Welcome to herbfacts

A new on-line magazine about herbs & herbal remedies.

Work, too much to do plus money problems are high on most people’s stress list.  But worry no more. New research shows that rhodiola may help to take away the strain. Colds and coughs can also make your life a misery but there is a herbal remedy that can help here too – pelargonium has been shown in studies to help bring relief to symptoms. And just in case you have forgotten – it’s Valentine’s Day on February 14th.  From ginseng to horny goat weed, there are plenty of herbal boosters to get you in the mood for love.

Our experts are on hand to answer your questions. Just click the Do you have a problem button and email them to us. And if you want to share your herbal experiences check out the want to read about other people's experiences section.

Have a good browse and see you next month 
Jane Garton – Editor

This month's herb features

Love me do

Here's to the best Valentine's day ever

Good-Bye Stress

Stress Attack

Beat the sneezes

Beat the sneezes

Herb of the month

Rhodiola Rosea

Medical herbalist Dee Atkinson tells us why she loves rhodiola.

"It is one of the herbs that sparked my interest in herbal medicine and has remained one of my favourite herbs ever since."

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