Botanical Name: Olea Europaea Other Common Names: african olive, brown olive, common olive, European olive, olive tree, small-fruited olive, wild olive Habitat: Olea Europaea is native to southern Europe, northern Africa and western Asia. African olive (subspecies) is native to Africa, Madagascar, western Asia and the Indian subcontinent. Description: Olive leaves are from the … [Read More...] about Olive Leaf Extract & Oleuropein Benefits & Uses
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Did you know Cinchona Bark is the source of the anti-malarial drug quinine?
Cinchona Bark (Cinchona officinalis) The native range of cinchona species are the lower to mid-elevations of the Andes in South America. Cinchona is the national tree of both Peru and Ecuador. Supposedly, the planting of cinchona trees outside of South America was initiated by the Jesuits, who had long collected the bark in Peru and promoted its use wherever there were Jesuit missions. The … [Read More...] about Did you know Cinchona Bark is the source of the anti-malarial drug quinine?
Did you know Rhodiola rosea can enhance the immune system?
Rhodiola rosea - Illustration ©The Herbal Resource Rhodiola rosea has been shown to have similar properties as Panax ginseng and some believe that it surpasses ginseng in terms of efficiency. The plant belongs to a group of medicinal herbs called adaptogens. These herbs are believed to increase the body’s general adaptability and therefore its resistance to external stress … [Read More...] about Did you know Rhodiola rosea can enhance the immune system?
Did you know Dandelion can help inflammatory skin conditions?
Dandelion - Medicinal Herb Illustration Dandelion is traditionally used as a general tonic, for constipation, for inflammatory skin conditions such as acne, and eczema, and as an herbal remedy for diseases like psoriasis. [Read more about Dandelion here] … [Read More...] about Did you know Dandelion can help inflammatory skin conditions?
Did you know hibiscus can help with energy and menstrual cramps?
Around the world, there are hundreds of flowering plant species known as Hibiscus, many of which are purely ornamental rather than medicinal. The most common of these ornamental varieties is Hibiscus syriacus. Like the rest of its sister strains, syriacus is part of the mallow family. The hibiscus plant is widely revered by a number of cultures. For instance, the ancient Egyptians … [Read More...] about Did you know hibiscus can help with energy and menstrual cramps?
Did you know Galangal Root can help hiccups and more?
The Herb Galangal (Alpinia officinarum) The medical applications of galangal are in many ways the same as its close relative ginger. It is a bitter herb that is used to promote digestion and stimulate appetite and production of digestive fluids. The herb is therefore used to treat anorexia, indigestion (dyspepsia), colic and stomach ache. It is also used traditionally for … [Read More...] about Did you know Galangal Root can help hiccups and more?
Berberine Toxicity, Uses, and Benefits
Berberine was first used in China and India where it appears in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. Used as a dye, it has a distinctive yellow color. Berberine is an alkaloid bioactive compound which occurs naturally in several plants including goldenseal, barberry, tree turmeric, Oregon grape and goldthread. Scientific studies have shown that berberine has many pharmacological uses … Read More... about Berberine Toxicity, Uses, and Benefits
Black Seed (Nigella Sativa) Benefits & Uses
Botanical Name: Nigella sativa Other Common Names: fennel flower, black cumin, black onion seed, black caraway and kalonji Habitat: Nigella sativa is native to Southern Europe, North Africa and Southwest Asia and it is cultivated in many countries in the world such as the Middle Eastern Mediterranean region, South Europe, India, Pakistan, Syria, Turkey, Saudi Arabia. Description: Olive … [Read More...] about Black Seed (Nigella Sativa) Benefits & Uses
