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…
Teas
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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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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WHITE TEA White tea refers to tea in its raw, natural state. After picking, the leaves are simply arranged and allowed to dry, without processing. Studies have shown that the amino acid L–theanine found in the tea plant alters the attention...
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GOTU KOLA While Gotu kola has a number of medicinal uses, it is traditionally used as a circulatory tonic to provide support for a healthy brain and nervous system. This herb is highly celebrated in facilitating mental clarity, attention span, concentration...
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SAGE Sage is an aromatic herb which has traditionally been used for digestive concerns. However, it has a surprising quality that has been neglected far too long—its effect on diabetes. It is increasingly being used as an anti-diabetic treatment because of...
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GINKGO BILOBA Ginkgo biloba (Salisburia adiantifolia) is a natural extract derived from the leaf of the Chinese ginkgo tree, also called the maidenhair tree. Ginkgo biloba is more famously known as a supplement, but it can be enjoyed as an herbal...
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