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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NATURAL TOOTHBRUSH; WHAT’S ALL THE HYPE ABOUT You have probably come across the recent trend of using ‘raw toothbrush’ or ‘natural toothbrush’. It may be a new trend in the Western World but the African and Arab world has been using...
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MAKE YOUR OWN REMINERALIZING TOOTHPASTE Most of the commercial toothpastes contain questionable ingredients and are so abrasive that instead of remineralizing teeth, strip them of essential minerals. You can purchase remineralizing toothpastes which are usually very expensive. But why bother when...
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HOW TO REVERSE TOOTH DECAY Do you or your children maintain good oral hygiene yet still get cavities? Do you eat little to no sugar and still can’t seem to avoid tooth decay? Did you or your children need braces? Has...
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OIL PULLING; DOES IT REALLY WORK? Oil pulling has been getting a lot of attention in the health and fashion blogs, and has been quite a controversial topic. Not that it matters since pretty much everything has been controversial lately. Let’s...
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