Not Just a Popular Drink Coffee is big business. It is one of the most popular drinks the world over with a market worth somewhere in the region of 100 billion dollars. It may be popular, but until recently, coffee mostly due to its caffeine content, has had a bit of a bad rap … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Comfrey
What is Comfrey? Comfrey is an age old medicinal herb that thrives in many of the world’s temperate regions from western Asia to Australia and North Africa. Known scientifically as Symphytum officinale, this perennial herb which was originally indigenous to Europe grows to … [Read more...]
Benefits and Dangers of Birthwort
What is Birthwort? When looking to herbs to boost your health and to help treat minor ailments, it’s important to do enough research and to speak to a physician before use to ensure safety and that you are using the herb correctly. Birthwort, an herb that was once highly … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Belladonna and the Dangers
The Benefits of Belladonna and the Dangers “What’s in a name?” Juliet lamented over her love Romeo, staring into the night. Further on in the tragedy, in act IV of Romeo and Juliet, Juliet drank belladonna to give her the appearance of death, with still breath and stiff … [Read more...]
Benefits of Andiroba Oil
What is Andiroba Oil? Are you looking for a natural treatment for your dry skin, acne or wrinkles? You may be after a natural treatment for your muscle pains or arthritis. If that is the case, then a little known oil called Andiroba oil may be the answer to many of your … [Read more...]