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Agrimony – An Old-Fashioned Herb for Modern Problems

Posted by Hazel Correll on Wednesday, June 16, 2010, In : Herb Descriptions 

Botanical: Agrimonia Eupatoria

Per Pound  $5.75
Per 1/4 Pound  $2.30

COMMON NAMES

  • Agrimony

  • Burr Marigold

  • Church Steeples

  • Cocklebur

  • Harvest Lice

  • Liverwort

  • Philanthropos

  • Rat's Tail

  • Stickwort

  • White Tansy

---History---The name Agrimony is from Argemone, a word given by the Greeks to plants which were healing to the eyes, the name Eupatoria refers to Mithri...


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Hawthorn

Posted by Hazel Correll on Sunday, May 30, 2010, In : Herb Descriptions 

Hawthorn regulates high and low blood pressure, arrhythmic heartbeat and irregular pulse. Hawthorn prevents hardening of the arteries, treats arteriosclerosis and cools inflammation of the heart muscle. Used regularly, hawthorn strengthens the heart muscle and the nerves to the heart.

Controlled medical studies in Europe showed that hawthorn lowered blood pressure and reduced the strain on the heart by dilating the blood vessels away from the heart, strengthened the heart muscle by increasin...


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Healing Powers of Garlic

Posted by Hazel Correll on Sunday, May 30, 2010, In : Herb Descriptions 

Garlic is an amazing herbal supplement that helps with so many things. Research shows garlic contains compounds that can help prevent and cure infections, certain types of cancers including, stomach, skin, breast, esophageal, oral, and colon, reduce the bodies stress from pollution, enhance the immune system, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, arthritis, asthma, circulatory problems, colds and flu, digestive disorders, insomnia, liver disease, sinusitis, and ulcers. Garlic is good for vi...


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Dandelion Uses and Health Benefits

Posted by Hazel Correll on Saturday, May 29, 2010, In : Herb Descriptions 

Traditionally, dandelion has been used to cure breast illnesses, bloating, disorders of the gastrointestinal system, aching joints, and skin conditions.

The leaves have large amounts of numerous vitamins, including A, C, D, and B-complexes, as well as minerals like iron, magnesium, zinc potassium, manganese, copper, choline, calcium, boron, and silicon.

General Information

For many people, dandelions are simply a yard pest. However, dandelions are very rich in nutrients. The leaves of th...


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