Medicine | Medicinal Herbs
What Benefits the Immune System?
What benefits the immune system should be an important consideration. Many people are concerned about what damages the immune system, but those things that are beneficial are sometimes overl [...]
The Wonder Of American Ginseng And Diabetes
The Chinese term jen-shen means in the image of a man. The term ginseng is derived from this word. But American ginseng is different. It is derived from the Greek language, which means panac [...]
You Can Safely Use Herbs To Increase Your Metaboli
Herbal medicines and dietary supplements are not as strictly regulated to the arena of prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications, so it's important to trust the source before you s [...]
Ginseng Is Chinese For Man Root
The word ginseng is Chinese for 'man root', probably because the plant itself looks so much like a pair of legs. Ginseng has long been a very important herb in traditional Chinese medicine, [...]
Purslane - A Therapeutic Herb
Introduction In ancient Greece, Portulaca Oleracea or Purslane Herb was regarded as an important medicinal herb for treatment of fever, female disorders, stomach aches, hemorrhoids, and for [...]
Botanical Dietary Supplements
What is a botanical? The study of plants is called botany, so a botanical is a plant, or part thereof, that is valued for its medicinal or therapeutic properties. Some people groups have use [...]
Remember the Rosemary!
It used to be said that if rosemary flourishes in the garden, then the woman wears the pants in the house. Whether that is true or not, a flourishing rosemary tree is an asset to any home. R [...]
Aloe-Vera - An Effective Medicine?
Aloe vera is a very useful plant. It is very often used as a medicine to treat skin conditions such as burns and eczema, where it can help to stop the pain and reduce swelling. It is also ve [...]
Natural, Herbal Sexual Stimulants
Sexual stimulants claim to arouse or increase sexual desire, or libido. A broader definition includes products that improve sexual performance. Aphrodisiacs, named after Aphrodite, the Greek [...]
How to Make Tinctures From Herbs
The philosophy behind tincture is to capture the spiritual and physical essence of the plant. This is done by using the power of ethyl alcohol to dissolve and preserve the herb in question. [...]
