Anamu (Petiveria alliacea) is a flowering herbaceous plant used in certain cultures as herbal medicine. Anamu is said to offer health benefits due to its antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. Anamu contains compounds thought to be beneficial to human health, including polyphenols and antioxidants like tannin. Antioxidants are considered important given that they neutralize free…

Andrographis, commonly known as kalmegh (meaning ‘king of bitters’), is grown in hedgerows and gardens in India where it is highly valued by the local people as a medicine. It has often been used as a substitute for the bitter herb Swertia chirata, and as such also has the Indian common name of chirayta. At…

It is closely related to Dong Quai, one of the most respected female tonics in traditional Chinese medicine. Angelica is a traditional birthing herb used to help bring on a delayed labor and to help expel the placenta following childbirth. Angelica relieves painful and cramping menstruation, (Dysmenorrhea), and brings on delayed menstruation. Angelica is especially…

Star Anise is prescribed as an excellent digestive aid. It is used to relieve colic, and other symptoms related to flatulence including headache, nausea, vomiting, gastric distress, and to stimulate the appetite. The anti-spasmodic properties help relieve the stomach upset. Given, its anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and expectorant properties, it is widely used in treating coughs, particularly…

This remedy had its origin as a medicine in the homoeopathic school, but is now a general favorite among Eclectics for certain diseased conditions. Apis is diuretic, alterative, and diaphoretic. It specifically influences the urinary tract, small doses somewhat resembling cantharis in action, in removing irritation, and in larger doses, stimulating the renal organs and…

Apricot Kernels are from the inside of the seed of an apricot. The Scientific Name(s) are Prunus armeniaca L. (Rosaceae) ; P. armeniaca L. var. vulgaris Zabel.They have been used medicinally in India and China (in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine) for over 2,000 years. They are widely known for their anti-cancer properties although this…

Arjuna is comprised of the bark of the Arjun Tree (Terminalia Arjuna), commonly referred to as Arjuna. In traditional Indian Ayurveda, it is used to support the heart and for the balancing of bodily functions. Arjuna bark has been used in traditional Indian healing for over 3,000 years. Terminalia Arjuna is also known as the…