South America and Mexico. The official name of the herb is Turnera diffusa (although it may also be called Turnera aphrodisiaca). In traditional/alternative medicine, it’s regarded as an aphrodisiac with a variety of reported...
read moreCranberry Health Benefits: Fight Urinary Tract Infections!
Cranberries are tiny red fruits that grow on evergreen shrubs throughout the northern hemisphere. Cranberry fruit is very high in the antioxidant vitamin C. It also contains a number of important phytochemicals and nutrients including other antioxidants, B-complex vitamins and...
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