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Hops (Humulus lupulus): traditional uses for sleep, phytochemistry, tea recipes, synergy with valerian, contraindications and safety precautions.
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Long Pepper (Piper longum): Properties and Benefits
Long pepper (Piper longum): traditional uses in Ayurveda, piperine, preparation methods and precautions on drug interactions, pregnancy and gastritis.
Soybean (Glycine max): Properties and Benefits
Soybean (Glycine max): names, nutrients, isoflavones under study, homemade recipes, allergy, levothyroxine interaction and care when eating soybean.
Kudzu (Pueraria montana): Properties and Benefits
Kudzu (Pueraria montana): traditional uses, isoflavones, preparation methods, research on alcohol intake, drug interactions and key safety precautions.
White Mulberry (Morus alba): Properties and Benefits
White mulberry (Morus alba): traditional uses of the mulberry tree, leaf DNJ, preparation methods, recipes and key precautions for blood sugar levels.
Frankincense (Boswellia sacra): Properties and Benefits
Frankincense (Boswellia sacra): explore its common names, traditional uses, phytochemistry, preparation, safety and how it differs from Boswellia serrata.
Myrtle (Myrtus communis): Properties and Benefits
Myrtle (Myrtus communis): traditional uses, phytochemistry, preparation methods and essential oil safety in children and pregnancy for Mediterranean myrtle.
Chuanxiong (Ligusticum striatum): Properties and Benefits
Chuanxiong (Ligusticum striatum): learn about this Chinese medicine rhizome, its compounds, traditional uses, preparation forms and key contraindications.
Persian Silk Tree (Albizia julibrissin): Properties and Benefits
Persian silk tree (Albizia julibrissin): traditional uses in Chinese medicine, phytochemistry, preparation methods, contraindications and safety precautions.
Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza): Properties and Benefits
Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza): discover the red root of Chinese medicine, its tanshinones, traditional uses, preparation and its interaction with warfarin.
Grapefruit (Citrus × paradisi): Properties and Benefits
Grapefruit (Citrus × paradisi): traditional uses, phytochemistry, recipes and the drug interactions that call for caution before eating the fruit.
Pineapple (Ananas comosus): Properties and Benefits
Pineapple (Ananas comosus): popular names, bromelain, traditional uses, fresh juice and peel tea recipes, contraindications and drug interactions.
Spinach (Spinacia oleracea): Properties and Benefits
Spinach (Spinacia oleracea): nutrients, traditional uses, oxalate and warfarin precautions, and how it differs from New Zealand spinach.
Tamarind (Tamarindus indica): Properties and Benefits
Tamarind (Tamarindus indica): traditional uses of the pulp, active compounds, home recipes, interactions with ibuprofen and aspirin, and safe-use tips.
Gum Rockrose (Cistus ladanifer): Properties and Benefits
Gum rockrose (Cistus ladanifer): traditional uses, labdanum, active compounds, preparations, allergy precautions and how it differs from Cistus incanus.
Allspice (Pimenta dioica): Properties and Benefits
Allspice (Pimenta dioica): traditional uses, phytochemistry, recipes and essential oil safety for this Caribbean spice from the myrtle family.
Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera): Properties and Benefits
Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera): common names, parts used, traditional uses, phytochemicals, recipes, contraindications and how to tell it from the blue lotus.
Black Walnut (Juglans nigra): Properties and Benefits
Black walnut (Juglans nigra): traditional uses, compounds such as juglone, preparation methods, contraindications and how it differs from the common walnut.
Prickly Pear (Opuntia ficus-indica): Properties and Benefits
Prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica): learn about its traditional uses, studied properties, recipes, preparation and precautions in pregnancy and diabetes.
Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides): Properties and Benefits
Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides): discover the traditional uses, phytochemicals, recipes, interactions and safety precautions of this Eurasian shrub.
Grains of Paradise (Aframomum melegueta): Properties and Benefits
Grains of paradise (Aframomum melegueta): traditional uses, active compounds, preparation, pregnancy precautions and how it differs from Brazilian malagueta.
Saffron (Crocus sativus): Properties and Benefits
Saffron (Crocus sativus): traditional uses, phytochemistry, recipes, safety limits and how to tell saffron apart from turmeric and meadow saffron.
Sandalwood (Santalum album): Properties and Benefits
Sandalwood (Santalum album): traditional uses, santalols in the essential oil, diluted topical use, contraindications and how to choose cultivated oil.
Dog Rose (Rosa canina): Properties and Benefits
Dog rose (Rosa canina): traditional uses, compounds, how to make the tea, recipes, synergies and precautions for pregnancy, kidneys and drug interactions.
Littleleaf Linden (Tilia cordata): Properties and Benefits
Littleleaf linden (Tilia cordata): traditional uses of linden, key compounds, how to prepare the tea, recipes, contraindications, and drug interactions.
Onion (Allium cepa): Properties, Benefits and Uses
Onion (Allium cepa): traditional uses, quercetin and sulfur compounds, studies, home recipes, contraindications and why it is toxic to dogs and cats.
Kutki (Picrorhiza kurroa): Properties and Benefits
Kutki (Picrorhiza kurroa): traditional uses, active compounds, preparation and safety notes for picrorhiza, with a focus on cultivated, certified material.
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea): Properties and Benefits
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea): common names, traditional uses, omega-3-rich profile, culinary recipes and cautions about oxalates and pregnancy.
Houpu Magnolia (Magnolia officinalis): Properties and Benefits
Houpu magnolia (Magnolia officinalis): traditional uses of magnolia bark, active compounds, preparation forms, contraindications and drug interactions.
Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia): Properties and Benefits
Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia): traditional uses, compounds, recipes with cooked berries, contraindications and precautions with the raw berries.
Noni (Morinda citrifolia): Properties and Benefits
Noni (Morinda citrifolia): traditional uses, compounds, preparation, potassium and liver warnings, drug interactions and the sales ban in Brazil.
Eupatorium perfoliatum: Properties and Benefits
Eupatorium perfoliatum (boneset): traditional uses, compounds, preparation forms, and the pyrrolizidine alkaloids that limit it to short-term, guided use.
Maitake (Grifola frondosa): Properties and Benefits
Maitake (Grifola frondosa): discover this medicinal mushroom, its traditional uses, bioactive compounds, recipes, contraindications and drug interactions.
Rupturewort (Herniaria glabra): Properties and Benefits
Rupturewort (Herniaria glabra): traditional uses as a mild diuretic, active compounds, preparation methods, research findings and safety precautions.
Jamun (Syzygium cumini): Properties and Benefits
Jamun (Syzygium cumini): traditional uses, phytochemistry, how to prepare the tea, plant synergies and precautions for people taking diabetes medication.
Papaya (Carica papaya): Properties and Benefits
Papaya (Carica papaya): traditional uses of the leaf and fruit, papain, phytochemical profile, recipes, pregnancy precautions and contraindications.
Wild Teasel (Dipsacus fullonum): Properties and Benefits
Wild teasel (Dipsacus fullonum): traditional uses, phytochemistry, recipes, contraindications and what studies say about this plant and Lyme disease.
Raspberry (Rubus idaeus): Properties and Benefits
Raspberry (Rubus idaeus): traditional uses of the leaves and fruit, active compounds, leaf tea, recipes and precautions in pregnancy and with medications.
Oarweed (Laminaria digitata): Properties and Benefits
Oarweed (Laminaria digitata): learn about this iodine-rich brown seaweed, its traditional uses, compounds, culinary recipes and thyroid precautions.
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius): Properties and Benefits
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius): traditional uses of the flower, seed oil, active compounds, preparations and cautions in pregnancy and with anticoagulants.
Oats (Avena sativa): Properties, Benefits and Uses
Oats (Avena sativa): traditional uses, beta-glucans and cholesterol, oat bath and porridge recipes, contraindications and gluten precautions explained.
Radish (Raphanus sativus): Properties and Benefits
Radish (Raphanus sativus): traditional uses, compounds such as glucosinolates, recipes, herbal pairings, and precautions for thyroid health and gallstones.
Wild Garlic (Allium ursinum): Properties and Benefits
Wild garlic (Allium ursinum): names, sulfur compounds, traditional uses, recipes, drug interactions and how to tell it apart from toxic look-alikes.
Yellow Gentian (Gentiana lutea): Properties and Benefits
Yellow gentian (Gentiana lutea): traditional uses as a digestive bitter, preparation methods, phytochemical profile, contraindications and safety precautions.
Gypsywort (Lycopus europaeus): Properties and Benefits
Gypsywort (Lycopus europaeus): traditional thyroid-related uses, preparation forms, drug interactions, and contraindications of this European herb.
Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca): Properties and Benefits
Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca): traditional uses as a calming herb, preparation forms, recipes, pregnancy contraindications and heart drug interactions.
Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa): Properties and Benefits
Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa): traditional uses, how to make hibiscus tea, its mild effect on blood pressure and cautions in pregnancy and with medicines.
Plum (Prunus domestica): Properties and Benefits
Plum (Prunus domestica): traditional uses of the fresh fruit and prunes, preparation methods, homemade recipes, active compounds and contraindications.
Rehmannia (Rehmannia glutinosa): Properties and Benefits
Rehmannia (Rehmannia glutinosa): traditional uses in Chinese medicine, compounds such as catalpol, preparation methods, contraindications and interactions.
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus): Properties and Benefits
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus): traditional uses, how to brew the tea, compounds such as citral, contraindications and essential oil safety.
Tangerine (Citrus reticulata): Properties and Benefits
Tangerine (Citrus reticulata): traditional uses of the peel and fruit, preparations, recipes, active compounds, contraindications and drug interactions.
Chives (Allium schoenoprasum): Properties and Benefits
Chives (Allium schoenoprasum): traditional uses, sulfur compounds, preparation methods, culinary recipes and contraindications of this aromatic herb.
Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera): Properties and Benefits
Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera): traditional uses, preparation methods, recipes and contraindications of dates, with precautions for people with diabetes.
Indian Coleus (Coleus barbatus): Properties and Benefits
Indian coleus (Coleus barbatus): traditional digestive uses, forskolin, preparation methods, drug interactions and warnings for pregnancy and glaucoma.
Artichoke (Cynara scolymus): Properties and Benefits
Artichoke (Cynara scolymus): traditional uses for digestion and the liver, preparation methods, recipes, cholesterol studies and contraindications.
Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum): Properties and Benefits
Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum): traditional uses, how to prepare the leaf tea and juice, contraindications, and precautions with anticoagulants and diuretics.
Marsh Cudweed (Gnaphalium uliginosum): Benefits and Uses
Marsh Cudweed (Gnaphalium uliginosum): plant used in traditional infusions for mild hypertension and sore throat, with contraindications in pregnancy.
Black Cumin (Nigella sativa): Properties and Benefits
Black cumin (Nigella sativa): seeds traditionally used for immunity, digestion, and inflammation, with preparation methods, dosing, and contraindications.
Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum): Properties and Benefits
Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum): digestive spice used in teas, with traditional effects on digestion, circulation, and known contraindications.
Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus): Properties and Benefits
Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus): traditional uses in teas and poultices, preparation methods, and contraindications for diabetes and pregnancy.