Botanical Name:: Primarily Smilax balbisiana, Smilax officinalis, Smilax ornata Common Names:: Chaney Root, Chaney, Jamaican Sarsaparilla, Iron Root Plant Family: Smilacaceae Plant Part Used:: Root Origin:: Native to the Caribbean, especially Jamaica and parts of Central and South America. 1.… Read More »Chaney Root (Smilax spp.) – Herbal Profile
Plasma can mean different things depending on the context, but in science and health it usually refers to two main areas: 1. Plasma in Physics (the 4th State of Matter) Beyond solid, liquid, and gas, plasma is considered the fourth… Read More »What is Plasma?
Botanical Profile Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)Species Used Medicinally: Primarily Lycopus virginicus and Lycopus europaeus, though other species like L. americanus and L. lucidus are also utilised Common Names: Bugleweed, Gypsywort, Water Horehound, Paul’s Betony, Carpenter’s Herb It is critical to… Read More »Bugleweed Uses and Benefits
Deep breathing exercises are a simple yet powerful practice that can transform your mental and physical well-being. By engaging the body’s relaxation response and optimising physiological functions, these techniques offer scientifically backed benefits. Below, we explore how deep breathing enhances… Read More »The Transformative Health Benefits of Deep Breathing Exercises
Trimethylaminuria (often abbreviated as TMAU) is a rare metabolic disorder sometimes called “fish odour syndrome.” What it is The condition happens when the body cannot properly break down trimethylamine (TMA), a compound with a strong fishy smell. Normally, the liver… Read More »What is Trimethylaminuria?
Introduction Dr. Sebi emphasised the power of herbs in restoring the body to balance and health. His formulas were designed to cleanse, rebuild, and revitalise at the cellular level. In this post, we’ll explore five powerful Dr. Sebi inspired herbal… Read More »Dr. Sebi Inspired Herbal Formulas for Cleansing, Blood, Energy, Kidneys, and the Nervous System
Having an abundance of tomatoes from your garden is a delightful challenge, but it can feel overwhelming without a plan. Whether you’re dealing with a bumper crop or a repeating harvest, here are practical, creative, and sustainable ways to use,… Read More »Managing Excess Tomatoes: Creative Uses, Preservation, and Recipes for Your Harvest
Looking for natural and effective ways to shed weight? These 3 alkaline weight-loss drinks with ingredients like cucumber, key lime, kale, burro banana, tamarind, ginger, and cayenne. Each drink supports the body in detoxing, cleansing the digestive system, and boosting metabolism –… Read More »3 Simple Weight Loss Drink Recipes
The kidneys are vital organs responsible for filtering waste, regulating fluids, and maintaining overall health. For those with kidney weakness or at risk of kidney issues, diet plays a critical role in supporting or harming kidney function. This article explores… Read More »7 Foods To Stop Eating If You Have Kidney Weakness
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)