Anxiety is a problem that many people struggle with. Traditional medicine can be quick to prescribe anti-anxiety drugs such as Xanax, Librium, Valium, or Ativan. While they’re effective – and even necessary for severe cases – they have problems including that they…
Heart disease is a common health problem and a leading cause of death. Many individuals have been placed on medication to treat high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or other cardiovascular problems. However, there is a lot you can do to…
Usnea is a form of lichen that grows on trees. Usnea has a specific affinity for the lungs. It assists in respiratory infections and illness, acting as a herbal antibiotic. This ‘plant’ is not in fact a single plant but a…
Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis) grows wild in North and South America, Europe, and regions of Asia. The plant has bright yellow flowers that open at sunset – which gave rise to the name – and close during the day. Various…
Fungal skin infections are not uncommon and include athlete’s foot, ringworm, yeast infections, and those that affect the nails on hands and feet. Fortunately, most of these conditions can usually be treated easily if they are mild. For those who…
Most gardeners will probably agree that they do not want weeds in their gardens and that they would prefer to use more natural methods to get rid of them and avoid resorting to chemicals. After all, you all want healthy…
Most of us have experienced a skin rash at some time. A rash could be due to exposure to a chemical substance, an insect bite, a plant such as poison ivy, a medical condition like lupus, an allergic reaction to…
Rosemary (Salvia Rosmarinus) is part of the mint family and related to oregano, basil, and marjoram. All these herbs are familiar to most people who cook or enjoy food. However, easy-to-grow rosemary offers so much more than delicious flavor and…
Plants, just like all living things, are prone to diseases. Unfortunately, there are many diseases that may attack plants although some only infect certain species. Interestingly, around 85% of plant ailments are caused by fungal organisms. An advantage of the…
There are many different species of Agrimony, but the one grown and used most often for its health benefits is Agrimonia eupatoria or common agrimony. These plants bloom from June to September and both the leaves and flowers have been…