The Herbal Resource

Modern day use of the herb is most commonly for menopausal symptoms but also pre menstrual syndrome (PMS) and irregular periods. As women reach menopause, the signals between the ovaries and pituitary gland begin to diminish, which in turn reduces the production of estrogen, and increases the secretion of luteinizing hormone (LH). Hot flashes and other acute symptoms of menopause are … [Read More...] about What is Black Cohost used for?

The main ingredients found in hepatica are mucous substances, tannins and sugars, flavonoids, anthocyanins and saponin glycosides. The fresh leaves contain the toxic substance protoanemonin which converts into anemonin when the plant is dried. Hepatica contains smaller amounts of protoanemonin than to other plants of the buttercup family. Hepatica scientific name, Hepatica nobilis, … [Read More...] about What is Hepatica used for?

Using an Instant Pot is one of the quickest and easiest ways to prepare delicious meals for your friends, family members, and coworkers. With an Instant Pot, the process will be convenient and straightforward. However, it is pertinent to understand that some recipes work better in Instant Pots than others. If you’re a fan of herbs, you’ll be able to find an abundance of delicious recipes that you … [Read More...] about Delicious Instant Pot Recipes Using Herbs

In modern times, the interest in the herb in the Western world has primarily been because of the alkaloid trigonelline found in the plant, which has been shown to have some potential in the treatment of liver and cervical cancer. It has been used as a traditional herbal remedy to promote hair growth both in women and men. In Saudi Arabia, the leaves and seeds are used as a remedy … [Read More...] about What is Fenugreek used for?

Age is bound to affect your skin negatively and it gives rise to specific spots. For battling the signs of wrinkles, aging, and fine lines, people and particularly women use various kinds of skin tightening creams. These creams remain stacked with some ground-breaking fixings and they can rethink their facial and skin forms. They can also stimulate the formation of the skin cells besides … [Read More...] about Why do you need a skin tightening cream?

Calendula has been used for medicinal purposes since at least the 12th century, primarily as a topical application to boost the healing rate of wounds and prevent infection. Calendula contains high amounts of flavonoids, which are thought to increase the rate of neo-vascularization and deposit hyaluronan, the principal component of the extracellular matrix in cells. Hyaluronan contributes to … [Read More...] about What is Calendula used for?

Astragalus Uses for Cancer Treatment and as an Immune System Booster There is considerable research on the Astragalus' ability to support the body’s immune system, particularly in cancer patients. Studies have shown that cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy recover faster, have prolonged life expectancy and are better able to withstand the side effects of modern … [Read More...] about What is Astragalus used for?

Shepherd’s purse has been used as a medicinal herb since ancient times and mention of it as an astringent agent can be found in many medieval medical books. During World War I, it was used by soldiers to stop bleeding when other means were not available and inventories of conventional medicine had run out. Pedanius Dioscorides (1st century AD) and Pliny the Elder (23-79 AD) … [Read More...] about What is Shepherd’s Purse used for?

The essential oil of bergamot contains more than 300 compounds including linalyl acetate (30-60 percent), limonene (26-42 percent) and linalol (11-22 percent). Some other constituents are alcohols, sesquiterpenes, alkanes and furocoumarins like bergapten in an amount of 0.30 to 0.39 percent. The herb got its name from the Italian city of Bergamo in Lombardy, Italy, where the oil was first … [Read More...] about What is Bergamot used for?

The flavorless arrowroot is used as a non-irritating, nutritious diet for people with certain chronic diseases, during recovery from an illness, or for certain internal irritations including bladder irritation. Arrowroot has been used as an infant formula in place of breast milk or to help the baby adjust after weaning. A jelly made from it is often preferred by recently weaned infants to … [Read More...] about What is Arrowroot used for?