Tag Archives: herbal medicine

Catnip: A Soothing Botanical Remedy

Many intriguing stories come along with the herb, catnip (Nepeta cataria), also known as catmint. [...]

Traditional Chinese Remedy for Adrenal Support: Rehmannia

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), two opposing energetic forces within the body–yin and yang–must be [...]

The Calming Power of Passionflower

For centuries, the unusual looking violet and white passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) has been used as [...]

Milk Thistle

For over 2,0000 years, Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) has been used as an herbal remedy [...]

Sweet Basil: Beneficial for Health, Home, and Garden

A favorite in many types of ethnic cooking, all basil, particularly Italian, sweet basil (Ocimum [...]

Mighty Magnesium Helps You Meet Physical Demands

Magnesium is well-known for the role it plays in the structure and function of nerves [...]

Mullein: A Traditional Herb for Earache

Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is an herb native to Europe, Asia and North Africa and has [...]

Garlic Helps the Body Fight Infection

For thousands of years, Garlic (Allium sativum) has been a first-line remedy used by herbalists [...]

Ease Cold Symptoms with Echinacea

Just a glance at the lavender-hued petals and deep crimson center of Echinacea flowers can [...]

Lemongrass: A Mind-Body Herb

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is an ancient remedy for detoxifying the body, relieving pain, and supporting the health [...]

Supplemental Knowledge: Should You Take Nutritional Supplements?

Supplemental Knowledge: Should You Take Nutritional Supplements? Of all the holistic health products available, nutritional [...]

Gentle, Effective Skin Healer: Calendula

Considered a first-aid all-star, Calendula (Calendula officinalis) bears the nickname “mother of the skin.” It’s been used [...]