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Plant Medicine in the Management of Obesity

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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Elderberry – a natural remedy for colds & flu, and much more!

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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Why medicinal plants matter: 3 Top Insights

Throughout history, plant medicine was the cornerstone of medication until the chemical revolution and the enactment of the Pharmacy & Medicine Act. This revolution brought us many essential medical drugs, but contemporary scientific research now underscores the indispensable role medicinal plants still have to play in modern healthcare, highlighting three crucial dimensions: medical drugs derived

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The importance of tea to look after your brain

Everyone wants to prioritise cognitive function, and adopting preventive measures through dietary choices is not only straightforward but also delicious. So can tea contribute to the wellbeing of your brain? … Delving into the cognitive advantages of green tea, as spotlighted on Radio 4’s Just One Thing ‘Drink Green Tea’ with Michael Mosley talking to our colleague Dr

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