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Black snakeroot (Actaea racemosa or Cimicifuga racemosa), a member of the buttercup family, is a perennial plant which native to North America. Historical names for this plant include...
Blackberry is an edible fruit produced by many species in the genus Rubus in the family Rosaceae, hybrids among these species within the subgenus Rubus, and hybrids between the subgenera Rubus and Idaeobatus. The taxonomy of the blackberries has...
Blackheads are small bumps that appear on your skin due to clogged hair follicles. These bumps are called blackheads because the surface looks dark or black. Blackheads...
Blood Wort/ Bloodroot is a plant where the stem is often used to make medications. It is believed to help with many ailments, including tooth pain, headaches,...
Blueberry are perennial flowering plants with blue or purple colored berries. They are classified in the section Cyanococcus within the genus vaccinium. Vaccinium also includes cranberries, bilberries, and huckleberries. Commercial “blueberries” including both wild (‘lowbush’) and cultivated (‘highbush’) blueberries – are native to North...
Blumea balsamifera DC, a medicinal herb, is widely distributed in Eastern and Southeastern Asia. It has been used in folk medicine for its many health benefits...
Brinjal is fruits, originally native to the Indian subcontinent and are now found throughout the world in different cuisines. In England, they are known as “aubergine”, and...
Buffalo milk is great for healthy bones, dental health, and cardiovascular health. It is also a good source of minerals, such as magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus....
Butter is a dairy product containing up to 80% butterfat (in commercial products) which is solid when chilled and at room temperature in some regions, and liquid when warmed. It is made by churning fresh...
Butterbur is a shrub that grows in Europe and parts of Asia and North America. The name, butterbur, is attributed to the traditional use of its...
Camphor oil is the oil extracted from the wood of the Camphor tree Cinnamomum Camphora. Camphor oil[rx] has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties and is used for its aromatic properties, as an...
Canada Puccoon/ Bloodroot is a plant where the stem is often used to make medications. It is believed to help with many ailments, including tooth pain, headaches,...
