BURDOCK Scientific name: Arctium lappa, Arctium minus, Arctium spp. Common names: Hill, Lappa, Thorny Burr, Arctium, Arctium tomentosum, Bardana, Bardana-minor, Bardanae Radix, Bardane, Bardane Comestible, Bardane Géante, Bardane Majeure, Beggar’s Buttons, Burdock Root Extract, Burr Seed, Cocklebur, Cockle Buttons, Edible… Read More »Burdock
Diuretics Herbs Diuretics are herbs that increase the flow of urine. Â They allow the body to eliminate fluids without losing minerals, which is usually the case with diuretic medications. Ailments used to address Diuretics are used to treat fluid retention,… Read More »Diuretic Herbs
Alterative Herbs Alteratives are also known as ‘blood cleansers’ or ‘blood purifiers’. They have a positive effect on the body by gradually altering the general condition of the body; restoring proper function and improving the body’s defence. Alteratives address issues… Read More »Alterative Herbs
Below are a list of actions, therapeutic effects and definitions relating to herbs, medicine and the body. abortifacient an agent that can induce abortions alkaloid a nitrogenous, basic, and often medicinal, plant compound allergen a compound that produces an allergic… Read More »Herbs Actions & Related Definitions
Packing Your Own Capsules It is a definite advantage to learning how to pack your own capsules – I simply believe we should all learn how to, even if we still decide to buy pre-packaged formula. There are a few… Read More »How Much Herb To Use
Constipation occurs when one is unable to pass stool or completely empty one’s bowel. Issues of constipation affect young babies as well as the elderly. Many of us at some point have been constipated – it’s a very uncomfortable feeling.… Read More »Constipation
Hyperacidity in the stomach have a number of causes, but in the truest sense, might have nothing to do with the body producing ‘too much acid’ as we are generally taught. It is not necessarily a fact that the body… Read More »Hyperacidity Causes and Herbal Remedies
Poor sexual performance is often caused for concern for many of us – whether the problem lies with us or our partner. Some people turn to Viagra and other pharmaceuticals to help them cope with ‘sexual deficiencies’ of various kinds.… Read More »Nature’s Viagra – 18 Herbs Scientifically Proven as Aphrodisiacs
Common Name Parts Used Latin Name Family Properties & Uses Chemical Constituent Abelmosk seeds Hibiscus moschatus Malvaceae nervine, perfume, aphrodisiac, demulcent Acacia gum resin Acacia senegal, A. vera Leguminoseae gum, sweets, adhesives, demulcent gums, tannins Alfalfa leaves, sprouts Medicago sativa… Read More »Herbs, Parts Used, Properties & Uses
Below are a list of foods that are good sources of iron. 1. Anamu (Guinea Hen Weed) Not only is it rich in iron, it is also used for cleansing the body of harmful organisms and stimulating the immune system.… Read More »17 Great Sources of Iron
This is a list of some of Dr Sebi approved herbs. This is not a complete list but rather what is in my awareness at this time. The names of the herbs largely are from product ingredients, Dr Sebi mentions… Read More »Dr Sebi’s Herb List
Below is a list of places online that herbs can be sourced from. At the moment this is just part of the information as I will continue to add to the list – both online and local stores / herbs… Read More »Where to buy herbs