Parsley leaf
antioxidants
diuretic
calcium, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin A, C, & K)
caution: those with kidney infection or who are taking diuretics and pregnant women
Passionflower
sleep/relax
stress/worry
linalool
no known precautions
Peppermint
colds
chills/fever
cramps
diarrhea
dizziness
fainting/dizziness
flu
gas/heartburn
headache
heart health
nausea
spasms
stimulant
linalool (and mostly menthol)
no known precuations
Pine
antioxidants
antiscorbutic (scurvy)
bronchodilator
congestion
immune booster
vitamin A & C
pinene, delta-3 carene
no known precautions
Notes
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Terpenes (highlighted in green above) are naturally occurring chemical compounds found in plants and some animals. They’re responsible for the aromas, flavors, and even colors associated with various types of vegetation (Healthline, 2021).
All terpenes listed are present at some degree in the herb listed, but may not be the primary terpene. There are over 200,000 known terpenes and this website only deals with 9 of the most commonly occurring ones.
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Herbs are plants and plants are good. Herbs can heal, and herbs can hurt. Your body’s needs deserve to be understood.
Be mindful of what you consume but remember “the true power of herbs lies in their wealth of protective polyphenols — plant compounds with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Piles of studies show that polyphenols in herbs help combat such diseases as cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes and more. Polyphenols are anti-microbial, so they can help protect us from harmful bacteria as well.” (The Health Benefits of Herbs, 2015).
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Herbal teas are also referred to as tisanes. They do not contain caffeine unless they are also made with Camellia sinensis—the plant from which true teas are made from.
For centuries herbs have been said to have curative properties. They have been used to help people with mental stress, emotional imbalance, or physical strain.Herbal teas are also referred to as tisanes. They do not contain caffeine unless they are also made with Camellia sinensis—the plant from which true teas are made from.
For centuries herbs have been said to have curative properties. They have been used to help people with mental stress, emotional imbalance, or physical strain.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Sources
While the main source of all information on this page is Back to Eden: A Human Interest Story of Health and Restoration to be Found in Herb, Root and Bark by Jethro Kloss (1992 version) the websites listed below also helped to assure precautions were listed for all herbs.
https://mountainroseherbs.com
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/fenugreek#side-effects
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-716/gentian
https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/basil-benefits#brain-benefits
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/black-pepper-benefits
https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/how-to-make-pine-needle-tea/
https://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-turmeric