Category Archives: Medicinal Herbs
Ginseng, Panax Ginseng
By Matthew Mishr Widely regarded as the “king of herbs,” ginseng is perhaps the best known of all botanical medicines. There are at least five types of ginseng plants, each of which
Benefits of Alfalfa: Is Alfalfa Really That Good?
By Adam Brookover From the records it appears that alfalfa has always been with us. No doubt it existed on the earth’s surface long before man put in his appearance.
Herbs Can Help Heal and Prevent Ulcers
By Mark Perry The most common type of ulcer is the peptic ulcer which can cause pain and a lot of discomfort. These ulcers are considered as painful sores that occur in
Herbal Sleep Aids
By Stan Tian There are several factors that can rob us of a good night’s sleep. Stress, depression and anxiety being the most common culprits. When things go out of proportion, most
Advantages and Disadvantages of Herbal Medicine
By Stan Tian People across the world have been using herbal medicines since ages. Although there is no scientific backing associated with the use of herbal medicines, individuals have been able to
Popular Herbal Medicines in Philippines
By Stan Tian Herbal medicines have been able to grab worldwide attention, and Philippines is no exception to the growing fan list of herbal solutions. Just like China, Philippines is a country
Numerous Health Benefits of Herbal Tea
By Stan Tian Herbal tea has acquired great popularity all over the world for obvious reasons. The health benefits associated with herbal tea is endless. It has been consumed since several centuries
Power of Chinese Herbal Medicine
By Stan Tian The history of Chinese herbal medicine dates back to 4000 years. As we all know that good health is characterized by absence of any kind of ailment,
What Makes Japanese Herbal Medicine Better
By Stan Tian Most individuals out there are not aware of the fact that Japanese medical science was inspired from China. Experts reckon that the switch occurred between the 7th and the
Health Benefits of Peppermint
By Rick Missimer Peppermint contains a great number of health benefits. Due to its enormous benefits, it is widely used by many to treat a number of ailments. The medicinal value of
Health Benefits of Bitter-Leaf
By Mark Perry This kind of leaf is very familiar to some people but others may not have any idea about this wonder leaf. Bitter-leaf can grow anywhere unlike other leaves that
Ways to Determine Good Herbal Products
By Christopher Jacoby Many people find delight in learning about things that surround them. Planting, harvesting and producing your own herbal products is often a good justification to savor the nature, for
Health Benefits of Quinoa
By Christopher Jacoby If you haven’t seen or heard of quinoa before, you are not alone. Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah or kee-no-uh) is an indigenous plant of South America and often used by
Medicinal Properties of Lavender Tea
By Mark Perry Since ages, people have been in love with lavender for its exotic aroma and beauty. Today, lavender is used as a popular scent for laundry detergent and bath items.
Ashwagandha – Uses and Benefits
By Elizabeth Danish Often referred to as ‘Indian Ginseng,’ Ashwagandha is traditionally used in Ayurveda medicine native to India. The word Ayurveda literally translates to ‘the complete knowledge for long life’ and
Goji Juice Side Effects
By Holly Brewer Many people have been taking Goji juice regularly for several years now as it’s believed to be good for you. The juice comes from Goji berries, which are small
Chaste Tree Berry Side Effects and Benefits
By Christopher Jacoby Chaste tree berry is one of the countless herbal remedies that finds itself still being used after thousands of years (around 2,500 to be precise).
Gotu Kola Benefits and Side Effects
By Holly Brewer Gotu Kola (also known as Centella) is a creeping plant from Madagascar that is used as a herbal remedy (in fact it is sometimes called a ‘spiritual remedy’) which
Health Benefits of Purslane
By Theodoros Manfredi Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) or also known as cat’s tongue provides many health benefits. It is good for our skin, urinary and digestive systems.
Milk Thistle: Benefits and Side Effects
By Theodoros Manfredi Milk Thistle Benefits Many people are curious about the benefits of milk thistle, for the informed, milk thistle is just another prickly weeds.
Health Benefits of Echinacea
By Theodoros Manfredi Echinacea is a herbal medicine that comes from flowering plants in the daisy family ‘Asteracae’ and are endemic to North America. The herb has been credited with many important
The Dangers of Herbal Supplements
By Theodoros Manfredi People hate taking what they perceive as ‘drugs’. They hate taking anything synthetic and when the doctor tells them they are getting an injection of steroids, or of chemotherapy
Lingzhi Benefits and Side Effects
By Theodoros Manfredi The lingzhi mushroom, also known as ‘reishi mushroom’ (translating as supernatural mushroom) is a categorical term for many mushrooms within the Ganoderma genus.
Yerba Mate Health Benefits
By Christopher Yerba mate is a form of holly that is native to South America and which can have many health benefits when consumed as a beverage. The infusion is known simply
Health Benefits of Butterbur
By Theodoros Manfredi Butterbur is a plant that is native to mainland Europe and Western Asia that has also been grown in North America. The plant has huge leaves that look much
