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 […]
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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 […]
Did you know Tree Turmeric can help regulate blood sugar (and is different from Turmeric)?
The greatest benefit of all that lies in tree turmeric is its ability to help regulate blood sugar. High blood sugar is typically caused by diabetes, a health condition prevalent in the United States as well as the rest of the world. Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when sugar builds up in the […]
Tree Turmeric – Benefits, Uses & Warnings
Tree turmeric is a medicinal plant that’s been used for centuries to help combat a variety of ailments as well as spicing up some of our favorite dishes. For a while, the plant was thought to be close to extinction with a 2014 survey only finding 33 mature plants, but thankfully, it’s made a comeback. […]
Did you know Cinchona Bark fights malaria with Quinine?
The active ingredient against malaria, the alkaloid quinine, was isolated in the 1820s, prompting further cultivation of trees, especially C. ledgeriana and C. succirubra. In the 1940s, after the active alkaloid was isolated and identified drug companies were able to develop synthetic quinine. Some strains of malaria have become resistant to the synthetic quinine which has instigated renewed interest in […]
What herbs reduce fever?
There are a number of medicinal herbs that have a long history of use as a natural treatment for fever, as well as traditional herbal combinations that are pleasant to the taste and provide a number of benefits when suffering from fever and chills. In holistic tradition, herbs are not used to reduce fever unless […]
Did you know Andrographis can boost your immune system?
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 […]
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 […]
