Despite efforts to reduce or eliminate the number of potentially harmful chemicals in consumer products, the agriculture sector, and our waterways, people and companies still improperly use and dispose of these chemicals. Worse still is that many of these chemicals are resistant to biodegradation and will be with us for centuries. So despite your efforts […]
While you’re getting a jump start on the spring cleaning at your house, why not add a body cleansing to your list – specifically a liver detox! Just like a good house cleaning, a liver detox is your body’s way of clearing out the junk that’s been accumulating over time. Best of all, it’s easy […]
For centuries, herbalists have relied on the medicinal powers of gentian root. Long ago, it was commonly used as an antidote to poison. Today, it’s effects are most often sought after to aid in healthy digestion. But, there are many other benefits to using gentian root for your everyday health. Read ahead to find out […]
It’s no secret that modern food production has gotten out of control. Most of us live in a constant mode of choice. We are lucky to be able to choose what we eat because it’s readily available to us. However, that choice comes with consequences, because more often than not, we choose what tastes good, […]
Schisandra is a plant often used in traditional Chinese medicine. It goes by many names, including wu wei zei, five flavor berry, and gomishi. Schisandra, which can be taken using Schisandra extract or Schisandra powder, has been used in Chinese medicine for everything from supporting healthy liver function to promoting overall mental and physical functioning. […]
If you think about the Mediterranean Basin, you might be thinking vacation and not medicinal herbs. Yet milk thistle, which shares the same plant family as the sunflower and daisy, is an herb native to the Mediterranean Basin with a centuries-long history of medicinal uses. The fascinating blue- or red-petaled flower releases a sticky, milky […]
Milk thistle tea is a popular drink with some interesting potential medicinal effects in the body. This fast-growing plant has spread all around the world from its original habitat in Southeast Asia. The milk thistle plant is prominent, up to ten feet tall and topped with a fuchsia flower in the spring and summer. Its […]
Andrographis is a flower native to Southeast Asia and is now cultivated in Asia. The flower’s stem is dark green and its petals are white with tongues of purple. The stem and leaves can be ground into a powder that can be used for medicinal purposes. The medicinal properties of andrographis is said to be […]
