Neem – Uses And Benefits
Tweet Neem or Azadirachta Indica originates from Indian peninsula and it belongs to the mahogany family. Neem is an evergreen tree and a primary ingredient in many ayurvedic medicines. It has great anti-fungal, anti-septic, anti-viral and self-healing properties. Neem oil and extracts are used to treat several ailments like jaundice, stomach ulcers, mouth ulcers, diabetes, ringworm and many skin related diseases. Neem extract...
Rosemary – Uses, Side Effects and Precautions
Tweet Rosemary is one of the most commonly used herbs in cooking, herbal and holistic health practices, aromatherapy and personal care preparations. The name rosemary comes from the Latin ‘rosmarinus’ – ros for dew and marinus for sea. It was so named because the herb grew in locations near the sea and did not require water to grow and thrive. Instead, it obtained moisture from the humidity brought in by sea...
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...
Yohimbe – A Herb Aphrodisiac
Tweet Yohimbe is an evergreen tree found in Zaire, Cameroon, Gabon and other parts of Africa. Its Botanical name is Pausinystalia yohimbe and it is known with other names like johimbe, corynanthe yohimbe and yohimbehe cortex etc. It is a prescription drug in the names of Yohimar, Yoman, Yohimex, Aphrodyne and Actibine. Yohimbe tree grows as tall as 100 feet and the average height is 50 feet. They grow in warm and semi tropical...
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