We have recently written about a number of herbs that may not be familiar to most of us in the west but are extremely important in Ayurveda. The traditional Indian system of medicine has long made use of various herbs like lodhra and manjistha and today we are going to be looking … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Poke Root and the Dangers
The world is full of herbs that on one hand can be extremely dangerous but on the other can benefit our health immensely so long as proper care is taken. Poke root is one such herb. While all parts of the plant are considered toxic, it has been used traditionally for centuries … [Read more...]
12 Amazing Benefits of Manjistha
The traditional Indian system of medicine or Ayurveda can teach us a great deal about the value of herbs with which most if us are unfamiliar. We have recently written an article about a traditional Indian herbal remedy called lodhra. We are now going to explore another hidden … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Arnica
If you have a bruise, a bump or some other type of injury, then arnica oil can do a great deal to fix you up. When you apply arnica to your skin in the form of oil, ointment, cream or even a tea, it has the medicinal properties necessary to relieve swelling, pain and … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Bugbane
Bugbane also commonly referred to as black cohosh is one of a number of flowering plants belonging to the Ranunculaceae which includes the buttercup. Also known as Black snakeroot, Rattletop and Richweed, this plant offers a wide variety of medicinal benefits ranging from pain … [Read more...]