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Elecampane, Inula helenium, is a tall, showy, flowering plant in the sunflower family. Not only is it easy to grow, but it has also been used medicinally for many, many years. The plant’s specific ...

July, the height of summer. With the arrival of July we leave behind the lushness of May and June and enter into full summer and a change of colour palette. Early summer is all soft pinks, fresh ...

Elecampane holds a prominent place in history, tracing its roots back to ancient Greece and Rome where it was highly regarded as a powerful medicinal plant. In particular, it was used as a remedy for ...

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Crying can lead to puffy eyes. Some ways to reduce this puffiness include applying a cold compress, cucumber slices, or tea bags on the eyes. An option for longer-term reduction is making dietary ...