Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) is a common herbal remedy for various lung, chest and respiratory system problems. It is a perennial woolly plant native to the British Isles, Europe and North America, and it is also known as Coughwort, Bullsfoot, British Tobacco, Assfoot, Horse Hoof and with other names. Coltsfoot looks a bit like dandelion, it blossoms in the early spring and reaches the height of 15-25 cm. This herbal remedy is most commonly used in the form of coltsfoot tea. Read the rest of this entry »
Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara)
August 26th, 2010 
admin Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
August 15th, 2010 admin 
Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is one of the most common spices used in almost all cultures of the world. This medicinal plant is very rich in menthol, a volatile oil and the main agent of this plant. Peppermint and menthol taste is the most popular one for chewing gums, toothpastes and other daily products we all use. Peppermint is added to many of our favorite dishes, starting from meat and fish and ending up with candies and chocolate. Read the rest of this entry »
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
July 27th, 2010 admin 
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is widely used throughout the world not only as an ingredient for various meals, but as a powerful herbal remedy for many diseases and health conditions. Fennel as a vegetable can be eaten raw or cooked, and also it can play a role of a component for liquors, mouthwashes and toothpastes. This plant is native for the Mediterranean region and was important for the warriors in the Ancient Greece. In our times, fennel is frequently consumed in the form of tea and everyone who has no sensitivity to essential oils like Anethol, can enjoy fennel tea benefits. Read the rest of this entry »
St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
July 12th, 2010 admin 
St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a perennial herb with lovely yellow blossoms, indigenous to Europe, the Middle East, Russia, China, India and North America. It has been known and used for more than two millenia for a variety of St John’s Wort benefits and therapeutic properties. The plant received its name after St. John the Baptist as it is believed to blossom in the late June, on the birthday of the saint. In Ancient Greece, the blossoms of the plant were used to ward off evil spirits, etc. Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: st john's wort benefits, st johns wort side effects, st. john's wortLemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis)
June 22nd, 2010 admin 
Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis) is a perennial herb with pleasant lemony aroma, commonly known as Melissa and as one of the best herbal remedies for reducing nervous tension, soothing and promoting sleep. Melissa originates from Europe, but now it is cultivated around the world. It has been used for centuries not only for a vast variety of therapeutic properties and benefits. In particular, it was used to spice the wines or as a source for excellent honey production. In our epoch, it found its use in cosmetics, medicine and even polish manufacturing. Read the rest of this entry »
Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
June 6th, 2010 admin 
Ginger is one of the oldest known medicinal plants which has been used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is highly regarded in modern Indian culture. Amazing therapeutic properties and health benefits of ginger root are mentioned in Koran, as well as in the works of Confucius and Avicenna. Ginger is considered to be a unique and universal herbal remedy for a great variety of diseases and ailments. It is mostly used in the form of ginger root tea or tincture. Read the rest of this entry »
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
May 24th, 2010 admin 
Rosemary is a common medicinal herb which originates from the Mediterranean region and is a relative of peppermint. Rosemary received its name from the Latin “sea dew”. It is used for its wide variety of medicinal purposes, as well as in culinary for spicing the foods, especially various dishes with meat, eggs, tomatoes, and bakery. Also, rosemary oil is one of the most frequently utilized oils in aromatherapy, valued for its beautiful aroma with excellent calming and relaxing powers. Read the rest of this entry »
Chamomile (Maticaria Recutita)
May 15th, 2010 admin 
Chamomile (Maticaria Recutita) is definitely one of the most common medicinal herbs. Chamomile is an annual herbaceous plant which comes from south-east Europe. For ages it’s been used for a variety of its health benefits and curative powers. It is available in all markets and herbal shops in the forms of tea, capsules, pills, ointment, liquid extracts and even essential oil. Dried chamomile flowers are used for preparing teas, infusions and decoctions and other type of remedies, which are used both internally and externally. Read the rest of this entry »
The Main General Properties Of Medicinal Herbs
May 11th, 2010 admin 
All known medicinal herbs have three main therapeutic powers. Those include building, stimulating and cleansing properties. Many modern therapeutic techniques involve detoxification on the first stage, followed by taking advantage from stimulating and building properties of medicinal herbs. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Herbal Medicine Tags: cleansing, detoxification, herbal remedies, medicinal herbs, stimulating propertiesHow To Use Medicinal Herbs
May 9th, 2010 admin 
The easiest way to use herbs is preparing herbal teas, or herbal infusions. You can use fresh or dried leaves, stems, seeds or flowers. The most common way of preparing any type of herbal tea is steeping certain amount of dried herbal material in 100-150 ml of boiling water, and then keeping the infusion for 5-10 minutes. It is recommended to cover up the cup in order not to lose valuable elements which can go into the air. Herbal teas can be consumed cold or hot. Read the rest of this entry »
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