Advances in medical diagnosis and treatment pinpoint, manage and cure diseases in ways that were unheard of not so long ago. Drugs that effectively target disorders and symptoms, state-of-the-art surgical techniques, and lifestyle changes dramatically improve a patient’s prognosis and quality of life. However, many individuals, concerned about side effects and recovery time—and often in […]
Herbs - General
Ethical Foraging – Do’s and Don’ts
Foraging is something human beings have been doing since the beginning of time, but in the last two centuries or so this practice has fallen by the wayside at least as a mean for survival. Recently this activity has seen a new resurgence in modern society as a way of communing with nature and finding […]
History of Herbal Medicine
Herbal medicine, sometimes referred to as botanical medicine or herbalism, involves the use of plants, or parts of plants, to treat injuries or illnesses. This field also covers the use of herbs or botanicals to improve overall health and wellness. Herbalist, herbal medicine practitioners, traditional medicine practitioners, and Ayurvedic, homeopathic, and naturopathic healers all use […]
Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine – History
Ayurvedic medicine began over 5000 years ago in the Himalayan Mountains of India. Legend holds that a great meeting of the wisest healers took place in a Himalayan cave, where they shared their healing secrets. Some of these men traveled thousands of miles, bringing their knowledge of medicinal herbs from their tribes. These healers combined […]
Medicinal Herbs Safety Guidelines
Medicinal herbs and their extracts have been used for thousands of years for their medicinal properties. Many traditional uses are based on superstition, or spiritual basis, with no clinical trials or research to support the results. Some traditional medicinal herb use is based on trial and error and is supported by real-world, results based evidence. […]
Ginkgo Biloba – History and Origins
The ginkgo biloba tree has been referred to as a “living fossil.” This is because it is the only living member of the Ginkgoales family. Its earliest fossils date back to 270 million years ago, which puts this tree on earth with the dinosaurs. The ginkgo biloba tree was prominent throughout North America, Europe, and […]
