Chicory Health Benefits
Chicory is a perennial herbaceous plant that boasts good nutrition and health benefits. Chicory root is popular and makes a tasty coffee substitute.
Oct 23, 2011
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Karen Stephenson
A Plant Profile of Elecampane
Elecampane is an ancient medicinal herb that has sunflower-like flowers; it is has several medicinal uses but needs to be used with caution.
Aug 19, 2011
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Sharon Falsetto
Mysterious African Mistletoes
Mistletoe is known for its use in medicine, as an aphrodisiac and for kissing under at Christmas but less known for a curious ability to produce woodroses.
Aug 2, 2011
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Cathy Dzerefos
Medicinal Extraction of Aromatic Plants
Aromatic plants are extracted for medicinal properties; various methods of extraction produce substances such as tinctures, essential oils and infused oils.
Jun 20, 2011
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Sharon Falsetto
The Healing Benefits of Dandelion
The common dandelion is a valuable medicinal resource that is high in vitamins and minerals; it is used in herbal medicine to treat a number of problems.
May 23, 2011
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Sharon Falsetto
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Sharon Falsetto is a business owner, certified clinical aromatherapist & professional writer with a life-long interest in plants.