Kava – Medicinal Properties and Side Effects.
Tweet Kava is a shrub, a member of the pepper family, native to the Pacific Islands (Polynesia, Micronesia, Melanesia, Hawaii) where the natives cultivate this plant because of the medicinal virtues of its roots. Origin of Kava For thousands of years, natives of the Pacific islands derive a beverage from the roots of the kava plant that improves mood and is used for socialization. Captain James Cook was the first to relate this...
Goldenseal – Uses and Safety Facts
Tweet Goldenseal is a woodland herb natural to southern Canada and the United States that is used for its antibacterial properties. It is also used to treat inflammation and has been found to be an effective digestive aid as well. Goldenseal is known by various names, among them orangeroot and yellow puccoon. It is known in the scientific community as Hydrastis canadensis. Top Uses for Goldenseal Native American tribes...
Oregano – Uses and Benefits
Tweet Oregano is a plant that is considered as one of the most functional medicinal herbs. Its name is a Greek word that means “delight of the mountains” and the plant is a native to the Mediterranean region. The plant is a very small shrub and is also used in culinary arts most especially in Italian and Greek cuisines. Health Benefits This medicinal herb contains Vitamin K which most people overlook...
Periwinkle Plant and its Health Benefits
Tweet Also known as the Lesser or Rosy Periwinkle and the Vinpocetine, Periwinkle is a plant that grows up to 2 feet long. It seldom grows larger and usually just stays put in the ground. It has lavender flowers and is a very nice ground cover for garden enthusiasts. Periwinkle goes way back when it comes to medicinal benefits. It has been used for a long time in China and some parts of America. Native Indians used the...
Mistletoe – More than Just Your Christmas Plant!
Tweet Mistletoe is one plant that has a great history behind it. According to European folklore, a mistletoe is considered a magical symbol of fertility and an aphrodisiac. In today’s time, mistletoe is still considered magical because of the fact of the many benefits it can offer! Health Benefits of Mistletoe As a medicinal plant, this is considered as an antispasmodic, it stimulate the immune system and makes it...
Comfrey- Medicinal Perennial Herb
Tweet Comfrey is believed to have originated from Asia or Europe. This plant can grow up to 5 feet. The leaves of the plant are hairy just like that of an oregano leaf but they are much bigger. However, caution is required when making comfrey an option for curing illness because some species of this plant is considered dangerous. Better let experts choose the right leaves for you. What Makes Comfrey A Medicinal Herb?...
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