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 […]
Herbs - General
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 […]
Can CBD Really Help My Skin?
If you have been following trends in the CBD (cannabidiol) industry, you may have noticed that the once-taboo cannabinoid is quickly becoming more accepted and, arguably, more mainstream. All of this is for good reason as it has proven many times over to be an effective treatment for a host of mental and physical health […]
Mugwort – Health Benefits and Side Effects
Mugwort contains volatile oil, flavonoids, a sesquiterpene lactone, coumarin derivatives and triterpenes. Mugwort is most commonly used to treat disorders of the digestive tract and aid in all digestive functions and is said to have properties that are anti-fungal, antibacterial, expectorative and antiasthmatic. It is considered a good herb for a gastric disorder, stomach pain, and […]
Medicinal Herbs for Depression – St. John’s Wort+
Using herbal remedies and medicinal herbs for depression are often sought by people who have adverse reactions to their pharmaceutical medications. For people who have been diagnosed…
Simple, Effective Home Remedies To Cure Symptoms Of A Cough
Now that the winter season is upon us in the northern hemisphere, its good to remember natural remedies for the common cough: honey, peppermint, probiotics, salt & water gargle. Cough is a reflex that plays a vital role in clearing airways and infections from the body. It helps to keep your throat clear from phlegm. […]
Herbal Remedies for Whiplash
Whiplash injuries tissues beneath the neck muscles causing pain to be present in some cases for weeks at a time. Common Neck, shoulder and back stiffness and pain are common as well as dizziness and headaches. There are natural remedies for pain as well as inflammation, two symptoms that tend to be a part of […]
