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Fangfeng (Saposhnikovia divaricata): Chinese medicine root with traditional uses, phytochemical profile, preparation methods, interactions and safety notes.
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Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza): Properties and Benefits
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Persimmon (Diospyros kaki): Properties and Benefits
Persimmon (Diospyros kaki): traditional uses, bioactive compounds, recipes, risks such as phytobezoar and what science has studied about the fruit and leaves.
Black Mustard (Brassica nigra): Properties and Benefits
Black mustard (Brassica nigra): traditional uses, sinigrin phytochemistry, preparation methods and safety precautions for mustard poultices on the skin.
Irish Moss (Chondrus crispus): Properties and Benefits
Irish moss (Chondrus crispus): discover its common names, traditional uses, phytochemistry, preparation methods, recipes and the risks of excess iodine.
Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana): Properties and Benefits
Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana): traditional uses of the pericarp, xanthones, how to make the tea, drug interactions and contraindications in pregnancy.
Catuaba (Trichilia catigua): Properties and Benefits
Catuaba (Trichilia catigua): traditional uses of the bark, preparation, contraindications and how to tell it apart from other plants sold as catuaba.
Chinese Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia): Benefits and Uses
Chinese Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia): traditional uses, preparation, how it differs from Ceylon cinnamon, and contraindications tied to coumarin and the liver.
Bergamot Orange (Citrus bergamia): Properties and Benefits
Bergamot orange (Citrus bergamia): traditional uses, essential oil and tea preparation, contraindications, and drug interactions with medications.
Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara): Properties and Benefits
Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara): traditional uses, preparation methods, toxic alkaloids, and contraindications for pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Comfrey (Symphytum officinale): Properties and Benefits
Comfrey (Symphytum officinale): traditional topical uses in poultices and ointments, plus the essential contraindications for internal consumption.
Guggul (Commiphora wightii): Properties and Benefits
Guggul (Commiphora wightii): traditional Ayurvedic resin for cholesterol, weight, and inflammation, with preparation and safety notes.
Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus): Properties and Benefits
Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus): medicinal mushroom studied for cognitive support, memory, and nerve health, with uses, preparation, and precautions.
Basil (Ocimum basilicum): Properties and Benefits
Basil (Ocimum basilicum): traditional uses, tea and oil preparation, studied properties, and pregnancy contraindications explained here.
Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa): Properties and Benefits
Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa): an anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory Amazonian plant; see preparation, contraindications, and drug interactions.
Maca (Lepidium meyenii): Properties and Benefits
Maca (Lepidium meyenii): Andean root used in powder, capsules, and extracts for energy and fertility, with cautions in pregnancy and thyroid conditions.
Horny Goat Weed (Epimedium sagittatum): Benefits and Uses
Horny goat weed (Epimedium sagittatum): traditional Chinese Medicine uses, tea and tincture preparation, contraindications, and side effects to know.
Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba): Properties and Benefits
Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba): traditional uses, preparation methods, properties, and contraindications of this ancient plant used for memory and circulation.