Common Names: Yellow Bells, Yellow Elder, Esperanza, Ginger-ThomasFamily: BignoniaceaeParts Used: Leaves, flowers, stem barkEnergetics: Bitter, cooling, dryingTraditional Systems: Indigenous Mesoamerican, Caribbean, African-American folk medicine Botanical Overview Tronadora, scientifically known as Tecoma stans, is a vibrant flowering shrub or small tree… Read More »Herbal Profile: Tronadora (Tecoma stans)
Imagine a world where picking a leaf from a tree, brewing bark into tea, or cultivating a plant in your own garden could land you in jail. A world where nature is no longer free, but forbidden – regulated, patented,… Read More »The Audacity of Making Natural Plants a Crime
Herbal Profile: Mondia whitei (White’s Ginger, Tonic Root) Botanical Name: Mondia whitei (Hook.f.) SkeelsFamily: ApocynaceaeCommon Names: White’s Ginger, Tonic Root, African Ginger, Umondi (Zulu), Mukombero (Kenya), Gondolosi (Chichewa), Mulondo, Mundondo, and others across African regions.Geographical Distribution: Endemic to sub-Saharan Africa,… Read More »Herbal Profile: Mondia whitei (White’s Ginger, Tonic Root)
Cassia occidentalis, commonly known as Coffee Senna, Negro Coffee, or Kasamarda, is a versatile medicinal plant belonging to the Fabaceae family (subfamily Caesalpinioideae). This erect, annual or perennial herb is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions, including India, Africa,… Read More »Cassia occidentalis (Senna occidentalis) – Herbal Profile
Latin Name: Senna alexandrina While the genus Senna is large, the most well-known and widely used medicinal species is Senna alexandrina. This species is the primary source for the senna leaves and pods used in commercial laxative products. Its main… Read More »Senna (Senna alexandrina) – Herbal Profile
Understanding Mouth Ulcers and Infections Mouth ulcers, also known as canker sores or aphthous ulcers, are small, painful lesions inside the mouth. Infections may be bacterial, fungal (e.g., oral thrush), or cold sores. Contributing factors include stress, nutritional deficiencies (e.g.… Read More »Herbal Remedies for Mouth Ulcers and Infections
Introduction Soursop, also known as graviola or guanábana, is a tropical fruit celebrated for its creamy texture and unique sweet-tart flavour. Packed with nutrients, minerals, and antioxidants, soursop is a versatile ingredient in vegetarian cuisine, offering both nutritional benefits and… Read More »15 Soursop Recipes
Overview Soursop, also known as graviola, guanabana, or Brazilian paw paw, is a tropical fruit from the Annonaceae family, native to Central and South America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Southeast Asia. The fruit grows on the Annona muricata tree, characterized… Read More »Soursop (Annona muricata) Profile and Recipes
Botanical Name Juglans nigra Common Names Black walnut, Eastern black walnut, American walnut Plant Family Juglandaceae Parts Used Green hull (outer shell) Dried hull Leaves Bark Oil from the seed (kernel) Nutmeat (edible kernel) Constituents Juglone (5-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone): A potent antifungal,… Read More »Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) Herbal Profile
Latin Name: Bouvardia ternifolia (Schltdl.) Standl. Common Names: Trompetilla, Flower Rod, Cantaris, Cerillito, Chilillo, Cigarette, Cometa, Erysipelas, Brush, Valletta Flower, Donkey Grass, Indian Grass, Viper Tongue, Virgin Shadow, Vara de Flor, Cántaris, Cerillito, Chilillo, Cigarrillo, Cometa, Erisipela, Escobilla, Flor de… Read More »Trompetilla (Trumpet) – Herbal Profile
Botanical Information Scientific Name: Dysphania ambrosioides (formerly Chenopodium ambrosioides) Family: Amaranthaceae Common Names: Epazote, Semen Contra, Semi Contra, Wormseed, Mexican Tea, Jesuit’s Tea, Herba Sancti Mariæ, Paico, Pazote Native Range: Central and South America, naturalized in North America, the Caribbean,… Read More »Herb Profile: Epazote (Semen Contra / Semi Contra)
Introduction: The Power of Cucumber in Alkaline Living Cucumber is one of the most hydrating and revitalising vegetables you can include in your diet. With its high water content, rich mineral profile, and cooling nature, cucumber plays a key role… Read More »6 Alkaline Cucumber Recipe