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Article: Big healing from humble plants: folk herbalist J.E. Bradley explores the benefits of dandelion and chickweed.
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- New Life Journal
- Article date:
- June 1, 2003
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Wild vigorous health and vitality-do these words describe your state of well-being? If not, perhaps you are overlooking some very important sources of nutrients right in your own backyard!
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