Three species of duckweed (Lemna minor, Lemna trisulca, and Spirodela polyrhiza) have all been used in western herbal medicine and as a food source. Since common duckweed (Lemna minor) is the most common, it is very likely it is the species referred to in earlier herbal literature. Pedanius Dioscorides (1st century AD) recommended duckweed against […]
Herbs - General
What is Bay Laurel used for?
According to Greek mythology, the female nymph Daphne was transformed into a laurel tree by her father the river god Ladon to save her from the unwanted affections of the god Apollo. Hence, the bay laurel tree is often associated with Apollo. Bay laurel was also known to be used in rituals by the Delphic […]
What is Damiana used for?
The leaves of Damiana contain substances like essential oil, resins, tannins, starch, arbutin, barterin and a bitter substance known as damianin. (1) Damiana has been shown to help boost energy and reduce the effects of exhaustion. This herb is traditionally been used as an aphrodisiac. Modern research supports this use as well. It is shown […]
Fight Flu With These Powerful Immune-Boosting Herbs
Strengthening your immune system holistically is important during flu season. While herbs, nutrition, sleep and exercise are known to boost immunity, new research even shows the common cold jump starts the body’s antiviral defenses to keep the flu at bay, Yale News reports. A number of helpful herbs actively fight viral infections like flu and upper respiratory infections, […]
How CBD can help keep you Fit and Muscular
Having a fit body with chisel-shaped muscles is always every person’s admiration and is sought after by different persons worldwide. Physical exercise is an important way to keep a lifestyle with ultimate fitness and strength, and endurance. The fitness journey needs lots of motivation and a soft spot in one’s lifecycle. To bring oomph to […]
What is Thuja used for?
Thuja contains an essential oil (0.4 to 1%) which mainly consists (up to 65% ) of the poisonous chemical thujone. Other ingredients found in the plant are sesquiterpenes, flavonoids, mucilage substances, tannin, and polysaccharides. The tree was used traditionally for centuries by the native Americans to treat a variety of ailments and later adopted by […]
What is English Ivy used for?
English ivy is a member of the ginseng family and has been used in traditional herbal medicine both in Europe and Asia since ancient times. Historically, English ivy was held in high esteem; its leaves formed the poet’s crown, as well as the wreath of Bacchus. Ivy was probably dedicated to Bacchus because it was […]
CBD Soul Food – Is It Possible To Eat Healthy And Boost Your Body And Brain?
CBD for the soul is certainly not a new thing – in fact, even going back as far as 4000BC, people used cannabis for pain relief, anaesthesia, and sorting out skin conditions. Harvard Medical school demonstrate that the use of CBD has risen exponentially since hemp was legalized in all 50 states back in 2008, and many people […]
What is Campor Tree used for?
All parts of the camphor tree have secretory cells containing a volatile oil which crystallizes when it comes in contact with air. In the past the whole tree was utilized in the extraction of the oil, usually from trees that were at least 50-60 years old. Today, only the leaves are used allowing for recurring […]
Benefits of CBD Gummies
What are CBD gummies and how can they help you? These gummy supplements have become extremely popular with both medical professionals and users of the alternative herbal treatment. Why has this type of medication become so popular? Let’s discuss the question: With the current federal legalization of hemp in the 2018 Farm Bill, CBD is […]