Talking about bowel health is never a popular topic. After all, who really wants to talk about how many times a day they use the bathroom? But the truth is, the digestive system is one of the most important parts of your body, and when it’s working properly, chances are that the rest of the […]
Schisandra chinesnsis, also called Chinese magnolia vine, magnolia vine, or five-flavor fruit, is native to northeast China, Russia and parts of Korea. It is among the 50 fundamental herbs of traditional Chinese medicine. Sometimes the herb is mixed with other herbs, such as the concoction Shen-Mai-San, which is used for energy revitalization. The Schisandra berry […]
The sarsaparilla plant is one of many herbs studied for its potential medicinal benefits. But if the term ‘sarsaparilla’ makes you think of cowboys throwing back frosty pints after a hard day of ranching, your romantic notion isn’t entirely off-base. According to some sources, a drink using the plant’s root was popular among cowboys in […]
Milk thistle, sometimes also known as Mary thistle and holy thistle, is a plant native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. It belongs in the same plant family as the daisy, and has been used medicinally for thousands of years. Silymarin is the main component of milk thistle seeds, but the terms ‘milk thistle’ and ‘silymarin’ […]
If you’re into healthy living and supplements, you’re probably already familiar with milk thistle. Plenty of people rely on milk thistle capsules and extracts for potential health benefits ranging from digestive support to helping maintain healthy-looking skin. But what is the best milk thistle for you? The answer to that question depends on what you’re […]
