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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Does Tea Tree Oil Have Hormonal Side Effects?

Do the estrogenic effects of tea tree oil get absorbed through the skin?

Is Tea Tree Oil Safe?

The caveats for tea tree oil use, including tips on safe storage.

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?