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Arnica Plant      Home and Garden         Taosnews.com

Arnica_arnica_montana  Knoblauch Archives https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.naturheilkunde-berlin.eu%2Ftag%2Fknoblauch%2F&psig=AOvVaw0LV98fNNwsQwPZFeQwIvVO&ust=1629053500863000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAsQjhxqFwoTCJj19qyXsfICFQAAAAAdAAAAABAu

 

Arnica   McGill University           https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mcgill.ca%2Foss%2Farticle%2Fhealth-you-asked%2Fwhat-arnica&psig=AOvVaw0LV98fNNwsQwPZFeQwIvVO&ust=1629053500863000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAsQjhxqFwoTCJj19qyXsfICFQAAAAAdAAAAABA5

 

Hamamalis Tree Taylor’s Nursery           https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.taylorsnursery.com%2Fplant%2FHamamelis-virginiana&psig=AOvVaw0uNFhougdhXQIx3XLpwHG6&ust=1629053335201000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAsQjhxqFwoTCIDj7cS2sfICFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD

 

Hammamelis    Gardenia.net

Aesculus_hippocastanum_1      Wikimedia        https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fspecies.wikimedia.org%2Fwiki%2FAesculus&psig=AOvVaw3QjvQfn9kaZCc7j8gCYDFq&ust=1629052949561000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAsQjhxqFwoTCNDxzbC3sfICFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD

 

Aesculuc 2        Plants of the World on line        https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.plantsoftheworldonline.org%2Ftaxon%2Furn%3Alsid%3Aipni.org%3Anames%3A781594-1&psig=AOvVaw3QjvQfn9kaZCc7j8gCYDFq&ust=1629052949561000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAsQjhxqFwoTCNDxzbC3sfICFQAAAAAdAAAAABAJ

 

Aesculuc           Papervale Trees             https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.papervaletrees.com%2Faesculus-hippocastanum.html&psig=AOvVaw3QjvQfn9kaZCc7j8gCYDFq&ust=1629052949561000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAsQjhxqFwoTCNDxzbC3sfICFQAAAAAdAAAAABAt

 

iStock Hypericum plant iStock               https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.istockphoto.com%2Fphoto%2Fhypericum-perforatum-st-johns-wort-gm502392960-81882831&psig=AOvVaw1Ivnbfk_QrEwVPAXJeSxOh&ust=1629052658352000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAsQjhxqFwoTCIjYmai4sfICFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD

 

Hypericum plant 1        North Carolina Extension           https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fplants.ces.ncsu.edu%2Fplants%2Fhypericum-x-inodorum%2F&psig=AOvVaw1Ivnbfk_QrEwVPAXJeSxOh&ust=1629052658352000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAsQjhxqFwoTCIjYmai4sfICFQAAAAAdAAAAABAJ

 

ShutterstockHypericum flower  Gardenia.net

 

Calendula flower           Flickr                https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2Fhowzey%2F1230370807&psig=AOvVaw03zyj4mlseplWRQVjeVcpr&ust=1629052284307000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAsQjhxqFwoTCJj1toW5sfICFQAAAAAdAAAAABAE

 

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Mountain-flowers                     https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2F1freewallpapers.com%2Fmountain-flowers&psig=AOvVaw0aBv6dJo0N7KDC4FjklJrz&ust=1629051027515000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAsQjhxqFwoTCOi15La5sfICFQAAAAAdAAAAABAJ

 

Nicholas A Tonelli          Flickr                https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2Fiip-photo-archive%2F40550613243&psig=AOvVaw0aBv6dJo0N7KDC4FjklJrz&ust=1629051027515000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAsQjhxqFwoTCOi15La5sfICFQAAAAAdAAAAABAf

 

Faye Mozingo   Flickr                https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2Fmaf04%2F22795899224&psig=AOvVaw0aBv6dJo0N7KDC4FjklJrz&ust=1629051027515000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAsQjhxqFwoTCOi15La5sfICFQAAAAAdAAAAABAq

 

Green-nature    public Domain Pictures              https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.publicdomainpictures.net%2Fen%2Fview-image.php%3Fimage%3D19888%26picture%3Dgreen-nature&psig=AOvVaw0aBv6dJo0N7KDC4FjklJrz&ust=1629051027515000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAsQjhxqFwoTCOi15La5sfICFQAAAAAdAAAAABAw

 

Happy baby      Today’s Parent              https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.todaysparent.com%2Fbaby%2Fbaby-development%2Fwhen-do-babies-smile-2%2F&psig=AOvVaw0U4p9Osa8oisH4JWITH2iQ&ust=1629063558862000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAsQjhxqFwoTCIjQvYC9sfICFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD

 

Ants     Phys.org

Shingles            Health Central              https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcentral.com%2Fslideshow%2Fshingles-facts&psig=AOvVaw1ncyDh3Ezb5XO13q5WCLbI&ust=1629064986430000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAsQjhxqFwoTCNj0wZfCsfICFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD

 

Achillea plants  Garden Centre Koeman             https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gardencentrekoeman.co.uk%2Fplants%2Fachillea%2Fyarrow-cloth-of-gold.html&psig=AOvVaw3dXFwA5_vUccbBtx3RQcMJ&ust=1629065727576000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAsQjhxqFwoTCKCo9_TEsfICFQAAAAAdAAAAABBZ  

 

Fever Blister     Web MD           https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fskin-problems-and-treatments%2Fpicture-of-cold-sores&psig=AOvVaw1TsnzMAVOqMTspxxF0raEb&ust=1629068378554000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAsQjhxqFwoTCLCcuPXOsfICFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD

 

  Chaparral leaf             Monterey Bay Spice Company               https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.herbco.com%2Fp-329-chaparral-leaf-cs-wild-crafted.aspx&psig=AOvVaw1lfP7QSKRsA3VqP_fWXbY5&ust=1629180556465000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAsQjhxqFwoTCLj_-NXwtPICFQAAAAAdAAAAABAH

 

Chaparral Bush Northeast School of Botanical Medicine             https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2F7song.com%2Fplant-medicine-notes-chaparral-larrea-tridentata%2F&psig=AOvVaw1lfP7QSKRsA3VqP_fWXbY5&ust=1629180556465000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAsQjhxqFwoTCLj_-NXwtPICFQAAAAAdAAAAABAT

 

Chaparral in blossom     Voyage Botanica           https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.voyagebotanica.net%2Fproducts%2Fchaparral-or-creosote-bush-larrea-tridentata-8-ounces&psig=AOvVaw1lfP7QSKRsA3VqP_fWXbY5&ust=1629180556465000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAsQjhxqFwoTCLj_-NXwtPICFQAAAAAdAAAAABAd

 

Ricinus Communis         Maree Manby1 Land for Wildlife           https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lfwseq.org.au%2Fcastor-oil-plant%2F&psig=AOvVaw0ITWC19NtcQ_4O_l_eDMg5&ust=1629181207070000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAsQjhxqFwoTCPjB8JfztPICFQAAAAAdAAAAABAF

 

Caster Oil Plant             Gardening Know How                https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lfwseq.org.au%2Fcastor-oil-plant%2F&psig=AOvVaw0ITWC19NtcQ_4O_l_eDMg5&ust=1629181207070000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAsQjhxqFwoTCPjB8JfztPICFQAAAAAdAAAAABAF

 

Ricinic_communis9       Weed Identification Brisbane City Council          https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fweeds.brisbane.qld.gov.au%2Fweeds%2Fcastor-oil-plant&psig=AOvVaw0ITWC19NtcQ_4O_l_eDMg5&ust=1629181207070000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAsQjhxqFwoTCPjB8JfztPICFQAAAAAdAAAAABAh

 

 

Nature Cure

There are two main methods of treating disease.  One is combative and the other is preventative.  Main stream medicine is almost entirely combative.  They wait until an acute or chronic disease is fully developed then try to cure them with drugs and surgery.  The...

The Life Line and Continuum of Health

The Life Line The fountain of youth has been sought through the ages.  There are essentially two major factors to the determination of how long you will live.  One is genetics and one is environment or lifestyle.  If you use genetics and lifestyle as two legs to a...

Argan Oil (Argania spinose)

 Argan oil is produced in Morocco where the women have formed cooperatives that they own and run.  Two different products are made.  One is used for culinary purposes because of its rich nutty flavor and aroma.  This one is lightly toasted and is a darker color.  The...

The Power of the Vital Force

Our body is an incredible complex being of intertwining systems.  Scientists have studied the single cell for a lifetime and when introduced to a newer and stronger microscope realize they have investigated only a small fraction of the workings of this tiny piece of...

The United States Health Care System

Americans spend an average of $316,600 on health care in a lifetime.  One third of this is used during their middle ages and half is spent during their senior years.  For a full one quarter of Americans, they will spend more than their total assets on out of packet...

Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic acid is produced naturally by the body.  You find it mostly in the joints, eyes and skin.  About 50% of all the hyaluronic acid found in the body is found in the skin. It holds on to moisture in the skin by binding with the water molecules which keeps the...

Beeswax

Purified and bleached beeswax is used in food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. It is a common ingredient in chewing gum and is used as a glazing agent to prevent water loss in some fruits.  Soft gelatin capsules and tablet coatings have beeswax in them.  It is used in...

Pomegranate Seed Oil

Moisturizing and hydrating. Diminishes wrinkles Pomegranate seed oil actually builds thicker collagen.  This makes improves wrinkles and the elasticity of the skin. Anti-Oxidant Many of the constituents in pomegranate seed oil are powerful antioxidants.  This means it...

Rose Hip Oil

Benefits Hydrating Rose hip oil is high in omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids.  Because of that the skin’s natural barrier becomes healthier.  It slows the release of water from the skin. Anti-aging This oil increases collagen production. The protein in our skin is 70%...

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is full of anti-oxidants. It is anti-fungal and anti-bacterial so it prevents infection when used topically. It penetrates deep into the skin making it a moisturizer and a hydrator.  Which means it prevents water loss from the skin.  It helps with...