Herbs - General

Ayurveda is an alternative medical system that appeared in India approximately 5,000 years ago, which makes it the oldest holistic medical system. The main purpose of Ayurvedic medicine is to promote the balance of body, spirit, and mind for maintaining the strong health of all human body systems.  Some of the Ayurvedic procedures can also […]

Herbs have been utilized in Indian culture to treat ailments since ancient times. Herbs, unlike all the pills and treatments you’ve been given for your alcohol detoxification treatment, have no negative side effects.  Herbs can help you avoid anxiety and sadness, which are two of the most common problems that people of all ages suffer.  They […]

Detox is one of the most important parts of addiction recovery treatment. Whether you are addicted to alcohol or drugs, your body requires you to get rid of all those harmful substances for a fast recovery.  When you stop drinking alcohol or taking drugs that you have developed an addiction to, your brain and central […]

Horny goat weed has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years to promote male potency and as an herbal aphrodisiac. The legend says that it got its name when a Chinese shepherd noticed his male goats affectionate reaction to the female goats after digesting the weed. In traditional herbal medicine horny goat […]

Hyssop has been used for cleansing ritual and as medicine since biblical times. Today, it is known that the volatile oil and other ingredients that are contained in the leaves and green stems indeed have antibacterial, antiviral and other beneficial properties. The infusion or decoction is being used to bring relief for the symptoms of […]

For centuries, motherwort has been used as a medicinal plant to treat heart diseases. The herb has diuretic properties and may inhibit artery calcification formation. It is also used as a remedy for milder forms of Graves’ disease (an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid) and for hypertension. Motherwort is considered more effective in lowering blood […]

Chinese herbalists have used dong quai for thousands of years to strengthen heart, lung and liver meridians and today it is widely used by Chinese families as a tonic and spice. Dong quai is often called “female ginseng” and it is as highly regarded as Panax ginseng. It is a very popular herb in China and […]

Blessed thistle contains lignans, essential oil, tannins, and the minerals calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium and manganese. The main bitter substance is cnicin present in a concentration of 0.2 to 0.7 percent. In Greek folk medicine the herb was used to treat malaria, and the common belief was it could cure epidemic diseases such as measles, […]

William Shakespeare was so taken by the beauty and benefit of cowslip that he immortalized it no less than 8 times throughout his plays. In the 17th century, the famous English botanist Nicholas Culpepper asserted that anyone who used the distilled water from cowslip, or an ointment made from its flower, would become more beautiful. Modern herbalists […]

Over 15 million Americans suffer from alcoholism. The regular consumption of alcohol can be considered a disease due to its prolific nature and the impulse to consume beyond control. Alcoholics that are trying to quit the habit find it hard to overcome the cravings and complete the detoxification process.  Quitting alcohol is possible with the […]