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by Steve Mathew - 2007-02-21
Ephedra, or Ma HuangThe best known ma huang comes from the stems of the Chinese ephedra bush, Ephedra sinica, although some may be derived from E. equisetum species; similar plants are used in India a...
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by Steve Mathew - 2007-02-23
Lemon BalmMelissa officinalis, commonly known as lemon balm or melissa, is a member of the mint family. The leaves, which emit a fragrant lemony odor when bruised, are used medicinally. Uses and Benef...
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by Steve Mathew - 2007-02-23
Kava The kava plant (Piper methysticum) is a member of tho pepper family, and is widely cultivated throughout the Pacific Islands. Uses and Benefits:As an herbal product in North America (and as a phy...
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by Steve Mathew - 2007-02-23
IvyCommon or English ivy is an evergreen climbing vine; it differs from ground ivy (Glechoma hederacea) and from American ivy (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) and the related Virginian creeper. Ivy is gr...
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by Steve Mathew - 2007-02-23
Horse Chestnut SeedThe fruit of the horse chestnut tree contains large seeds with a shiny, brown coat. The unprocessed seeds are toxic when ingested, and are not to be confused with the edible fruit o...
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by Steve Mathew - 2007-02-23
Horehound Marrubium vulgare-white horehound or horehound-is a member of the mint family. This wild herb is indigenous to Europe and Morocco. The woolly, hairy (hoary) leaves and white flowers have bee...
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by Steve Mathew - 2007-02-24
MSMMSM, or methylsulfonylmethane, is the oxidation product of DMSO (dimethylsulfoxide). It is known by a variety of other names, including crystalline dimethylsulfoxide, DMS0, and dimethyl sulfone. MS...
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by Steve Mathew - 2007-02-24
MintsSpearmint (Mentha spicata) and the related horsemint were well known in the Graeco-Roman era, and mint was used in biblical times. Peppermint (M. piperita) appeared in the 18th century in England...
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by Steve Mathew - 2007-02-24
Milk Thistle Milk thistle is a member of the Asteraceae or daisy family. Generally, it is the fruit or seed that is used medicinally. Uses and Benefits: Milk thistle is typically employed as a hepato-...
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by Steve Mathew - 2007-02-24
MelatoninMelatonin, N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine, is an endogenous indolamine hormone that is released by the pineal gland in significant quantities in a circadian pattern. Uses and Benefits: Melatoni...