Native to Europe and the Middle East, peppermint (Mentha piperita) is a darling of folk medicine, highly praised for its antiseptic, antispasmodic, anti-anxiety, diuretic, diaphoretic, carminative, anti-inflammatory and mildly analgesic properties. Peppermint is actually a cross between spearmint (Mentha spicata) and water mint (Mentha aquatica), now occurring naturally in the wild at such ease that … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Peppermint
Many of us have often had to deal with the bother of expectorating phlegm after a more serious respiratory infection and, although we might have thought the worst was gone, it turned out getting rid of phlegm proved more difficult and lengthy than expected. Following a nasty flu virus last November and a rather slow … Read more about How to Get Rid of Phlegm
Artichokes are a good food to eat for overall good health. They are good for high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, anemia, for pregnant women and for baby development during pregnancy, and for weight loss. Nutritionally dense, but low in calories and fat, they make a good food to eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner … Read more about Benefits of Artichoke Leaf Extract for Weight Loss
Artichoke leaf extract is a type of concentrated dietary supplement made from artichoke leaves. It is best known for its hepatoprotective properties and cholesterol lowering benefits. It is used as an adjuvant in liver disease and gallbladder dysfunction, for lowering high cholesterol and as a digestive aid. The benefits of artichoke leaf extract further include … Read more about Artichoke Leaf Extract: Benefits and Side Effects
