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Just Add A Little More Chive

Just Add A Little More Chive

7 Things to Know about Chives 1.Fights Cancer Chive is protective against cancer. As a member of the Allium family which includes garlic and onion, chive is now getting a deeper look. A couple small research studies have concluded that chives are protective against breast and gastro-intestinal cancer. 2. Vision Help A study in 2017 published by the NIH, has shown that Lutein and Zeaxanthins 2 carotenoids also found in chives, greatly assists in maintaining vision health especially age related…

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Bay Leaf – Powerful Antioxidant

Bay Leaf – Powerful Antioxidant

Who would think that that a leaf, which most us see as dried up leaves in a bottle could be so powerful? Many varieties of bay leaves are used throughout the world, including the West Indian bay leaf and Indonesian bay leaf. There are a few species of bay leaf that are poisonous, specifically the cherry laurel and mountain laurel, but these varieties aren’t sold as herbs. The bay leaves used for culinary purposes are not toxic and are safe…

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Happy Herb Day

Happy Herb Day

On Saturday May 1st 2021, herbalists and plant lovers will come together to celebrate a full day to learn more about herbs and their uses. This day is usually observed on the firsts Saturday in May. There are hundreds of herbs and they can be used in a wide variety of ways. Maybe you may want to start a herb garden or even grow some in pots on a widow ledge. Go ahead get creative. How will you celebrate Herb…

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Can Lemon Balm Help Cold Sores?

Can Lemon Balm Help Cold Sores?

Cold sores are a pain, and many would like to know what is the best way to get rid of cold sores fast. They first start as a tingling sensation, with some burning and itching, and before you know it there are mound of tiny blisters on the lips. You need to get at at them quickly, because in no time you will have some very ugly and painful sores to deal with. But if you act fast you can…

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