Red clover: Botanical name: Trifolium pratense. Red clover has been used in connection with cough, eczema, and menopause. Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western folk medicine used this plant as a...
Does Horse Chestnut help with Edema or Varicose Veins? A clinical study compared Horse Chestnut extract to compression stockings and placebo for varicose veins. Both the herbal medicine and the...
Why Yellow Dock? It does a body good! Yellow dock is a rich resource of iron, and even helps you absorb more iron from other sources. Combining with other iron-rich herbs, such as burdock,...
Dandelion? Yep... the weed! Dandelion is closely related to chicory. And yes... It is a common plant worldwide and the bane of those looking for the perfect lawn. The plant grows to a height of...
Dong Quai : (Angelica sinensis or Chinese angelica) What are the benefits? Traditional Use: Dong quai is believed to have a balancing or adaptogenic effect on the female hormonal system. Contrary to...
Psyllium is a bulk laxative. The powdered seeds are taken with ample water, and once in the intestine they swell. This "bulk" encourages defecation, and the mucilage tends to soften the stool and...
Witch hazel is a popular home remedy for cuts, bruises, hemorrhoids and sore muscles. More than a million gallons of witch hazel water are sold each year in the United States, making it one of the...
Historical or traditional use of Eyebright: Eyebright was and continues to be used primarily as a poultice for the topical treatment of eye inflammations, including blepharitis, conjunctivitis, and...
Lavender: In the Middle Ages, lavender was considered the herb of love. The name, Lavender, was derived from the Latin verb "to wash" and both the Romans and Greeks scented their soaps and bathwater...
Gotu Kola Uses include: Gotu kola is traditionally used for high blood pressure and to treat nervous disorders. Chinese research suggests that it slows heart rate as well as lowers blood pressure....
Wormwood: Wormwood is an effective bug repellent! It is used in sachets to keep moths away and is planted in gardens to discourage pests. Tea made of it repels aphids. Wormwood (Artemisia...
Schisandra Chinensis: Also Known As: Magnolia Vine, Wu Wei Zi, O Mi Cha. In China, in the days of the Dynasties, these berries were highly valued for their ability to preserve a youthful appearance....
Asparagus Root is used to treat a variety of ailments Such ailments include heartburn, stomachache, diarrhea, and constipation. Asparagus root is also used as a diuretic and to treat urinary tract...
Guaraná is well-known for its ability to alleviate exhaustion, increase energy, and improve learning and memory. It's also connected to improved heart health, weight loss, pain alleviation, clearer...
Ginseng : The root that promises wisdom and long life, not to mention its reputation as an aphrodisiac. Used for more than two millennia in China. Originally it was recommended for "repairing the...
Fenugreek - From ancient times through the late 19th century, it played a major role in herbal healing but its use fell aside until recently. Modern scientific research has found that it can help...