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Damiana Information and Facts
Damiana is a yellow-flowering plant that is frequently found growing in climates that are relatively hot and humid including Central and South America and in a few regions in the United States. Damiana was traditionally used as a respiratory, neurological, and sexual medicine by indigenous cultures ...
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Dandelion Root Benefits and Information
Dandelion, the enemy of suburban lawns, happens to be a very nutritious food and has been used for medicinal purposes since the 10th century. The leaves contain substantial levels of vitamins A, C, D, and B complex as well as iron, magnesium, zinc potassium, manganese, copper, chlorine, calcium, bor...
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Devils Claw Herb Information
Devil's claw is a plant native to southern Africa found growing in the Kalahari desert, Namibia, the island of Madagascar and few other locations. The name devil's claw comes from the herb's unusual fruits, which are covered with numerous small claw-like appendages. The roots, or tubers, of the plan...
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Dogwood Health Benefits and Information
Native to Central America, Florida, and the West Indies, dogwood (also known as Jamaican dogwood) has recently been found growing in areas such as Texas, Mexico, and the northern part of South America. Dogwood grows pods that are shaped by four projecting wings, yellow or grayish brown exterior bark...
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Dong Quai Herb Benefits and Information
Dong Quai is a member the celery family of plants. The herb produces white flowers with a green hue that bloom from May to August, and the plant is typically found growing in moist mountain gullies, meadows, along river banks and in coastal areas. The root of the Dong Quai plant has a number of medi...
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Herbal Detox Herbs and Information
The body's immune system is the first line of defense against almost all infections and diseases. If your body has a strong immune system you will be less prone to infection. The immune system is made up of a vast system of lymphatic channels and lymph nodes. Detoxing your body with the right herbs ...
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Natural Diuretic Foods and Herbal Supplements
Natural diuretics are herbs that increase the flow of urine and removal of fluids from the body. Diuretic herbs may be used to assist in removing fluids when used for backache, prostatitis, sciatica, kidney stones, bladder ache, lymphatic swelling, scalding urine, gonorrhea, skin eruptions, Premenst...
