Herb

Herbs are plant that are value for qualities such as medicinal properties, flavor, scents, or the like.

Herbs have a variety of uses including culinary, medicinal, or in some cases even spiritual uses. The green, leafy part of the plant is often used, but the herbal medicine makes use of the roots, flowers, seeds, root bark, inner bark, berries, and sometimes the pericap of other portion of the plant.

Herbs are useful as alternative to treating illness, including allergies, such as intolerance to food / wheat and others.

Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa)
Alfalfa is a good laxative and natural diuretic. It is often used to reduce urinary tract infections and promote bowel movement. It is also reputed to be an excellent appetite stimulant and overall tonic


Aloe Vera (Aloe Ferox, A. Barbadensis)
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Aloe Vera resin is used as a laxative. Externally, the clear gel from the A. Barbadensis leaf is used to treat burns, abrasions, skin injuries, and in cosmetic products, including drinks and foods. It is highly regarded for its potency for beauty treatment.

Anise (Pimpinella Anisum)
AniseAniseAnise is often used as a spice. As a herb, it provided nutritive support for healthy digestion. It relieves gas, and settle stomach upset and indigestion. It promotes the coughing of phlegm, and it also promotes milk flow for nursing mothers.

Artichoke (Scolymus Cardunculuc, Linn)
ArtichokeArtichoke is a member of the Milk Thistle family. It is a vegetable well known and acknowledged for its health benefiting leaves and flavorful flower bases. It improves liver's secretion of bile, and help lowers cholesterol level. It is often used in salad and vegetarian dishes, and it provides a nice taste to the palate.

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