This great herb has so many health and wellness benefits. Also known as Urtica dioica (stinging nettle), it acts as a diuretic, expectorant, pain reliever and tonic for blood. The components in nettle, have antibacterial and anti-fungal properties. Promotes a healthy immune system, healthy skin and healthy mucous membrane. The nutrients in nettle consists of…
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Benefits of Parsley
This wonderful herb, also known as petroselinum crispum, has many benefits for your health and wellness. Just a little pinch goes a long way. Parsley is one of my favorite herbs (I have many, HAHAHA!). Not only does it give the meals that fresh touch, but it enhances the flavor from good to succulent. Often…
Healthy Benefits of Flaxseed
This amazing herb flaxseed does wonders for your health! Flaxseed also called linum usitatissimum, is an herb where the seeds are used to promote so many health benefits. The seeds are also pressed to make an oil. The major component in flaxseed is apigenin, which helps fight various cancer cells, as well as skin cancer,…
WOW, Ginger!
Ginger, also known as zingiber officinale, is a powerful herb that is packed full of healthy benefits. This herb is native to tropical rainforests of India across to Southern Asia, but now cultivated in other regions across the world. The root of the plant is mainly used as a spice and also medicinally. Ginger is…
Relax with Lavender
Are you stressed? Depressed? Experiencing headaches? Relax with lavender! Lavender is an herb that is also known as lavandula angustifolia, which relieves stress and depression. It even relieves headaches! WOW! What a stress reliever! The main component in lavender is alpha-pinene, which has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic and anti-bacterial properties. Uses of lavender Cooking Many people…
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