Herbs & Supplements A-Z List
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Lavender Herb Benefits and Information
Indigenous to the mountain zones of the Mediterranean, lavender thrives in stony habitats that have access to lots of sunlight. Lavender can be found growing in the wild throughout southern Europe. Lavender is actually a shrub with heavy branches that grows up to about 60 cm. Wood-like branches gro...
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Lemon Balm Herb, Tea and Oil Benefits
While native to southern Europe, lemon balm is now found growing throughout the world. The lemony smell and pretty white flowers of the lemon balm plant have led to its widespread cultivation in gardens. The leaves, stems, and flowers of lemon balm are used medicinally.Lemon balm can be compared wit...
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Licorice Root Extract Benefits and Information
Licorice is traditionally used to sooth coughs and the skin. People also take licorice for inflammation, bronchitis, arthritis, and constipation. Health care providers, such as naturopaths, may prescribe licorice root products for peptic ulcer, chronic gastritis, and for primary adrenocortical insuf...
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Ligustrum Benefits and Information
Ligustrum is a small shrub native to China, Korea, and Japan but is now commonly found in the south and western parts of the United States. It is an evergreen with white flowers during the summer and small blue-black berries in the fall. The berry of ligustrum is used medicinally.The primary chemica...
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Linden Tea and Leaf Benefits
Linden grows in temperate climates of Europe, Asia, and North America. There are many different species of linden that are used medicinally. Regardless of species, the flower of the plant is the part that is most frequently used in medical preparations. While sometimes referred to as a lime flower, ...
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Lobelia Herb Benefits and Information
Lobelia (Lobelia inflata), also called Indian tobacco, has a long history of use in connection with respiratory ailments, such as asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, and coughs. Lobelia was a common herb prescribed by early North American doctors.Lobeline, an active constituent in the lobelia plant, is v...
