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Echinacea is a very popular herbal remedy, but its full potential is
not completely known by many in the medical profession. For hundreds of
years, Echinacea was used by numerous cultures to promote better health.
Echinacea, sometimes called coneflower, is a wildflower that flourishes
in meadows or wet valleys in the Midwestern United States. Echinacea is
most famous for its medicinal properties, but it is also common in
gardens since it has striking purple... |
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Chinese Herb - Yohimbe Bark
Native to the Congo, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Gabon, this tall and
possibly endangered evergreen provides a wide variety of medicinal
benefits. The bark of the yohimbe was used originally to treat problems
including leprosy, fever, and coughs by West Africans. It has also been
used to... |
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Reishi mushrooms grow in the coastal areas of China and are cultivated
in Taiwan, Korea, North America, and Japan. It is referred to as the
“herb of spiritual potency”, or hing zhi. They are found on fallen tree
stumps and decomposing logs. There are six varieties of color, but red
mushrooms are used primarily in Asia and North America. Medicinal
benefits come from the fruiting part of the mushroom.
Reishi is used to treat asthma, coughs, weakness and... |
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Saw palmetto grows in areas of southern Europe, Africa, and in coastal
regions of the American southeast. This small palm tree produces white
flowers in the spring and summer. The tree’s fruit is olive-sized and
forms in clusters. When ripe, the fruit becomes dark blue. The fruit is
used for medicinal purposes after being dried. Plant sterols and fatty
acids are two of the compounds found in the plant.
Saw palmetto is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia... |
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Garlic is grown in many areas throughout the world and is considered by
herbalists to be one of the most essential and useful herbs used for
medicinal purposes. Various cultures have benefited from using garlic
in medicines and foods for centuries.
The Miracle of Garlic
Garlic has been used for many years to prevent health problems
including colds, flu, menstrual pain, high blood pressure, coughs,
gastrointestinal problems, atherosclerosis, and bronchitis.... |
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Introduction to Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha has been used as an herbal remedy for hundreds of years. It
has many applications, and has been used by Native Americans and
Africans to treat inflammation, fevers, and to protect against
infection or illness. It has also been used to boost the immune system,
improve memory, and to promote overall wellness.
Ashwagandha is a shrub that flourishes in India and North America. The
roots of the ashwagandha plant have been... |
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A tall tropical shrub produces the Kava-Kava root. The plant is
characterized by big leaves shaped like hearts that fill the branches.
Flowers blossom on the plant where the branches join with the stems.
The Kava root is primarily used to fight anxiety disorders and to
relieve anxiety related to stress. Low doses of Kava improve activity
and awareness. Large doses can cause drowsiness. Medical specialists
often prescribe kava to treat stiffness, insomnia, pain, jet... |
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Licorice was used historically to treat the skin and coughs. It is also
used to treat constipation, bronchitis, inflammation, and arthritis.
Licorice may be prescribed by health care providers to treat
adrenocortical insufficiency, peptic ulcer, and chronic gastritis.
Glycyrrhizin, a glycoside, makes up almost 8% of the licorice plant.
These chemical compounds could have positive effects on the body. Two
enzymes that break down prostaglandin E (PGE) are stopped... |
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