Archive for the Medicinal Plants Category


Medicinal Uses of Flowers

We already know that flowers provide beautiful visual arrangements and a pleasant fragrance, but they are far more than just decorations. Flowers have a long history of being used for medicinal purposes in all civilizations, and they continue to be used in modern pharmaceuticals today. Some can be used in simple home remedies, some are [...]

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Catnip

Catnip, Another Important Herbal Remedy As many different disorders arise, several synthetically prepared medications are made available all over the world. Although proven and effective, these medications may cause certain side effects to humans as they are mainly derived from chemicals and unnatural materials. Also, some disorders are said to be unmanageable by the use [...]

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Yohimbe

Yohimbe - A Herb Aphrodisiac 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 [...]

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Barberry

Barberry - A Beautiful Shrub With Plenty Of Health Benefits Barberry, scientifically called Berberis Vulgaris is also known with other names like berberry, mountain grape, berberis, jaundice berry, common grape, pepperidge and sowberry. It is a beautiful evergreen thorny shrub with vibrant red colors, especially in autumn and summer. Although it is a medicinal herb, [...]

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Kratom

Two Ways to Ingest Kratom: Chewing the Raw Leaves or Boiling the Leaves Down to Create an Extract In its natural form, kratom is the leaf of the Mitragyna speciosa tree native to Southeast Asia. It is traditionally used for its medicinal properties, including treatment of pain and depression and as an alternative treatment for opiate withdrawal. [...]

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