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…
Pet Care
I WOULD LIKE TO GO RAW, BUT WHAT ABOUT MEAT SAFETY? The reason most veterinarians discourage the use of fresh raw food in a pet’s diet is the fear of lingering infections due to contaminated meat. Even though healthy cats and...
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HAIRBALLS: IS YOUR CAT SPITTING OUT WAY TOO MANY OF THEM? Gag. Hack. Hack. Spit. And you are presented with an unwanted gift of a slimy looking ball of hair! Hairballs are a reality cat-owners learn to live with, but it...
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CONSTIPATION IN PETS ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW Constipation is a fairly common affliction among inadequately exercised pets who are fed a commercial diet; and not-so-surprisingly, it is a rare occurrence among pets who are fed a natural diet and are...
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DIARRHEA IN PETS CURE IS SIMPLER THAN YOU THINK Diarrhea is frequent and uncontrollable evacuation of loose, watery stools. Diarrhea is not an illness in itself, it is a symptom showing that the body needs to remove something from the digestive...
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Analgesic Herbs
BELLADONNA (Atropa belladonna) Don’t be deceived by beautiful purple flowers, dark green leaves, and sweet tasting berries! Belladonna is one of the most poisonous herbs in the world. For centuries it has been a weapon of choice for murders and suicides....
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Anti Inflammatory Herbs
BILBERRY (Vaccinium myrtillus) Bilberry is closely related to the blueberry, the cranberry, and the huckleberry. It looks a lot like a blueberry but has its own distinctive taste. The berries contain pectin, tannins, organic acids, flavonoid glycosides, quercetin, anthocyanin, A, B,...
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