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Should I Rake My Leaves?

In recent years, the environmental impacts of raking have become increasingly well known. Yard debris accounts for 13% of the nation’s solid waste! Every fall re-introduces many seasonal favorites that we get to experience, such as pumpkins, apple orchards, apple cider, and so on. However, it also gives us another chore – raking. Most people have always known raking leaves and bagging them is what we are supposed to do. This chore is optional though! There are other ways that are better for the earth and our backs!

More Medicinal Plants

Tea Tree – This is a very popular herbal remedy. Tea-tree oil has antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. This oil can be used to help treat infections in the nail, skin, mouth, and nose. Tea tree can also be used as a natural way to get rid of body odor, and it helps prevent against head lice.

Lady Ferns – These plants are great in helping treat many diseases. The roots and stems are the part used for medicinal purposes. Lady ferns are recommended to treat lack of appetite, fever, and cough. It also gives faster relief for cuts and burns. Lady ferns can help prevent against harmful worms, asthma, pneumonia, and bronchitis, as well as balance the digestive system.

Some of the Most Powerful Medicinal Plants

Ginger

In many Asian countries, ginger is part of a daily diet. It is used because the medicinal power of ginger can cure many diseases. The ginger root has remedial effects, including antibacterial, antiviral, and antioxidant.

- Ginger juice can balance the digestive process

- Anti-inflammatory properties of ginger can cure joint pain

- Improves the nutrient absorption power of the body

- Ginger could keep nausea away post-surgery

- Helps fight against cancer, diabetes, and asthma

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