Archive for the ‘ Herbal Remedies ’

Health Benefits of Marshmallow

28 October, 2009

Marshmallow is noted for beautiful violet pink colored flowers that blossom during summer. You will come across marshmallow....

Medicinal Uses Of Butterbur

27 October, 2009

Butterbur is a perennial herb that can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, North America and Asia. ...

Treating Illnesses With Black Seed Oil

26 October, 2009

Black seed is a popular spice used in cuisines of several Asian countries. The oil derived from the seeds is packed....

Medicinal Uses Of Celery Seeds

26 October, 2009

For centuries, celery seed is a popular herbal medicine used in Ayurveda. Modern studies have confirmed the benefits of consuming....

Weight Loss With Hoodia Gordonii

22 October, 2009

Hoodia gordonii, often simply referred as hoodia, is a succulent plant, which grows primarily in South Africa and Namibia. ...

Health Benefits of Elderberry

22 October, 2009

Elderberry is a native tree of Europe. The botanical name of elderberry tree is Sambucus nigra. In Europe, the elderberry blossoms....

Benefits of Camphor Oil

20 October, 2009

Camphor laurel, whose botanical name is Cinnamomum camphora, is a native plant of eastern Asia and northern Africa....

Medicinal Properties of Nettle

20 October, 2009

Nettle, also known as stinging nettle, is found in several countries of Asia, northern Europe and South America....

Health Benefits of Guggul

20 October, 2009

Guggul is a popular herb used in Ayurvedic medicine. The botanical name of guggul is Commiphora mukul....

Health Benefits of Red Yeast Rice

20 October, 2009

Red yeast rice is bright reddish colored rice, which is fermented with yeast known as Monascus purpureus....

Health Benefits of Black Tea

12 October, 2009

Due to the tremendous therapeutic properties of black tea, its regular intake minimizes the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases....

Hawthorn – The Medicinal Herb

9 October, 2009

Hawthorn is a native plant of the temperate regions of Europe, North America and Asia. The botanical name of hawthorn....

Benefits of Bitter Orange

7 October, 2009

Bigarade orange, commonly known as bitter orange, is widely used by herbalists for treating several illnesses. ...

Health Benefits of Coriander

3 October, 2009

The leaves and seeds of coriander are popular culinary ingredients. This herb is probably a native of the West Asia, North Africa and Southern Europe, from where it spread to other continents....

Allspice for Health

3 October, 2009

Allspice is the dried unripe berry of the Pimenta dioica plant. This plant is a native of West Indies, Central America and Mexico....

Astragalus: The Chinese Medicinal Herb

3 October, 2009

Astragalus is an herb used in traditional Chinese medicines. This herb is a type of legume, belonging to the Fabaceae family....

Health Benefits Of Goldenseal

1 October, 2009

Goldenseal is a native plant of North America. The Indians inhabiting the northeast regions of USA used the golden yellow root....

Benefits of Grapefruit Essential Oil

1 October, 2009

The oil of Grapefruit is loaded with varieties of anti oxidants mainly, Vitamin-C. This vitamin, in support....

How To Make An Herbal Heat Wrap

23 September, 2009

Herbal heat wraps are found to have numerous benefits. They are beneficial for improving the beauty. ...

Health Benefits of Rooibos Tea

23 September, 2009

Due to the ample availability of polyphenols in rooibos tea it is used in various remedies to cure ailments....

Benefits of Anise

22 September, 2009

The seeds, leaves, roots and bulb of anise are used by herbalists for treating several physical ailments. The botanical name of anise....

Herbal Teas And Their Benefits

22 September, 2009

Drinking at least two cups of persimmon tea assists in prevention of ailments that occur due to deficiency....

Sandalwood Essential Oil

22 September, 2009

Natural Antiseptic – Individuals suffering from internal wounds or esophageal ulcers should consume sandalwood oil....

Advantages of Bergamot Oil

22 September, 2009

Owing to the ample availability of limonene and flavanoids in bergamot essential oil, it is widely acknowledged for its tremendous....

Uses of Vanilla Oil

19 September, 2009

Vanilla is popularly associated with ice creams, chocolates, confectioneries and desserts. However, other than the food....

Herbs For Improving Libido

19 September, 2009

Poor sexual drive and loss of libido are problems encountered by millions of men and women throughout the world. ...

Benefits Of Bay Leaves

15 September, 2009

We don’t eat bay leaves directly. Nonetheless, bay leaves are added to stews and curries to give them a nice flavor. ...

Cinnamon Oil Uses

15 September, 2009

Cinnamon oil is extracted from the bark of the cinnamon tree. Cinnamon, whose botanical name is Cinnamomum verum....

Uses of Lemon Balm

14 September, 2009

Lemon balm belongs to the mint family. For several centuries, this herb, a native of the Mediterranean region, is used for treating several illnesses....

Health Benefits of Emu Oil

11 September, 2009

Emu oil, when applied locally on skin prevents loss of nutrients via sweating and maintains softness of skin....