Source: What Is Bupleurum? by Dr. Edward Group Bupleurum chinense is an herb native to East Asia and central Europe; its presence has even spread across the United States. Although the plant has long, thin leaves that resemble dill and small yellow flowers that develop into fruit, the root contains the plant’s most beneficial compounds. In … Continue reading What Is Bupleurum?
The Health Benefits of Jasmine Sambac
Source: The Health Benefits of Jasmine Sambac by Dr. Edward Group Jasmine sambac has been known for its abundant health benefits and medicinal uses for thousands of years. Although native to Southeast Asia, this flowering evergreen has been used by people around the world. The ancient Egyptians and Greeks used extracted jasmine oil in aromatherapy as … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Jasmine Sambac
Natural antiseptics to fight infections in a SHTF scenario
In any accident, be it minor like cuts and bruises or major ones such as burns, part of the treatment is preventing infection to spread further from the affected area, and antiseptics fulfill this role. Medical supplies sure are handy, but what happens when you’ve eventually run out? Luckily, there are some ways to sterilize … Continue reading Natural antiseptics to fight infections in a SHTF scenario
The Benefits of Smartweed (Polygonum hydropiperoides)
Source: The Benefits of Smartweed (Polygonum hydropiperoides) by Dr. Edward Group Smartweed, also known as Polygonum hydropiperoides, is a plant that grows in low, wet environments throughout North and South America. Smartweed possesses powerful nutritional properties that have been traditionally used for respiratory support, to relieve bloating, and for gastrointestinal distress. The recognized benefits of smartweed are not … Continue reading The Benefits of Smartweed (Polygonum hydropiperoides)
The Top 8 Cooling Spices for Summer
Source: The Top 8 Cooling Spices for Summer by Dr. Edward Group Also known as pitta (or fire season), summer heat can lead to excess skin irritation, acne, rashes, sweating, and even heat stroke. To keep the body cool during the summer months, ancient Indian medicine (Ayurveda) recommends consuming spices that promote cooling. Spices are one of … Continue reading The Top 8 Cooling Spices for Summer
What Is Restharrow Root?
Source: What Is Restharrow Root? by Dr. Edward Group Nature possesses an intelligence that provides for the therapeutic needs of its inhabitants. A fantastic example of this relationship is man’s use of therapeutic herbs. Many herbs are gaining prominence in today’s natural health movement. And, for many, historical use has aligned with modern science and the practical applications for … Continue reading What Is Restharrow Root?
After chemotherapy left man with blisters on his hands and feet, cannabis oil CURED his cancer
On Darren Miller's 50th birthday, he received the devastating news of a lung and pericardial heart sac cancer diagnosis in which he was given about one year to live – and that was with chemotherapy. However, the Illinois resident was having nothing to do with death sentences. Instead, he and his wife moved to California where … Continue reading After chemotherapy left man with blisters on his hands and feet, cannabis oil CURED his cancer
The History of Gravel Root
Source: The History of Gravel Root by Dr. Edward Group Gravel root is a powerful therapeutic plant that’s popular in traditional medicine. Generally a mauve- or white-colored flowering perennial, gravel root can primarily be found along the East Coast of North America and Canada. Gravel root can sometimes be found as far south as Florida as it thrives … Continue reading The History of Gravel Root
Top 5 Natural Antihistamines
Source: Top 5 Natural Antihistamines by Dr. Edward Group Are you among the many seasonal allergy sufferers each year? Are you tired of the negative side effects many over-the-counter antihistamines provide? Fortunately, there are natural alternatives that can provide relief without inducing drowsiness, dizziness, or headaches — symptoms usually accompanied by most conventional approaches. Most natural antihistamines … Continue reading Top 5 Natural Antihistamines
A weed to some, plantain is a survivalist’s powerful medicine
Weeds are the bane of every homeowner’s existence, but a certain plant called plantain is anything but a nuisance. Also called Plantago major, plantain is a versatile plant that every prepper needs to know about. (h/t to BioPrepper.com.) Plantain, which is different from the green bananas that are also called plantains, can be found almost anywhere. Plantain has oval-shaped … Continue reading A weed to some, plantain is a survivalist’s powerful medicine
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 