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#Echinacea is an important component of #NativeAmerican #traditionalmedicine used for insect bites, wounds, toothache, colds, stomach cramps and even #snakebite. The scientific name Echinacea derives from the ancient Greek for 'sea urchin', which its spiky flowerhead resembles.
Inject some #FlowerPower into your #Januarydetox with a cup of #chrysanthemum #tea. #Chrysanthemums are highly revered in Chinese #traditionalmedicine and have been used for thousands of years to promote longevity, #detox and soothe. #herbaltea #cleanse #tisane #herbaltea
Tis the season for tickly coughs. This traditional #SouthAfrican #coughmedicine is prepared from the nectar of #Protea mellifera, reduced to a #syrup. The species denomination #mellifera means honey-producing; as in 'Apis mellifera', the Western #honeybee.
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Star anise is made from the dried fruits of Illium verum, a small evergreen of the #magnolia family. In China and Vietnam where it originates, #staranise is important as both a #traditionalmedicine and an aromatic #spice.