St. John’s Wort

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St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum), also known as Klamath weed or goat weed, is a perennial shrubby plant with golden flowers from the botanical family Clusiaceae. Its name comes from the fact that it is traditionally harvested on St.John’s day, June 24. It is used as a herbal remedy for depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders. [...]

Magnolia Bark

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Magnolia bark (Magnolia officinalis) has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine TCM for thousands of years. In Chinese it is known as hou pu and is mainly used for treating digestive problems and respiratory problems. It is a bitter and pungent herb and one of the best herbs in TCM for treating colics, digestive gas, [...]