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Herbs to Treat the Common Cold
I’ve always thought that vitamin D was one of the best cures or preventions for the common cold; It may very well be true, but somehow I found myself with a nasty bug here in sunny Florida (the body makes vitamin D from the sun’s rays). I’m actually from New York, so maybe it had [...]
Siberian Ginseng: An Immune Booster
Siberian ginseng, also known as eleuthero, has been medicinally used for many years in several Eastern countries, such as Russia and China. The active elements, called eleutherosides, are believed to stimulate the immune system. While the name may be similar, Siberian ginseng should not be confused with American and Asian ginseng as these have completely [...]
A Memorable Combination: Ginseng and Gingko Biloba
In holistic medicine, it’s common to combine herbs to enhance their healing powers. But, that’s not something that a layman should necessarily do on his own. Certain herbal remedies should not be taken together, so it takes a skilled herbalist to create an elixir of two or more herbs that will actually be effective, and [...]
Ginseng: Promoting a Sense of Well-Being
There are different types of ginseng, but the type that is most commonly used in holistic medicine is panax ginseng, also known as Asian ginseng. It is used in the treatment protocol for many ailments, including high blood pressure, erectile dysfunction hepatitis C and menopause symptoms. But it is probably most commonly used to promote [...]