Reishi Mushrooms: Immune Boosting + Health Benefits
The reishi mushroom is well known in Chinese medicine as the “king of herbs.” Mushrooms are the fruit and reproductive body of fungi, which grow out of networks called mycelium. Thread-like networks of reishi mushrooms grow under the ground around logs and organic waste. Waste material is a rich source of nutrients for these mushrooms, which have a unique ability to reduce the volume of decayed matter in the environment by using it...
Wild Yam / Mexican Wild Yam Benefits and Side Effects
Wild yam extract is derived from the root of a plant that grows in vines in wooded areas of the eastern United States. A related plant, the Mexican yam, is also used as an herbal remedy, and another species of medicinal wild yam is native to China. It is believed by some that wild yam can stimulate the ovaries to produce a balance of progesterone and estrogen, making it a popular alternative to synthetic hormones for women who...
Turmeric For Your Health : A Potent Natural Anti-Inflammatory
Turmeric is a strong, bitter-tasting spice that is very popular in India as a seasoning for cooking. Turmeric is commonly used in curries and is ground from the dried root of Curcuma longa, a plant in the ginger family that is native to Southeast Asia. Turmeric has been used for thousands of years as a dye, a flavoring and a medicinal herb. In India, it has been used traditionally as a remedy for stomach and liver ailments, as well as...
Tongkat Ali (Long jack, Eurycoma longifolia) Review: Effective For Boosting Testosterone Naturally?
You may see it called Tongkat Ali, Eurycoma longifolia, or even Long jack. More than likely, you’ll find it gracing the ingredients panel of your favorite natural testosterone booster — wedged in with other old time favorites like tribulus, DHEA, Testofen, and so on. If you believe the sort of hype touted by advertisers in popular magazines and on the Internet, you could be forgiven for thinking that Tongkat, Eurycoma, or...
St John’s Wort: A Natural Treatment for Depression?
St. John’s Wort may well be one of the most effective natural treatments for depression — without the side effects associated with prescription drugs. In fact, fifty percent of depressive disorders in Germany are treated (by prescription) with St. John’s Wort. Despite sounding like “wart”, this yellow-flowered wild plant takes its name from the Old English word for plant: “Wort”, and from St....
Slippery Elm Review And Information
Slippery elm trees grow throughout North America, reaching heights of up to 60 feet and thriving on high ground in areas where the soil drains well. The tree gets its name from the fact that its bark becomes very slippery when put into hot water. When the pilgrims arrived from England in colonial times, they observed that Native American people used the inner bark of the slippery elm tree for medicinal purposes. They used it to make a...
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