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Herbal Elegance will publish a news letter very month. We will be picking topics of interest tailored around alterative medicine , different herbs, essentials oils and their uses, aromatherapy , herbal remedies and recipes. We will also be including specials on merchandise as well as changes and up coming events with in the company. If you have any topics of interest that you would like to hear more about please and we will try to include them with in the up coming news letters.
February 28, 2004
How Sweet It Is
What is stevia ? Stevia is a sweet herb native to Paraguay and Brazil. It contains stevioside in its leaves, a glycoside that is 100’s of times sweeter than sugar. It is best know as ( Sweet Leaf , Honey leaf or Candy leaf ) an all natural sweetener , 15 to 20 times sweeter than sugar with no calories. It can be found in many forms in health stores. Used to sweeten tea, coffee, fruit, cereals and even baked goods etc… and according to some research it may actually lower blood sugar levels and help to prevent cavities . However, this research has yet to be confirmed in the U.S..
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January 28, 2004
Featured Herb / Yarrow
Yarrow is a widely recognized herb and conceals great powers. Even during the First World War yarrow was use for its ability to staunch the flow of blood. The word achillea comes from the battle of Troy. The legendary Achilleas was a Greek mythological hero who healed him self and other warriors by wrapping yarrow around the wounds. Millefolium
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September 20, 2003
Herbs , Science and the FDA
There are many herbs and herbal supplements with proven benefits and yes some that are not. Always use your better judgement when purchasing herbs for medical use and if ever in doubt do a little research , check for clinical studies and consult your physician before taking the product.
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August 16, 2003
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