Ayurveda And Traditional Chinese Medicine
Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine are ancient systems of medicine that share many similarities. The concept of harmony is at the core of each of these traditional medicine systems which believe that health is only achieved when balance and harmony... Read more
Valerian And Hops For Anxiety
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) has been used medicinally for thousands of years. The Romans and Greeks used it to treat anxiety, heart palpations, tremors and headaches. The use of hops (Humulus lupulus) also dates back the time of Pliny, and it... Read more
Clinical Uses For Tea
Dried leaves and leaf buds of the Camellia sinensis are used to make black and green tea. Oolong tea is also a product of the Camellia sinensis plant. The Chinese have been drinking black tea for about 5,000 years. Tea... Read more
Pharmacological Properties Of Saw Palmetto
Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) is a tree of the Arecaceae family indigenous to the West Indies and North America. The ripe fruit, which is used in herbal medicine both orally and topically, is rich in flavonoids, polysaccharides and fatty acids.... Read more
The Differences And Similarities Between Rhodiola And St. John’s Wort With Respect To Mood Disorders
Rhodiola rosea L. and St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) have long been used for the treatment of mild to moderate depression, anxiety and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). A summary of research studies below shows that both herbs are effective in... Read more
Peppermint: That Wonderfully Flavored Herbs Also Has Medicinal Qualities
Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) is an aromatic plant of the mint family growing abundantly in the Mediterranean region. I remember growing up plucking and eating peppermint leaves growing in every garden. In retrospect, it was probably peppermint’s properties that allowed... Read more
Olive Leaf: What You Need To Know About Its Healing Powers
The use of olive (Olea europaea) as a medicinal plant dates back thousands of years. The Greek and Romans, the as well as ancient Egyptians all prized olive leaf’s various healing properties. Even the book of Ezekiel mentions the... Read more
Feverfew For Migraine Prevention
Feverfew (Chrisanthemum parthenium) is a herb traditionally used to treat fevers and respiratory infections, cleanse the kidneys and stimulate menstruation. In the 1980s, feverfew gained popularity as a remedy for migraines. Currently, there is growing research investigating a holistic approach... Read more
Milk Thistle: What You Need To Know To Use It Safely
Milk thistle (Carduus marianus L.) has long been prized for its radical scavenging properties, and it has widely been regarded as an antioxidant. The herb has also been hailed for its cytoprotective activities. Its mechanisms of action are attributed to... Read more
