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...]
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...]
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...]
8 Health Benefits of Mustard
We tend to give little thought to mustard; we merely regard it as a tasty addition to hot dogs and hamburgers. There is more to this yellow condiment that meets the eye. Mustard comes in many forms, from the condiment we are used to, to seeds, powder, and oil. The mustard … [Read more...]
8 Essential Oils for Sore Throat
What is a Sore Throat? While we often associate sore throats with the colder months, they can happen anytime and for a number of different reasons. I am fairly certain that nobody reading this article has never experienced throat soreness but did you know that essential oils … [Read more...]