Meet the herb of the summer sun: St. John’s Wort. For centuries, this herb has been a folklore favorite for spiritual protection. Today, it is better known for its use as an herbal supplement. St. John’s Wort is a perennial plant, easily recognizable with yellow flowers. Native to Europe, it also commonly found in the U.S. and Canada in the dry ground of meadows and woods. In some places, it is co...
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There's nothing that feels more magical than a solid night of sleep. When you get enough shuteye, you wake up ready to conquer the day. But sleep doesn’t only make you feel great, it is also key to your overall wellness, playing a critical role in your mental and physical health. Research shows that a number of vital tasks carried out during sleep help people stay healthy and function at their bes...
Valerian root. Cranberry. St. John’s Wort. What these three plants have in common is that they are all botanical dietary supplements. Recently, botanical supplements have grown in popularity for their helpful benefits. The National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements defines botanicals as “a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal or therapeutic properties, flavor, and/or scent...
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