Herbal Remedies
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Passion Flower: Use and Benefits
Posted by admin on 20 May 2008 | Tagged as: Herbal Remedies
Passion flower is a climbing vine renowned for its beautiful white flowers with purple, blue, or pink calyx crown blooms. The plant is native to North, Central, and South America. While primarily tropical, some of its 400 species can grow in colder climates.
The mystery of such a beautiful blossom emerging from an unassuming bud has been compared to the Passion of Christ. This inspired the plant’s name, which dates back to the 17th century.
The leaves, stems, and flowers are used for medicinal purposes. Continue Reading »
Herbal Remedies: Echinacea
Posted by admin on 13 Sep 2007 | Tagged as: Herbal Remedies
Echinacea is a wildflower native to North America. While echinacea continues to grow and is harvested from the wild, the majority used for herbal supplements comes from cultivated plants. The root and/or the above-ground part of the plant during the flowering growth phase are used in herbal medicine. Continue Reading »