Herbal medicine is having a renaissance where the appreciation and healing power of this medicine have re-emerged.
Celebrate the rebirth of this powerful traditional medicine!
Cayenne (Capsicum frutenscens)
This hot pepper has many benefits on the cardiovascular system including stimulating blood flow through mucous membranes (great for sinus congestion), prevents clot formation, and helps to reduce blood cholesterol level and triglyceride levels. When applied topically it helps to reduce pain by blocking the reuptake of substance P (which causes pain) from nerve cells.
Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
This lovely root if one of my personal favorites! Curcumin, turmeric's yellow pigment has been shown to be very effective as an anti-inflammatory agent as well as a strong antioxidant. There is also much research going on right now using turmeric in degenerative neurological conditions like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.
Oregano (Origanum spp.)
is a member of the mint family and has HUGE antioxidant properties! 42 times as much antioxidant activity as apples, 30 times a much as potatoes, 12 times as much as oranges, and 4 times as much as blueberries. It's rich in volatile oils (thymol and carvacrol) which powerful antimicrobial properties.
The mint family is one of the most useful medicinal and culinary herb families because of it's great taste and healing properties…
Making olive oil is both an art and a science. Besides sourcing the best organic, non-GMO olives, there's many other standards that must be taken into account.
Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) dare to grow anywhere whether it's in the middle of the city or out in the country, they're very hardy and perhaps that is why they offer us so many health benefits…
Sometimes the most potent cure for the common cold is right in front of us! Onion ear muffs are great for fighting ear infections while a carrot poultice can soothe a sore throat…
Our old faithful friend garlic has amazingly wonderful properties that contain valuable therapeutic uses…
Adding spices to your meals doesn't only give it a delicious flavor but it is also medicine…
Goji berries pack a powerful punch! They are filled with potent antioxidants and are rich in vitamin A…
These yellow and black buzzers have a huge job to do in our eco system and they certainly don’t get the appreciation they deserve…