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An erect, shrubby legume reaching 6 ft tall, Akapulko grows throughout the Philippines. It has dark green leaves and yellow-orange flowers, producing as much as 50 to 60 small, triangular seeds. For medicinal purposes, leaves, flowers and seeds are used. <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.maletsky.com/herbal/ringworm_bush_akapulko_cassia_alata.htm >>>> Read on..]</span>

The medicinal herb Aloe Vera as an alternative herbal remedy for burns, diabetes and osteoarthritis - aloe, burn plant, lily of the desert, elephant's gall : Latin Names--Aloe vera, Aloe barbadensis. <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.maletsky.com/herbal/aloe_vera.htm >>>> Read on..]</span>

The medicinal herb Astragalus as an alternative herbal remedy to enhance the immune system - Native to China, astragalus has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine. A whole medical system that originated in China. It is based on the concept that disease results from disruption in the flow of qi and imbalance in the forces of yin and yang. Practices such as herbs, meditation, massage, and acupuncture seek to aid healing by restoring the yin-yang balance and the flow of qi.. In the United States, the herb gained popularity in the 1980s.Common Name--astragalus, bei qi (In traditional Chinese medicine, the vital energy or life force proposed to regulate a person's spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical health and to be influenced by the opposing forces of yin and yang.), huang qi, ogi, hwanggi, milk vetchLatin Name--Astragalus membranaceus, Astragalus mongholicus  <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.maletsky.com/herbal/astragalus.htm >>>> Read on..]</span>

The medicinal herb Bilberry as an alternative herbal remedy for scurvy, diarrhea, menstrual cramps  - Bilberry is a relative of the blueberry, and its fruit is commonly used to make pies and jams. Bilberry grows in North America, Europe, and northern Asia.Common Names--European blueberry, whortleberry, huckleberry <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.maletsky.com/herbal/bilberry.htm >>>> Read on..]</span>

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Well-known for its bitter edible fruit, Ampalaya is a herbaceous, climbing vine growing up to five meters. The plant have heart-shaped leaves and bear green oblong-shaped fruits. Leaves, fruits and roots are used in treating several health disorders. <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.maletsky.com/herbal/bitter_gourd_ampalaya.htm >>>> Read on..]</span>

The medicinal herb Bitter Orange as an alternative herbal remedy for nausea, indigestion - The bitter orange tree is native to eastern Africa and tropical Asia. Today, it is grown throughout the Mediterranean region and elsewhere, including California and Florida. Bitter orange oil is used in foods, cosmetics, and aromatherapy products. Bitter orange oil from the tree's leaves is called petitgrain, and oil from the flowers is called neroli.Common Names--bitter orange, Seville orange, sour orange, Zhi shi <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.maletsky.com/herbal/bitter_orange.htm >>>> Read on..]</span>