Summary: For a natural health consultation, call 503-362-5899 Or write to: doctruman@herbalhealthreview.com
Summary: For a natural health consultation, call 503-362-5899 Or write to: doctruman@herbalhealthreview.com
Summary: For a natural health consultation, call 503-362-5899 Or write to: doctruman@herbalhealthreview.com
Summary: For a natural health consultation, call 503-362-5899 Or write to: doctruman@herbalhealthreview.com
Summary: Calamus root, commonly known as sweet flag, has been used by various cultures since biblical times. In the Orient, and in ancient Egypt, the rhizome was thought to be a powerful aphrodisiac, while the Turk’s carried the aromatic rhizome to thwart infectious disease. The Sanskrit Kalamas, the Roman calamus and the Greek Kalamos all […]
Summary: Blue cohosh is an indigenous North American flowering herb that grows in rich moist soil in wooded areas along the east coast of the U.S. and Canada. It has small yellow-green flowers, blue-hued berries and yellowish roots. Blue cohosh was commonly referred to as “squaw root” because of its use by Native American women […]
Summary: With the scientific name Sanguinaria canadensis, this flowering plant can be found throughout the northeastern United States and some parts of Nova Scotia. The plant had been used by Native Americans for generations in its natural form and formed an important part of herbal medicine. You may not recognize the name bloodroot right away, but depending on […]
Summary: Blessed Thistle is said to have obtained its name from its wonderful reputation as a heal all, even purported to cure the plague during the Middle Ages. According to the herbalist Steven Horne, thistles are warrior plants by nature – they are difficult to eradicate, hard to dig up and resistant to herbicides. However, […]
Summary: Black cohosh (Actaea racemosa or Cimicifuga racemosa), a member of the buttercup family, is a perennial plant native to North America. Other, mostly historical, names for this herb include snakeroot, black bugbane, rattleweed, macrotys, and rheumatism weed. Black cohosh has a long history of use. Native Americans used it, for example, to treat musculoskeletal […]
Summary: This evergreen shrub is found in various habitats ranging from New England to Delaware and Maryland in the United States. However, the plant can be successfully cultivated as far north as southern Connecticut and Long Island on the U.S. east coast. It also grows in Bermuda and the Caribbean. Its waxy fruits are a […]
Summary: Bay leaf is the aromatic leaf of the bay laurel tree (Laurus nobilis), a plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is commonly used as a flavoring agent in a variety of cuisines around the world. The leaves are typically added whole to soups, stews, sauces, and braised dishes, then removed before serving due […]
Summary: Angelica archangelica is an herb that grows up to 250 cm tall. The root, seed, leaf, and fruit have been used historically in Nordic folk medicine. Angelica archangelica contains chemicals that might kill cancer cells and fungus, reduce anxiety, and settle the stomach.(WebMD) For a natural health consultation, call 503-362-5899 Or write to: […]
Summary: There are more than 300 species of the aloe plant, but Aloe barbadensis (aka aloe vera) is the best known and is prized in the health and beauty worlds for its healing properties. The spiky succulent plant grows naturally in dry, tropical climates in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the southern and western parts of […]