Gifts of Healing ... from Herbs of the Season

Article Abstract:

Traditional holiday plants can provide interesting medicinal benefits. Frankincense, for example, contains boswellic acids that might be used for anti-inflammation, or even the inhibition of leukemia cells, although more research is needed. Research has indicated that myrrh might be used for pain and for antiseptic action. These and other holiday plants are discussed.

Methods, Usage, Medicinal plants, Medicine, Herbal, Herbal medicine

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Ginseng: king of zing?

Article Abstract:

Reliable studies began accumulating in the 1980s that links the ginseng to a variety of positive effects including improved memory and less fatigue. Authentic ginseng must be a species of the genus Panax such as American and Asian ginseng.

Health aspects, Herbs, Ginseng, American ginseng, Korean ginseng

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