herbal remedies

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Herbal remedies involve using herbs and spices to treat or prevent certain conditions. Common herbal remedies include fennel seeds, turmeric, ginger, peppermint, saffron, and green tea.

These herbs may treat a wide variety of conditions including nausea and vomiting, migraines, menstrual pain, and premenstrual syndrome. Studies show peppermint may even improve athletic performance.

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Ground Ginger to Reduce Muscle Pain

There’s been at least 8 randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trials of ginger for pain.

Can Aloe Cure Cancer?

From a case report to a randomized controlled trial, aloe is put to the test against cancer.

Aloe for the Treatment of Advanced Metastatic Cancer

The effects of aloe both on radiation burns caused by cancer treatment and on the cancer itself.

Does Tea Tree Oil Work for Nail Fungus?

Tea tree essential oil is pitted against the antifungal cream lotrimin for the treatment of fungal nail infection, but what about treating the underlying cause?

Does Tea Tree Oil Work for Dandruff and Athlete’s Foot?

Are the effects of tea tree oil anti-fungal or merely anti-inflammatory?

Black Salve as an Alternative Cancer Cure

Is black salve (a paste made from bloodroot) safe and effective for the treatment of skin cancer?

Is Aloe Vera Gel the Best Treatment for Lichen Planus?

We should never swallow aloe vera, but what about topical use for a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease compared to steroids?

Shark Cartilage Supplements Put to the Test to Cure Cancer

Yes, shark cartilage supplements carry risks, but so do many cancer treatments. The question is does it work?

The Risks of Shark Cartilage Supplements

Why are millions of dollars spent on shark cartilage supplements?

Is Aloe Effective for Blood Pressure, Inflammatory Bowel, Wound Healing, and Burns?

The risks and benefits of aloe vera.

Saffron vs. Memantine (Namenda) for Alzheimer’s

The spice saffron is pitted head-to-head against the leading drug for severe Alzheimer’s disease.

Amla vs. Drugs for Cholesterol, Inflammation, and Blood-Thinning

Amla vs. Drugs for Cholesterol, Inflammation, & Blood-Thinning

Indian gooseberry extracts put to the test head-to-head against cholesterol-lowing statin drugs and the blood thinners aspirin and Plavix.