Eva Fiallos-Diaz
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Read more: Five Cooling Herbs for SummerHerbs that thrive in Summer weather and help you manage the heat.
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Read more: Lemongrass Herbal Bath SoakLemongrass helps ease stress, support sleep, and promote relaxation. In baths, lemongrass can act as a powerful remedy for alleviating sore muscles.
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Read more: Lemon Balm Sun TeaLemon balm also has a calming effect on the nervous system. Sun tea is a great way to gently extract this herb ally’s beneficial compounds.
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Read more: Fermented Roselle Hibiscus Tea (Zobo Style)“Zobo” is the word in the Hausa language (spoken in Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Benin, Togo, Niger, and Chad) for the edible plant Hibiscus sabdariffa, and the drink made from it.
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Read more: Roselle Hibiscus Iced TeaHibiscus iced tea has a tart, fruity flavor similar to raspberry or cranberry. It is often sweetened with honey or another sweetener.
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Read more: Mint Iced TeaIf you have a prolific plant, mint iced tea is a cool and refreshing drink that you can make all Summer long.
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Read more: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)PCOS is the most common endocrine system disorder affecting menstruating individuals. This disorder is often associated with painful periods, fatigue, and weight gain but can present many other symptoms.
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Read more: Self-Led Plant ID WalkWeeds and Deeds offers the Tallahassee community this plant guide in recognition of the 10th anniversary of Latino/a/e/x Conservation Week (LCW).
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Read more: Respiratory and Lung Soothing HerbsOur hearts go out to those impacted by Canada’s wildfires in both Canada and the northeast U.S. Times like these I turn to our plant relatives with humble requests that they provide their gifts of medicine to those in need.
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Read more: Herbal Allies for Sexual Assault Survivors
Herbs can serve as powerful allies in the process of healing from sexual violence. Many of the symptoms of trauma, like anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders, can be minimized by adding herbs to complement your care routine. This zine is based on information from the article “5 Helpful Plants for Survivors of Sexual Violence“ written…
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Read more: Kidney Stone Breaker Tincture
This tincture contains herbs traditionally used to help break up and pass kidney stones. Chamber bitter has been shown to inhibit the formation of the calcium oxalate crystals that make up most kidney stones. Both goldenrod and dandelion are anti-inflammatory diuretics – helping to “flush out” kidney stones and reduce irritation of the urinary tract.…
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Read more: Té Corazón Lastimado (Wounded Heart Tea)Poniendo a Tierra el Dolor Con la Verdad La semana pasada recibimos la noticia devastadora de que une queride miembre de nuestra comunidad fue disparade por la policía en el condado de DeKalb de Atlanta, Georgia, mientras defendía el bosque Weelaunee de destrucción. Se devastarán ochenta y cinco (85) hectáreas de tierra ocupada por colonos,…
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Read more: Chasteberry TreeThe berries of this plant have a long history of use for reproductive health.
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Read more: Herbal Allies for Kidney DiseaseKidney disease is a gradual loss of kidney function. The kidneys’ main job is to filter waste and excess fluids from the bloodstream, which are then removed through pee (urine). Advanced chronic kidney disease can cause dangerous levels of fluid, electrolytes, and wastes to build up in the body. The early stages of kidney disease…
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Read more: Immunomodulatory
Herbal Action: Immunomodulatory Agents or substances that cause changes in the body’s immune system, either activating or suppressing its function. Immunomodulatory Plants
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Read more: Febrifuge
Herbal Action: Febrifuge A substance that reduces fever. Febrifuge Plants
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Read more: Diuretic
Herbal Action: Diuretic A substance that increases the flow of urine. Diuretics promote the removal of excess water, salts, poisons, and accumulated metabolic products, such as urea. They serve to rid the body of excess fluid (edema) that accumulates in the tissues owing to various disease states. Diuretic Plants
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Read more: Depurative
Herbal Action: Depurative Depuratives are herbs that are considered to have purifying and detoxifying effects. Depurative Plants
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Read more: Demulcent
Herbal Action: Demulcent A substance that relieves irritation of the mucous membranes in the mouth by forming a protective film. Demulcent Plants
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Read more: Antispasmodic
Herbal Action: Antispasmodic The property that makes a substance or compound antimicrobial when applied to living tissue/skin to reduce the possibility of infection, sepsis (life-threatening illness caused by your body’s response to an infection), or putrefaction (the process of decay or rotting in a body or other organic matter). Antispasmodic Plants
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Read more: Antiseptic
Herbal Action: Antiseptic The property that makes a substance or compound antimicrobial when applied to living tissue/skin to reduce the possibility of infection, sepsis (life-threatening illness caused by your body’s response to an infection), or putrefaction (the process of decay or rotting in a body or other organic matter). Antiseptic Plants
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Read more: Allergy Relief: Five Helpful HerbsHere are five powerful herbs to help you manage your symptoms this allergy season.
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Read more: Rosemary Mashed PotatoesThis is an easy and quick side dish that can serve a large group or leave leftovers for the next day (about 12 servings). It is also an amazing way to get the nutritional and medicinal benefits of rosemary.
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Read more: RosemaryThis aromatic evergreen shrub is currently being researched for its potential benefits to alleviate complications caused by obesity and diabetes, inflammation-associated conditions, and neurological deficits.
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Read more: ElderberryA small fast-growing tree with striking white flowers and dark purple berries, this plant is world famous for its immune-boosting properties.
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Read more: Gotu KolaOften referred to as the “herb of longevity” or “miracle elixir of life,” gotu kola is a staple in traditional Chinese (TCM), Indonesian, and Ayurvedic medicine.
