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Citronella Plant: Health Benefits & How to Use (Oil, Tea & More)

Citronella is a medicinal plant with insect repellent and antibacterial properties. It can be indicated to ward off mosquitoes, such as Aedes aegypti, to disinfect environments or to promote relaxation. Check-out the benefits of citronella plants, how to use it and possible side effects.

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Star Anise: Health Benefits, Uses & How to Make Star Anise Tea

Star anise is a spice with antioxidant, antiviral, and antibacterial properties. Rich in shikimic acid and anethole, it may help prevent the flu, fight infections, aid digestion, and repel insects. Learn how to use it in cooking or tea and see how it differs from fennel.

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Mullein: 10 Benefits, Uses & How to Make Mullein Tea

Mullein is a medicinal plant known for its benefits in relieving cough, asthma, and other respiratory issues. Learn how mullein is used in teas, capsules, and syrups, its active compounds, possible side effects, and safety tips for proper use in natural health care .

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Alfalfa Sprouts: 11 Health Benefits & How to Consume

Alfalfa sprouts are a medicinal plant used to improve liver function, reduce fluid retention, and alleviate symptoms of menopause. They may also help boost milk supply. Side effects include excess gas and diarrhea when consumed in excess. Contraindications include autoimmune conditions. Read more about nutrition facts.

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Marigold: Benefits, Uses & How to Apply It for Skin, Liver and More

Marigold (*Calendula officinalis*) is a medicinal plant with anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. It may help treat wounds, burns, and skin conditions, support liver health, regulate blood sugar, strengthen the immune system, and prevent tooth decay. .

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White Willow: Benefits, Properties, How to Use & Side Effects

White willow is a medicinal plant used to help relieve headaches, fevers, muscle pain, and inflammation from arthritis or strains. Rich in salicin, it offers natural pain relief and anti-inflammatory benefits. Learn how to use it, possible side effects, and who should avoid it.

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Caraway: 8 Health Benefits & How to Use (Tea, Essential Oil & Spice)

Caraway (*Carum carvi*) is a medicinal plant used to relieve gas, support digestion, lower blood sugar, reduce cholesterol, and fight bacteria. Its seeds and essential oil offer antioxidant, diuretic, and insect-repellent benefits, and are also used in teas and cooking.

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Bacopa Monnieri: Health Benefits, How to Use & Side Effects

Bacopa monnieri is a medicinal herb known for boosting memory, reducing anxiety, and supporting brain health. Learn about its benefits, how to use it in tea or supplements, potential side effects, and safety precautions based on clinical research and standardized extracts.

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Fonio: Health Benefits, Types, How to Use & Side Effects

Fonio is a gluten-free ancient grain rich in calcium, iron, and essential amino acids. Known for its low glycemic index, antioxidant properties, and benefits for diabetes management, fonio supports plant-based diets and is safe for most, with some cautions for thyroid conditions .

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Chaya: 7 Health Benefits and How to Use (Including Tea & Capusles)

Chaya (Cnidoscolus aconitifolius) is a leafy green rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory compounds. It helps regulate blood sugar, lower cholesterol, and protect liver health. Proper preparation is essential to eliminate toxicity and safely obtain its nutritional benefits .

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Hops: 7 Health Benefits, How to Use & Side Effects

Hops (Humulus lupulus) is a medicinal plant that may promote sleep, reduce anxiety, support heart health, regulate blood sugar, and help with obesity and menopause symptoms. It contains antioxidant compounds like xanthohumol, linked to cancer prevention and metabolic benefits.

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Borage: 12 Health Benefits, How to Use & Side Effects

Borage (Borago officinalis) is a medicinal plant with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It may support treatment for cough, urinary infections, arthritis, menopause symptoms, and skin conditions, as well as help lower cholesterol and promote wound healing.

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Oregano Tea: Health Benefits, How to Prepare & Side Effects

Oregano tea is a natural remedy that may support digestion, reduce cramps, ease cold symptoms, lower cholesterol, aid in weight loss, and help manage blood sugar. Learn how to make oregano tea, its potential benefits, side effects, and who should avoid it.

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Star Anise Tea: Benefits, Uses, How to Make & Side Effects

Star anise tea is a traditional remedy with potential benefits for flu relief, digestion, cramps, immune support, and infection prevention. Learn what star anise tea is used for, how to prepare it, who should avoid it, and whether it plays a role in weight loss.

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Shilajit: What It's For, Uses & Is It Good For You?

Shilajit is a natural substance used in Ayurvedic medicine for its potential benefits, including boosting immunity, increasing testosterone, improving fertility, reducing fatigue, and supporting brain and bone health. Learn what shilajit is and how it may be used safely.

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