What is Schisandra? Often when we see berries, we think a delicious snack or a great healthy addition to our morning yogurt. However, there are some berries that are purely medicinal, used to make teas and health tonics. The complex taste of Schisandra berries should not … [Read more...]
9 Surprising Benefits of Yacon Root
What is Yacon Root? Ever hear of a diet potato? Yacon Root, a tuber vegetable is sometimes called just that. Native to South America, yacon grows into a small, brilliant yellow flower that resembles a daisy and is in the same family as sunflowers. The roots are crunch and … [Read more...]
10 Proven Benefits of Bacopa Monnieri
What is Bacopa Monnieri? Bacopa monnieri is commonly known as waterhyssop, water hyssop and brahmi after the Hindu God – Brahma. It is a perennial herb with medicinal qualities found in wetlands in various parts of the world including Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe and South … [Read more...]
8 Proven Reishi Mushroom Benefits
What are Reishi Mushrooms? Reishi mushrooms, also called Lingzhi mushrooms or by its scientific mushroom genus called Ganoderma. Lingzhi or Reishi Mushrooms are typically either: Ganoderma lucidum, Ganoderma lingzhi, or Ganoderma tsugae. Reishi mushrooms have a long history … [Read more...]
7 Chelidonium Majus Benefits
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Yasir Bari Bsc, (Med) Bsc, (Nutrition), MBBS, DCN (Diploma in Clinical Neurology) - Reviewed & Approved on October 26, 2018 -Written by Marc Seward Chelidonium majus is a perennial herb native to Western Asia and Europe which has also been … [Read more...]