Botanical Name: Malus sylvestris Common Names: Crab Apple, Wild Apple, European Crab Apple, Forest Apple, Sour Apple Family: Rosaceae (Rose family) Parts Used: Fruit, bark, flowers (occasionally leaves and twigs in traditional preparations) Description & Habitat Malus sylvestris, commonly known… Read More »Herbal Profile: Crab Apple (Malus sylvestris)
In a world full of lab-made supplements and synthetic health fads, nature continues to offer some of the most powerful healing tools—and bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus) is one of them. This brown seaweed may not look like much, but it’s a… Read More »The Importance of Bladderwrack: Ancient Seaweed for Modern Healing
Living the Ital way means keeping things natural, simple, and in tune with the Earth. Part of that way of life is detoxing the body—not just once, but as a regular practice to stay clean, energised, and balanced. When we… Read More »8 Herbs for Natural Detox: Cleansing Your Body the Ital Way
The Alarming Rise of Chronic Diseases: What’s Really Going On? We’re living in a time where more people are sick than ever before—and not just from infections or accidents, but from diseases that are preventable. Chronic diseases like diabetes, high… Read More »The Alarming Rise of Chronic Diseases: What’s Really Going On?
Botanical Information Scientific Name: Amphipterygium adstringens (Schiede ex Schlecht) Family: Julianiaceae Common Names: Cuachalalate, Cuauchachalatli (Nahuatl), Cuachalala, Volador, Palo Santo, Cáscara Plant Type: Resinous, dioecious tropical tree Native Range: Central and southern Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras Habitat: Dry, rocky hillsides,… Read More »Cuachalalate Herb Profile
Botanical Description Scientific Name: Aristolochia serpentaria L. Family: Aristolochiaceae (Birthwort family) Common Names: Virginia Snakeroot, Serpentary, Snakeweed, Birthwort, Sangree Root, Texas Snakeroot Plant Type: Perennial herbaceous plant, low-growing (up to 0.6 m or 1-3 feet tall) (Mabberley, 2008). Habitat: Native… Read More »Virginia Snakeroot (Aristolochia serpentaria) Herbal Profile
Common Names: Bissy, Kola Nut, Cola Nut, Guru Nut, Biche, Obi Scientific Name: Cola acuminata (Sterculiaceae family) Other Names: Sudan Kola, Abata Kola, Goro Nut (in West Africa) Overview Bissy, commonly known as kola nut, is the seed of the… Read More »Bissy (Cola acuminata) – Detailed Herb Profile
Tamarind, a tropical fruit commonly used in cooking and traditional medicine, is highly effective in healing due to its rich composition of nutrients, minerals, and bioactive compounds. Here are three delicious tamarind recipes that showcase the unique flavour of tamarind… Read More »Tamarind Soup, Chutney & Stir-Fry Recipes
Cannabis-Infused Sesame Oil A nourishing, versatile oil for culinary, topical, or medicinal use. This homemade cannabis-infused sesame oil is rich in healthy fats, antioxidants, and the natural properties of cannabis. Sesame oil is known for its deep-penetrating qualities and is… Read More »Cannabis Infused Sesame Oil
Here are three diabetes-friendly alkaline recipes that emphasize low-glycemic, nutrient-dense ingredients to help maintain stable blood sugar levels while promoting an alkaline environment in the body. These recipes focus on vegetables, healthy fats, avoiding high-glycemic grains, refined sugars, and processed… Read More »3 Diabetes-Friendly Alkaline Recipes
Charcoal, specifically activated charcoal, is widely used in medical settings for its ability to treat certain types of poisonings and drug overdoses. Here’s a concise overview of its value in such scenarios: How Activated Charcoal Works Adsorption: Activated charcoal has… Read More »The Value of Charcoal for Poison or Drug Overdose
Understanding Traction Alopecia: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions Traction alopecia is a form of hair loss triggered by repeated pulling or tension on hair follicles, often linked to specific hairstyles that exert consistent stress on the scalp. Early recognition and intervention… Read More »Understanding Traction Alopecia: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions