Medicinal Pectin in Apples – How it Works
Pectin is normally thought of as an item used in the kitchen not in the medicine cabinet. Those...
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Pectin is normally thought of as an item used in the kitchen not in the medicine cabinet. Those...
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Yarrow is full of delightful smelling volatile oils including the beautiful blue azulene. This is...
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Calendula is full of healing flavonoids. Although this term is thrown around a lot in scientific...
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Crush a fresh blossom of Saint John's wort. You will see a ruddy, almost bruise colored liquid...
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Inulin is a starchy, soluble dietary fiber found in many fruits and vegetables. It is a chain of...
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Geranial is one of the primary chemical components of lemon balm (Melissa officinalis). It is one...
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Nettle is commonly harvested for its leaves in the spring but advanced herbalists know it as a...
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Bugs aren’t the only creatures that notice linalool. This monterpene is a broad spectrum antimicrobial. Both Gram positive and Gram naegative bacteria are repelled by linalool.
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Ginger is an amazing healer. It is used around the world to treat indigestion, motion sickness and arthritis pain. One of the primary constituents is gingerol which is a flavonol. Flavonols are high in anti-oxidants and many are noted for their strong antibiotic qualities.
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