One of the fascinating things about nature is its ability to heal and harm at the same time. A number of plants and herbs found in nature can be both helpful and deadly at the same time. Henbane is one such plant that has been used and abused for centuries. What is … [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...]
5 Proven Health Benefits of Pennyroyal
If you are unfamiliar with pennyroyal, let me tell you right now that its use is controversial. While it does undoubtedly have health benefits when used by healthy adults in moderate doses, it can also be extremely toxic in higher doses. For that reason, its consumption is not … [Read more...]