Wild pansy (Viola tricolor) has been used since forever for its anti-inflammatory, expectorant and emetic properties, which have also been confirmed by some scientific studies. But its therapeutic value has also been confirmed in cases of autoimmune disorders, allergies, some forms […]
Most doctors and laboratories don’t even include magnesium status in routine blood tests. Thus, most doctors don’t know when their patients are deficient in magnesium, even though studies show that the majority of Americans are deficient in magnesium. Consider Dr. […]
We are all familiar with the therapeutic virtues of fir, pine, cedar or juniper. Less known are the medicinal uses of some other conifers, usually praised for their ornamental value, such as the beautiful larch, yew and thuja trees. Larch (Larix decidua) […]
Silverweed is recommended even by its scientific name, Potentilla anserina, as a powerful remedy: Linnaeus, the famous naturalist, gave the name Potentilla to this genus because of the powerful healing effects of the herbal medicines derived from it, which were […]
Besides being a breathtaking sight in lakes, ponds or marshes, water lily is also a plant with many therapeutic virtues, most of which have already been confirmed by a great deal of scientific studies. Traditionally used mostly for its sedative […]
Corn silk has been traditionally used for its diuretic properties and other beneficial effects on the urinary system. These properties were fairly praised, but for a long while it seemed that there is nothing more to corn silk than that. […]
Four ingredients and less than 5 minutes of preparation is all it takes to boost immunity, energy, metabolism, and digestion. Cayenne pepper is a pungent red powder made from dried chili peppers and traditionally used to add a spicy kick […]
Lilac is praised for its magnificent beauty and fragrance and is somewhat lesser known as a therapeutic herb. But its few therapeutic effects are nonetheless very powerful and they should be used by more and more people. That’s why we […]
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) is usually considered to be the very plant mentioned by the name “ezob” in Psalm 51:7 (“Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.” – King James Bible […]
Peony is one of the most beautiful flowers one can lay eyes on, but it is also a very powerful medicinal herb, having been traditionally used as a sedative, antispasmodic, astringent and emmenagogue. The common peony (Paeonia officinalis) is used […]