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Many benefits have been found for the herbs listed on the Herbs A to Z (D - F) page. Flax seed oil derived from flax seeds is rich in nutrients. The benefits of flax seed oil include cardiovascular, immune, circulatory, reproductive, nervous system, and joint support. Further flax seed oil benefits include its ability to lower cholesterol and triglycerides, help protect against high blood pressure, inflammation, water retention, and sticky platelets. Often mentioned together are flax seed oil and menopause since it has been found to alleviate many perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms. High levels of antioxidants and fiber contribute to flax seed benefits. One of the major benefits of flax seed is it may help fight some cancers. Try using ground flax seed in baked goods and sprinkled on cereals and salads. Other flax seed recipes include the whole seed in breads and the oil in salad dressings.
Most often, feverfew is used as a fever reducer and many peopl use feverfew for migraine headaches. Also, feverfew has been used to treat arthritis and problems with digestion. Try feverfew for the prevention of headaches as well. Because dandelion tea and dandelion root are high in vitamins A and C, iron, and calcium, benefits of dandelion tea include it ability to treat anemia, jaundice, and nervousness. Both dandelion root tea and dandelion leaf loose tea root are recommended as blood purifiers for digestion and liver function. Popular echinacea purpurea is used to treat or prevent colds, flu, and other infections. Used as tea, eucalyptus leaves treat colds, flu, and congestion. As a gargle it is used for sore throats. Due to its antiviral properties, dragons blood has been used in wound healing to stop bleeding, diarrhea, reduce fevers, for skin disorders, and ulcers. Also, it has been used as varnish, dye, and dragons blood incense. The name eyebright is appropriate since it is often used to treat eye conditions caused by colds, but is also used for memory and vertigo. Uses of fenugreek seeds include cuisine, as a digestive aid, to increase milk production, and to lower cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood sugar levels. The herb damiana leaf has been used to balance female hormones; dong quai root has been used to treat depression, low estrogen, impotence, infertility, and menopause. Click for more fenugreek selections.
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