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HEALTH TALK Ginger root is a thick underground stem obtained from the perennial plant Zingiber Officinale native to India, Jamaica, and China. By H. S. Nemr...

HEALTH TALK This herbal infusion is obtained from the dried leaves and flowers of cultivated Hibiscus plants. By H. S. Nemr Source and chemical components The...

HEALTH TALK Chamomile extracts are the dried flower heads of Matricaria recutita (referred to as the German Chamomile) or Anthemis nobilis (Refered to as the...

HEALTH TALK Guarana is a dried paste made from the crushed seeds of Paullinia cupana, a woody shrub native to the Brazil and the Amazon basin. By H. S. Nemr...

HEALTH TALK Panax Ginseng is the fleshy root obtained from a genus of 11 species of slow-growing perennial plants of the family Araliaceae. By H. S. Nemr Source...

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HEALTH TALK Glucosamine is a natural substance found in muco-polysaccharides and muco-proteins. By H. S. Nemr Source and chemical components A type of...

HEALTH TALK St. John’s wort is obtained from the flowering tops of the perennial plant Hypericum perforatum. This plant is endemic to Europe and Asia. By H....

A study has found that people who regularly exercise are more likely to reap wine’s cardiovascular benefits. By Brian Rodriguez The research was done by...

HEALTH TALK Green tea is prepared from the steamed and dried leaves of Camellia sinesis, a large shrub native to eastern Asia. By H. S. Nemr Source and chemical...

HEALTH TALK Garlic, or Allium sativum, is one of the most extensively researched medicinal plants. By H. S. Nemr Chemical components and actions The fresh bulb...

HEALTH TALK Ginkgo is the dried leaf extract of Ginkgo biloba. It is native in the United States, southern France, China, and Korea. By H. S. Nemr Chemical...

HEALTH TALK Cranberries are the fruits of evergreen shrubs native to various climates and regions in northern America. By H. S. Nemr Source and chemical...