St. John’s Wort – Natural Remedy for Depression
Tweet St. Johns Wort is a plant originating from hyperricum perforatum species, also known as: chase-devil, Tipton’s weed, Klamath weed, perforated bush, hyperricum perforatum or goat weed. Originally native to North Africa, Europe, and Asia, this herb consisting of yellow flowers is now readily available in North America. Historically, St. John’s Wort was used by ancient Greeks to treat bug bites and sciatica while...
Sage – A Most Beneficial Aromatic Herb
Tweet Sage is a well-known aromatic plant that belongs to the mint family. It is a perennial herb which is characterized by short and bushy growth and grey-green or whitish green oval shaped leaves. The flowers of sage bear assortment of colors, which differ according to the variety of the plant. Native Land Sage is native to the Mediterranean Europe where it has been regarded as a natural element that strengthens the brain....
Umckaloabo – Pelargonium Sidoides or South African Geranium
Tweet What is it? Umckaloabo, which is scientifically known as Pelargonium sidoides, is a medicinal plant that belongs to the Geranium family and originates from South Africa. So, it is also called South African Geranium. The name umckaloabo is a combination of two separate Zulu words, “umkhuhlane” that means cough and fever-related diseases, and “uhlabo” that means chest pain. For centuries, native South...