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Did you know that adding spices to your food may help prevent indigestion while aiding absorption of nutrients?The ancient wisdom of Ayurveda tells us that one of the simplest ways to enhance the digestibility of your food is to add spices to each me...

Known for both its beauty as a flower and for its health benefit, hibiscus does it all.One of the most popular uses for this plant is to make hibiscus tea. This tea, which is made with the calyxes of the hibiscus flower, not only tastes great, i...

Burdock is an important herb with numerous potential health benefits. Despite being categorized as a weed, this plant is actually a valuable herb known to offer a wide range of potential health benefits.One of the most popular uses for this plant is...

Dandelion is a plant that’s often maligned for infesting lawns during the spring and summer months. That said, this weed is a highly beneficial herb that may provide a variety of health benefits.One of the most popular uses for this plant is to make...

Fire cider is a well known DIY herbal tonic that was originally made popular in the early 80’s by famous Herbalist Rosemary Gladstar.As the name suggests, it has the double benefit of warming you up from the inside out with a spicy kick while also pr...