Source: Organic Oregano Oil and Warts by Dr. Edward Group Warts can be more than just unsightly or annoying growths that appear on the feet, hands, or elsewhere on the body. They can become very painful, spread to other areas on the body, and, in the case of a plantar wart outbreak, even inhibit your ability to … Continue reading Organic Oregano Oil and Warts
8 uses for Echinacea backed by science
Echinacea (pronounced ek-in-nay-sha) is a medicinal plant used by Native Americans to treat snake bites and cure septic wounds. Its popularity today is founded on several studies that prove its efficacy in shortening the common cold and reducing fever. This small, purple flower is indeed a herb you should familiarize yourself with. Should you ever … Continue reading 8 uses for Echinacea backed by science
The Health Benefits of Collinsonia Root
Source: The Health Benefits of Collinsonia Root by Dr. Edward Group Collinsonia canadensis, also known as Canada horsebalm, hardhack, horseweed, richweed, ox-balm, and stone root, is an herb in the mint family. Historically, it has been used for improving circulation and congestion, especially in the bowels and throat. It has also generated much interest for being … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Collinsonia Root
What Is Camu Camu?
Source: What Is Camu Camu? by Dr. Edward Group Camu camu, or Myrciaria dubia, is a fruit tree native to the Amazonian rain forest. It grows as a small shrub alongside the river and produces berries that resemble cherries. Like many other Amazonian fruits, camu camu has earned quite a bit of interest due to its … Continue reading What Is Camu Camu?
Tincture basics: Recipe for making home remedies
Tinctures are liquid extracts made from medicinal plants. Because they are made from natural ingredients, tinctures are able to alleviate various symptoms of certain diseases with little to no side effects. Most people buy their tinctures from their local herbal store but what many don’t realize is that they are actually quite easy to make. … Continue reading Tincture basics: Recipe for making home remedies
Health Benefits of Perilla Frutescens
Source: Health Benefits of Perilla Frutescens by Dr. Edward Group Perrilla frutescens, commonly referred to as perilla, is a food and traditional medicine in Asian countries, particularly Japan and China. A member of the mint family, the leaves are used in Chinese herbal medicine for symptoms of asthma and cough and contain calcium, iron, and vitamin C. … Continue reading Health Benefits of Perilla Frutescens
What Is Butcher’s Broom?
Source: What Is Butcher’s Broom by Dr. Edward Group Butcher’s broom, or Ruscus aculeatus, is an evergreen like shrub with a long history of use in Europe for promoting circulatory system health. Among other benefits, butcher’s broom helps tighten blood vessels and capillaries, which has generated interest for use against varicose veins. It’s also been shown … Continue reading What Is Butcher’s Broom?
What Is Sophora Japonica?
Source: What Is Sophora Japonica? by Dr. Edward Group Sophora japonica, otherwise known as Japanese pagoda tree, is native to eastern China and Japan. Its beautiful white flowers make it a prized ornamental tree all over the world. But, it’s not only beautiful, it’s also very beneficial to the circulatory system. Sophora japonica has a documented … Continue reading What Is Sophora Japonica?
The 10 Powerful Natural Antibiotics And Anti-Virals That Kill superbugs
When antibiotics first became widely used in the early part of the twentieth century, they were hailed as medical miracles that were able to treat infections that were once fatal to humans. However, overuse of antibiotics and the exposure to them through conventionally raised meat and dairy products has led to the rise of resistant … Continue reading The 10 Powerful Natural Antibiotics And Anti-Virals That Kill superbugs
What Is Witch Hazel?
Source: What Is Witch Hazel? by Dr. Edward Group Hamamelis virginiana, better known as witch hazel, is a tall shrub native to the United States and Canada. It has a long history of use by the Native Americans as a traditional phytotherapy for hemorrhoids, varicose veins, and other circulatory system problems. Subsequent research has shown that … Continue reading What Is Witch Hazel?
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