Summary: Eyebright is a native British and European plant that has naturalised in many other areas of the world including Canada and the U.S. Eyebright is a semiparasitic plant meaning that it is nourished by the roots of other plants. This annual plant has been used as a folk medicine to treat eye inflammations and […]
Summary: Espinheira santa is a small (as much as 5 meters long) evergreen tree resembling holly. This tree has berries and leaves. This tree is basically native to South Brazil and South America. More than 200 species of Maytenus are found throughout the Amazon. These species have been used for different medicinal purposes by native […]
Summary: Wormseed (Epazote) is an herb. The flowers are used to make medicine. Despite serious safety concerns, wormseed is used to treat worm infections. Don’t confuse wormseed with chenopodium oil (wormseed oil), wormwood oil, or wormwood. Also, since wormseed is sometimes called “levant,” avoid confusion with levant berry.(WebMD) For a natural health consultation, call […]
Summary: Elecampane has a very long and distinguished history of use. Its many health benefits were recognised by the Ancient Greeks and Romans who used this herb as a general health tonic and a remedy for many ailments. According to Hippocrates it stimulates the brain, kidneys, stomach and uterus. He also used it to treat […]
Summary: Although there’s no one-size-fits-all remedy for illness, supporters of elderberry say the fruit is one of nature’s most versatile solutions for what ails you. There are about 30 types of elder plants and trees around the world. The European version (also known as Sambucus nigra) is the one most closely tied to your health […]
Summary: Although there’s no one-size-fits-all remedy for illness, supporters of elderberry say the fruit is one of nature’s most versatile solutions for what ails you. There are about 30 types of elder plants and trees around the world. The European version (also known as Sambucus nigra) is the one most closely tied to your health […]
Summary: Echinacea is one of the most popular herbs in America today. Echinacea is a Native American medicinal plant named for the prickly scales in its large conical seed head, which resembles the spines of an angry hedgehog (echinos is Greek for hedgehog).(Mount Sinai) For a natural health consultation, call 503-362-5899 Or write to: […]
Summary: Echinacea is one of the most popular herbs in America today. Echinacea is a Native American medicinal plant named for the prickly scales in its large conical seed head, which resembles the spines of an angry hedgehog (echinos is Greek for hedgehog).(Mount Sinai) For a natural health consultation, call 503-362-5899 Or write to: […]
Summary: Dulse has been harvested and consumed for over a thousand years, with early records of use in Scotland, among Christian monks. This rose-colored seaweed is known for its impressive nutrition content and unique flavor.(Dr. Axe) For a natural health consultation, call 503-362-5899 Or write to: truman@herbalhealthreview.com
Summary: Drynaria fortunei plant is an epiphytic herb, 20 to 40cm high. Fleshy, stout, and long rhizome grows horizontally and is covered densely with brown, linear chisel-shaped scales. Leaves come with two shapes. Foliage leaf is thick and leathery, reddish-brown or grayish brown, ovate, sessile, 5 to 6.5 cm long and 4 to 5.5 cm […]
Summary: Dong quai (Angelica sinensis) root has been used for more than one thousand years as a spice, tonic, and medicine in China, Korea, and Japan. It is still used often in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), where it is usually combined with other herbs. TCM practioners often prescribe dong quai to treat women’s reproductive problems, […]
Summary: Although the common name of this plant refers to one of the countries you can find this shrubby, medium-sized deciduous tree, it is also native to Southern Florida, the West Indies, and Texas. Native Americans of the West Indies discovered that the bark of this tree would tranquilize fish so that they could be […]
Summary: Devil’s claw is an herb. The botanical name, Harpagophytum, means “hook plant” in Greek. This plant, which is native to Africa, gets its name from the appearance of its fruit, which is covered with hooks meant to attach onto animals in order to spread the seeds. The roots and tubers of the plant are […]
Summary: These herbs are known to assist in healing viral infections. Caution: High doses may cause dizziness, mental confusion and/or irregular pulse rate. Do not give to children under six years of age. Hypoglycemics should use caution, as ginseng lowers blood sugar levels. Should not be taken when there are headaches, hypertension, hot flashes or […]
Summary: Dashamoola, as the name signifies is the potent concoction of ten dried roots of ten different plants, which have been widely used in Ayurveda since ages due to its amazing health benefits. It possesses those qualities that work in tandem for effectively offering ultimate remedies for numerous health conditions, especially the ones related to […]