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Cup and saucer with thermometer and ginger

Fever: the plants traditionally used for comfort, and when to call a doctor

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Fresh almonds in warm light

Sweet almond: what it contains, how to use it, and what tradition makes of it

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Bearberry health benefits

Bearberry (uva-ursi): traditional uses, preparation and cautions

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Milkvetch astralagus benefits

Mongolian milkvetch (Huang qi): traditional uses, preparation and cautions

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Treat kidney stone plants

Diuretic plants: birch, dandelion and the herbal tradition of urinary comfort

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Health benefits of watermelons

Watermelon: how to use the flesh, seeds and rind

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Block of moldy cheese.

Mold on Food: Which Ones Are Safe, and Which to Cut Away

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Old rice casserole molding

Moldy Food: Which Ones to Throw Away, and Which Are Safe

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Moldy tomato next to a healthy one.

Mouldy food, fruit and vegetables: what to cut off, what to bin

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Bowl of Mahonia berries with leaves on wicker mat.

Mahonia: how the root, stem and berry are traditionally used

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A warning sign made out of mahonia berries on a white background.

Mahonia Berries (Oregon Grape): How to Use Them and Who Should Avoid Them

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flax seed - Health benefits

Flaxseed: how to grind, dose and use it, and when to leave it alone

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Stone mortar and pestle with sprigs of lavender in it, ready for crushing to treat asthma

Breathing herbs: the plants traditional herbalism turned to for easy, comfortable breathing

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Health benefits of marshmallow

Marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis): traditional uses, preparations and cautions

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Lychee health benefits

Lychee: what’s in the fruit, how to use it, and what to watch for

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Weeds with health benefits include dandelion

Edible weeds: how to identify, harvest and cook them

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Ash tree leaf, single, against a white background

Ash tree leaves: traditional uses, infusions and cautions

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Pine tree branches, cones and fruit pips are healthy for the body.

Pine: edible shoots, pine baths and traditional uses

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Benefits of Jerusalem artichoke

Jerusalem artichoke: inulin, cooking ideas and traditional uses

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Nettle benefits and uses

Stinging nettle: how to harvest it, cook it and brew it

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goldenrod solidago health benefits

Goldenrod (Solidago): traditional uses, infusions and sensible cautions

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Broad bean health benefits

Broad beans: using the beans, pods and flowers, and what tradition credits them with

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Pomegranate benefits

Pomegranate: vitamins, kitchen uses and traditional herbal reputation

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Health benefits of bell pepper

Bell pepper: what it contains, how to use it in the kitchen and in home beauty

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Saffron petals cupped in two hands

Saffron: what it is, how it is used, and what to watch for

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Health benefits of melon

Melon: how to use the flesh, seeds and rind, and what tradition makes of it

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Passion flower benefits

Passion flower: how herbalists use it to wind down at the end of the day

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Health benefits of peony

Peony: traditional uses, edible petals and how to prepare them

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Healthy bacopa with flowers and young leaves.

Bacopa (Brahmi): Traditional Uses, Preparation and Cautions

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Yarrow health benefits

Yarrow: what it contains, how to use it, and when to leave it alone

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Quince benefits

Quince: how to use the fruit, seeds and leaves, and what to watch for

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Yellow gentiana lutea flower

Gentian root: a bitter tonic and how herbalists use it

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Health benefits of passion fruit

Passion fruit: how to use the pulp, juice and flowers

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Treat flu with plants

Elder, echinacea and ginseng: the plants of the winter herbal tradition

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Shallot health benefits

Shallot: traditional uses, kitchen forms and cautions

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Health benefits of turnip

Turnip: a sweet winter root, its vitamin C and its traditional uses

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Single eucalyptus branch with buds

Eucalyptus leaves: traditional uses, infusions and everyday cautions

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Healthy rhubarb tart loaded wih health benefits

Rhubarb: traditional uses, how to prepare it, and what to leave alone

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Dog rose benefits

Dog rose and rose hips: traditional uses, infusions and cautions

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Paper bag with a handful of chestnuts

Chestnut: what tradition makes of it, and how to use it in the kitchen

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Fine needle-like leaves and creamy white flowers on a tea tree branch

Boils: the plants traditionally used for skin comfort and cleanliness

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Health benefits of hops

Hops: what the cones are used for, how to prepare them, and when to leave them alone

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Three beans sprouting in an open pod

Beans: what they contain, how to cook them, and what tradition makes of the pods

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Lichen health benefits and therapeutic value

Lichen and Iceland moss: traditional uses, forms and cautions

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Sliced open nectarine replete with health benefits

Nectarine: how to use the fruit, and what tradition credits it with

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Benefits of garlic

Garlic: traditional uses, everyday preparations and cautions

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Benefits of mango

Mango: what tradition does with the fruit, the leaves and the seed

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Health benefits of the various forms of lavender: dried, fresh, oil...

Lavender: traditional uses, infusions and everyday preparations

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Health benefits of verbena

Common vervain: traditional uses, infusions and everyday cautions

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Fennel health benefits

Fennel: which parts to use, how to prepare them, and what to watch

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Thyme benefits

Thyme: traditional uses, preparations and cautions

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