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“Herbs for Health Series – Respiratory System” Presented by Sharon Murphy, Resource for Life

We are not only what we eat, but also what we breathe. The lungs are one of the organs of elimination. Over the centuries,

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Mistletoe

Mistletoe is generally thought of as a shrub or bush, but it is in fact a parasitic vine-like plant. Mistletoe attaches to its host

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Aloe Vera, the Healing Plant

Aloe vera, also known as True Aloe, Burn Aloe or First Aid Aloe is a very well known and revered plant throughout the world.

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Echinacea

The echinacea plant comes from a family known as coneflowers, and can often be seen adorning home gardens or growing wild in clearings. They

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The Benefits of Common Cooking Herbs

Culinary herbs are regarded as an irreplaceable cooking aid, giving dishes depth and complexity. Many of these herbs we have come to love offer

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Angelica

Angelica archangelica, referred to as Garden Angelica, Wild Celery or just “angelica”, is cultivated for its sweetly scented edible stem and roots. The plant

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Blessed Thistle: The Sacred Herb

This member of the daisy family has a long history of medicinal use, having been mentioned in both the Bible and Shakespeare’s writing as

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Home-Made Cough Syrup

Here are a few do-it-yourself cough syrups that come in handy when you feel a sore throat coming on. Debra’s Famous Cold Remedy 1

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The Magnolia Tree: Beautiful and Beneficial

The magnolia tree is a popular sight in the South, common on antebellum plantations and front lawns. Historically, the magnolia is known around the

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Beneficial Herbs You Can Collect Anywhere: Dandelions

There are many beneficial herbs that grow wild across the US. One of the most common of them is dandelion. Dandelions are originally from