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Medicinal plants: Purslane

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Medicinal plants: chickweed, also known as plantain leaves 🍃

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Purslane has a toxic look-alike. Be aware.

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Raspberry Leaf: Rich in minerals and vitamins, Red Raspberry is used to promoting the health of hair, skin, nails, bones, and teeth. It is said to be excellent astringent, which makes it an effective treatment for a number of complaints, and provides relief for heavy cramping and excessive bleeding during menstruation. Red Raspberry leaf is known for its benefits during women's pregnancy, but it is also beneficial and virtually safe for everyone, at all stages of life. It is naturally high in iron, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, B vitamins, vitamin C, and potassium. The tannins found in Red raspberry leaf gives it astringent properties which have been used, both internally and externally. Common uses are for soothing sunburn, eczema, rashes, to alleviate the symptoms of gingivitis, canker sores and cold sores. It has been used for centuries in folk medicine to increase fertility, for leg cramps, anemia, diarrhea and morning sickness in pregnant women.

Red Raspberry Leaf extracts contain tannins and are a natural astringent that may help to cleanse the body outside and inside, naturally. The leaves contain anti-inflammatory properties that can help ease pain and inflammation safely. It is a rich source of antioxidants, as well as having antibacterial qualities. Raspberry leaf tea is a gentle, soothing and nourishing drink-morning, noon and night. High in vitamin C and gallic acid, as well as phytonutrients, the effects have been shown to protect the heart and circulatory systems, and to slow down the advancement of the age-related disease.

Red Raspberry leaves are considered to be immensely beneficial for pregnant women, as they contain several essential vitamins and minerals. These properties can boost the health of the female reproductive system, for those who are trying to conceive and as a tonic for pregnant women. Apart from these nutrients, the leaves of raspberry plants contain an alkaloid known as fragrine. Fragrine can help to tone muscles of the pelvic region and uterus, so that they may contract more efficiently during labor. This action has been found to help with the entire process of childbirth, for faster delivery and somewhat less pain. The herb is also beneficial for men who may experience mid-life changes in their adrenal gland function. Raspberry leaf extracts help to replenish iron in the blood and assist in various areas of the body. When taken with Red Clover, it has been found to promote fertility in both men and women.

Red Raspberry can also help to relieve menstrual cramps, and may regulate menstrual cycles, preventing profuse bleeding during menstruation. Red Raspberry leaves contain a natural form of calcium that can be easily absorbed into the body. This can be beneficial for women who want to combat osteoporosis. It has been found to be helpful for relieving the symptoms of PMS, like irritability, mood swings, and sleeplessness. It is also a great herb for young girls who need calcium and hormone support when their bodies are changing rapidly. It has been used to balance hormones levels especially during menopause and after.

The advantages of this herb are not only for women to enjoy. This herbal extract has also been proven to be helpful for digestive problems, or gastrointestinal issues, such as diarrhea, acid indigestion, heartburn, and stomach cramps. This is because of the anti-acid effects on the body and is also an anti-inflammatory, which means it can be beneficial for those who suffer from internal injuries of the digestive system, such as ulcers.

The minerals and vitamins, especially the vitamin C content, are good for boosting the immune system when taken regularly. This can be particularly helpful during cold and flu season. It can also help to alleviate certain symptoms related to these illnesses such as coughing, sore throat, and it provides gentle relief for nausea and stomach distress. It has been found to be useful for soothing irritations of the mouth, such as canker sores, when used in a mouthwash, and externally for cold sores.
The many benefits of this herb are

not limited to this though, it also has antibacterial properties that can make it useful for speeding the healing of minor wounds, small scrapes and cuts and bug bites. It is believed to be most beneficial for irritated skin when used as an astringent and may help to heal acne and skin rashes. It helps tissue to become firmer and aids in tightening up the skin, thus helping ease wrinkles. The leaves contain a high concentration of nutrients which include, polypeptides, tannins, and flavonoids, which aid in the regeneration of skin. For this reason, it has been included in many anti-aging products.