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Red yeast is the product of rice fermented with Monascus purpureus yeast. Red yeast supplements are different from red yeast rice sold in Chinese grocery stores. People use red yeast as medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Red yeast is used for maintaining desirable cholesterol levels in healthy people, reducing cholesterol in people with high cholesterol, for indigestion, diarrhea, improving blood circulation, and for spleen and stomach health. […]

Caraway seeds, having similar in appearance as that of cumin, are crescent in shape, dark brown, with up to five stripes (ribs) running lengthwise. Caraway is grown extensively all over Europe, North Africa, and Asia Minor regions. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses California poppy is used for trouble sleeping (insomnia), aches, nervous agitation, bed-wetting in […]

California poppy is a plant. It is the state flower of California. People use the parts that grow above the ground for medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses California poppy is used for trouble sleeping (insomnia), aches, nervous agitation, bed-wetting in children, and diseases of the bladder and liver. It is also used to promote relaxation. […]

Blueberry Extract 4:1 PE is an extract from the fruit blueberry that is used as a nutritional supplement.   Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names Uses As a dietary supplement Benefits Helps Neutralize Cell Damaging Free Radicals Blueberry Freeze Dried Extract Powder (4 x Stronger) A Powerful 4:1 Concentrate Not Just Dried Fruit Powder […]

  Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Blueberry Leaf is also used to strengthen the capillaries in the eyes and is said to decrease eyestrain and improve eyesight. Cataracts and glaucoma, ulcers, multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and diarrhea Benefits Blueberry leaf extract has been shown in several studies to lower blood sugar levels when taken daily Blueberries contain a compound that inhibits the […]

  Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Banana leaves used in cuisine are generally large, flexible, and waterproof. When cooking food with or serving or wrapping food with banana leaves, they may confer an aroma to the food leaves; steaming with banana leaves imparts a subtle sweet flavour to the dish. The leaves are […]

Celery is a plant. The fruit and seeds are dried or pressed into oil for use as medicine. Sometimes celery oil is marketed in capsule form. Some people also take celery juice as medicine. The ancient Greeks used celery to make wine, which was served as an award at athletic games. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions […]

Garlic is one of the most valuable and versatile foods on the planet. It is best known for its culinary uses but over the years, garlic has been used as a medicine to prevent or treat a wide range of diseases and conditions. The fresh clove or supplements made from the clove are used for medicine. […]

Hawthorn is a plant. The leaves, berries, and flowers of hawthorn are used to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Hawthorn may have a role as adjunctive therapy in mild heart failure and exhibits some advantages over digoxin. In more severe cases of congestive heart failure (CHF), its place in […]

Black raspberry is a plant. The fruit (berry) is a familiar food. The berry, along with the leaf, is also used to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses The fruit’s pigment is used as a dye, and the fruit itself may have many health benefits, including the prevention of serious […]