In times gone by, people turned to plants to treat a wide range of illnesses. I can only imagine the pain people experienced in the days before dentistry. A toothache is bad enough even in this day and age but for most of human history, there was no dental profession to fix the … [Read more...]
8 Benefits of Camphor Oil
What is Camphor Oil? You may have already heard about camphor oil and its many applications. Camphor oil is extracted from the camphor tree. Camphor trees are native to Japan and China, but they can now also be found growing in Southern Europe, Brazil, Argentina, Egypt, … [Read more...]
9 Proven Health Benefits of Graviola
What is Graviola? The Amazon is one of the most diverse regions of the world containing an endless amount of plant life much of which has plenty of therapeutic benefits. One such tree is the Graviola tree (Annona muricata) which produces a small, prickly green fruit long … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Corn Silk
You are probably familiar with corn silk – those glossy strands which cling stubbornly to to your fresh ears of corn. If you are anything like my family, you probably throw it away but did you know that you can dry the corn silk to make a refreshing cup of tea. Not only does … [Read more...]
9 Benefits of Burdock Root Tea
What is Burdock Root? When I was young, dandelion and burdock soda was very popular. Now I knew what dandelion was, but never really found out or cared what burdock was. Burdock root or Arctium lappa belongs to the same family of biennial plants as the dandelion and … [Read more...]