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44Alternative medicine: Peppermint
by upikabu
Peppermint, a popular gum and toothpaste flavor, is not only a calming agent but also soothes stomachaches and helps indigestion. Botanical: Mentha piperita Family: N.O. Labiatae Synonym: Brandy Mint. ... published 8 months ago
52Alternative medicine: Garlic
by upikabu
Garlic has long been considered as herbal 'wonder drug' due to the marvelous therapeutic effects and healing powers ascribed to it. Botanical: Allium sativum (LINN.) Family: N.O. Liliaceae Synonym: Poor... published 8 months ago
43Alternative medicine: Celery
by upikabu
Different parts of celery are effective in promoting cardiovascular health by lowering cholesterol levels as well as blood pressure. Botanical: Apium graveolens (LINN.) Family: N.O. Umbelliferae Synonym:... published 8 months ago
58Alternative medicine: Barberry
by upikabu
Since ancient times, physicians have used Barberry for treating digestive disorders, heartburn, infection and high blood pressure. Botanical: Berberis vulgaris (LINN.) Family: N.O. Berberidaceae Synonym:... published 8 months ago
42Alternative medicine: Turnip
by upikabu
Turnip is a root vegetable known to be effective in increasing the appetite, treating anemia, coughs and other respiratory ailments. Botanical: Brassica Napus Synonym: Turnip, Turnip greens, Turnip rape,... published 8 months ago
59Alternative medicine: Fenugreek
by upikabu
Highly regarded by Hippocrates and other Greek and Roman physicians, fenugreek is one of the oldest herbs used as a digestive aid. Botanical: Foenum-graecum (LINN.) Family: N.O. Leguminosae Synonym: Bird's... published 8 months ago
58Alternative medicine: Peach
by upikabu
Peach is a sweet, aromatic and astringent reddish fruit with tonic, laxative, demulcent, sedative, diuretic and expectorant properties. Botanical: Prunus persica (STOKES) Family: N.O. Rosaceae Synonym:... published 8 months ago
46Alternative medicine: Licorice
by upikabu
Although many know Licorice as a candy flavor, the sweet tasting rhizome has many health benefits particularly in treating coughs. Botanical: Glycyrrhiza glabra (LINN.) Family: N.O. Leguminosae Synonym:... published 8 months ago
63Alternative medicine: Onion
by upikabu
Egyptians worshipped onions, believing its spherical shape and concentric rings symbolized eternal life and have medicinal effects. Botanical: Allium cepa (LINN.) Family: N.O. Liliaceae Synonym: garden... published 8 months ago
58Alternative medicine: Apple
by upikabu
The many health benefits attributed to apples have given rise to the ancient saying that eating an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Botanical: Pyrus malus Family: N.O. Pomaceae Synonym: Wild Apple. Malus... published 8 months ago
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