Organic Hemp Oil. HerbGuide. Ayurvedic herbs - Somavalli, the intoxicating herb ( HerbladyMarilyn ) posted Thu March 21st 2013 @ 11:27 AM This herb, a leafless East Indian vine, is traditionally used to treat depression, fatigue and psychosis. Its sour milky juice was formerly used to make an intoxicating drink. Sarcostemma is from a family of 35 species of flowering plants in the dogbane family. Its name is derived from ‘sarkos’ meaning flesh and ‘stemma’ meaning garland.
The plants are climbing milkweeds or caustic bushes and tend to have trailing vines or lianas. Milk Thistle ( HerbladyMarilyn ) posted Thu March 7th 2013 @ 12:35 AM This herb is best known as the single most important liver protector. Healing History Nicholas Culpeper, the influential British herbalist in the 17th century, endorsed milk thistle as a treatment for jaundice, the yellowing of the skin caused by liver disease.
Ayurvedic herb Indian Gooseberry for Constipation, Digestion ( HerbladyMarilyn ) posted Thu February 28th 2013 @ 2:29 PM. Cayenne Pepper Cures. 07/07/2011: John Garber from Twin Falls, Idaho, Id Usa : "Dear Sirs: Can you tell us where we can buy 10 pounds of whole African Bird Peppers? And for how much? Thank you, John Garber" Replies 03/10/2012: Andy from London, Uk replies: "I make Cocoa which has a lot of health properties. I sprinkle in a pinch of cayenne pepper, and it tastes very good. " 10/05/2012: Saydieauntie from Greenville, Sc replies: "I have recently come across this website and am very excited to begin a cayenne tea as I have a family history or bad heart health. 10/06/2012: Mmsg from Somewhere, Europe replies: "Sadieauntie, start small, with very little.
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