Since ancient times, the plant seed has been thought of as one of the best and most nutritious foods and rightly so as the seed contains almost 23% protein and all the essential amino acids in a significant volume. When it comes to fat, a sunflower seed contains 50% of multiple unsaturated fats of which […]
Herbs - General
How do you grow St. John’s Wort?
St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) is an easy plant to both grow and care for. It is mainly grown for its medicinal properties but also for ornamental purposes due to the plant’s beautiful flowers. The plant is a hardy perennial and has a shrub-like appearance with a protruding stamen that is surrounded by bright yellow […]
What are natural solutions to repel and kill ticks?
In the past 20 years, people in the Northeastern United States have grown increasingly weary of tick bites due to their potential to communicate devastating diseases like Lyme and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Now, having spread to much of the US and now Europe, tick bites are something to be highly conscious of when outdoors. […]
CBD Isolate or Full Spectrum? What’s the Difference?
If you’re new to CBD and figuring out what will work best for you, it can be easy to get lost in a wormhole of information. Some companies boast being CBD isolate, while others act like full spectrum is the natural and pure way to go- but some people don’t know the difference between the […]
Medicinal plants thrive in biodiversity hotspots
With their rich repertoire of anti-infective substances, medicinal plants have always been key in the human fight to survive pathogens and parasites. The search for herbal drugs with novel structures and effects is still one of the great challenges of natural product research today. Scientists from Leipzig University (UL), the Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry […]
Did you know that Daisy herb has been used to treat the common cold?
Daisies contain essential oil, tannins, mucous substances, flavonoids, bitter substances, organic acids, resins, and inulin. The active ingredients are found in all parts of the plant. Daisy has anti-inflammatory and mild astringent properties and has been used internally, in tea form, as an herbal remedy for the common cold, bronchitis and other inflammation of the upper respiratory tract. […]
Did you know Periwinkle can help treat heavy menstruation?
Periwinkle has a tonic, astringent (contracting), styptic, antihypertensive, vasodilatory (widening of the blood vessels) and diuretic properties. As an astringent, the herb can be used both internally and externally. The main application of the herb is for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding, either during menstruation (menorrhagia) or bleeding between periods (metrorrhagia). It can also […]
Did you know California Poppy has been used to treat anxiety and memory?
The main active ingredients are alkaloids such as chelirubine, sanguinarine, and macarpine. Other alkaloids are present in minor concentrations. The herb also contains flavon-glycosides. Gentle in effect, the major health properties of this herb are sedative, analgesic, and antispasmodic in action. The California poppy is a member of the poppy family and somewhat distantly related to […]
Early evidence that Vitamin D could play an role in helping fight and recover from Covid-19
From the paper he cites: “Evidence strongly suggests Vitamin D supplements could be effective in preventing Covid-19, and play a key role in treating patients if added to existing treatment plans, especially if this is done early in the disease progression.” https://www.dropbox.com/s/ka7h4fbi7xdz9s9/Covid-19%20and%20Vitamin%20D%20Information.pdf From our partner
Did you know Purslane is high in omega-3 and might treat high fever?
In Europe, Iran, and India the herb has been used for its medicinal properties for at least 2000 years but it was probably used as a vegetable and cultivated long before that. Purslane was known in ancient Egypt and is mentioned in Greek manuscripts as early as 600 BC. In ancient Rome, it was used […]
