Indian Shilajit Health Benefits and Information
Indian shilajit is a mineralized substance found in rocks in the Himalayan Mountains. It is actually decomposed plant matter that has been integrated with rock and drips from the rocks during hot weather due to geothermal pressure. Shilajit (also known as “mumijo”) is collected in the form of a thick paste and purified for medicinal use. In traditional Indian medicine (Ayurveda), shilajit is known as a hot bitter. It is...
Goldenseal Information and Side Effects
Goldenseal is a member of the buttercup family. It’s native to America and widely used as a natural remedy. The name comes from the golden color of the roots, which are used in traditional medicine to treat a wide range of ailments. Native Americans used goldenseal to treat skin diseases, wounds and eye infections/inflammations. References in medical books dating back to the early 1800’s indicate goldenseal tea was also...
Dong Quai: Information, Benefits and Side Effects
Dong quai is a traditional herbal remedy derived from Angelica sinensis, a plant with pale green flowers that grows in China, Korea and Japan. Known as “female ginseng,” the herb is widely used in Chinese medicine as a tonic for women. Herbalists have long used a tea made from dong quai to treat menstrual disorders, cramps and other gynecological conditions. It also has a history of use in China as a heart, spleen, liver,...
Hawthorn Berry Extract: Benefits and Side Effects
Hawthorn Berry Extract is made from the tiny red berries that grow on the hawthorn shrub (Crataegus oxyacantha). Hawthorn berries—as well as the leaves and flowers—have been used in traditional medical systems since ancient times. Hawthorn berry extract is widely used as a heart tonic, particularly in Europe. Reseach suggests that hawthorn extract may be useful as an adjunct therapy for chronic heart failure. Beneficial effects on...
Gotu Kola: Information, Benefits and Side Effects
Gotu kola (Centella asiatica) is an important substance central to the ancient Hindu tradition of healing, known as Ayurveda. Cultures in India, China, and Indonesia used it for many different ailments. People ingested gotu kola and applied it topically for medicinal purposes and to enhance the experience of meditation in yoga. This creeping perennial with fan-shaped leaves grows around the world in hot climates. Its popularity as a...
Ginseng Benefits And Information: Ginseng As A Powerful Adaptogen!
Ginseng is an herb that’s been used in traditional Chinese medicine for more than 2,000 years. The Chinese believed that using ginseng regularly would promote longevity and improve mental and physical health. There are two related species marketed as “ginseng”: Panax ginseng (Asian Ginseng) and Panax quinquefolius(American Ginseng). Both are perennial herbs with thick, pale yellowish-brown roots that often resemble a...
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