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
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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
Reasons to avoid Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Drugs and try Natural Remedies
Heartburn, aka acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a problem that plagues large numbers of people usually triggered by foods, medications, stomach acid imbalance, pregnancy, obesity and hernias. There are natural remedies for Heartburn but GERD drugs, called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), may actually do more harm than good. As with too many pharmaceuticals, they also treat … [Read More...] about Reasons to avoid Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Drugs and try Natural Remedies
Medicinal herb (Paneer Dodi) receives a diabetes-fighting boost
A recent article in New Atlas discusses a study that shows that Paneer Dodi (Withania coagulans) is effective against diabetes which it has been used for generations in traditional Indian medicine. Could this become a more widely used natural solution for people suffering blood sugar management from type 2 diabetes and related ailments? Read more below... Source: New Atlas Commonly known … [Read More...] about Medicinal herb (Paneer Dodi) receives a diabetes-fighting boost
Aloe Vera Extract – Natural Anti-Wrinkle Remedy
Introduction The geriatric population has been increasing globally as a result of a change in work style and climate variation in different regions as well as countries. Increment in the geriatric population led to an increase in the occurrence of anti-aging effects on the skin. As a result, various aging studies and gerontology graduate programs, which are aimed for increasing awareness … [Read More...] about Aloe Vera Extract – Natural Anti-Wrinkle Remedy
Diabetes Type 2 – 7 Effective Natural Herbs to Control Blood Sugar Levels
According to the International Diabetes Federation, an estimated 80 million Indians suffer from diabetes - most of them being afflicted with type-2 diabetes. Type-2 diabetes is classified as a chronic incurable disease that requires lifelong treatment. (1) While anti-diabetic drugs have improved patient outcomes greatly, there is a growing need for natural treatments for 2 primary reasons – the … [Read More...] about Diabetes Type 2 – 7 Effective Natural Herbs to Control Blood Sugar Levels
What is the Difference Between Hemp and Marijuana?
Cannabis is a genus or generic term for flowering plants in the Cannabaceae family. The two popular names of the Cannabis plant are Hemp and Marijuana. Hence, Hemp and Marijuana come from Cannabis. Cannabidiol, which is also known as CBD, is one of the many cannabinoids, or chemical compounds, found in marijuana and hemp. These chemical compounds trigger the cannabinoid CB1 and CB2 receptors, … [Read More...] about What is the Difference Between Hemp and Marijuana?
Herbal Remedies for Pancreatitis
Gastrointestinal conditions like pancreatitis may not receive as much attention as lifestyle disease like heart disease, but they can have an even greater impact on quality of life. Pancreatitis is an inflammatory condition that affects the pancreas, impairing the organ’s ability to produce digestive enzymes and insulin. In chronic cases, the condition worsens over time, adversely affecting … [Read More...] about Herbal Remedies for Pancreatitis
Plants and Herbs that Can Help to Heal Adrenal Fatigue
A look at adrenal fatigue and how it can be healed with medicinal herbs and plants. Adrenal fatigue is a condition that has been covered in medical literature for over 100 years. In recent years, however, the prevalence of adrenal fatigue has increased. The prevalence of adrenal fatigue in recent years could be a result of several factors including poor nutrition and the stressful lifestyles … [Read More...] about Plants and Herbs that Can Help to Heal Adrenal Fatigue
