Is Horse Chestnut Safe To Use?
Like many of the herbs under review, horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum L.) is used in a variety of applications. It has been used since the 1600s for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Its compounds are believed to protect against the... Read more
Can Ginko Help To Heal Your Body?
Ginkgo biloba is a plant native to China that has received attention around the world. It has been touted as a memory aid and as an ally in the fight against dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Studies show that the herb... Read more
Hawthrone: Its Properties & How It Heals
Over the centuries, hawthorn has been used to treat many disorders and diseased states. Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.) has logged considerable time as a warrior against ailments of the gastrointestinal tract. A member of the rose family, hawthorn is high in... Read more
Eleuthero and Its Medicinal Properties
As technology expands and the world shrinks, practices around the world can come to be seen differently. This is particularly true with respect to herbal therapies and remedies. This paper shines a light into the world of herbs and highlights... Read more
Cold and Flu Support: Echinacea and Elderberry
Echinacea and elderberry are herbs used to treat upper respiratory tract infections. There are three main types of Echinacea used as herbal remedies: Echinacea angustifolia, E. purpura and E. pallida. Historically, Echinacea has been used by the Native Americans. The... Read more
Feverfew Mechanisms Of Action
Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) is a plant of the daisy family that claims new uses with each passing year. The herb got its name from the Latin Febrifugia, which means “fever reducer” and it was first described as a remedy to... Read more
Curcumin As a Medicinal Healing Tool
Curcumin Curcumin is a polyphenolic compound found in turmeric, a flowering plant of the ginger family. Both Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine have used turmeric as medicine for hundreds of years. Turmeric is also used as spice and as a... Read more
Chamomile And Its Healing Properties
Chamomile The use of chamomile dates back the Romans, Greek and Egyptians. The two varieties of chamomile used in herbal medicine are German (Matricaria recutila) and Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile). While the plants have some similar properties, they differ in... Read more
Herbal Support For Female Hormone Health: Differences and Similarities Between Black Cohosh and Chaste tree
Black cohosh and chaste tree are two of the most used herbs for gynecological health. From puberty to menopause, a woman’s life is characterized by the ebb and flow of female hormones. Herbal therapy is used to rebalance hormones and... Read more
