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Siberian Ginseng Siberian ginseng is a plant. People use the root of the plant to make medicine. Don’t confuse Siberian ginseng with other types of ginseng. Siberian ginseng is not the same herb as American or Panax Ginseng. Be careful about which product you choose. American and Panax Ginseng can be a lot more expensive. […]

Asian ginseng also known as Panax Ginseng is native to China and Korea and has been used in various systems of medicine for many centuries. Asian ginseng is one of several types of true ginseng. Treatment claims for Asian ginseng are numerous and include the use of the herb to support overall health and boost […]

Panax Ginseng Panax Ginseng also known as Asian Ginseng is native to China and Korea and has been used in various systems of medicine for many centuries. Asian ginseng is one of several types of true ginseng. Treatment claims for Asian ginseng are numerous and include the use of the herb to support overall health […]

Gymnema Gymnema is a woody climbing shrub native to India and Africa. The leaves are used to make medicine. Gymnema has a long history of use in India’s Ayurvedic medicine. The Hindi name, gurmar, means “destroyer of sugar.” Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses Diabetes Metabolic syndrome Weight loss Cough Malaria Snake […]

Kudzu Kudzu is a vine. Under the right growing conditions, it spreads easily, covering virtually everything that doesn’t move out of its path. Kudzu was introduced in North America in 1876 in the southeastern U.S. to prevent soil erosion. But kudzu spread quickly and overtook farms and buildings, leading some to call to kudzu “the […]

Goat’s rue is a perennial herb.Originating in Europe and Asia, goat’s rue thrives in temperate regions.  The plant prefers damp, low-lying areas and sandy soil. Its leaves are compound with lance-shaped ends, and the fruit consists of a round, indented pod containing many seeds. The flowers are white, lilac, light blue, or pinkish in color […]

Bitter Melon Bitter melon is a plant. The fruit and seeds are used to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses Bitter melon is used for various stomach and intestinal disorders including: Gastrointestinal (GI) upset Ulcers Colitis Constipation Intestinal worms Other Uses: Diabetes Kidney stones Fever Psoriasis Liver disease Starting menstruation […]

Sucrose is a disaccharide consisting of a mixture of monosaccharides glucose and fructose. In its most common form, sucrose is easily recognizable as table sugar. As with most other forms of sugar, you should consume sucrose in moderation, if at all. According to the American Council on Exercise, the over-consumption of sucrose may carry some […]

 Melatonin is a hormone found naturally in the body. Melatonin used as medicine is usually made synthetically in a laboratory. It is most commonly available in pill form, but melatonin is also available in forms that can be placed in the cheek or under the tongue. This allows the melatonin to be absorbed directly into […]