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
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 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 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?
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
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
6 Brain Health Benefits of Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri)
Source: 6 Brain Health Benefits of Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) by Dr. Edward Group Brahmi, or Bacopa monnieri, is a therapeutic plant used in Ayurveda for many purposes. Modern research has even begun to evaluate Brahmi’s role against several neurological diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, and schizophrenia. Although we need to be clear that Brahmi isn’t a cure … Continue reading 6 Brain Health Benefits of Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri)
6 Herbs to Enhance Female Libido
Source: 6 Herbs to Enhance Female Libido by Dr. Edward Group Aphrodisiacs have been used throughout history and many ancient aphrodisiac mixtures are still popular today. When it comes to herbal aphrodisiac supplements, male sexual health products are often the most abundant in supply. Regardless of the focus on male sexual health products, many herbs and libido-boosting … Continue reading 6 Herbs to Enhance Female Libido
4 Health Benefits of Dokudami
Source: 4 Health Benefits of Dokudami by Dr. Edward Group Dokudami is a perennial herb native to Japan, China, and Korea. It has a long-standing culinary use in Asian cooking and has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic traditional medicine. It’s believed to offer positive benefits to the immune system and respiratory tract. However, its ability to support detoxification … Continue reading 4 Health Benefits of Dokudami
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