This bitter shrub has shown immunity-boosting capabilities by stimulating the body’s natural immune systems. Researchers have reported that the plant is effective in preventing the multiplication of cancer cells. Andrographolides in the plant are thought to enhance immune function such as in the production of white blood cells, to support the release of interferon, and to promote […]
Herbs - General
Did you know Cinchona Bark is the source of the anti-malarial drug quinine?
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 […]
Did you know Rhodiola rosea can enhance the immune system?
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 factors like heat, cold, noise, and […]
Did you know Dandelion can help inflammatory skin conditions?
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]
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 […]
Hibiscus — Health Benefits and Side Effects
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 […]
Did you know Galangal Root can help hiccups and more?
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 hiccups, nausea, […]
Frankincense – Benefits, Uses and Toxicity
It’s Not Just For Wise Men Anymore: the Modern Health Benefits of Frankincense If you’re at all familiar with the Nativity story, then you’ve undoubtedly heard of the three wise men bringing gifts of frankincense and myrrh to the Christ child’s manger. But chances are, you’re not entirely sure what frankincense and myrrh even are. […]
Frankincense – Benefits, Uses and Toxicity
It’s Not Just For Wise Men Anymore: the Modern Health Benefits of Frankincense If you’re at all familiar with the Nativity story, then you’ve undoubtedly heard of the three wise men bringing gifts of frankincense and myrrh to the Christ child’s manger. But chances are, you’re not entirely sure what frankincense and myrrh even are. […]
5 Medicinal Herbs Known To Soothe Addiction Triggers
It seems that addiction is prevalent in almost every area you look in this country. For some, addiction means not being able to put their phone down for five minutes. For others, addiction comes in the route of sugars or caffeine. However, others still suffer from even more horrible addictions than these which comes in […]