Health Recipes Archives
Cascara sagrada is a natural laxative that comes from the reddish-brown bark of the Rhamnus purshiana tree native to the Pacific Northwest. It was used by various Native American Indian tribes, who also passed their sacred bark
Licorice, helps to prevent the formation of colon tumours by inhibiting the enzyme 11?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2.
Oldenlandia is called baihuasheshecao (sometimes written Bai Hua She She Cao). This term has a relatively simple meaning, referring to an early use of this herb as a treatment for snake bites. Oldenlandia is a genus of flowering
The herb possesses diuretic properties and reduces fluid withholding as well as speeds up the process of eradicating toxins through urination. St. John’s wort is also an effective medication to cure bedwetting by kids and childr
Cleavers is considered the best lymphatic tonic in the western herbal pharmacopoeia, and is both alterative and diuretic. Cleavers has a long tradition of use for tumor reduction and lymphatic drainage, especially indicated when c
Other names: Purple clover, Trifolium, Sweet clover, Cow clover
Red clover has traditionally been used to treat inflammation and infection, including syphillus, venereal disease, and tuberculosis. Recent laboratory studies hav
White tea extract increased a specific type of cell death in laboratory cultures of two different types of non-small cell lung cancer cells, indicating that the tea may have an anti-cancer effect, according to a study published i
Cinnamon is a spice consisting of the inner bark of the cinnamon tree. Cinnamon is a dietary source of manganese, calcium and iron. It also contains salicylic acid and several carotenoids and proanthocyanidins, all of which may ha
Other Names: Haung Qi, Ogi, Hwanggi, Milk Vetch
Astragalus has been around in Chinese medicine for two thousand years. Chinese herbalists have recommended astragalus to help the human body build up energy and resist diseases
Sweet violets have been eaten since ancient times. Historical references date the usage back 2,000 years. Ancient Athenians held the sweet violet in high regard for its power both to moderate anger and to cure insomnia. The Roman
