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Ginseng: Herbal Remedy

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Among all the Chinese herbs, the fame of the Chinese ginseng is the greatest and it is the most valued in the herbal lore of China. Indeed, the value place on the Chinese ginseng herb goes back to the very dim beginnings of Chinese history itself, to a time when even wars were fought in ancient China for control of forest where the herb grew wild, this herb has been esteemed from about 7,000 years ago for its therapeutic benefits and has remained at the very pinnacle of herbal remedies in China from very early times. The western world’s acquaintance and knowledge of the herb’s ability to boost the stamina and provide the body with increased resistance to stress was recognized pretty late, and the herb gained recognition only in the 18th century in much of the western world, though an Arabian physician brought the ginseng back from China and introduced it to Europe as early as the 9th century. PARTS USED

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The qualities of the ginseng [...]

Aloe Vera: Nature’s Miracle Healing Plant

Awareness of the powerful healing properties of aloe vera is increasing rapidly as

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scientists – and millions of people around the world – discover what Mike Adams calls “the most impressive medicinal herb invented by nature.” But of course, aloe vera has an ancient and time honored history of healing powers as well.

It’s many medical properties were first described over 2000 years ago. In ancient Egypt, Aloe vera was used to embalm mummies. Cleopatra used aloe vera to make her skin more beautiful. Today, aloe vera is one of the most widely used natural ingredients in skincare products, and for good reason. Many people grow aloe vera plants in their home to take advantage of this miracle of nature.

Just how miraculous is this potent plant? Here is list of some of what this plant can do.

Halts the growth of cancer tumors.

Lowers high cholesterol.

Repairs “sludge blood” and reverses “sticky blood”.

Boosts the oxygenation of your blood.

Eases inflammation and soothes arthritis pain.

Protects the body from oxidative stress.

Prevents kidney stones and protects [...]

Green Tea: Natural Food for Anti-Aging

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Scientific studies, some conducted at Yale University,  have shown that green tea can significantly reduce the risk of many cancers and even reduce the size of tumors. It has been used for thousands of years in China, India, Thailand, Japan and other Eastern countries as a general health tonic, much like ginseng, without significant negative side-effects. And like ginseng, science is only beginning to discover its incredible anti aging health benefits.

Here’s a nice little ditty about the Japanese spiritual relationship to tea ceremonies, a very special part of their culture. ” In japan, the traditional japanese tea ceremony is a chance for friends to gather in a harmonious environment and reflect upon the simple joys of friendship and the beauty of nature.”

Beyond cancer additional research has shown that green tea increases the heart’s resistance to vascular diseases, increases life span, cleanses the body of toxins and strengthens your immune system. Green tea can even fight gingivitis (gum disease) and prevent your teeth from getting cavities.

Even better for most people, green tea delays and reduces the onset of wrinkles as we age. This keeps us looking younger and healthier, which helps [...]