WORMWOOD (Artemisia absinthium L) Wormwood is mainly used as a bitter tonic. Chances are that you have heard of the ancient proverb ‘bitter as wormwood.’ Its this bitter characteristic that gives wormwood its significant place in herbal pharmacopeia. As the name…
INDIAN MALLOW (Abutilon indicum) Abutilon indicum has been medicinally used in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic traditions. The entire plant has medicinal value. The leaves are used as demulcent, aphrodisiac, laxative, and sedative. The bark is astringent and diuretic; the seeds are…
Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora) Camphor is a white crystalline substance, obtained from the tree Cinnamomum camphora. It has a strong, penetrating fragrance and a bitter, pungent taste. It is slightly cold to the touch like menthol leaves. You may recognize the exclusive…
BLACK WALNUT HULL (Juglans Nigra) Black Walnut tree is native to Eastern North America but is cultivated in many parts of the world. Black Walnut hulls have been used in herbal medicine for centuries to treat various conditions including intestinal problems,…
BASIL (Ocimumbasilicum) Basil is a leafy aromatic herb that you often see being sold in small pots in supermarkets and grocery stores. Its enticing peppery aroma gives a fine touch to any old dish. There are many varieties of basil but…
ANGELICA (Angelica archangelica) Angelica is used extensively in herbal medicine. Angelica is a very good tonic herb for women and children, the elderly or general debility. Angelica root contains vitamin B12, Zinc, Thiamine, Sucrose, Riboflavin, Potassium, Magnesium, Iron, Fructose, Glucose, and…
AMARGO (Quassia amara) Amargo is a deciduous tree that can reach up to hundred feet, but normally grows to about twenty feet. This shrubby tree produces smooth, gray bark, compound leaves, small red flowers, and pea-sized black fruits. It grows in…
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TACKLE YOUR ACNE, THE NATURAL WAY I understand that this might be an oversimplified take on a very complicated condition. This brief post is written regarding adolescent acne which is a normal occurrence and treatable if addressed properly. Blackheads, whiteheads and...
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MAKE YOUR OWN NATURAL SUNSCREEN What if I tell you that most sunscreens are not helpful in avoiding skin cancer and may actually increase the chances of it? Sound crazy, doesn’t it? Research suggests that it is not such a crazy...
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DO YOU REALLY NEED FACIAL TONER? WHAT IS A TONER ANYWAY? A toner’s function is to thoroughly clean your skin—removing the dust, pollution, and impurities that can still be lingering after washing with a cleanser. Most toners are water-based liquids composed...
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BODY ODOR? YOU DON’T HAVE TO LIVE WITH IT! Relax, it’s not only you. It happens! Body odor is the perceived unpleasant smell our bodies can give off when bacteria that live on the skin break down sweat into acids.Sweat itself...
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LET YOUR SKIN GLOW Sure, beauty is more than skin deep, but a beautiful glowing skin is definitely a plus! Skin is the largest organ of your body. Yes! It is an organ just like liver, spleen, and kidneys. It also...
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BLACKHEAD REMOVAL—WITHOUT THE HASSLES Blackheads are caused by your skin producing too much oil which turns dark when exposed to air. Though almost everyone gets them at one point or another, blackheads can be an eyesore. Getting rid of a blackhead...
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