Source: Varicose Veins: The 10 Best Natural Remedies to Try by Dr. Edward Group Varicose veins are a common condition in which enlarged veins are visible through the skin. Though varicose veins are usually unrelated to any serious medical conditions, some people feel uncomfortable because of their prominent blue or purple appearance or the itching, tingling, … Continue reading Varicose Veins: The 10 Best Natural Remedies to Try
What Is Butcher’s Broom?
Source: What Is Butcher’s Broom by Dr. Edward Group Butcher’s broom, or Ruscus aculeatus, is an evergreen like shrub with a long history of use in Europe for promoting circulatory system health. Among other benefits, butcher’s broom helps tighten blood vessels and capillaries, which has generated interest for use against varicose veins. It’s also been shown … Continue reading What Is Butcher’s Broom?
What Is Gotu Kola?
Source: What Is Gotu Kola? by Dr. Edward Group Centella asiatica, also known as gotu kola, is a parsley-like plant that’s native to much of southeast Asia. Gotu kola has long been a staple of both Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese Medicine and is beneficial for the circulatory system. It improves the flow of blood while strengthening … Continue reading What Is Gotu Kola?
The Health Benefits of Horse Chestnut
Source: The Health Benefits of Horse Chestnut by Dr. Edward Group Many indigenous cultures have used herbs and plants in therapeutic capacities to address health issues. This is a tradition and practice that extends to nearly every continent and includes nearly every culture and gives new meaning to “living off the land.” Fortunately, in spite of … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Horse Chestnut
The Health Benefits of Mimosa Pudica for Hemorrhoids
Source: The Health Benefits of Mimosa Pudica for Hemorrhoids by Dr. Edward Group Mimosa Pudica is a small evergreen that grows in Brazil, Asia, Africa, and India. The plant has a number of nicknames, including shameful plant, touch-me-not, and sensitive plant. Mimosa Pudica earned these names because of an interesting quality- its leaves close when they’re … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Mimosa Pudica for Hemorrhoids
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