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Herb Profile: Cloves
Syzygium aromaticum
Member of the Myrtaceae family
Whole Dried Cloves
Cloves are the dried flower buds of the evergreen Syzgium aromaticum. A very popular spice for baking, cloves also have some medicinal properties.
The most well-known use for cloves is for relief of toothaches. The whole cloves can be chewed or clove oil can be applied directly to the [...]
Colds & Flu – Herbal Prevention & Treatment
Cold and flu season is upon us, and several people I know have already been hit with the nasty flu bug circulating this year. Instead of masking the symptoms as the hundreds of products on the market will do, herbs work to help the body build up its immunity and to work with the body [...]
Basil for Medicinal Purposes
Despite being a great complement to tomatoes, both in cooking and as a growing companion in the garden, basil is also known for its medicinal uses. A not commonly known fact is that basil is a member of the mint family and that its leaves can be used in some of the same ways as [...]
Ginger Tea for Congested Sinuses
Tired of dealing with the side effects of sinus medicine? Just fix a cup of hot ginger root tea. Ginger root is fairly cheap and easy to find in your local grocery store. It can also be cut up into slices and frozen so you will always have some handy when sinus congestion hits. The [...]
