The recent news on the hazards of weight-loss drugs overlooks mentioning the safe and effective plant-based options. At Dilston Physic Garden, we encourage exploring safer, plant-based solutions that have been shown effective in scientific studies without the risks associated with pharmaceuticals. Although lifestyle changes (in exercise and diet) are the key to weight-loss for most: […]
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For generations, echinacea has been a staple in Native American medicine, primarily used for treating colds, coughs, and respiratory infections, healing wounds and skin conditions like burns and insect bites, relieving pain from toothaches and sore throats, and supporting the body’s natural defence system. These traditional uses laid the foundation for echinacea’s reputation as a
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In England, summer is said to begin when the elderberry tree blooms and ends when its fruit ripens. Elderberry Sambucus nigra L. has been used for thousands of years and remains a popular natural remedy for coughs, colds, and flu. However, as a general health aid, its been highly regarded by English herbalists, and in the
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Throughout history, plant medicine has been the foundation of healing. Both humans and animals have evolved alongside medicinal plants, harnessing their natural properties for treatment. Before the chemical revolution, 200 years ago and before, plant medicine was the only form of medication. Many people grew their own medicinal plants – understanding how to treat their common
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