In China, the leaves and flowers are used for making teas. The tea has diuretic property (stimulates urine production) and thus helps in condition of fluid retention in the body and proper functioning of the kidney and bladder. This plant is edible and possess many medicinal properties. The plant leaves are expectorant. The flowers and…

Benefits Aside from adding flavor to a wide variety of dishes, cilantro also boasts Anticancer effects Cilantro may reduce the need for salt in food. Data on the effect of cilantro on cancer development is limited. However, a 2019 test tube study examined the effects of an extract of C. sativum on individual prostate cancer…

In Ayurveda, the tree’s fragrant bark is often used to enhance the bioavailability of other ingredients in traditional formulas; you’ll find it in many of our synergistic formulas. It can also be used on its own for therapeutic value, whether in teas, churnas (spice mixtures), tablets, or via aromatherapy diffuser. Let’s explore some of cinnamon’s…

Growing prolifically all over the world, it is not surprising that Cleavers has a rich history of traditional use. Native American tribes used this herb to promote kidney health and as a remedy for gonorrhoea. It was also sometimes used by Native American women to prevent pregnancy. In Traditional Chinese Medicine it is used as…

Red clover (Trifolium pratense) is an herb that belongs to the legume family, which also includes peas and beans. In herbal medicine, red clover is typically used to treat respiratory issues (such as asthma, whooping cough, and bronchitis), skin disorders (such as eczema and psoriasis), inflammatory conditions like arthritis, and women's health problems1 (such as…

With its wide native range, the plant has found a wide range of medicinal uses around the world. There has been considerable research into the active constituents of the plant. The aerial parts contain dihydrocaffeic acid, which has a blood pressure lowering effect, as well as alkaloids such as lycopodine, chinoline, clavatine, clavatoxine and annotinine,…

In Chinese herbal medicine the cnidium seeds have been commonly used in herbal mixtures that are formulated to “warm” the kidneys and strengthen yang energy. The herb has a strong reputation as an aphrodisiac and it is frequently prescribed by Chinese medicine practitioners for male impotence. In the past, the seeds were almost routinely used…

Native to Northeastern China, this herb has long been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a gentle tonic that is also building to the body and more specifically to the blood. Codonopsis is an adaptogenic herb which means that it has been shown to help the body adapt to and defend against the effects of…

Action Diuretic, antinarcotic, psychotropic agent, direct heart stimulant (raises blood pressure). Neutralizes therapeutic effects of many herbs; potentiates the action of aspirin and paracetamol; depletes the body of B-vitamins. Charcoal of the outer seed parts—astringent, absorbent. Key application Powdered coffee charcoal—in nonspecific, acute diarrhoea; local therapy of mild inflammation of oral and pharyngeal mucosa (average…

Glaucoma Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner Studies have shown that intraocular pressure may be lowered by directly applying a sterile fluid extract of forskolin, a constituent of the Ayurvedic herb Coleus forskohlii. Asthma 50 to 100 mg of an extract standardized to 18% forskolin, taken two to three times per day One trial found that…

The protein has a big job in the body. “Collagen gives body tissues structure, toughness, rigidity, and texture. In the skin, it’s akin to a layer of leather. And when it intermingles with elastic fibers, it gives skin strength and resilience,” says Yag-Howard. When collagen begins to degrade in skin and levels drop in the…