When plants grow in tough conditions, such as in areas of high altitude or rocky cliff sides, they must adapt in order to survive. One such plant from the cold Northern Hemisphere evolved to be so full of chemical compounds beneficial for human health, that it survived for thousands of years and spread across the world.
It’s thought that humans used panax ginseng for other 60,000 years, starting in the Paleolithic era.
Have you ever gotten tea at a Chinese restaurant? Chances are that it was chrysanthemum tea.
Another ancient herb has made its way into the modern consciousness of the health and wellness world in North America in the past decade.
Although Hawthorn is a widely used folk ingredient, it’s only now beginning to gain popularity in North America has an herbal remedy. Hawthorn berries are loaded with nutrition and even scientists have been interested in better understanding their benefits.
For the past several years, turmeric has been one of the trendiest natural health products. The truth is that turmeric is much more than just a passing fad and its use goes back more than 4,000 years, starting in Asia. This beautiful and powerfully nutritious plant not only has deep cultural significance, but modern science has revealed the reasons for its health benefits.
Many Americans have memories of purple stained hands and feet on summer days from eating mulberries. Mulberry is well known in North America, but you can find different species of it all over the world.
Continue reading The Top Benefits of White Mulberry Leaf (Morus Alba)
Menopause can come with a lot of discomfort. As the body loses estrogen, women can experience hot flashes, anxiety, irritability, night sweats and a host of other uncomfortable issues.
Continue reading Herbs to Help Menopause from Traditional Eastern Herbalism
The benefits of drinking herbal teas daily are numerous. Yet, in these summer months, it can be difficult to want to enjoy a hot beverage. Luckily, the benefits of herbal teas are not only present when served hot! Any of our many health-supporting teas are still good for you when served iced.
Red sage root has been used in Asia for over 2,000 years as a folk remedy. It’s native to China and Japan where it can be found growing on grassy hillsides and riverbanks.
Continue reading Benefits of Red Sage Root (Salvia Militorrhiza)
