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Freya Harris-Ogawa

A senior staff writer at Biology Insights, Freya Harris-Ogawa reports on complementary medicine, evaluating herbal remedies against published clinical trials. She spent time reporting on local health topics for a city paper. Harris-Ogawa received a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of North Texas.

Benefits of Lungwort: Uses, Side Effects, and More
What Is Thuja Good For? Uses, Benefits, and Risks
What Is Ghost Pipe (Monotropa uniflora) Used For?
Can Neem Leaf Be Used as a Birth Control?
What is Canfora? Its Common Uses and Safety Concerns
What Is Yucca? Uses, Health Applications, and More
What Is Fleabane Good For? Uses, Benefits, and Safety
What Is Sumac Good For? Benefits and Side Effects
What Are Medicinal Herbs? Science, Safety, and Uses
What Is Daisy Used for in Herbal Medicine?
What Are the Health Benefits of Kalanchoe?
How Does Gymnema Affect Taste Receptors of the Tongue?
What Is Lamb’s Ear Good For? Its Uses in Wound Care
What Is Indian Hemp? The Plant, Its Uses, and Its Dangers
What to Do With Mullein Flowers: Remedies & Preparations
How to Use the Heal-All Plant for Medicine and Food
Are Cassava Leaves Medicinal? Evidence and Safety
Does Ghost Pipe Get You High? The Science Explained
Does Mullein Tea Help With Mucus?
Is Mullein a Diuretic? Evidence and Other Uses
Is Thyme an Effective Remedy for Colds?
What Does Scent Leaf Cure? Traditional Uses & Science
What Happens If You Eat a Bud?
What Are the Medicinal Benefits of Purslane?
What Do Lavender and Chamomile Actually Do?
Can You Eat Mullein Leaves? Safety and Preparation
What Is Plantain Leaf Good For? Uses and Benefits
What Is the Miracle Leaf and What Are Its Health Benefits?
How to Use Chickweed: From Food to Herbal Remedies
How Long Does It Take for Raspberry Leaf Tea to Work?