WORMWOOD (Artemisia absinthium L) Wormwood is mainly used as a bitter tonic. Chances are that you have heard of the ancient proverb ‘bitter as wormwood.’ Its this bitter characteristic that gives wormwood its significant place in herbal pharmacopeia. As the name…
INDIAN MALLOW (Abutilon indicum) Abutilon indicum has been medicinally used in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic traditions. The entire plant has medicinal value. The leaves are used as demulcent, aphrodisiac, laxative, and sedative. The bark is astringent and diuretic; the seeds are…
Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora) Camphor is a white crystalline substance, obtained from the tree Cinnamomum camphora. It has a strong, penetrating fragrance and a bitter, pungent taste. It is slightly cold to the touch like menthol leaves. You may recognize the exclusive smell…
BLACK WALNUT HULL (Juglans Nigra) Black Walnut tree is native to Eastern North America but is cultivated in many parts of the world. Black Walnut hulls have been used in herbal medicine for centuries to treat various conditions including intestinal problems,…
BASIL (Ocimumbasilicum) Basil is a leafy aromatic herb that you often see being sold in small pots in supermarkets and grocery stores. Its enticing peppery aroma gives a fine touch to any old dish. There are many varieties of basil but…
ANGELICA (Angelica archangelica) Angelica is used extensively in herbal medicine. Angelica is a very good tonic herb for women and children, the elderly or general debility. Angelica root contains vitamin B12, Zinc, Thiamine, Sucrose, Riboflavin, Potassium, Magnesium, Iron, Fructose, Glucose, and…
AMARGO (Quassia amara) Amargo is a deciduous tree that can reach up to hundred feet, but normally grows to about twenty feet. This shrubby tree produces smooth, gray bark, compound leaves, small red flowers, and pea-sized black fruits. It grows in…
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GREEN TEA Green tea, most popularly known as the ‘anti-aging beverage’ is packed with nutrients. Cultures such as Japan, where aging is relatively slow and less-impairing have green tea as an essential part of their diet. So what exactly is green...
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CHAMOMILE Chamomile tea brings to mind a soothing cup of warm tea right before bedtime. That’s because it is a great stress reliever and helps relax nerves. Chamomile is an aromatic herb with antispasmodic, anxiolytic, antibacterial, and anti-mutagenic effects. Chamomile tea...
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BILBERRY (HUCKLEBERRY) Bilberries are packed with phytonutrients called anthocyanins, which have antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Bilberry leaves are rich in chromium, a mineral that has demonstrated an ability to lower blood sugar levels. Traditionally, bilberries have been used for vision related...
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PU-ERH TEA Pu-erh Tea (pronounced ‘poo-air’) has long been valued in Chinese herbalism for its vast benefits. It contains high levels of polyphenols (flavonoids, catechins, and theaflavin), which are well known for their antioxidant activity. Of the five main types of...
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OOLONG TEA Oolong tea is nature’s gift rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and alkaloids. It is developed in semi-fermented processing, which provides the tea with numerous polyphenolic compounds and adds even more valuable health benefits. Oolong tea also contains caffeine, theophylline,...
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GREEN TEA Green tea, most popularly known as the ‘anti-aging beverage’ is packed with nutrients. Cultures such as Japan, where aging is relatively slow and less-impairing have green tea as an essential part of their diet. So what exactly is green...
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