Hawthorn is a medicinal herb used therapeutically for the management of congestive heart failure and for high blood pressure treatment. Often times, hawthorn is used as an adjuvant alongside traditional therapies to potentiate the effects of conventional medication. But hawthorn too can be a source of side effects, especially when used as a complementary treatment … Read more about 9 Hawthorn Side Effects, Risks and Contraindications
A popular herbal remedy in Europe, hawthorn has been used therapeutically for centuries, primarily in the form of hawthorn tea made from berries, but also flowers, leaves, twigs or sprigs. Hawthorn tea has excellent therapeutic effects, with scientifically proven blood pressure lowering properties and benefits for heart failure. Studies have further demonstrated hawthorn has anticoagulant … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Hawthorn Tea
Capsaicin, the main flavor-giving compound in hot chili peppers is a source of both wonderful health benefits and unpleasant side effects. Despite its beneficial action on cardiovascular health, arthritis and other inflammatory conditions, capsaicin has other less desirable health effects for gastritis, acid reflux, hemorrhoids and most digestive disorders. Paprika, the beloved spice mix, is … Read more about 7 Side Effects of Hot Chili Peppers
Are your green tomatoes not ripening anymore? If you’ve noticed your tomatoes are not turning red, or yellow or purple or whatever color they’re supposed to, don’t worry. Green tomatoes are edible and perfectly safe to eat even if they’re unripe. Not just this, but they have a good nutritional value and, in certain respects, … Read more about Properties and Benefits of Green Tomatoes