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Arthritis Pain

Arthritis is a degenerative disease without a real cure. Medicinal plants are often used to manage arthritis pain. Read about which medicinal plants work best.
Man touches his groin area due to pain from enlarged prostate

Enlarged Prostate

Some 14 million men in the U.S. suffer from an enlarged prostate. Pharmaceuticals can help, but don't overlook the generally gentler health benefits of medicinal plants.
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Common Cold

There's no shortage of over-the-counter medications for treating the common cold. There are also medicinal plants – backed by science – that offer relief. Here are the top three.
Illustration of a human GI tract

Diarrhea

Diarrhea happens. Most adults can expect to have a minor bout with common diarrhea at least three to four times a year. OTC medications are available but these three medicinal plants may also help.
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Nausea

Just about everyone has occasional bouts with nausea. You may be able to calm the quease with these four medicinal plants.