Peppermint (Pudina): Common and medicinal uses

Peppermint Podina)is used as a pain reliever and reduce painful cramps. Menthol, an active ingredient of mint, is a good expectorant besides its usefulness in sore throat and dry coughs. It has several medicinal......

Spearmint Tea Infused with Strawberry

Herbal teas come in a wide variety and have many medicinal purposes accompanying them. Spearmint is a wonderful alternative to its more potent relative peppermint, and also has many of the same qualities. This caffeine free herb is delicious served...

How to Make Bath Salts. A Quick Recipe and Easy Gift

Bath salts are a luxury that everyone can afford. This recipe allows you make your own salts. Customize the scents and give your bath salts as gifts. Learn how now.

Benefits of Peppermint Oil to Hair and Skin

Peppermint oil іs thе essential oil distilled frоm thе leaves оf thе peppermint plant. It hаѕ a light yellow оr green color. We will discuss its benefits to skin and hair in this hub. Thе main active constituents іn peppermint oil іs...

My, How Times Have Changed: When Cigarettes Were Cool

Legendary Bette Davis and her signature cigarette. Disclaimer: In no way am I advocating cigarette smoking. In fact I am an ex-smoker and do not approve of cigarettes whatsoever. In this hub I am simply reflecting to a time when our culture was very...

Save The Green Planet! : Oh, those Krazy Koreans!

Considering that the last Korean movie I saw was "Oldboy," I'm a little worried that my perception of what I'm sure is a fine country is going to be skewed by their bizarre cinema. I mean, this is a weird...

Oral And Dental Hygiene: Using Chewing Sticks To Clean The Mouth

Advantages of using Chewing sticks to clean the mouth. This includes: Antimicrobial effect, Plant sources, Method, examples and History.

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The Broke Ness Monster

I admit it, it’s true:  I have an addictive personality.  If it can become habitual, chances are, I’ve gotten wind of it.  I smoke cigarettes; been smoking since the age of 18.  I like to drink; I prefer beer, but will drink whatever you...

5 common herbal teas and their uses.

Herbal teas are something many people enjoy immensely, there is something soothing about their scents and tastes that goes beyond the mere enjoyment of food or drink, but many people who drink these infusions don't understand why that is. The fact...