Quinine is found in the Cinchona tree which is native to Peru. Even before Quinine was isolated as a compound in 1820 it was used to treat malaria nearly 200 years prior using the bark from the Cinchona tree. It’s…
You may not love avocados but the following uses for this humble fruit may change your mind. 1. Smoothes Out Skin Wrinkles Looking for a painless way of reducing wrinkles, well if the answer is yes then go get you…
Common mullein is a well-known plant that has been “smoked” for centuries and is known to treat lung issues due to its expectorant nature. Now, what does this mean? In a nutshell, it will break up congestion and make coughing…
There is so much one needs to look for when you are shopping at the supermarket. Price and quality are two but did you know that you also need to be looking for those sneaky food additives that many processed…
Mugwort has been around for thousands of years, but thanks to TikTok, it has recently become a buzzword. Users claim that by consuming or drinking mugwort, one can enjoy subtle psychoactive benefits such as reduced anxiety, improved sleep, and more…
Pine is a traditional natural remedy for relieving coughs and irritated throats. It’s so effective that these days you can buy pine cough syrups or pine cough drops from pharmacies or online. There’s also a cheaper, more satisfying way to…
Cramp Bark of the genus Viburnum, is an upright, flowering shrub that goes by many names. There is an American species known botanically as Viburnum trilobum, which is a synonym for Viburnum opulus var Americanum. This species is often referred…
Warming spices have been used throughout history as pain relievers and even modern medicine utilizes the natural compounds found in these spices as more and more people are looking for alternative, natural treatments to manage their pain. This is especially…
Oh, nothing is as painful as having a headache or back pain and no pain reliever. What is one to do? Well, these herbs below can help relieve your pain. Keep in mind though that while these remedies are natural,…
