Astragalus
Milkvetch (Astragalus spp.) is one of the most revered herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine, so much so that it is included in the 50 fundamental herbs in China. There are many species of astragalus, some of which are toxic. Identifying…
Blood-Cleansing Herbs
Your blood is responsible for transporting all sorts of materials throughout your body, from oxygen to hormones, clotting factors, sugar, fats, and the cells of your immune system. There’s no need to invest in an expensive cleanse diet or buy…
50 Uses for Ginger
I do not know about you but I love the taste of candied ginger with a nice cup of tea and homemade gingerbread cookies in the winter. I also love ginger for its numerous health benefits. So join me with…
Soothing Elixir For Cold and Flu Season
You only have to search for “influenza herbs” in any respectable science journal to find a plethora of research on which herbs are effective against the flu. Some are only laboratory studies while others include human trials. Research shows that…
What Happens If You Eat a Carrot in The Morning?
The humble carrot, or Daucus carota subsp. Sativus is undoubtedly not to be dismissed as one of the most potent super- ingredients! Grown beneath the earth, the common carrot houses some powerful antioxidants that can help you towards excellent health…
Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Turmeric Tea
Turmeric has been used for thousands of years for its medicinal purposes, particularly its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. While it’s most commonly added to curries turmeric tea is a simple, fast, and effective way to reap all of the health…
Fruit Juice vs. Whole Fruit. Which One is Better?
There is nothing better than having fruit juice to accompany your breakfast every morning; it certainly is one of the little sweet pleasures in life! Of course, we appreciate the fruits we juice as a whole, too, as, without these,…
Winter Miracle Tea
There’s nothing cozier than a hot drink on a cold winter’s night, preferably curled up on the sofa or your favorite comfy chair. Tea is the most popular hot drink in the world and can be taken in any number…