Alternative Health, Cancer, Cancer Fighting, Healing Herbs, Health Issues, Herbal Remedies
Burdock root, in traditional herbal texts, is described as a “blood purifier” or “alterative” and was believed to clear the bloodstream of toxins. It was used both internally and externally for eczema and psoriasis, as well as to treat painful joints and as a...
Appetite, Cholesterol, Healing Herbs, Herbal Remedies, Herbal Supplements, Menopause, Weight Loss
Alfalfa, a natural alternative, may help control high cholesterol, menopause and poor appetite. Alfalfa leaves also contain flavones, isoflavones, sterols, and coumarin derivatives. The isoflavones are thought to be responsible for the estrogen-like effects seen in...
Alternative Health, Healing Herbs, Herbal Remedies, Liver, Organ Protection
Gentian root and other highly bitter plants have been used for centuries in Europe as digestive aids As an interesting side note, the well-known Swedish bitters often contain gentian! Gentian Root’s Folk Uses: Other folk uses included topical use on skin tumors,...