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Long pepper (Piper longum): traditional uses in Ayurveda, piperine, preparation methods and precautions on drug interactions, pregnancy and gastritis.
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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.
Pineapple (Ananas comosus): Properties and Benefits
Pineapple (Ananas comosus): popular names, bromelain, traditional uses, fresh juice and peel tea recipes, contraindications and drug interactions.
Common Toadflax (Linaria vulgaris): Properties and Benefits
Toadflax (Linaria vulgaris): learn about the traditional uses, phytochemistry, preparation forms, recipes and contraindications of this European plant.
Agave (Agave americana): Properties and Benefits
Agave (Agave americana): common names, traditional uses, phytochemical profile, food preparation and care with the sap, which causes contact dermatitis.
Juniper (Juniperus communis): Properties and Benefits
Juniper (Juniperus communis): traditional uses of the berries, active compounds, preparation methods, safe-use limits and how to tell it apart from savin.
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.
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.
White Peony (Paeonia lactiflora): Properties and Benefits
White peony (Paeonia lactiflora): traditional uses of bai shao root, active compounds, preparation methods, recipes, precautions and contraindications.
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.
Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria): Properties and Benefits
Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria): names, traditional uses, tannins, how to make the tea and cautions on iron, pregnancy and drug interactions.
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.
Harungana madagascariensis: Properties and Benefits
Harungana madagascariensis: traditional uses, parts used, compounds, preparation methods and cautions on its laxative effect and photosensitivity.
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.
Henna (Lawsonia inermis): Properties and Benefits
Henna (Lawsonia inermis): traditional uses on hair and skin, phytochemistry, preparation methods and why to avoid black henna and use on babies or with G6PD.
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.
Mastic Tree (Pistacia lentiscus): Properties and Benefits
Mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus): traditional uses of mastic resin, active compounds, digestion studies, preparation methods and safety precautions.
Houpu Magnolia (Magnolia officinalis): Properties and Benefits
Houpu magnolia (Magnolia officinalis): traditional uses of magnolia bark, active compounds, preparation forms, contraindications and drug interactions.
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.
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.
Dragon's Blood (Croton lechleri): Properties and Benefits
Dragon's blood (Croton lechleri): traditional uses of the Amazonian latex, studied compounds, crofelemer, preparation forms, recipes and contraindications.
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.
Immortelle (Helichrysum italicum): Properties and Benefits
Immortelle (Helichrysum italicum): traditional uses, essential oil, active compounds, preparation methods, recipes and safety precautions for this plant.
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.
Sarsaparilla (Smilax ornata): Properties and Benefits
Sarsaparilla (Smilax ornata): traditional uses of the root, preparation methods, phytochemistry, contraindications in pregnancy and care with anticoagulants.
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.
Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata): Benefits and Uses
Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata): traditional uses, how to prepare the tea and tincture, scientific studies, contraindications and drug interactions.
Blessed Thistle (Cnicus benedictus): Benefits and Uses
Blessed thistle (Cnicus benedictus): traditional uses as a digestive bitter, preparation methods, phytochemistry, contraindications and pregnancy precautions.
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.
Artichoke (Cynara scolymus): Properties and Benefits
Artichoke (Cynara scolymus): traditional uses for digestion and the liver, preparation methods, recipes, cholesterol studies and contraindications.
Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia): Benefits and Uses
Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia): traditional uses, leaf tea and juice preparation, hypoglycemia risk with diabetes drugs and contraindications in pregnancy.
Lovage (Levisticum officinale): Properties and Benefits
Lovage (Levisticum officinale): traditional uses as a digestive and diuretic herb, how to make lovage tea, plant compounds and contraindications.
Chinese Thorowax (Bupleurum chinense): Benefits and Uses
Chinese thorowax (Bupleurum chinense): TCM root for liver, digestion, and fevers, with preparation forms, synergies, and contraindications.
Summer Savory (Satureja hortensis): Benefits and Uses
Summer savory (Satureja hortensis): properties, traditional uses, tea preparation, contraindications, and care for this aromatic Lamiaceae herb.
Shiitake (Lentinula edodes): Properties and Benefits
Shiitake (Lentinula edodes): medicinal mushroom for immune support, culinary and traditional uses, preparation, recipes, and safety precautions.
Chicory (Cichorium intybus): Properties and Benefits
Chicory (Cichorium intybus): traditional uses, tea preparation, digestive and liver properties, contraindications, and safe consumption guidelines.
Common Centaury (Centaurium erythraea): Benefits and Uses
Common centaury (Centaurium erythraea): digestive properties, traditional uses, infusion preparation, and contraindications of this bitter herb.
Common Bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris): Properties and Benefits
Common bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris): traditional uses, always-cooked shoot preparation, phytochemicals, and contraindications of this fast-growing grass.
Jurubeba (Solanum paniculatum): Properties and Benefits
Jurubeba (Solanum paniculatum): traditional uses, tea and tincture preparation, liver-supporting properties, and contraindications of this Brazilian plant.
Coconut (Cocos nucifera): Properties and Benefits
Coconut (Cocos nucifera): traditional uses, oil and water benefits, phytochemistry, preparation methods, and contraindications explained for coconut palm.
Caraway (Carum carvi): Properties and Benefits
Caraway (Carum carvi) supports digestion and eases gas; see traditional uses, preparation methods, recipes, and contraindications.
Bupleurum (Bupleurum falcatum): Properties and Benefits
Bupleurum (Bupleurum falcatum) is used in Chinese medicine for the liver; see traditional uses, preparation methods, and important contraindications.
Red Spiderling (Boerhavia diffusa): Benefits and Uses
Red Spiderling (Boerhavia diffusa): traditional uses, preparation methods, diuretic and hepatoprotective properties, and pregnancy precautions.
Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis): Properties and Benefits
Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis): diuretic properties, root tea preparation, phytochemical profile, and contraindications for kidney stones and pregnancy.
Huang Qin (Scutellaria baicalensis): Benefits and Uses
Huang Qin (Scutellaria baicalensis): traditional uses, tea preparation, and contraindications for pregnancy, surgery, and blood thinners.
Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis): Properties and Benefits
Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis): caffeine-free South African tea, Khoisan tradition, studied properties, and contraindications in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis): Benefits and Uses
Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis): traditional Ayurvedic uses, infusion recipe, studied properties, and contraindications for pregnancy.
Dwarf Banana (Musa acuminata): Properties and Benefits
Dwarf Banana (Musa acuminata): traditional uses, preparation methods, and contraindications of this fruit with antioxidant and digestive properties.
Black Pepper (Piper nigrum): Properties and Benefits
Black pepper (Piper nigrum): traditional digestive use, preparation methods, contraindications, and drug interactions of piperine in concentrated supplements.
Chinese Licorice (Glycyrrhiza uralensis): Benefits & Uses
Chinese licorice (Glycyrrhiza uralensis): traditional Chinese medicine uses, preparation methods, herbal synergies, and drug interaction warnings.
Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba): Properties and Benefits
Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba): traditional uses, infusion preparation, calming properties, and contraindications of this ancient Chinese medicinal fruit.
Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis): Properties and Benefits
Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis): traditional uses, tea and tincture preparation, key properties, synergies, and pregnancy contraindications of this berry.
Chaga (Inonotus obliquus): Properties and Benefits
Chaga (Inonotus obliquus): traditional uses, tea and decoction preparation, key properties, synergies, and contraindications of this medicinal fungus.
Bacopa (Bacopa monnieri): Properties and Benefits
Bacopa (Bacopa monnieri): traditional Ayurvedic uses, studied effects on memory, preparation methods, and contraindications of this nootropic herb.
Neem (Azadirachta indica): Properties and Benefits
Neem (Azadirachta indica): traditional uses, preparation methods, pregnancy contraindications, and warnings for diabetics and children.