Herbal Profile: Newbouldia laevis Botanical Information Scientific Name: Newbouldia laevis (P. Beauv.) Seem. ex Bureau Family: Bignoniaceae (trumpet vine family, characterised by vibrant, tubular flowers and often woody growth forms) Common Names: Boundary tree, Tree of Life, Fertility tree, African… Read More »Herbal Profile: Boundary Tree, Tree of Life (Newbouldia laevis)
Cherry and plum tomatoes are small, naturally occurring varieties of the tomato family that have been enjoyed for centuries. Believed to have originated in South America, where wild tomato species still grow, these little fruits were later cultivated and spread… Read More »5 Simple, Flavourful Alkaline Recipes with Cherry/Plum Tomatoes
Explanation of Hypoxia Hypoxia is a medical condition characterised by insufficient oxygen supply to the body’s tissues, impairing their ability to perform essential functions. Oxygen is critical for cellular metabolism, particularly in producing energy via aerobic respiration. When tissues are… Read More »Understanding Hypoxia and Hypoxemia: Causes, Types, Symptoms, and Treatment
We live in an age where medical technology is more advanced. There are machines that can scan your body in seconds, drugs that can suppress almost any symptom, and procedures that promise to fix problems in record time. On the… Read More »The Modern Medical System is Killing You – And You Probably Don’t Even Realise It
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
Stress is one of the most common issues people face in today’s fast-paced world, and yet, it’s often misunderstood or brushed aside. Chronic stress doesn’t just make you feel overwhelmed it can quietly wreak havoc on your body, mood, and… Read More »10 Grounding Points for Stress Management That Actually Work
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
Fentanyl has made headlines as a powerful painkiller and a dangerous player in the opioid crisis. But what exactly does it do to your body, and how does it mess with the delicate balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide? In… Read More »Fentanyl’s Deadly Dance with Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide
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