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      • • Herbs for Energy
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      • • Herbs for Male Health
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7 Ginger Benefits: Dosage & Safety

Ginger is an herb that is known for its gut health benefits and anti-inflammatory properties.  Throughout history, it has been used heavily as both food …

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Written by :
Siobhan Mendicino
Published on :
May 13, 2022

12 min read

6 Boswellia Benefits: Dosage & Safety

Boswellia is a gum resin known for its anti-inflammatory properties. It comes from the Boswellia tree species and is also commonly known as Indian frankincense.  …

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Written by :
Siobhan Mendicino
Published on :
April 29, 2022

10 min read

4 Benefits of St. John’s Wort: Dosage & Safety

St. John’s wort is a medicinal plant with a long history of use as a natural antidepressant. Clinical research shows that St. John’s wort benefits …

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Written by :
Tara Bassi, MS, CNS, LDN
Published on :
April 21, 2022

7 min read

6 Magnolia Bark Benefits: Dosage & Safety

Magnolia bark is a popular herb used for gut health and stress-induced anxiety. It comes from the Magnolia tree famous for its large, dramatic flowers.  …

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Written by :
Siobhan Mendicino
Published on :
April 19, 2022

9 min read

5 Hibiscus Benefits: Dosage & Safety

Hibiscus is a plant with a long history of use as decoration, food, and medicine. This plant is also commonly called roselle. Historically, hibiscus has …

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Written by :
Daniel Powers, MS
Published on :
April 18, 2022

8 min read

6 Olive Leaf Benefits: Dosage & Safety

The olive tree has a long history of use both as food and as a medicine. While olives get all of the attention as the …

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Written by :
Daniel Powers, MS
Published on :
April 13, 2022

9 min read

6 Astragalus Benefits: Dosage & Safety

Astragalus is a plant that has been used for centuries in traditional medicine for immune health. Traditionally, it was used to treat weakness, wounds, anemia, …

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Written by :
Daniel Powers, MS
Published on :
April 8, 2022

7 min read

Complete Guide To Functional Mushrooms: 5 Key Benefits

In recent years, functional mushrooms have been growing in popularity. These special fungi can now be found in all types of products – from coffee …

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Written by :
Daniel Powers, MS
Published on :
April 8, 2022

3 min read

6 Key Jujube Benefits: Dosage & Safety

Jujube is a tree that produces a date-like fruit. Jujube benefits the body in its ability to support sleep and gut health. Both the seeds …

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Written by :
Siobhan Mendicino
Published on :
March 31, 2022

9 min read

7 Benefits of Hops: Dosage & Safety

Hops is a bitter-tasting plant that is popularly known for its use in beer. This plant has many other health benefits. Hops was used traditionally …

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Written by :
Siobhan Mendicino
Published on :
March 24, 2022

10 min read

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  • Herb Library
  • Health Conditions
    • + Health & Wellness
      • • Herbs for Energy
      • • Herbs for Sleep
      • • Herbs for Immune Health
      • • Herbs for Hair Loss
      • • Herbs for Male Health
    • + Heart Health
      • • Herbs for Blood Pressure
      • • Herbs for Cholesterol
      • • Herbs for Blood Sugar
      • • Herbs for Circulation
    • + Respiratory Health
      • • Herbs for Lungs
      • • Herbs for Asthma
      • • Herbs for Sinus Infections
      • • Herbs for Allergies
    • + Inflammation
      • • Herbs for General Inflammation
      • • Herbs for IBD
      • • Herbs for Pain Management
      • • Herbs for Arthritis
    • + Mental Health
      • • Herbs for Depression
      • • Herbs for Stress
      • • Herbs for Anxiety
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Editorial Process
    • Contact Us