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	<title>Natural Treatments for Common Illnesses</title>
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	<description>Home remedies and a lot of themed articles</description>
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		<title>Arterial sclerosis</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Arterial sclerosis
General information:


            In present it is undeniable that cardio-vascular diseases constitute the most frequent mortality cause, in over 50% of the cases, of which 80 – 90% due to arterial sclerosis in heart blood vessels, and 15 – 20% to cerebral blood vessels [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nativetreatments.com/arterial-sclerosis/</link>
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		<title>Wrinkles</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Wrinkles
Due to the tonic and calming properties the cornflower is recommended in facial muscle treatment, and in case of wrinkles, used as flower infusion compress (one spoon of flowers for two glasses of water).
The mask has regenerative effects on the epidermis; the skin becomes more smooth and silky.
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		<link>http://www.nativetreatments.com/wrinkles/</link>
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		<title>Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)
 
The bilberry is a small arbutus, with angular branches. The leafs are oval, denticulate and green on both faces. The flowers are green/reddish, placed 1 – 2, under the leafs. It blossoms in the months of May and June. The fruit is blue, round with violet juice. It grows in mountain regions, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nativetreatments.com/bilberry-vaccinium-myrtillus/</link>
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		<title>Basil</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Basil:


The basil is a herbal plant, original from India, used as a natural remedy because of its soothing, refreshing and tonic properties. It is also used as spice or for tea. The basil strengthens the nervous system and favors digestion.
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		<link>http://www.nativetreatments.com/basil/</link>
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		<title>Herbal baths, Swedish herb</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Herbal baths
 
Macerate the herbs in cold water overnight. For a bath you require a bucket of 6 – 8 liters of fresh herbs or 200 grams of dried herbs. The next day warm the product and pour the extract in the bath. The bath should last 20 minutes, and the heart must be above [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nativetreatments.com/herbal-baths-swedish-herb/</link>
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		<title>Compresses, oli, ointment preparation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Herb steam compresses
 
Boil some water in a pot and in a tissue place the herbs, introduce them in water and then cover. After a few minutes take the soaked plants, place them in another tissue and apply on the sore area. Wrap tightly in a wool towel. Avoid the cold sensation. The steam compresses [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nativetreatments.com/compresses-oli-ointment-preparation/</link>
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		<title>Fresh juice, Herb mash</title>
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Fresh juice
 
It is obtained with the aid of an electric juicer which minces the plants while pressing them. The juices should be made fresh daily, but stored in sealed bottles they may be kept for several months in the refrigerator. They can be taken as drops of for external use.
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		<link>http://www.nativetreatments.com/fresh-juice-herb-mash/</link>
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		<title>Tincture of herbs</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Tincture
 
The tinctures are extracts obtained from rye or fruit 38 – 40% brandy or alcohol.
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		<link>http://www.nativetreatments.com/tincture-of-herbs/</link>
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		<title>Cold extract tea</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Cold extract


Some medicinal herbs may not be boiled since they loose their curative properties because of the heat.
We can still make a tea from these herbs, called cold extract or macerate. The recommended quantity of herb must be left in cold water to macerate for 8 – 12 hours, and then warm only the resulting [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nativetreatments.com/cold-extract/</link>
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		<title>Tea preparation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Tea preparation
 
Boiling or infusion
Chop the fresh herbs and place them in a glass or nonmetallic recipient.
Boil the water separately, remove from the fire and pour over the herbs. When you use fresh herbs do not leave them for more then a minute. Leave the dry herbs for 2 – 3 minutes. The roots should [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nativetreatments.com/tea-preparation/</link>
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