A 2012 quantitative market survey, published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, highlights the substantial economic significance of “Ghana’s Herbal Medicine” trade. The research indicates that medicinal plants are frequently used to supplement or replace Western medicine. The study also identifies… Read More »Ghana Herbs: Popular Medicinal Plant Species and Their Uses
This is a list of plants and their medicinal use. Compile by George Wooten (Botanist), ©1998-2008
Latin Name: Leucophyllum frutescens Family: Scrophulariaceae Common Names: Cenizo de Monterrey, Monterey Pigweed, Barometer Bush, Ash Plant, Cenizo, Texas Ranger, Texas Silver Leaf, Purple Sage Habitat & Description The Ash is a medium-sized shrub with a compact shape, delicate silver… Read More »Cenizo de Monterrey (Ash of Monterrey) Medicinal Plant
Handbook of Medicinal Herbs, Second Edition by James A. Duke with Mary Jo Bogenschutz-Godwin, Judi duCellier, Peggy-Ann K. Duke HAN D B O O K O F Medicinal Herbs• Mary Jo Bogt schutz-Godwin Judi.dnCclliu Feggy—Aoa IN Dulc €R PRHSS H… Read More »Handbook of Medicinal Herbs by James A. Duke
Herbal Materia Medica, Fifth edition by Michael Moore Outlines of over 500 major botanical medicines, with the preferred forms and methods of their preparations, strengths, solutions, the most common adult dosages environmental status, and potential dangers.
Achiote, Annato: (Bixa orellana – Bixaceae): – Measles (ground seeds applied to bath) – Buccal sores (seeds steeped in water, as rinse) – Condiment and food colouring Aguacate: (Avocado, Persea americana): – Intestinal worms (grate 8 to 10 grams of… Read More »Popular Mexican Herbs and Their Uses
I have been asked a few times about herbal formula for cleaning the bowels, and gastrointestinal tract in general. Below are a list of formula I have gathered from some of the more effective herbalists of the past and today.… Read More »Herbal Formula For Colon Cleanse
What is circulation Circulation refers to the blood’s ability to move freely throughout the body. It is “the movement of blood through the vessels of the body induced by the pumping action of the heart”. Why is it important Circulation… Read More »How To Improve Circulation
Health is our natural state of being. Period! ‘Disease’ is an unnatural concept, in fact, what if I told you there was no such thing as ‘diseases’. Â OK, don’t run for the hill… and no, I am not going crazy!… Read More »Understanding Disease & A Natural Approach To Healing
Antacid Herbs Antacid herbs are those that neutralise excess acids in the stomach and intestines. Many also have demulcent properties to protect the stomach lining. People tend to use antacids when there is discomfort after eating,  such as, acid-reflux, bloating,… Read More »Antacid 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