The use of Echinacea in treating infections, diphtheria, blood infections, scarlet fever and syphilis had been practiced by Native Americans for more than 400 years. For a period, the use of Echinacea dwindled due to the introduction of antibiotics, however, today it is once again a well-known, well-used herb. Echinacea Varieties There are nine species… Read More »
Health Benefits of Ginseng
Health Benefits of Ginseng Ginseng is the fleshy root of plants that belong to the genus Panax. It is classified into fresh (harvested before 4 years), white (harvested between 4 and 6 years) or red (harvested after more than 6 years). The major active compounds are ginsenosides and gintonin which work together to provide health… Read More »
How to Grow Herbs for Your Own Health
No gardening experience? No problem! Growing herbs can be a fun and easy to do task, requiring little effort and no experience. Growing your own herbs at home can even save you tons of money. Since herbs bought at the store can be quite expensive, it’s actually more cost effective for you to grow your… Read More »
Basil Has Major Health Benefits
Basil Has Major Health Benefits Don’t just save Basil for your Italian dishes. Be sure to sprinkle it onto all of your food and garnish your dishes with his herbs fresh leaves on a regular basis. Basil is not only delicious, but by consuming it, you’ll be reaping some major health benefits that you may… Read More »
Dandelion Is Used For Anger Management
If you feel yourself even more grouchy than usual, you may be experiencing problems with anger, Instead of taking your frustrations out on other by punching a wall, door, or worse, another person, consider using this tried and tested remedy to help cure your problem. Dandelion is not all weed Dandelion may seem like a… Read More »
Chamomile for Anger and Anxiety
Chamomile for Anger and Anxiety Chamomile is a healing, all-purpose herb that has a variety of benefits, but particularly helps those with anxiety. If you find yourself regularly feeling uneasy at social situations or dread certain tasks throughout the day, then you may be suffering from anxiety. While it’s important to seek out… Read More »
Chinese Herbal Medicines for Health and Longevity
Chinese Herbal therapy is the most commonly used therapy of Traditional Chinese Medicine which is at least 5,000 years old. More than 300 herbs are used and there are thousands of herbal formulas for every condition imaginable, in the form of Chinese herbal decoctions, herbal powders, Chinese patent formulas, syrups and liniments. Decoctions are not… Read More »
Natural Herbal Products Are Better For Your Health
We live in a world that is full of toxins, processed foods and engineered chemicals that wreak havoc on the body. What’s worse is that many people fall for marketing schemes for “healthy” food and drinks that are nothing more than synthetic chemicals and engineered garbage. For example, multi vitamins have been commonplace in the… Read More »