Disclaimer: This article is for information purposes only. It is not intended for diagnosis or to replace professional medical advice. Herbal medicines can produce adverse effects and are not suitable for all people, even when using lung cleansing herbs. With…
Growing your own medicinal herbs does not require copious amounts of space. In fact, many of the most frequently grown natural remedies can be grown indoors year-round no matter where you live. Cultivating your own medicinal herbs enhances your survival…
High cholesterol and high blood pressure are damaging to your heart and arteries, and if you are affected by these silent health conditions, you're more at risk for health issues such as heart attack and stroke. While many physicians will…
Basil is a wonderful herb that can be a great accompaniment to your garden. Unfortunately, it doesn't survive the first frost of the season, and you might find yourself needing it throughout the year. The good news is that basil…
Both Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) and Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum) are considered dangerous to humans, especially children. Therefore, it’s recommended to remove the poisonous pair. Of course, this is much easier said than done. So, as Sun Tzu said: “Know…
Luffa, also known as loofah, is best known as a kind of sponge. However, unlike true sponges, luffa does not come from the sea. They are a type of plant in the species Cucurbitaceae, the same family as cucumbers, squashes,…
You’ve probably heard of companion planting, but what about the opposite? Which herbs should be kept separated from each other, never to meet? You might be surprised to learn that some herbs just don’t get along at all and should…
One of the healthiest vegetables to add to your diet, cabbage is a member of the Brassica family, which also includes our friends broccoli, cauliflower, and kale. Cabbage has many superpowers. When cabbage is taken internally as a raw juice,…
There is nothing more satisfying than growing, storing, and using your own medicinal herbs. Using the tools nature gives us to protect our health and loved ones’ feels right to me. So, I enjoy the time spent learning about herbs,…
Many people ask, "What is a dandelion?" Dandelions grow in many areas around the world. The scientific name for dandelion is Taraxacum spp. Also called “Dent-de-lion” or “Lion’s tooth” these beaming little yellow spheres come alive at the start of…