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Plant benefits

Most plants are medicinal in some way, some of them have been used as such for centuries. Learn about what each plant can do for you.

Schisandra chinensis

Schisandra chinensis: expert tips for growing this Asian vine

Climbing plants
Stachys officinalis

Stachys officinalis: varieties, planting and garden uses

Perennials
Eupatorium maculatum

Joe-Pye Weed: expert tips for growing this tall garden favorite

Perennials
Oenothera biennis

Evening primrose care: how to grow Oenothera biennis

Annuals and biennials
Benefits of echium vulgare

Viper’s bugloss (Echium vulgare): traditional uses, preparations and cautions

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Ravintsara health benefits

Ravintsara essential oil: what it is and how it is traditionally used

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Health benefits of birch

Birch: how leaves, sap, bark and buds are used in herbal tradition

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Atlas cedar branch with a rose

Atlas cedar essential oil: how to dilute it and what it is used for

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Health benefits of butterbur are numerous

Butterbur: the giant-leaved plant, its traditional uses and its real cautions

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Moringa health benefits

Moringa leaves: how to use them in the kitchen, and what tradition credits them with

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Health benefits of inula hellenium or elfdock

Elecampane (Inula helenium): the root, its traditional uses and how to prepare it

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Kiwi sliced open and set upon a cloth

Kiwi: how to use the fruit, and who should be careful with it

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Medicinal valerian root

Valerian: traditional uses, how to prepare the root, and cautions

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Lavandin health benefits

Lavandin: traditional uses, forms and simple preparations

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Controversy about goji health benefits

Goji berries: what is actually in them, and how to use them at home

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Pulmonaria, lungwort health benefits

Lungwort (Pulmonaria officinalis): traditional uses, how to brew it, and when to leave it alone

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Health benefits of borage

Borage: leaves, flowers and seed oil, and how to use them

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Health benefits of corn salad

Corn salad: what it brings to the plate, and how to use it

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Health benefits of mustard

Mustard: using the leaves, seeds and paste at home

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Health benefits of bilberry

Bilberry: traditional uses, how to prepare it, and what to watch for

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Pineapple with slice and bokeh

Pineapple: traditional uses, how to prepare it, and what to watch for

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Horse chestnut benefits

Horse Chestnut: Traditional Uses, Preparations and Cautions

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tea tree benefits

Tea tree oil: how it is used, how to dilute it, and what to watch for

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Health benefits of purslane

Purslane: what it contains, how to eat it and how it is traditionally used

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Guava benefits

Guava: traditional uses, how to prepare the fruit and leaves, and what to watch for

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Skullcap (scutellaria) health benefits

Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora): traditional uses, infusions and what to watch for

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Teacup with roman chamomile tea.

Roman chamomile: traditional uses, forms and cautions

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endive health benefits

Endive (Belgian chicory): traditional uses, how to prepare it, and cautions

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Sage benefits

Sage: traditional uses, how to prepare it, and when to leave it alone

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Health Benefits of Dates

Dates: forms, traditional uses and sensible cautions

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Health benefits of St John's wort

Saint John’s wort: traditional uses, forms and cautions

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Benefits of pelargonium for health

Pelargonium: the scented root herbalists reach for in winter

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Benefits of nutmeg

Nutmeg: how to use this warming spice, and where to stop

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Benefits of kale

Kale: what it contains, and how tradition uses it

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Saw palmetto health benefits

Saw palmetto berries: traditional uses, forms and cautions

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Fresh almonds in warm light

Sweet almond: what it contains, how to use it, and what tradition makes of it

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Bearberry health benefits

Bearberry (uva-ursi): traditional uses, preparation and cautions

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Milkvetch astralagus benefits

Mongolian milkvetch (Huang qi): traditional uses, preparation and cautions

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Health benefits of watermelons

Watermelon: how to use the flesh, seeds and rind

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Block of moldy cheese.

Mold on Food: Which Ones Are Safe, and Which to Cut Away

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Old rice casserole molding

Moldy Food: Which Ones to Throw Away, and Which Are Safe

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Moldy tomato next to a healthy one.

Mouldy food, fruit and vegetables: what to cut off, what to bin

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Bowl of Mahonia berries with leaves on wicker mat.

Mahonia: how the root, stem and berry are traditionally used

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A warning sign made out of mahonia berries on a white background.

Mahonia Berries (Oregon Grape): How to Use Them and Who Should Avoid Them

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flax seed - Health benefits

Flaxseed: how to grind, dose and use it, and when to leave it alone

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Health benefits of marshmallow

Marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis): traditional uses, preparations and cautions

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Lychee health benefits

Lychee: what’s in the fruit, how to use it, and what to watch for

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Weeds with health benefits include dandelion

Edible weeds: how to identify, harvest and cook them

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Ash tree leaf, single, against a white background

Ash tree leaves: traditional uses, infusions and cautions

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Pine tree branches, cones and fruit pips are healthy for the body.

Pine: edible shoots, pine baths and traditional uses

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Benefits of Jerusalem artichoke

Jerusalem artichoke: inulin, cooking ideas and traditional uses

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