Nutmeg Seed

Nutmeg is rich in medicinal properties. The understanding of these properties will help us to better utilize this herb. These also indicate the conditions in which we should avoid it. For example, it has abortifacient action, and causes miscarriage when taken in medicinal doses. It is heating, and thermogenic which increases heat in the body.…

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Oak Bark (Red)

Oak bark (Quercus robur), also known as white oak, comes from the bark of a tree in the Fagaceae family. The bark from the oak tree is the only part that is used medicinally; oak bark is harvested from March to April. White oak bark is recognized as an herbal remedy that is generally safe,…

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Oat Grass

The entire plant is rich in minerals and trace nutrients such as silica, magnesium, phosphorus, chromium, iron, calcium, alkaloids, protein, the vitamin B complex, and vitamins A and C (Holmes, 1997 and Berger, 1998). Regular consumption of an infusion of dried oatstraw and dried milky oats is an excellent way to incorporate vitamins and bioavailable…

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Oats Aerial

The entire plant is rich in minerals and trace nutrients such as silica, magnesium, phosphorus, chromium, iron, calcium, alkaloids, protein, the vitamin B complex, and vitamins A and C (Holmes, 1997 and Berger, 1998). Regular consumption of an infusion of dried oatstraw and dried milky oats is an excellent way to incorporate vitamins and bioavailable…

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Oatstraw Aerial

The entire plant is rich in minerals and trace nutrients such as silica, magnesium, phosphorus, chromium, iron, calcium, alkaloids, protein, the vitamin B complex, and vitamins A and C (Holmes, 1997 and Berger, 1998). Regular consumption of an infusion of dried oatstraw and dried milky oats is an excellent way to incorporate vitamins and bioavailable…

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Ocotillo Bark

While the bark seems to be the only part of the plant in common use in mainstream American herbalism by Anglos, all parts of the plant have been utilized traditionally and have value as medicine, fiber, and food. In fact, when I have been taught about this plant by local New Mexico and Arizona Hispanics,…

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Oleander

10 Health benefits of Oleander flower 1. For Heart pain Give 100-200 mg of the bark of its root after small meals. It causes heavy urination; which cures the heart pain. It even cures other disorders related to the heart. 2. As a toothbrush In India, many likes to use the twigs and thin branches…

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Olive Leaf

Reported Health Benefits of Olive Leaf 1. Anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal. Oleuropein is the active ingredient in olive leaves and the reason why the olive leaf helps fight off the bad bacteria and protect the body’s beneficial bacteria. Microbes that can cause the flu and other upper respiratory infections are destroyed by this chief compound.…

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Orange

Benefits of eating oranges High in Vitamin C Oranges are an excellent source of vitamin C. One orange offers 116.2 per cent of the daily value for vitamin C. Good intake of vitamin C is associated with a reduced risk of colon cancer as it helps to get of free radicals that cause damage to…

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Orange Peel

Benefits of eating oranges High in Vitamin C Oranges are an excellent source of vitamin C. One orange offers 116.2 per cent of the daily value for vitamin C. Good intake of vitamin C is associated with a reduced risk of colon cancer as it helps to get of free radicals that cause damage to…

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Oregano Leaf

Oregano, specifically oregano oil has different uses, which may be applied as alone or in combination therapy. These are as follows: Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome A combination of Oregano oil with Lavender oil and Elevation oil is effective to treat post-traumatic stress syndrome. Take oregano oil 2 drops, Lavender oil 3 to 4 drops and Elevation…

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