There are many medicinal plants you can grow in your own backyard. However, there are some plants that, although beneficial, the government does not want you to grow. 1. Pseudocorus (Yellow Iris) Yellow Iris can be found in and around…
Few things are more difficult to cope with than dental pain. That throbbing ache that refuses to subside? The lightning-sharp pain that hits your molar even if you’re not eating or drinking? They can both make it impossible to concentrate,…
The Amish are highly pious and private people with ages-old ties to their agrarian culture. Although they do use modern medicine, they have a strong predilection for natural remedies. Being accomplished farmers, their gardens often include herbs that have culinary…
The Cherokee people were originally located in the South Eastern United States, in parts of Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina. The Cherokee Nation also refer to themselves as “Aniyvwiya” meaning the “Real People”, or the “Anigaduwagi” or the Kituwah…
In recent years, outdoor enthusiasts have become more interested in foraging local plants for food and medical purposes. Although this is a sustainable practice that should be encouraged, it also requires caution: many edible plants have poisonous doppelganger that can…
While some medicinal plants benefit only one organ or system, this plant helps every part of the body at once. Known as adaptogens, they help us respond to stress and illness by restoring our biological ability to cope and adapt.…
This article highlights the cause of IBS, 5 warning signs that you have it, and how you can manage and even prevent its symptoms using natural remedies. Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a gastrointestinal disorder affecting the large intestine,…
When someone consumes more fat and sugar than their bodies can handle, fat can develop in the liver. If fat levels build up in more than 5% of the organ, it is considered a fatty liver. Although more common among…
American gooseberries (Ribes hirtellum) are a round, juicy fruit similar in size and taste to grapes. They’re rich in phytonutrients and other antioxidants as well as Vitamins C and E, making gooseberries a tasty and potent means of fighting type…
Native Americans have used herbs, trees, and plants for thousands of years to cure themselves as well as to purify their spirits and bring balance and harmony into their lives and surrounding areas. According to oral traditions, they learned about…