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St. John’s Wort: Uses, Benefits, Risks and Safety

St. John’s Wort: Uses, Benefits, Risks and Safety

St. John’s wort is one of the best-known medicinal herbs, but it is also one of the easiest to misunderstand. Many people associate it with mood support, calmness and “natural” emotional balance. That reputation makes the plant attractive, especially to people who want a gentle alternative to conventional medicines. The problem is that St. John’s wort is not a harmless herbal tea in every situation. It can strongly interact with many medicines and may create real risks when used casually.Read More »St. John’s Wort: Uses, Benefits, Risks and Safety

Coot (black loon) – photo and description of the bird, where it hibernates, when it flies away and what it eats

Coot bird (coot) or black loon is waterfowl and belongs to the family called “shepherd’s”. She is included in the “crane” order and prefers to live near lakes and lowland rivers. In appearance, there is… Read More »Coot (black loon) – photo and description of the bird, where it hibernates, when it flies away and what it eats

Crow – species, photos and description of birds, what it eats and where it lives, features

Ravens are large songbirds, and people believe that crows are smart, savvy, and gifted. Ravens are found throughout most of the Northern Hemisphere. They are mentioned in folklore and mythology from Scandinavia and ancient Ireland… Read More »Crow – species, photos and description of birds, what it eats and where it lives, features

Great bustard or dudak – photo and description of the bird | Where it lives, what it eats and what it looks like

This is a typical representative of the bustard family living in the steppe. This name was given because birds can run quickly if danger arises. The bustard is a rather massive bird: it weighs about… Read More »Great bustard or dudak – photo and description of the bird | Where it lives, what it eats and what it looks like

Marsh Harrier – photo and description of the bird, Red Book, voice and sounds, pictures of a male and a female

These are amazing birds belonging to the hawk family, which suggests that they are predators. They live in Eurasia, England and even in some territories of the African continent. Usually, small reservoirs or lakes, where… Read More »Marsh Harrier – photo and description of the bird, Red Book, voice and sounds, pictures of a male and a female

Nightingale – a photo and description of a bird, interesting facts, what it eats and where it lives, pictures

Usually they first hear and only then see the nightingale hiding in the foliage of the branches. The nightingale’s voice is heard day and night. Beautiful notes and melodic phrases make singing wonderful, creative and… Read More »Nightingale – a photo and description of a bird, interesting facts, what it eats and where it lives, pictures

Crake – a photo of a bird, listen to the sounds of singing, a description of where it lives and what it looks like

Crake, or, as it is also called, dergach is a prominent representative of the shepherd family. Its small size allows not only to hide in the grass, but also to move around in it without… Read More »Crake – a photo of a bird, listen to the sounds of singing, a description of where it lives and what it looks like