Health benefits of cinnamon Cinnamon is a spice made from the bark of trees called Cinnamomum. It is made by taking the inner bark which forms cinnamon sticks when dried. The sticks are ground into cinnamon powder. There are two main types of cinnamon, namely Cassia cinnamon (the commonly used variety found in supermarkets) and… Read More »
Zingiber Officinale – Ginger Health Benefits
Zingiber Officinale – Ginger Health Benefits Ginger (whose root is used as a spice) is native to South Asia, but is now produced in many countries worldwide. It can be consumed fresh or powdered in food. It can be taken as an oil, juice, beer, tea or as a capsule. There are many types of… Read More »
Wolfsbane or Monkshood For Anxiety
Wolfsbane or Monkshood For Anxiety Monkshood is a perennial herb that is commonly known as wolfsbane or monkshood. It is a remedy known for treating fear, fever and illness. Isn’t Aconite Poisonous? Aconitum napellus or aconite is a poisonous plant and the most common adverse reactions are vomiting and diarrhea. If the leaves… Read More »
Hypericum Perforatum – St John’s Wort for Anxiety
Hypericum Perforatum – St John’s Wort for Anxiety Hypericum perforatum is a botanical plant commonly known as St. John’s wort. It is mostly marketed under the name “Hypericum” and has been widely used as an herbal remedy for hundreds of years. Today, Hypericum perforatum is mainly used and known for its anti-depressant properties. Despite all… Read More »
Health Benefits of Ginseng
Health Benefits of Ginseng Ginseng is the fleshy root of plants that belong to the genus Panax. It is classified into fresh (harvested before 4 years), white (harvested between 4 and 6 years) or red (harvested after more than 6 years). The major active compounds are ginsenosides and gintonin which work together to provide health… Read More »
Chinese Herbal Medicines for Health and Longevity
Chinese Herbal therapy is the most commonly used therapy of Traditional Chinese Medicine which is at least 5,000 years old. More than 300 herbs are used and there are thousands of herbal formulas for every condition imaginable, in the form of Chinese herbal decoctions, herbal powders, Chinese patent formulas, syrups and liniments. Decoctions are not… Read More »
