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Basil Herbs with Culinary, Health Benefits

Basil herbs -- not without reason called l'herbe royale -- these versatile herbs have a great affinity for tomatoes, fish and egg dishes, but are good in almost all savory dishes. It has a mild, sweet flavor. It is said that basil herbs help control blood pressure and...

Preparing Your Own Herbal Remedies

If you’re a fan of natural healing with herbs, you’ve probably been confused at times about the different ways herbs can be prepared for your use in treating conditions. There are quite a few ways to do this and I'll list them below. First, know that the terminology...

Natural Allergy Relief: My Top 6 Remedies

Natural allergy relief is something I'm asked about every spring and summer. Many of us suffer from allergies but don't like to take medications for it. They often make us feel worse in other ways, like drowsiness or a spacey feeling. I, for one, prefer to stay away...

Alfalfa for high cholesterol, menopause, poor appetite

Alfalfa, a natural alternative, may help control high cholesterol, menopause and poor appetite. Alfalfa leaves also contain flavones, isoflavones, sterols, and coumarin derivatives. The isoflavones are thought to be responsible for the estrogen-like effects seen in...
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