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Natural-Remedies:-Garlic,-Echinacea,-and-More

Natural Remedies: Garlic, Echinacea, and More

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Garlic, also known as Allium sativum, has been utilized for millennia for its beneficial culinary and medicinal attributes. A sulfur-containing compound in garlic, allicin, has shown effectiveness against an array of microorganisms, including Salmonella.

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Echinacea, scientifically termed Echinacea purpurea, is a native North American flowering plant. Its immune-enhancing properties are due to a combination of alkamides, caffeic acid derivatives, polysaccharides, and glycoproteins, which together contribute to its bacteriostatic effect.

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Moreover, herbs such as thyme (Thymus vulgaris) and oregano (Origanum vulgare) show promising results. Thyme owes its antimicrobial properties to thymol, a potent essential oil, whereas carvacrol in oregano is recognized for its antibacterial qualities.

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Botanical Insights

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The garlic plant, part of the Allium genus, is a close relative to onions, shallots, and leeks. This herbaceous perennial is recognized for its bulb made up of several cloves.

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Echinacea purpurea, popularly known as the purple coneflower, belongs to the Asteraceae family. It stands out with its sizable, purple, daisy-like flowers.

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Thyme, part of the Lamiaceae or mint family, is an evergreen herb with culinary, medicinal, and decorative uses. Its small, aromatic leaves are used in various recipes and herbal remedies.

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Oregano is also a perennial herb and part of the Lamiaceae family. It is recognized for its aromatic leaves, used fresh or dried in numerous global cuisines.

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Homemade Remedies: Recipes for Enhancing Immunity and Combating Bacteria

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Garlic Infused Honey

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<ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Blend 10 peeled and crushed garlic cloves into 200 ml of raw honey. </li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Store this mixture in a jar and consume a teaspoon daily, preferably </li></ul>before breakfast.

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Echinacea Tea

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<ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Steep 1 tablespoon of dried Echinacea purpurea root in 1 cup of boiling water for 15 minutes.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"> Strain and enjoy 1-3 cups daily during flu seasons or when you feel a bacterial infection coming on.</li></ul>

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Thyme and Oregano Oil Capsules

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<ul><li style="list-style-type: none;"><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">&nbsp;Acquire thyme and oregano essential oils and vegetable capsules.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"> Fill each capsule with 1-2 drops of each oil and take one capsule daily.</li></ul>Remember to discuss with your healthcare provider before initiating any new supplement routine, especially if you're on medication or have existing health conditions.

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Anticancer Properties of Garlic and Echinacea

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Garlic has been researched for its possible anticancer benefits. The sulfur-containing compound allicin, along with other organosulfur compounds in garlic, have been linked to cancer prevention and reduction. Echinacea also demonstrates potential in enhancing the immune response against cancer.

Questions-and-Answers

Questions and Answers

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Q: Can these herbs replace antibiotics for Salmonella infections treatment?

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A: Although these herbs demonstrate antimicrobial properties, they should not substitute antibiotics in severe Salmonella infections. Always consult with a healthcare provider for appropriate treatment.

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Q: Can I use any honey type for the Garlic Infused Honey recipe?

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A: It is preferable to use raw honey, as it retains more of its antimicrobial and healing properties than processed honey.

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Q: Can these herbs be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

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A: &nbsp;Although these herbs are generally safe, it is always best to discuss with a healthcare provider before using them during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

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Q: Can these herbs interact with other medications?

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A: Indeed, these herbs, like any other substance, can potentially interact with medications. Always consult with a healthcare provider before beginning a new supplement regimen.

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Q: Can these herbs prevent Salmonella infections?

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A: &nbsp;While these herbs possess antimicrobial properties, they should not be solely relied upon for prevention. Proper food handling and hygiene are the most effective preventive strategies.

References

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<ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4103721/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Garlic: a review of potential therapeutic effects</a><a href="https://chat.openai.com/#user-content-fnref-1%5E" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4441164/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Echinacea plants as antioxidant and antibacterial agents</a><a href="https://chat.openai.com/#user-content-fnref-2%5E" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/0956713595000653" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Antimicrobial properties of plant essential oils and essences against five important food-borne pathogens</a><a href="https://chat.openai.com/#user-content-fnref-3%5E" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513279/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Battle against Microbial Pathogens: Basic Science, Technological Advances and Educational Programs</a><a href="https://chat.openai.com/#user-content-fnref-4%5E" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11238809/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Garlic and cancer: a critical review of the epidemiologic literature</a><a href="https://chat.openai.com/#user-content-fnref-5%5E" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5042869/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Echinacea and its alkylamides: effects on the influenza A-induced secretion of cytokines, chemokines, and PGE₂ from RAW 264.7 macrophage-like cells</a><a href="https://chat.openai.com/#user-content-fnref-6%5E" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a></li></ul>

Garlic, Echinacea, thyme, and oregano may act as natural allies against Salmonella infection due to their antimicrobial and immune-boosting properties. These herbs can be included in your diet through various recipes, such as honey infusions, teas, and oil capsules. Always consult with a healthcare provider before starting a new supplement regimen.

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Everyday Chemicals Carry a Toxic Burden 

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Potentially dangerous chemicals can be found in every room in your home. If not stored or used properly, these products can cause mild to serious and even life-threatening health problems for you or your children. Keep in mind that most household cleaning products and pesticides are relatively safe when used as directed, and that the toxicity level of a product depends on the dosage of the product used (never use more than the amount indicated on the label) and duration of exposure to the product.&nbsp;

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Of course, there are other toxins that are found in cosmetics or food products, as well as those in kitchen utensils and elsewhere. It is difficult to limit them if we do not first know that the products themselves contain toxins. Everyday household products that contain chemicals and hazardous substances include:

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<ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Cosmetics and toiletries, e.g. soap, shampoo, toothpaste, shaving products, insect repellents, sunscreens and make-up</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Toys, crayons and articles for children</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Fuel, e.g. LPG for barbecues and petrol stored for lawnmowers or motor vehicles</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Horticultural products, such as weed repellents&nbsp; and pesticides</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Household cleaners such as sprays, detergent and washing powder, softeners, bleaching products and anti-stain products</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Paint, paint thinners and solvents</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Products for pets, e.g. preparations against fleas and worms and shampoo for pets</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Poison, such as insecticides and bait for pests and insects</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Preparations for cleaning of spa and swimming pools</li></ul>

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What are the most common toxins that surround us? 

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Among the most common toxic chemicals are organophosphates, flame retardants and phthalates, can be found in food, plastics, furniture, food packaging, cookware, boxes, carpets, shower curtains, electronics and even hair shampoo. They are almost all around us.

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Scientists and researchers believe that many of these chemicals can be carcinogenic or wreak havoc on our hormones regulating various processes in the body. But the effects of these chemicals may be most severe on a baby's developing brain.

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Brain development is most complete and fastest in the first nine months, that is, prenatally. During this time, neural connections and pathways develop. Any interference from physical stress, such as a toxic chemical or other stressor, can disrupt this natural progression, which is so delicate and complex. Therefore, these are the toxins that should be avoided during this period, as well as later in life.

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Organophosphate pesticides are a class of neurotoxic chemicals used as combat agents in the 1930s. Today, however, they account for about half of all pesticides used in the U.S., and possibly other countries as well. And they can make their way to the crops we use as food sources. Areas where pesticides are sprayed intensively, such as farms, may have higher exposure levels.

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Children exposed to higher levels of these pesticides have been found to have a higher rate of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

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One way to reduce your exposure to organophosphate pesticides is by eating organic products and using alternative pest control methods if you are engaged in growing agricultural produce.

Phthalates

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These chemicals soften plastics and help fragrances and chemicals bind together. Exposure to phthalates has been associated with lower levels of IQ. 1

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Phthalates are commonly found in shampoos, conditioners, body sprays, hair sprays, perfumes, colognes, soap, nail polish, shower curtains, medical tubes, intravenous bags, vinyl flooring and wall coverings, food packaging, and coatings on extended-release pharmaceuticals.

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You can reduce your exposure to phthalates by using fragrance-free lotions and detergents; if you heat food in the microwave in glass containers, not in plastic ones; using fragrance-free cleaners and avoiding air and plastic fresheners designated No. 3 (PVC), No. 6 (PS) and No. 7 (PC). 2

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These chemicals are used as flame retardants (can slow down the flame speed). They can be found in televisions, computers, insulation products and foam products, including toys and baby pillows, in many items such as carpet mats, furniture foam, appliances and electrical and electronic equipment, as well as building and automotive materials.

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The products can release ethers that accumulate as dust. Based on experimental animal studies, toxicological endpoints of exposure to polybrominated diphenyl ethers probably include disruption of thyroid homeostasis, neurodevelopmental deficits, reproductive changes, and even cancer. Pre- and/or postnatal exposure to these ethers can cause long-term behavioral abnormalities, especially on the motor activity and cognition of the baby. 3

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There is no database or anything like that listing which products these ethers contain, but we can still limit exposure by looking for products that do not contain such flame retardants.&nbsp;

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Experts recommend replacing products such as sofas and pillows that have open foam and using a high-performance HEPA filter to clean dust in the premises.&nbsp; 4

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Air pollution from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil or gas is usually associated with respiratory problems. However, these pollutants may also include nitrogen dioxide, formaldehyde and benzene.

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Higher exposure to air pollutants is associated with lower birth weight, premature birth and congenital heart defects. The World Health Organization (WHO) considers exposure to benzene a major public health problem.

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In addition to trying to avoid contaminated areas, try to avoid buying furniture from particle board, plywood or pressed wood. Many of these products use adhesives containing formaldehyde.

Lead

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Lead is a naturally occurring metal. Leaded gasoline was banned in the 1970s, but can still be found in older homes that use lead paint. Lead can also make its way into the water due to corrosion by old water pipes. Lead is also used in various products such as industrial paints, automotive batteries and wheel weights.

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Lead exposure has been associated with ADHD, lower IQ and developmental delays, as well as limiting intellectual development and slowing reflexes. 5

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Babies and young children are most at risk of lead exposure because they often put their hands and toys in their mouths, and they may have had contact with lead in dust.

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Mercury is a naturally occurring element, but can also be released into the environment by the combustion of coal and oil. Mercury can also be found in some household items, such as thermometers, light bulbs and older models of dryers and washing machines. Mercury in the environment can make its way into fish and shellfish. Some fish, such as some tuna species, may have higher mercury concentrations. 6

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Polychlorinated biphenyls are chemicals already banned in the United States in 1979 because they harm human health and the environment. From the 1920s until their ban, about 680,000 tons were produced for microscope oils, electrical insulators, capacitors and electrical appliances such as televisions or refrigerators. They have been used before on dirt roads to preserve dust before some of the unintended consequences of widespread use are understood.

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The most commonly observed health effects in humans exposed to large amounts of biphenyls are skin diseases such as acne and rashes. Studies in workers exposed to these toxins have shown changes in blood and urine that may indicate liver damage.&nbsp;

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Other effects of polychlorinated biphenyls in animals have been identified, which include changes in the immune system, behavioral changes and impaired reproduction. There is evidence that a group of Michigan children whose mothers were exposed to biphenyls had reduced birth weight and head size, lower scores on standardized memory tests, psychomotor and behavioral tests, and decreased IQ. These effects lasted at least 7 years. 7

Numerous toxic substances create a wide range of health hazards (such as irritation, sensitisation and carcinogenicity) and physical hazards (such as flammability, corrosion and explosiveness). In addition, some of them have been found to have a detrimental effect on the fragile health of unborn children or their mothers. Many toxic chemicals have been linked to neurodevelopmental problems in children, as stated by scientists from the TENDR project.

What are the most dangerous toxins that surround us?

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Old Remedies That Still Heal Us Today 

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From opium in maca, to quinine extracted from a quinine tree, to active compounds in snowdrop, there are many old working natural remedies that have actually tested and proven medical benefits.

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Artemisia annua  

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Artemisinin&nbsp; (Artemisia annua) and its semisynthetic derivatives are a group of drugs used in the treatment of malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum. <a href="https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0165614708001648" target="_blank" data-ref="Redirecting" rel="noopener">[ref.</a>&nbsp;1]&nbsp;

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Tu Youyou discovered a substance called artemisinin, which can be used to treat malaria. Not only did Tu find a way to extract artemisinin from traditional Chinese medicine, but he also tested the new drug on himself to speed up development time.&nbsp;

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Through a joint effort collectively referred to as "Project 523," Chinese scientists prepared dihydroartemisinin, artemether, and artesunate in the 1970s. It is these derivatives, along with others, including artemizone, arteter and artellinic acid, collectively known as "artemisinins", that are now making a decisive contribution to the management of malaria.

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This breakthrough contributed to a successful treatment that saved millions of people in China, Southeast Asia, Africa and South America. <a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2022.868087/full" target="_blank" data-ref="Worldwide Research Trends on Artemisinin: A Bibliometric Analysis From 2000 to 2021" rel="noopener">[ref.</a>&nbsp;2]&nbsp;

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Spurgia esulae (Euphorbia peplus)  

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The white juice of this common weed, also known as garden milkweed, is described in&nbsp; the book "Complete Herbalist" by Nicholas Culpepper (1826) as "a good treatment for warts". However, do not try this remedy at home, as it can irritate the skin.

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Garden milkweed makes its way from native Europe to Australia, where biochemist Dr. Jim Aylward grows it in his garden. In 1997, Dr. Aylward isolated the plant's active ingredient, ingenol mebutate, which he discovered was toxic to rapidly reproducing human tissue.

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And recent clinical trials of a gel derived from milkweed juice suggest that it is effective in stopping lesions turning into skin cancer. The study in question involved 36 patients with non-melanoma skin cancer lesions. Each was treated with the juice of the Euphorbia peplus plant, which was applied to the skin once a day for three days. The juice of the plant has been used for centuries as a traditional medicine, and researchers include it at various stages in an appropriate clinical trial.

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After one month, 41 of the 48 cancers showed a complete clinical response to treatment, which means that no trace of the tumor could be found at the clinical examination. Patients who received only a partial response from the first round of treatment were then offered a second course.&nbsp;

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Lesions that responded positively to one or two courses of treatment were then followed further between two and 31 months. After an average of 15 months of treatment, two-thirds (68.5% or 30 out of 48) of skin cancer lesions still showed a complete response. <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/euphorbia-peplus#:~:text=(Euphorbiaceae)%20or%20petty%20spurge%2F,bladder%20cancer%20systemically%20against%20leukemia" target="_blank" data-ref="ScienceDirectScience DirectScienceDirect helpElsevierRELX Group" rel="noopener">[ref.</a>&nbsp;3]&nbsp;

Leeches-(Hirudinea)

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Yes, you may not have expected to see this here, but there's a reason. Leeches were one of the more civilized methods of bloodletting, a popular cure for diseases in bygone times. "Hirudotherapy" is the name of the treatment itself with medical leeches. In general, hirudotherapy prevents the formation of thrombi and is considered an effective remedy for varicose veins disease, thrombophlebitis, hemorrhoids and others.

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For the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, any imbalance in the four bodily dimensions (blood, black bile, yellow bile, and phlegm) would have caused disease. And the best way to correct this is by draining the excess - often blood.

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Returning to the present, the use of medical leeches to treat multiple diseases has peaked, with France importing around 40 million each year. It is also interesting that recent advances in surgery include the use of leeches again. Hospitals such as UCLH in London use these bloodthirsty animals to drain excess blood after microsurgery, which helps promote natural healing. They can also be used in postoperative care for skin grafts or after reattachment of lost fingers and ears.

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One of the mechanisms by which leeches are beneficial is that they produce a protein that stops blood clotting. They work by sinking into the reflexogenic (acupuncture) zones and releasing their biologically active substances, which number over 50!&nbsp;

White-willow-(Salix-alba)

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Both the ancient Egyptians and Hippocrates recommended using willow bark to relieve pain. Its effectiveness was eventually proven in a Royal Society study in 1763, but it wasn't until 1915 that pharmaceutical giant Bayer began selling it over-the-counter as aspirin. In fact, acetylsalicylic acid is the valuable chemical derived from salicylic acid extracted from the bark of white willow.

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This tree is now the subject of between 700 and 1,000 clinical trials each year. And recent advances have shown that it has other beneficial effects besides a pain-relieving effect.

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From reducing the risk of strokes to indications that it can help prevent cancer, aspirin is the traditional remedy that comes from the bark of white willow. &nbsp;<a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ptr.3386" target="_blank" data-ref="Just a moment..." rel="noopener">[ref. 4]</a>&nbsp;

Snowdrops-(Galanthus)

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Natural gifts continue to be an inexhaustible source of new therapeutics for the treatment of human diseases. Both among plants and among some animal species, there are ways to alleviate various health problems. They may not have the same effect as medications, but it's always helpful to have some old natural remedies in your medicine cabinet that may be helpful in relieving symptoms.

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